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Hum decreases with tonearm position. Huh?
Marakanetz is entirely correct. I made a plate for the top of my Rega P3 from Mu-metal, which stopped the hum, but that was a lot of effort. getting a different table is the better solution. 
Pass Int-150 or Int-30A for PMC Speakers?
I use all tubes with Fb1i Signatures, which seems to work nicely. Then again, I flat out prefer tubes, even though they are occaionally troublesome (but less so than a wife, ime.) Are you sure you will be happy w/ SS sound? What SS have you heard ... 
Who needs drugs when you've got music?
Wolf, perhaps you are exagerating for effect. I've heard drug-fueled improvisations that would not have happened otherwise. Better than straight? Very rarely, and never, really, if clean, error-free playing is what you're after. But sometimes some... 
Can a $3K table be among the best out there?
Roscoe, agreed. 
Can a $3K table be among the best out there?
A $3K table is among the "best" in the same sense that a Honda Civic is among the "best" cars. 
Hearing Aid Confusion
Kusina, you might try them, but I suspect you will need the fully programmable model. Each of my ears require a different eq curve. The best audiologists have measurement capabilities inside the ear, for more accurate programming. I think in Texas... 
Hearing Aid Confusion
recprince, that's amazing, where do you live? did you have insurance coverage or some special deal? 
Took my Levinson amp in for repair
I sympathize, but you would have to prove negligence on their part, to prevail. Expensive to prove in court - requires not just an attorney, but also an expert witness is usually required to prove the applicable standard of care. Not at all clear ... 
Who needs drugs when you've got music?
"I quit doing drugs. I ran out. And I'll never do them again. Until I get some more." Bill Hicks 
Hearing Aid Confusion
I have Oticon Intiga aids. yes, hearing aids will improve your stereo listening experience. they are just very samll equalizers, which compensate for loss of sound above 4khz. they can restore proper balance and the highs you have been missing. Th... 
What Instrument would you listen to?
whatever you are most familiar with. Piano is very revealing of flaws. 
Clearaudio Concept - Used - Careful
What exactly are you complaining about? 
Anyone still playing on Cassette decks?
I weeded out my old bootleg cassettes. Only kept a few thousand. 
is one ear usually stronger?
Debrox is the commercial ear cleaning product recommended by my doctor. Comes with a bulb for suctioning. 
is one ear usually stronger?
very possibly one ear is more damaged than the other, like mine. A hearing test is only $100 or so.