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Digitize LPs with zero loss?
If your thinking about an outboard DAC you have to seriously through in Grace Design's, Lunatec V3. In my experience it betters the others, e.g., Benchmarks and Apogee's. And, its ANSR dithering is really nice for red book 44/16. 
MSB Nelson DAC Link III, got pictures?
I think that MSB's web site should be able to take care of your needs. 
Problems with CDR-audio blanks?
What Marantz told you is what they have been saying for years, albeit, it has nothing to do with the problem. The all purpose disk are audio disk, which as I stated above the Marantz will read. You can use 40X audio disk but you will not be able t... 
Any reccomendations for a CD burner?
Alesis 9600, about $1000 with everything you need. Nothing else compares! 
Does classe amp run very warm even when idling?
They do tend to run a bit warm and even a bit hot if driven hard for prolong periods of time. This has been my consistant experience with all Classe amps I've owned; Seventy, 100, 101 and the 150.However, if you have any concerns contact Classe', ... 
Problems with CDR-audio blanks?
The problem is that even the Marantz professional machines can not record on data grade CDR discs that are rated @ 40x's or greater. If you can find some NOS 24X's you should be fine but anything greater will not work. My quess is that befor you w... 
Hum Problem with Grado
Grado does make a special version of their cartridges that are sheilded for hum problems with Rega's. I'm sure they would work well with the VPI. 
classe 'five' mc loading
If you don't have the manual, which I do, I would gladly fax or send you the page that discusses the use of resistors. Out side of that I would contact Classe', I'm sure thay would be very helpful with specific recommendations. 
CD's Deterioration
I was informing all about problems with CDR's 2-3 years ago. Hopefully those threads have been archived, as to save everyone the headache of re-hashing the same subject. 
Digitizing LPs: General advice wanted
I didn't read all of the comments but you can burn to 24/96, however the cost involved may be more than your willing to pay. Here is a good starting point. You would need a computer in order to burn the signal to it's hard drive. You would need an... 
Maggie 1.6QR amplification questions
Before you make up your mind you should really consider Classe'. I've been running Maagies for almost 20 years and I have found that Classe' gives you enough amps to move these speakers in the bass, real high end sound and at a price you can affor... 
What are the best amps for driving Totem Mani 2s?
I second the Sims! 
RegaPlanet Original vs RegaPlanet 2000 vs Jupiter?
The original planet does! 
The most erotic passages in classical music
The lead in groove! No, the lead out groove! No, wait, the lead in groove, or the lead out, in, out, in, out, in, out, in.................;^) 
DVD-R Disc Differences: The Real Scoup????
You might want to check out www.cdmediaworld.com the have some info on DVDR's