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Adcom Preamp...what is 'contour' button for?
The contour button must be depressed, if you want the high and low filters to work. If you need a user's manual, provide me with a fax number and I can fax you a copy. I have a 12 year old Adcom Tuner/Preamp.Regards 
Advice for the Budget 'Phile
try this site ... Accessories4less.com ... they are the authorized liquidation site for Acoustic Research ... they have the AR302's for $300/pair new ... the 302's were a Stereophile class C or D back in 1995/1996 ... have owned them for the last ... 
Fired up the TT for the first time
I am not looking to start a war or anything like that ... just looking to share honestly and see what might be wrong with my memory. As I remember the vinyl experience, it was always a function of how good your taping facilities were. Even with go... 
Budget system recommendations
I would not go used ... I would also go for flexibility and potential future use and go for AV compatible equipment ... For speakers, try Acoustic Research 302. Original MSRP is $1000; internet price is $250 (www.accessories4less.com); Go with a q... 
Is anyone familiar with Ixos cables?
The IXOS silver series averaged a 4 out of 5 stars by What Hi Fi and Hi Fi Choice (2 British magazines). I have been using them in an ADCOM AMP/PREAMP/TUNER (circa 1990); AR302 (circa 1995); and a SONY ES CD PLAYER (circa 1998) set-up and am very ... 
Mission 77c1
Believe that Mission discontinued this line about 2 years ago. Try www.jandr.com, they carry the next generation of Mission. 
Marble to place speakers on?
My speakers are AR 302's. They measure 24X12X12. I needed 8 to 10 inches of height. Stands would not do, as I have 5 cats and the cats tend to lean against the speakers and topple them. So, I did the following: I built stands using frosted glass b...