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How do you listen to new music?
I usually listen 2-3 times completely through. Then I will make a decision on whether to add the CD to my "regular rotation" list. 
Please help, single input, multiple outputs
Adcom used to make the GFS-3/4/6 speaker selector. You ran the amp's output into the box and could choose from 3/4/6 speaker outputs in any combination.Niles makes several also. 
Magneplanar 1.6 QR's problem
Make sure the jumper is tight, (and/or even installed). 
Your best ''outstanding'' products in last 5 yrs?
1. Modwright SWL9.0SE Signature preamp2. CEC TL-2 Transport3. Zu Audio DL-103 Grade 1 cartridge4. Grover Huffman Interconnects5. Shuguang Black Treasure 6SN7 tubes 
Heart- Little Queen Friday Music LP
The Boston is very good also. I just got Heart "Dreamboat Annie" and Chicago "VI" is marvelous. 
Heart- Little Queen Friday Music LP
I bought that when it first came out several weeks ago. I agree it's excellent. I've had great luck with almost all of the Friday Music reissues and I have a bunch of them. 
how do you pick your next music?
For me, it really depends on my mood at the time I am searching my vast library. 
ARC SP8 as Phono Stage
Stanwal,The LS17 has only 12db of gain through SE and 18db through balanced. Again it would depend on the cartridge's output.I agree that a standalone phono stage would be the way to go. 
ARC SP8 as Phono Stage
According to the specs on the SP8, the phono input to tape output is 34db of gain. The phono input to main output is 60db of gain. So, it would depend on what the output voltage of your cartridge is. 34db is a little on the low side. 
ARC SP8 as Phono Stage
If you use the Tape Record Out like Kentaja recommends, you will also bypass the volume control. You might not have enough gain. It would be a cleaner signal, but the gain can't be adjusted. Try it both ways and see what sounds better. Also, some ... 
not sure about pre out
Yes... 
ARC SP8 as Phono Stage
Yes. Plug your table into the phono input on the SP8, then the preamp outputs of the SP8 to any line level input on the LS17. Use the volume control on the SP8 to match levels and your good to go.The SP8 has a pretty decent phono stage, so you wou... 
Best Rock Album in 2011
Marty,Thanks for the info on Stevie. I LOVE Stevie Nicks. I have seen her many times. One of the audio stores I owned many moons ago, sponsered a concert with her and she signed a lithograph poster for me backstage. She is a very special person an... 
Bryston vs. McCormack with the Modwright 9.0
The Odyssey Stratos amps are wonderful. You might also find a Belles amp for around your price. 
Best Rock Album in 2011
Here's another high hope for the new Stevie Nicks album.