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ASL MG-SPM6?
I don't see the MG-SPM6 under ASL's product page. My guess is that the SPM6 is a 6 watt version of MG-SPM8. You might want to email Divergent Technologies to get a spec sheet. divergent@divertech.com 
Advice sought (Garrard Zero 100)
It's important to match your amp with your speakers. What will you be using? 
different speakers
When I was searching for speakers a few years ago, I listened to the 3A and the 2Ce Sig many times. Both were powered by tubes. Both came off well balanced and pleasant. But in the end, they were too laid back for my tastes. I felt they were on th... 
Hagerman Cornet?
Thanks Bob. I found a bunch of great info at Audio Asylum and decided to buy the half kit. There's a lot of interesting advice in terms of tweaks and upgrades. I'm looking forward to building it! 
Musical Fidelity XLPS What cartridge would work?
Did you pick up a cartridge? If so, what did you get? 
Re: phono stage on integrated
By doing that you're going to send the phono signal through two line stages. It shouldn't cause any problems for either piece of equipment, but you're going to get better sound with a dedicated phono stage connected directly to the Audiomat. Why d... 
different speakers
alons have bass but not midrange don;t know what to doI've never heard anyone say Alon's don't have midrange. What does the rest of your system look like? In particular, what amp are you using? 
Hagerman Cornet?
Thanks Jim. I appreciate the clarification. Are there any Cornet owners out there that can comment on performance? 
Intergrated amp for Totem Sttaf
Are they easy to maintenance?yes, but occasionally you need to replace tubes. This doesn't happen very often. Depending on use, it might be every few years. What is the minimum watt can drive my speakers?I found that 50 tube watts was enough to dr... 
Do I really want the musicians in my room?
When I bring musicians into my room they tend to drink all my beer and keep me up all night. I had to learn the hard way, but now I just keep them in the room where the recording was made. That way I get a better night's sleep and spend less on beer. 
Power cable for McCormack DNA-1
Mine came with 14 awg cables, but gauge isn't the be-all end-all spec for PCs. The type of wire used and how it's twisted has more bearing on the end result than gauge alone. However, if you're making your own cable, I'd say 10 awg should be the m... 
Intergrated amp for Totem Sttaf
Have you considered a tube integrated? I've heard the Sttaf driven by solid state and thought they were very nice, but I bet tubes will really bring them to life. At 88 dB efficiency, the Sttaf should be fine with 50-60 watts. There's an upgraded ... 
K&K phono stage
I'd like to know what the K&K owners are using for cartridge and TT. 
midrange forwardness
04-19-08: Sogood51It doesn't take much...a good tube preamp is all you need. Just make sure you buy one that uses tubes, that have flavors you are looking for....after all, thats what tube rolling is all about.This hasn't been my experience. I pai... 
midrange forwardness
It sounds like you're describing the difference between SS and tube amps. Have you thought about trying tubes? It might be worth exploring. Personally, I haven't found an SS amp that gives the kind of midrange warmth that tubes do.Check out Soundl...