donvito101

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First investment into a turntable
Here ya go!https://uturnaudio.com/pages/turntables 
HI-FI NEWBIE NEEDS HELP!
Why buy used? Van Alstine amps are within your budget. Made in USA!https://avahifi.com/collections/power-amplifiers 
Turntable upgrade recommendations, please.
Check out the Gem Dandy Polytable!http://www.hifigem.com/polytable.html 
Need recommendation for amplifier
500 ohms is high? That seems low enough to me!https://www.stereophile.com/content/conrad-johnson-pv11-preamplifier-specifications 
Audio Research VT100MKII power switch stuck on
Use something like this until you get it fixed!https://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-6-Outlet-Surge-Protector-Power/dp/B00TP1C51M/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&... 
Best course of action
You will not free up any power on the Rogue. To free up power you would need a separate amp and preamp and a sub with a high pass filter. If you use a sub you will be running the speakers full range! 
Need recommendation for amplifier
Check out these Van Alstine amps. Dahlquist sound nice with mos-fet amps!http://www.avahifi.com/products/power-amplifiers/synergy-amplifiers 
Analog integrated amp recommendation
Check out this McIntosh. It has some features that you don’t need but that’s not a big deal!http://www.overtureav.com/mcintosh-ma5300 
Cassette Tape
EBAY! Maxell and TDK were always the brands I used back when I had a cassette deck! 
New Vandersteens or something else?
Monitor Audio is made in China. You said you did not want speakers made in China! 
Phono Stage Recommendation $3000
Manley Chinook will fit the bill!https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/phonostages/products/manley-labs-chinook-special-edition-up... 
Thoughts on best budget phono pre-amp under $400?
My friend has a Budgie (very nice). Be aware that your cartridge needs at least 5 mv of output. The gain is on the low side !http://parksaudiollc.com/budgiepreamp.html 
KEF, ProAc, Monitor Audio and others
After you do some tire kickin’ give Harbeth a listen!http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/harbeth-monitor-402-loudspeaker/ 
connecting a sub-woofer to a preamp
I use these!http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQM22FHRD 
601 fuse size
Are you sure about the fuse location ? That amp has a sentry monitor ( circuit breaker) that is fuse-less !