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Jeff Rowland Corus versus Audio Research Ref 6
Rowland makes great solid state electronics. 
Which cartridge should I upgrade to now?
You should consider an Audiomods tonearm, which would be in your budget and is a drop in replacement for your Rega 
Which cartridge should I upgrade to now?
In the USA I have used Soundsmith and Phono Cartridge Retipping both with excellent results. In England, Expert Stylus does retipping, with good reviews, but I don't have personal experience. Just type cartridge retipping in google or Audiogon for... 
Which cartridge should I upgrade to now?
Get the Shelter retipped and save your money to buy a better tonearm. 
What's the deal with idler turntables and do they have a place in modern HiFi?
I have a Garrard 301 and it is a great turntable, so my answer is yes. 
Why so many headphones for sale with less than 10 hours of listening time?
In my case I read about headphones and heard raves from some people, so I thought I would try them out. Bought a nice pair and a headphone amp to run them. After listening for a while, and trying some very expensive headphones, I decided that I li... 
David Belles / Power Modules Inc.
Google is your friend. Try it.http://www.powermodules.com/contacts.html 
Help me choosing Phono Preamp
I would look for a used Coincident Phono Preamp to go with your Coincident Preamp. If you only need one line input it might be able to replace your preamp. 
Buying from overseas.
You should watch out for buying speakers from overseas at a price lower than market, unless you are going to fly over there and pick them up when you pay for them. Otherwise don't buy them. 
Help me choosing Phono Preamp
What is your current phono preamp?Maybe you should consider a higher output cartridge instead. 
Audio Research PH5 Phono Preamplifier Input Clipping Problem
Oregonpapa, I agree with you. If I were the OP I would get a different cartridge. The Denon is a great price performer, but in most cases needs to be used with a SUT to perform at its best. Audio-Technica,  Shelter as well as others make cartridge... 
Speaker recommendation for Shindo D'Yquem amps (Vosnee-Romanee pre)...
Shindo lafite speakers would work great in your room with your electronics 
Audio Research D79C Amp
The Audio Research Database has most of the information you want. It has big heavy transformers so it weighs a lot. http://www.arcdb.ws/ 
Magnetic isolation
Thanks infection. I will check it out 
Audio Research LS15 vs. SP14
The Audio Research has most of the information you need. The SP probably has a phono stage the LS does not have a phono stage