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What's your favorite Turntable tweak?
Raul,Recently I purchased a Music Hall MMF-7, just haven't taken the time to update my A'gon virtual system page. I've been away from vinyl for probably 10 years now (but I was smart enought to keep all my vinyl), and am I enjoying the hell out of... 
Low Frequency rumble?
My turtable is on a Mapleshade 'Samson v2' equipment rack. Very stable.Elescher...yes, the tt does have a dustcover. I removed it, but the problem is still there. As soon as I turn it to a good volume level, the rumble begins.Anybody else have any... 
Feelings on the Music Hall MMF 7.1
I just purchased a used MMF-7 from here on A'gon. Let me just cut to the chase and say I am enjoying every moment with the MMF-7. No, it's not the last word in detail, or transparency, but it is as musical as all get out. It has a natural warmth, ... 
What the most musical power amp for under $1K?
NSgarch,Thanks for bringing me back to reality. Your probably right, the VT100 MkII is probably heads and shoulders of everything else suggested. I guess the NAD just, as you put it, stimulated me.How do I know that it needs tubes? Well, the botto... 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
NGjockey,By the way...the Bryston 28B's are $8k each. 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
TVAD,How do you impedance match an amplifier to a speaker? (By the way, it's Louisl...the last character is an alpha 'L', not a numeric '1') :-) 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
NGjockey,I also heard the Bryston 28's at 2008's CES, driving some Theils. They were outstanding, and I'd pick up a pair of 'em in a heartbeat at the right price. Retail, they are just out of reach. I've never seen a pair used. 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
TVAD,You're right, something doesn't add up here. All I can say is that when I get up to levels around 95db, things get flat, and worse than that, the high frequencies seem to sound edgy....especially piano. 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
TVAD,Maybe so. The Passes would be great, but I listen to stuff loudly sometimes....(don't know what it is about those VR4's I have, but they just don't come alive until you put some juice into them!). 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Audiofeil,I'm sure there are, but I have a kid I'm sending to private school, and a house in the burbs! Money is an issue. What suggestion you got in mind? 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Bobheinatz,What's a TRL? 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Jmcgrogan2,I think the Clayton M300 would be more suitable, as I'm pusing 100 watts now, and sometimes it runs low on steam. 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Kurt_Tank,Great, great suggestion. I've heard those amps (although it's been awhile ago). I'll have to rethink all over ago now :-) 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Narrod,Interesting....I'll do some reading. Thanks for the suggestion. 
Are There Any Good, High Power Solid State Amps?
Bar81,You have a good suggestion (although an expensive one...even for used) with the Ayre's. Heard them at CES '08, driving a pair of the big TAD's... Holy maceral, they were great!!