nrenter

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New to the 2 channel where to start??
I used to agree with the "build your system around your speakers" philosophy until I hear $300.00 speakers driven with $3,500.00 worth of tube amps.I guess the first question would be "what is your budget?" 
mmf-5 set-up
If that "uncut LP" test is correct, then my MMF tonearm stay motionless when the anti-skate look is on the first notch (the notch farthest from the stylus). My stylus moves toward the center of the LP when on the second notch. 
preamp with phono, MC or MM with transformer?
TWL,Have you had the opportunity to hear a Wright WPP100C?Wright Sound 
Best 200 watt x 5 amp for the money?
Have you considered the Rotel RMB-1095? 
Hum Issues - Rega P-25 w/ Grado Reference Platnum
Here's a link for their site:Mu Shield 
Need speaker cables for HT System
Well...I was going to reference you to a thread I posted and updated about the AudioQuest GR-8 cable, but it seems to have "disappeared."Check it out...for the coin, it is very good stuff. 
Where can I hear Teres
Did I hear mention of a Dallas-area Teres listening session?If so, count me in. 
Hum Issues - Rega P-25 w/ Grado Reference Platnum
Here's more info on one solution that was recommended above:Well, here is one from the archive : (for Rega 2/3, from an article in Audio 1998 by Cory Greenberg) The material used comes from Magnetic Shield Corporation and is called Mu-Metal. There... 
Hum Issues - Rega P-25 w/ Grado Reference Platnum
I'm surprised that TAS didn't title the following article "Two great tastes that *don't* taste great together."Affordable Gear from Two Veteran CompaniesFrom what is implied in this article, and if I didn't know better, a Rega / Grado combo would ... 
searching a new pair of speakers
I second the recommendation for the Vandersteens - especially over the B&Ws and the Maggies. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
B&W Nautilus 805s...and here's why:This response takes this topic in a slightly different direction. Most of the responses are in the vein of "I really, really like speaker X and can't see myself upgrading." I see this topic really asking the ... 
Rogue Zeus
According to Shane Buettner, the Rogue Audio / Meadowlark room was the sprprise hit of the CES 2003 show. Both of these manuafactures will be covered in upcoming issues of the Audio Perfectionist Journal.www.audioperfectionist.com 
REL Subwoofers: Version 3 vs. Version 2
Personally, I'd be looking at 2 Strata IIIs. 
Goldring 1012GX stylus question
Found another source for you:http://www.hcmaudio.com/comp.asp?compID=374On sale for $109.00. 
Which would you rather have?
If I was looking in that price range and considering those two speaker lines, I'd recommend listening to a pair of Vandersteen 2Ce Sigs.