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CDPs That Have Volume Control +Variable Output
The Oppo BD-83 has volume control on the remote as stated and does sound good. It will also give you SACD and DVDA and Bluray as well as CD for $499. 
moving coil pre-preamp hum
Make sure the ground wire is connected first of all. Then make sure the headshell is firmly connected and all wires to the cartridge are good and connected. Also be sure the head amp has enough gain for a low output cartridge. 
balanced connection, better than single ended?
Some such as Rowland Research claim balancing transformers perform better than differentially balanced circuits and simply use Jensen Transformers to attain a balanced output. Audio Research has also done the same thing with some of their preamps ... 
balanced connection, better than single ended?
I guess I wasn't clear to all in my statement Tvad. 
balanced connection, better than single ended?
I don't necessarily think balanced sounds better except for the lower noise floor which constitutes to better audio to me. I also prefer the better connections XLR's offer. 
balanced connection, better than single ended?
I prefer balanced because of the noise rejection and the 6db increase in volume doesn't hurt either. 
Transmission Line
A transmission line speaker acts like a sealed system in many ways which is one reason it is so desirable. 
Dan D'Agostino is back with a new line
In the case of Krell, the takeover may not have been unwarranted. 
Oh nooo, Logitech launching Google TV box
Sony and Google have teemed up also:http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/03/google-tv-google-sony-intel-team-up-to-make-television/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/google/7471647/Google-and-Sony-to-build-Android-based-televisions.html 
The Wall: Roger Waters 2010
I've seen APF twice at the Fabulous Fox in ATL. 
McIntosh MVP871 CD Setup Questions
Few Bluray players play SACD. If you like multi-channel I would connect the 871 that way. You can switch it on the remote probably. Regular two channel discs will need to be played in two channel to sound right. 
Dan D'Agostino is back with a new line
The amps are $42,000.00. 
Dan D'Agostino is back with a new line
The good news is Patrick is back at Krell since Dan is gone. 
Denon's 100th anniversary
I say the Denon stuff at CEDIA and the TT is beautiful. 
Mark Levinson 37 transport or new cdp today..?
Irvrobinson I had an interesting talk with the Harman guys at CEDIA and they acknowledged they had had a problem with their service but assured me things have been improved. And they no longer charge upfront for service. So, I owe you an apology. ...