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Best integrated or receiver w/phono for $1K?
revox 22 integrated..60wpc with an incredible phono 
mission 775s w/774 arm...a forgotten jewel?
i had a 4 day shootout with my thorens 147 jubilee, and my friend's superb well tempered classic, and vpi hw3....it hung in with both tables even with a much cheaper cartridge than the other three. 
MMF 2.1 and Audio Technica AT-95E
i would stay with the denon, and seek out a nice used thorens 145,147,160,166 etc for a big upgrade for a little more money....there was a revolver rebel that was very reasonable that delivers great sound on the gon also 
Bob Dylan's Modern Times, a new Masterpiece?
dylan can 'phone it in' and still be superior to most....'modern times' like the stones' latest is really good, but no desert island disc. 
Which Show to Attend?
the show and ces are a bit of a circus....for the money you're spending, working with a local dealer for an in-home demo is far better. 
mission 775s w/774 arm...a forgotten jewel?
there is no suffix on the arm container, so i believe it to be a straight up 774 arm. i will probably keep this combo the way it is because it is literally like new and sounds great. i will look for a mechanic however for future use, given this co... 
mission 775s w/774 arm...a forgotten jewel?
that platter is a killer. the moter on mine seems to be fine, and i played with some cartridges to find one that worked quietly. lordy, the dynamics are stunning.i have an oracle paris, and wouldn't part it, and a thorens jubilee which i also love... 
Thorens 125 II/Denon DL-103D Question
well, the 103 really has no rival for a low output mc for the price. i think denon put the low price on it to keep other manufacturers honest. audio technica has a great low mc in their line up now that blasts its way in the shelterland. about $40... 
The BEST Listening Chair u’ve ever had or saw??
found a chair in tucson thats identical to the memorex chair.....its perfect. 
Thorens 125 II/Denon DL-103D Question
high output or low? 
Thorens 125 II/Denon DL-103D Question
the 103 will work, but check out the mm's in your other post 
Thorens 125 II/Denon DL-103D Question
the tp 16 arm is very good, and has long been underrated...a few mm suggestions...garrott bros k1 or k2..roksan corus, denon 110, grado platinum.....lots of exceptional mm cartridges nowdays which compete with the midpriced mc's....great table!!!! 
QUAD vs Martin Logan vs Magnepan
stick with the maggies, even if you upgrade. the quads are good too, but you will spend more for less. 
VPI Scout Question
your cartridge will make a much bigger difference than changing power supplies or cords. 
Difference between Oracle Alexandria mk1 and mk2?
like the different paris models, i've found the alexandria mk1 and 2 to sound essentually the same. you can't go wrong with either if mounted with a good cartridge.