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Power cord for MHDT Havana
Sandhya - bypass the SL-MC7 altogether with a Squeezebox Touch (or borrow from a friend?) and enjoy 24 bit / 96 kHz digital streaming jacked into the Havana with a descent digital cable. See how it sounds... 
ProAc D Two and an amp to live with forever
Beware though, if you go with Leben CS600, it only puts out 32wpc. This may be plenty for you. But if your room is large and/or you listen to loud levels this might not be powerful enough with those speakers (88.5db; 8 ohms nominal).32wpc is PLENT... 
do monitors require a subwoofer?
My ProAc D Two's dont need a sub. They're living and breathing in a small room.... 
Direct in for Leben CS600 ?
Not yet. But I'd like to with a Shindo Monbrison jacked into it. 
GIK vs. Real Traps?
I prefer GIK over Real Traps which are over priced and very, very ugly. 
Leben RS-30EQ phono stage
The published gain for this phono pre is just 21.5 db of gain.Gain is 23.5dB for the RS-30EQ 
Jack White's Streaming Vinyl
Jack White rocks! Digital is overrated and should be abolished... 
Stylus Force Gauge
Don't put your stylus directly on the platform of any digital gauge. That would indeed cause the problem you noted and also another. Many scales are magnetic and/or contain magnetic materials. The strong attraction would distort your measurement a... 
Leben RS-30EQ phono stage
The SUT for the Leben RS-30EQ is made by Auditorium 23 for just south of a grand. More cord is needed too... 
Looking for a new Turntable and need some advice.
Try the Nottingham Interspace Jr. I was thinking of staying with the Rega line but am happy I did not (don't like rega's build quality/looks). The Nottingham Interspace Jr. is a very good entry level turntable.As for the Amadeus I've never been ab... 
Jeff Beck - Emotion & Commotion?
Picked up the LP cheap on Record Store Day. Not impressed at all. Does a cover of "Over The Rainbow" I'm still scratching my head over why? Coupla gals sings a few songs... *burp* 
Metheny show...who is excited?
Disappointed by the album Orchestrion. The music is not at all engaging and the trademark Metheny "noodling" is in full swing. To make matters worse - side four of the LP is blank! 
National Record Store Day is Apr 17th
Portland, OR., the place to be for vinyl. Many indie stores to choose from (except JACKPOT RECORDS - full on boycott of this miserable excuse of a store) and today being Record Store Day is a great excuse to "not" paint the back porch... 
Whatever happened to YBA?
YBA Initial owner here. They're still around! I want a pair of their YBA Glass Interconnect's. 
Cowboys Junkies: playing live in my area
I just say them recently (2009) in Portland with Son Volt. Great show, musicians and experience. Margo is still sexy on stage - and her voice is still vital.Make sure you pick up their "show only" disc ACOUSTIC JUNK. It's fantastic! (Shame it's no...