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Good MM cartridge - any ideas?
Benz-Micro 0.4 , Sumiko Celebration - I had a Sonata a few years ago and was not that impressed. My new preamp will have a built in tube phono mm stage that is mainly why I am looking into something in the mm style without getting a stepup transfo... 
How much should I spend on cd transport
The Pioneer PD 95 is also an excellent transport - I agree that the DAC is more involved in the sound but a good platform to pick up the signal is also a must but can be had for less than great DACS -usually. 
Good MM cartridge - any ideas?
Benz-Micro 0.4 , Sumiko Celebration - I had a Sonata a few years ago and was not that impressed. My new preamp will have a built in tube phono mm stage that is mainly why I am looking into something in the mm style without getting a stepup transfo... 
Gershmann speakers: Underrated or just average??
One more time - I have a pair - I listen to them everyday - they sound great! 
How much should I spend on cd transport
Buy a Pioneer PD 65 transport/player and an Odeon Birdland DAC - total maybe 1k on the used market. 
Pioneer elite pd-65 or modified dvd/cd player
I ahve a 65 and it is hard to beat as a transport much less its price tag. You can't lose as Tracer said. 
Gershmann speakers: Underrated or just average??
I have the RX 20 Avant Garde and they deliver really great sound particularly in the low end. Looks are great also. Never had a problem. 
What companies, out of Business, did you LOVE???
Apogee and Threshold. 
Bose makes more than speakers...
Nilthepil - Rude doesn't get anything accomplished - How can dealers know what to tell manufacturers if you leave rude and not explain what the car needs to appeal to another percentage of the population no matter how small. They put these systems... 
Why are there so many unopened amps, ect for sale?
Some guys with NIB are acting as sales around the Mac policy for some dealers who are trying to unload stuff in an otherwise slow market. Since they cannot advertise Mac through the net for mail order they go around the system and sell to these gu... 
"Thumbs Up" to Kora Customer Service
My first Kora Hermes came to me miswired - Joe had it picked up and a new one to me in no time flat. 
New to the tube world
Upscaleaudio.com or thetubestore.com 
McIntosh MA 6500
Check audioreview.com - it may have some info. Ebay.com usually is the place you may see one up for bids. Search Mcintosh. Ditto on Pardales comments. I own the 6850. 
I need feedback on the McIntosh MX134
There is a NIB one on Ebay with a lot of info on it. Go to ebay.com and search Mcintosh. 
I need feedback on the McIntosh MX134
There is a review in the latest Home Theater magazine of the 134. It really does a lot.