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What phono pre am I looking for?
New and under $1500, sticking with tubes also, take a look at the Decware phono preamp. You already have the Decware amp. If you like that then their preamp maybe the way to go. Rogue also makes a tube phono preamp within your price range. You obv... 
System platforms
Yes, I would definitely agree, rigidity for rigidity sake isn't necessarily or even desirable. But a good rack or platforms will isolate and/or eliminate the vibration and feedback. The improvement in audio quality when you achieve this is night a... 
Has anyone considered rebuying a speaker you once owned??
Wilson WP7s. Ex-wife's friend took them and the rest of my equipment (Wilson Watch center, Cub II, Lexicon MC12B, ML 33h 3 of them, ML 436 2 of them, etc.) during our divorce and sold them on  USAudiomart.  
How many LP's
Goldeneraguy, Peaches was the 2 story record store on Decatur. They have moved (closer to me) uptown on magazine near Napolean ave.  
How many LP's
I'm more of a quality over quantity guy. I got back into vinyl about 7 years ago. I'm 55. I had vinyl, 8 track, cassette, cd, said, DVD-A, downloads in multiple configurations and now back to vinyl. I don't know how many albums I have now but it's... 
Bob Weir "Blue Mountain"
Cool. I was planning to pick it up regardless but glad to hear some positive feedback about it. The Title track has been getting play on The Grateful Dead channel on XM radio. That song alone has sparked my interest. 
Bob Weir "Blue Mountain"
Cool. I was planning to pick it up regardless but glad to hear some positive feedback about it. The Title track has been getting play on The Grateful Dead channel on XM radio. That song alone has sparked my interest. 
Bill Chinook / Bruce Springsteen
Really?! It's music if you don't like his music whether it's because of his politics or you don't relate, appreciate or dislike the quality don't listen to it. You don't like the show change the channel. There's a lot of music I don't like. I don'... 
Krell 400xi ? Arcam FMJ 32? Musical Fidelity A5?
I have the MF A5 paired with the MF A5 cd player with a pair of the Krell Resolution 3 speakers. It's in a spare room and doesn't see much action. If you decide on the Musical Fidelity and you're interested in purchasing a used one, shoot me an em... 
Richard Gray 400S- any VIDEO benefits??
I use one on my Marantz 42" Plasma and it was the best thing to happen to it. There was an immediate improvement in blacks and the brightness. I picked up the 1200S for the rest of my system. 
Opinions on Proceed equipment
I have the AVP, HPA-3, ML 334 and PMDT. They sound great. Customer service has been outstanding. I have had the PMDT and the AVP upgraded within the last month and I am waiting for the the new progressive scan video card for the PMDT. Great qualit... 
SACD PLAYERS
I have the Marantz SA-1 connected to a Proceed AVP and a ML NO. 334 using the Martin Logans. The player sounds fantastic playing both redbook and SACD's. I have them connected with a pair of Transparent Ultra balanced cables. I don't have any regr... 
Dont Ship UPS, Marantz tuner DOA
I've had more trouble with FedEx than UPS with misdelivered and damaged packages. Considering the considerable size difference in these two companies, I only ship UPS as do a clear majority of companies. 
Awsome Remote??
The new Pronto 2000 is the one with the codes built in, the Marantz RC5000i doesn't have them. On the Sony Sat receiver the RF can be turned off so that's what I did and used a Niles repeater. I have the Marantz and these are awesome remotes. My w... 
Eva Cassidy
She was truely gifted with a wonderful voice. It was amazing that she was able to fly under the radar screen for so long with her voice. Now people are finding out about her and her music after a People Magazine article.