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Which Amp to complete my system?
I like the sound of this super affordable receiver - cambridge audio sr-20 with that classic British sound... You can get a refurbished one for $327 including shipping on ebay these days (not affliated with the seller). Youtube it and with headpho... 
How many grams weight for mm cartridge?
I think you are right - it is V15 type II, with small styli. I will use 1.25 as you suggested. Thank you madness! 
How many grams weight for mm cartridge?
Thank you so much for all those responded - you guys are a great source of intelligent info!     I don't know much about cartridges as you must have guessed.I bought the Denon TT used and the guy said the cartridge is Shure V type that is pretty o... 
Upgrade my DAC or buy more weed?
If you live in the State where medicated marijuana is legal, go that path - it's cheaper and better for your health I heard, and it's safer when you go to get it. On the audio side, have you considered spinning plastic (Turn table)? I had 2 TTs an... 
Not impressed
Keep at it please - it "will" reward !Brain doctors can measure the good influence it has on us...but it requires some work - learning curve if you will...You can just get an all in one speakers like the Denon Cocoon 500 model from amazon, and str... 
$500-$1000 budget lots of questions please advise
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$500-$1000 budget lots of questions please advise
Andrew Jon's speakers are bargains, but Boston acoustics out class them for about the same price on accessories4less.com (A250 for $119 each with affordable shipping).I have the Andrew's design and enjoy them, but wish I had gone with the Bostons ... 
Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?
I heard both, and all I can say is, it depends on the musical style, and your subjective style of presentation you like.Sorry, I am not much help, but I for one is into opera, so I would go with Gallo, but if I were listening to Jazz, then may be ... 
$500-$1000 budget lots of questions please advise
I have the pioneer Andrew Jones speakers but the Boston A250 beats them out of water, and they should, at their normal price. 
Best $600 integrated for Monitor Audio RX-2?
Consider Teac AI-1000 It has parts found on much more expensive gears and sound like it. It's on sale at ebay 40% off too, which makes it a better choice than the ones you are looking at. Pretty powerful at 100 watts per ch. as well. I was blown a... 
Best $600 integrated for Monitor Audio RX-2?
Teac AI-1000 is on 40% off on the ebay, and sounds fantastic.100 watts per ch., and has parts found on much more expensive gears...We don't expect hifi from a mass market comp. like Teac, but this is an exception - you probably will like it as muc... 
$500-$1000 budget lots of questions please advise
Bob gave you an excellent advice - yes 2 ch. is all you need for movies as well (that's what I have).Diamonds are good speakers, but consider these towers for less :Boston acoustics A250 for $119 each. They will have more of the bass you like for ... 
Gallo 3.5 or Martin Logan Ethos?
Some people like the metallic transparency of electrostatic speakers, and some don't. Martins are not the best example of them either, but they can be had at reasonable prices on the used market.Do you already have in mind to get one of these 2 sp... 
$6000 budget question
Try to audition Teac ai-1000, 2000 or even 3000. They can be had on ebay for 40% off. They have parts found on much much more expensive receivers, and sound like it too.I was really impressed with the pleasant hifi from Teac of all the makers - yo... 
Help design my new system
You are very smart for going after a 2 ch. setup IMHO.Most people agree that the speakers are the most important gear, so perhaps you can think about upgrading the speakers as well - you can do it for 3k if you go used.Why did you want more power ...