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MM phono preamp upgrade for $1000?
Musical Surroundings Phonomena ll+ or a NOVA lll. http://www.musicalsurroundings.com/products/musical-surroundings-nova-3-phono-stage           Matt M  
I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
"I'd never own another Music Hall. Poor quality and Roy is a jackass."   I had to deal with Roy Hall back in 1999 when I owned some EPOS ES22 speakers your right he is a self absorbed meglomaniac!     Matt M  
I want to move from Rega Planar 6 help me to pick a new turntable
Touche’! Audiotroy hit it right on the head. The Phono pre amp is the gateway to great vinyl sound. Based on your current set of components I would put money into a bettter cartridge (Dynavector 10X5) and phonostage (Musicial Surroundings Nova). U... 
Moderation/Censorship Poll and surely more...
I think its horrible how this site censors the forums, we live in a country where FREE SPEECH is allowed! Who cares what people are talking about on the audio forum....really audiogon get over yourselves!   Matt M  
McIntosh MX model list
I would give Audio Classics a call and speak with someone about the differences of the MX processor preamps as there are many. I do know the MX119 is old and uses composite cables unlike the newer models that utilize HDMI.     Matt M  
NAD 1700– which output to Connect Subwoofer
Buy a REL and connect with Spkon cable direct to your amps outputs!   Best way to hook a sub up anyway.   Matt M  
Power Conditioner question
Ya if you want to throw a blanket over your whole system then go for it! And cables with boxes on them are not the final word in dynamics and detail. The day I switched from MIT’s to Nordost SPM my system went from speakers playing beautiful music... 
Rate my system/advise
I would change the Amp/amps to McIntosh or Audio Research for a big jump in sound quality. Love the Nordost. The NAD is holding this system back. Dump the Mac bridge McIntosh makes amplifiers, the rest is eye candy.     Matt M  
McIntosh -- good for show, not for sound, says dealer
Mcintosh makes so many products, it started in the 80’s when they were purchased by Clarion. Now they are part of the Fine Sounds Inc family. Prior to the 1980’s they were mainly known for their rugged and built like a battleship amplifiers, over ... 
MAT - platter material, thickness/ resonant frequency - thoughts please
Im not a fan of record mats...wool,cork,vinyl,rubber they all cause static electricity, or worse they dull the overall sound. If you cant lay the record down right on the platter with a good clamp why bother. Nothing says stability like a slippery... 
help with my new rega planar3
The REGA Exact should have a Tracking force of 1.75 grams and you can set your Anti-skate to 1.5-2.0, keep spinning!   Matt M  
Replace inner sleeves on used records?
I have gone away from using MO Fi plastic sleeves and now I just use a New white paper sleeve. Plastic overtime can stick to vinyl.   Matt M  
Rogue RP-1 slight hum
Its not the tubes! Lets be clear this is nothing more than having a more sensitive system, and its going to show any anomalies. Make sure power cords and IC's are away from each other. Does the system have a bunch of HT or video stuff involved as ... 
Best budget turntable?
A Rega P3 is the way to go for a big sound upgrade, not to mention its very up gradable as well. Might be fun for a young audiophile to play with. I prefer the Dynavector 10X5 for the Rega tonearm, a match made in heaven.   www.rega.co.uk/produc... 
Streamer/DAC
Any of the Aurender music streamers would be a excellent sound upgrade, and yes it will be a huge difference compared to the BS.   https://aurender.com/n100/     Matt M