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Best PreAmp match for a MC-7270?
agree totally with onemug...enjoy. 
Need to finally replace my 8TC, but with what?
after 15 years, there has to be a lot you like about kimber...move up to the monocle series.... more of what you're looking for(and already like), and give up nothing. 
Trying to get in to vinyl, turntable suggestions?
i would think pretty hard about adding a turntable. if you already have a collection, it would make sense...if you're starting from 'record one', it may not. 
BAT VK 150SE VERSUS 2 MCINTOSH MC-252
if you're looking for tube-like ss the mac is a good choice. in all honesty, except for the most hungry of speakers, a single mc252 is plenty of power 
Confessions
Frank Ifield 
Someone can better BAT? Or not?
nonsense in an ad? get outa here 
Are "good" cables needed for vintage system?
'good' is a relative description, but most systems (vintage are not)will sound fine with radio shack connects and wire. 
How about an accordion thread?
a new buckwheat zydeco record is coming out. 
My dunlavy scV sound harsh
a different pre for sure. 
Audio Technica AT150MLX vs Grado Ref Platinum
both are great buys... the at150 is indeed a giant killer. 
How about an accordion thread?
myron floren...sort of the les paul and chet atkins of the accordion. my father thought this guy was one of the greatest musicians who ever lived. 
Any decent improvments left for my ES-1?
the jelco arm, which is the equivalent of the above mentioned AQ PT9 would be a significant upgrade to the mmt. other than another cartridge at some point, you're there man. 
Raven One Motor Noise Problem
i do not own a raven, but can speak to you as a consumer of high end who has been burned years ago with a goldmund studio table. it cost a fortune...had a problem.....rather than immediately exhanging, i accepted a repair, which began a long strin... 
Raven One Motor Noise Problem
'exchange it 'now'....do not accept an offer to fix it.... 
Mcintosh ML2c speakers
nice...nice pair could go for around 200-250.....in spectacular condition, 300.....those grills are tricky..make sure there's no glue holding them.