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Methods for transfer of albums to CD
I haven't used it, but the Terratec Phono Preamp, sold separately or packaged with the Studio software, seems like it could be the solution for transferring LP's to CD. The Studio software is supposed to help clean up damage or wear on the LP.Chec... 
DVD / CD Transport worth having?
Yes. No. Try Crazy Eddie online -- $869 new. 
Hum noise.
This has come up before here, and there were a lot of different complicated suggestions.I had the same problem and it was solved by one cable TV installer who was familiar with the problem.He had me buy a Radio Shack adapter (NOT filter -- it does... 
CLEAN RECORDS WITH WHAT?????
In addition to all the good, standard advice related here, Michael Fremer, in Stereophile this month (March), discusses using a Eureka Hot Shot 350A handheld steam cleaning device on LP's before cleaning them with Disc Doctor's brushes and fluids ... 
Malfunctioning Anthem Pre 1
Why not call Sonic Frontiers and ask them? They were very helpful when I had a minor problem with an Anthem piece I bought used. 
Where to find Sugden Head master Headphone Amps???
Try http://www.globeaudiovideo.comThey carry Sugden products. 
Can you help or do I have to get divorced?
Seriously, try a pair of Paradigm Reference monitors.Small speakers for about $550 shouldn't sound this good. 
Can you help or do I have to get divorced?
Sorry . . . you have to get divorced. 
BEST Speakers for the BANG around 2K
One more for the mix:Revel M-20 
Parts Connection - Now where do I find parts?
www.percyaudio.com 
Small Room, Move Often, Speaker Suggestions.
Have you considered the Revel M-20's? Read the review in the Feb./Mar. Absoulute Sound. I heard them recently -- very impressive. 
Is there a turntable book?
Try these for starters:http://www.turntable-kits.com/ultra_turntable_build.pdfhttp://www.chicagoaudio.org/tech.htmhttp://www.merrillaudio.com/setupbooklet.htmlThe first two sites are online manuals for turntable setup, the second advertises a shor... 
The part connection
Try Michael Percy:http://www.percyaudio.com/ 
Power Cond-best? Hyrda? CFX? PP? Burm 948? others?
I looked at the PS Audio, Richard Gray, and the Hydra. I settled on the Hydra. It made a hugh difference, both in soundstage and clarity. The Hydra comes with a Shunyata Sidewinder, which is, I think, their lowest end cord, and I'm sticking with c... 
Good upgrade amp for my Thiel 3.6s
I had always heard that Thiel and Levinson are a match. I had been running a Levinson 27 with my old Thiel CS3's. I recently picked up a pair of 3.6's and, with the 27 (100 watts), there seemed to be something lacking.I just (literally yesterday) ...