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Low volume on turntable??
 I'm not sure if using the Sony receiver is going to work. Pre-out means that that jack is designed to output to a power amplifier from the preamplifier.    It might work but it might be  dangerous.   I don't know enough to be sure, but I believe ... 
Low volume on turntable??
I've heard nothing but good things about the Schiit brand. Haven't actually heard the gear, but I hear it is good schiit! 
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
Dragunski, I just took the tape off the floor with the 1/2 inch markings!  Guilty as charged, though it was not quite 100 times :-) 
Low volume on turntable??
there is a NAD for $150 and a Rega for $250, both on Audiogon right now.   Either is fine, it seems you are just getting started, and as you mentioned, the table and cartridge are pretty entry level.  Personally, I'd get the NAD, and save the extr... 
help choosing cable pc to dac.
Personally I wouldn't go crazy on the cable. I'd look for an entry level cable by good manufacturer to connect to the musical fidelity v link.  I would definitely not use the 3.5mm jack.  USB will be far better.  The Cable Co. Has custom lengths a... 
Low volume on turntable??
yep, that would do it!  you defiantly need a phono stage somewhere in the system.  My first phono pre was a NAD PP2, a cute little thing that works pretty well for the price.  I upgraded eventually to a PS Audio GCPH, which was a more robust unit ... 
A Couple Of Articles For Digital Listeners
Oh, I hope this ramble does not start an argument as Tomcy6 wanted to avoid.  I too want to avoid that!  I do see the merit in both mediums... 
A Couple Of Articles For Digital Listeners
Tomcy6, good find, as it is Saturday morning, I read both of the articles that you posted links for, and I found them both quite enjoyable.  I am not a dyed in the wool vinyl guy, nor a fully digital man, I have both and enjoy both, though I do le... 
Schiit Mani - any opinions ?
Have you also considered the PS Audio GCPH?  $500-$600 on the used market, flexible, high quality, entry level phono stage. 
Your not a serious audiophile I'd you have??????
Rickw062 - excellent statement! 
HELP! Static with my Mac Mini / Ayre QB9 system
Nice.  I use a transparent usb for about $90.  Pretty good, didn't break the bank. 
What used speaker would you buy with $20,000-$35,000 and why?
I am a big fan of Wilson, so if I had that budget I would be looking at Sasha, Alexia, and Maxx.  But, having recently owned Rockport, I would be looking at some equivalently priced Rockport speakers such as the Avior. 
records I find on my turntable often
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms Adele - 21Willie Nelson - Red Headed StrangerMiles Davis - Kind Of BlueMark Knopfler - Shrangra LaThe JB's - Pass The PeasAir - Talkie WalkieJohn Lee Hooker - Chill OutCat Stevens - Tea For The TillermanThe Beatles ... 
Wilson Audio Sophia 2 or Goldenear Triton 1
Congratulations!  Coincidentally I just acquired my Sophia 2's a couple of weeks ago, and I am also using a 100watt tube amp.  Outstanding sound, no?  I had my Sophia's on wheels until last night, experimenting with positioning to a degree that I ... 
HELP! Static with my Mac Mini / Ayre QB9 system
Is the static present at very low volume?  Or only after a certain volume level is reached?