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Cartridge De-Mag: Is it necessary?
Per Van Den Hul, it may actually be detrimental in the long run:http://www.vandenhul.com/artpap/phono_faq.htm#20 
Top "covers"
I always really liked the Tygers of Pan Tang cover of "Love Potion No.9". 
Only three manufacturers?
I believe that is the view of "The Audio Perfectionist":http://www.audioperfectionist.com/Given that a lot of what The Audio Perfectionist recommends seems to work for me, I wouldn't doubt this statement.Perhaps other speaker manufactures may not ... 
Preamp/Tuner to be used as a tuner only?
Similar to what has been said, run from the Tape Out. Normally this should send the full signal to the new pre-amplifier and bypass the GTP 450's volume control. 
Causes of long term listening fatigue?
IF there is the slightest degree of "brightness", I know something isn't going to work for me. 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
That was a Simaudio Moon Nova:) 
Attn Vinyl lovers - what CD Player do you use?
I am really happy with this purchase, and don't plan to upgrade. Very dynamic, everything digital should be. 
Trying to find a USB to RCA adapter.
Try the sound card selection wizard at Kelly'shttp://kellysmusic.biz/wizards/soundcardwiz.asp?Sid=1Send him an email, he is usually quite helpful, but response isn't always so quick. 
Help on some under $2500 speakers
Totem Arro.My obervations are based on my Simaudio Moon i-5 with DH Labs Q-10 speaker cables. Room is about 11'x12'The thing that I like the best are the Soundstage. I can move all around my room (which is my office) and they still sound good. Pla... 
Non-magnetic Stainless Steel?
All steel is magnetic up to a certain degree, but some stainless is less magnetic.Do a google:http://www.azom.com/details.asp?ArticleID=1140http://www.smalley.com/help/MaterialSelectionGuideHelp.aspBasically, even the less magnetic stainless steel...