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B&W DM 602 S3 connection question
Do you have the metal jumpers? If not connect red to red and black to black using 10/12 gauge wire then hookup as normal top or bottom. This is very basic and there are several other ways to configure.I'm sure others will have some other ways 
Blues from the 50s/60s/70s
I just started buying lp's at local stores, on ebay and when i travel. I asked a friend and he gave me some labels to look for. I do a lot of reserach on the web. The fun is in the hunt and the research.labelschesscadetarhooliedelmarkalligatorokeh 
What would you upgrade in this system?
New phono stage? Wright? Bottlehead? Hagerman Cornet?Puts the emphasis on the analogue, something sweeter for classical music 
Cayin A-50T with Triangle Altea ESW
Try the Primaluna Dialogue it has a remote 
Cayin A-50T with Triangle Altea ESW
Primaluna PL1 or PL2. I'm using the 2 with Triangle Comete's and love the sound. 
Reccomend an integrated tube Amp-under 2k
Primaluna PL2 gives you lots of choices with output tubes EL34, 6550, KT88 etc. Well built, nice sound. Used around $1000. 
More CD Player selection woes
A good used Music Hall CD 25 or 25.2 might work for you. Nice sound. they go for 250-350 used 450 new 
Best CD player $500 or less used
I have really enjoyed my Music Hall CD25.2. Has a nice slightly warm rich sound and can be found used for around $300, new for $440. 
Monitor speakers, advise needed...
I have a PL2 and use it with Triangle Cometes. They have come up here for around $400 used and a bit more new. See what kind of deal Upscale Audio has on them or for less money try the Stella or Titus. 
Suggestions on Int.Amp w/good pre-amp & remote?
Primaluna Dialogue II, remote, can add an internal phonostage which is very good, i had one on my PL2. 
looking for pre phono for Thorens 160
I have the Tube Box SE and love it. It rolls tubes nicely. They are about $375 used here on Audiogon. I have heard the Bellari can have some hum issues, do a search on here. 
Great sounding new vinyl
Five out of the 6 new LP's I have purchased were warped. Seems high to me. 
College student stuck w/ bad speakers: advise pls
Triangle Stella or Comete if you can find it used 
A good fit for my PrimaLuna Prologue Two?
I have Triangle Comete es with my PL2 (El34's) and love the sound. Great with vocals and jazz though i listen mostly to blues. My room is 13 x20 with the speakers at the short end. For me the issue was price. I got these off of Audiogon new for un... 
Best way to Connect IPOD to Hi-Fi.
I paid $20 for an Ipod dock out to RCA's. Belkin i think. Sounded much better than the mini out to RCA.