miner42

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Ortofon Cadenza Range loading range
I have a Cadenza Black and load at 100 ohms. 
Dr. Feickert Protractor
I have owned a MintLP (Rega), Dr Feikert 2Gen, and now a SMARTractor.  The Feikert and SMARTractor were used with a VPI JMW3D arm.  The SMARTractor is the best by far, and most expensive.  I am dealing with cartridges in the range of $2800 to $650... 
Toploading CD transports recommendations
I have a 1 yo Apollo-R for sale. 
REL subwoofer what Speakonl cable do you recommend
I have an 8' Synergestic Reseach REL speakon cable for sale - I needed to go back the the OEM 10m cable due to relocation of B1. 
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
FYI, an Audio Video receiver is a one-box solution for an multi-channel amp, preamp, and tuner.   
Recommended Amps and preamps for Polk RTI A7s HELP!!!
The Denon 2801 is not an amp - it is a Audio Video Receiver, which are typically not the best for music reproduction. No sense in using a preamp with the amp section - that would be your bottleneck.   For your price point I would look into a used ... 
VPI Aries 3 - Funk Firm 3mm Acromat
I preferred the Stillpoint puck over the VPI heavyweight.  For a 3mm difference in ht, the required turns on the VTA tower would be 3.78 turns (1/32"/turn). 
Are there alternative stands for the FS-805 D3 (B&W stands for the 805 D3 speakers)?
Do not go cheap on stands for the $6000 speakers.  I just purchased a set of the Prestige Series 805 D3 and bought the stands knowing the speakers would be attached/coupled to the stands and not just sit on top of them.  $700 for dedicated stands ... 
McIntosh 402 amp channel stopped working
Have you tried switching L & R speaker cables on amp to see if problem switches channels?  Can you hook your CD player up directly to amp to eliminate a preamp issue? 
Rodney Crowell
Just got this LP in the mail as a gift from a friend - and it is signed, too. 
Mac MCD600 as preamp for 2xMC611...looking for input/help
The MCD600 can only do volume and not change sources, like a traditional preamp.  The MA9000 is a very nice integrated that I am sure you will be happy with.  Two MC611s need a traditional preamp, and, if you go that route I suggest a used C2300 t... 
correct order from iphone to receiver using airport express
Not sure you can get a direct digital out of an iPhone, or any Apple product.  At one time a few audio companies paid Apple for the input on how to do this - Wadia, Pro-Ject to name a few.  I guess the market was not large enough to offset the pre... 
Questions about VPI Turntables and rotational speed
There there are very knowledgable members at the VPI Forum site who would answer your question to the most finite detail.  I enjoy that sire very much. 
Which DAC as a preamp?
I use a McIntosh D150 as a DAC for my MCT450 transport but it is designed to be used as a preamp in a digital setting.  I a very happy with it as a DAC. 
Mac Mini
Curious about a Mac mini as a server - are a key board and monitor required?  Need some guidance please.