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Who listens only to vinyl?
Mostly analog here. LPs and tuner, I have great classical and jazz stations here in Seattle. Only CDs once and a while. 
Very small Integrated and speakers used
Linn Classik with the tuner. Great little int amp with cd player also. I have one with some Tukans in my bedroom and it sounds great. 
Ortofon MC 25 FL match up Pro-ject Xpression III?
anyone? 
recommendations for quality line volume control
Thanks Al,I am going to try some Harrison Labs RCA line level attenuators at the -6db level since they are here in the US (in case I have to return for a higher or lower level) and were recommended as a quality build. Are they as high of quality a... 
recommendations for quality RCA volume control
Going to try some Harrison Labs RCA line level attenuators at the -6db level. 
best pre-amp new or used for under $500?
Audio Refinement Pre5 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Gbart, I sent a reply with some questions. Thanks,Scott 
How Much DC is OK on a Power Line?
Gbart, could you make a dc line filter / blocker for me? If so, can you email me at: white 78 911 at hotmail dot com 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
I returned the isolation transformer within the 30 day return window, which was easy after buying it locally.I might try ordering the parts my own humbuster / dc filter and have one of the two local audio service shops do the assembly. Can someone... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
The isolation transformer (a Tripp Lite IS350) did not change anything. I think I will just live the minor hum. I cannot hear it from my listening position and only hear it when changing records. Would be nice to have it be quiet but we cannot hav... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Found the following locally:Tenma 450 VA Isolation Transformer, Isolated Outlet (2): 450 VA Continuous, 550 VA Intermittent, Direct Outlets (2): 900 VA, Isolation Leakage: <0.1 mA, Dimensions: (W x H x D) 6 x 5 x 9 , Weight: 16 lbs, Power Requi... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
So I am going to try an isolation transformer. I found one of the two new (returnable if it does not solve my problem): - Tripp Lite IS1000 in black (1000W) for preamp only - Tripp Lite IS1800HG (1800W hospital grade in off-white) looks like it is... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Jea48, thanks again for the info. Here are the preamp's specs:Output imp: < 20Power consumption: 6.5 wattsMax output voltage: 3.8 vWith the above specs, is there a cheaper EI power supply I can try? Or maybe I can put my amp on the same EI supp... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
Jea48 and everyone else, I appreciate the answers and ideas. Yes, it is a toroidal transformer. Usually YBA, which made the Audio Refinement line does not use toroidal ones but they did for this line. And I think the Linn Classik does use an EI.I ... 
3 preamps with transformer hum, DC on the line?
BTW, the Linn Classik is part of my bedroom system with some Tukans and is not on a dedicated line and I have quite a few dimmers in the house.