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Has anyone had success with a preamp with a Marantz PM 8006?
Oh, I probably will not.  I listen to primarily Vinyl and I was wondering if anyone uses a phono preamp.  Just curious to see if anyone has had any success.  I am content with what I have right now.  
Shipping a turntable with plinth from England to USA
I've done something similar.  I am involved with a group that donates Lacrosse sticks to schools in Ireland.  I will bring a bag of them with me one-way for $50 and save myself hundreds of dollars.   Now when will I be going to England?  Hmmmm  
Ray Charles - "Rap is not music"
Vive la difference   And I am not beholden to the "Gospel according to Jerry' but I respected him and was curious enough to listen to what he said. Another musician I respected said kiddingly (kind of) all the rest of that other music is a bunc... 
Ray Charles - "Rap is not music"
I would never choose to listen to Rap when I have something I enjoy listening to nearby.  I think that is fair and don't need to comment further.  I envision my parent's listening to my music and cringing.   simao - I cannot say I strongly disagr... 
LOUDEST Concert and Tinnitus
Hot Tuna (electric obviously) in the mid - late 70's.  Louder than all of the others - Stones, Who, etc  
Shipping a turntable with plinth from England to USA
Thanks to all for the advice! Nice looking turntable for sale in Georgia - but above what I started planning on. This "project" started out with a local estate sale with a 301 listed as "not working". I discovered it wasn't plugged in correctly ... 
Shipping a turntable with plinth from England to USA
Thanks for the advice. So, I am looking for a Garrard 301.  I might focus on a USA purchase.  So far the shipping looks pricy.  Especially for a heavy plinth.  
Home Theater Bypass , why am I hearing this now.
So would your turntable, streamer, etc. be connected to the integrated instead of the AVR? 
Guidelines for buying used speakers (as in, are there any?)
What is a good rule of thumb for a "good deal" as far as the percentage off what you are paying to the seller versus buying new.Apples and Oranges time: A friend of mine sells used boats.  He told me not to consider buying used unless you get 1/3 ...