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VPI Classic hum
Actusreus, I have no noise at all now, with the Soundsmith VPI Zypher. Dead quiet, great cartridge. Love my analog again, simply sounds incredible to me. 
VPI Classic hum
I got the recommendation of the Soundsmith Cartridges from Michael Fremmer, and I LOVE mine. They make lower output models if that's a requirement, but most are higher output. 
VPI Classic hum
works fine with HO cartridge, it just must be well shielded. The hum you are getting is from the cartridge not being shielded well enough to block the hum from the motor which is integrated into the plinth. 
ATV2: music with no Dac?
need a DAC, or listen to through a reciever with HDMI inputs. 
Power Amp for Magnepan MG 20.1's
I think we are on the wrong topic here. Let's look at the front end, especially if you play softly: You are NEVER going to get full sound from 20.1's without a ton of current. They don't work that way, and it's got to be clean current.Since you ha... 
Incorporating sub into my 2 channel / HT system
Velodyne and SVS subs absolutely WILL NOT allow mulitple interconnects that work at the same time. I have been through that with the technicians at both companies. Only one of the connections funcitons, in a distinct heirarchy, at any one time.Spe... 
Incorporating sub into my 2 channel / HT system
your sub doesn't accept mutliple inputs, most don't. I will only run from the LFE, line level, or speaker level connections, individually, but not process signals from more than one input at a time.The only subs that I know of that will take multi... 
Apple TV without TV
No go on the above. You can use it with an iPhone or iPad. 
Power Amp for Magnepan MG 20.1's
You know, the really big older Parasound, I think it's a 3500, might fit the bill. I agree with Magfan, you won't get what you want from the amp you are contemplating. 
Power Amp for Magnepan MG 20.1's
I'd be interested to hear what that would sound like. I have not liked many of the ICE amps that I have heard with Maggies, with Wyred being an exception, the BelCanto's were pretty good, but niether was in the same league as a good high powered a... 
Best type of stylus cleaner??
I like the zerodust. 
Opinions on a good HT/Music AVR
I have owned a couple of NAD's the I have many problems with, they were terrible. I have seen and heard the Emotive stuff recently, and thought you were getting what you paid for.I would suggest that with your setup and your excellent speakers you... 
Power Amp for Magnepan MG 20.1's
The only amps in that price range I can think of that can drive that very tough load are a used Innersound ESL, if you can find one or a Wyred4Sound amp.20.1's are some of the finest speakers ever made, period. But one of the problems with that, i... 
Remasters-who does the best.
I can't see your system, so I am blindly going to suggest you keep your existing CD's and upgrade to a quality DAC. In fact, if you still use a disc spinner, consider ripping your music to a server, then feeding a top notch DAC, and you may get wh... 
Need Recommendations for SS amp for 2 ohm load
Only use Roger's incredlble amps with his speakers. Why look anywhere else?