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Speaker Pairing Question
Perhaps Jmoog08 is interested in an integrated with an onboard phono stage??? ...and, Dan_ed, where would you have him ask the question?If that is the case, it would be helpful to know what cart is planned to go with the Technics. 
Looking to get into tubes?
EL34 based Cayin, Jolida or Primaluna. Excellent build quality, easy to setup and good resale (should you choose to go in another direction). All can be found used in your price range.Good luck! 
Recommendations - DAC $500 w/ USB
Thanks, Usblues! So you're saying that the stretch to $650 will yield a vast improvement in performance? ...especially when compared to the V-DAC and the DACMagic?If so, I'd be willing to save a little more, but I'd really like to get some feedbac... 
DAC Recommendations Please
Sorry to hijack this thread...but has anyone had any experience w/ the Musical Fidelity V-DAC? ...especially compared to the Cambridge Audio DACMagic? These seem to be two of the obvious choices for those of us who can't/won't drop big money on a ... 
Need advice for my Jolida 302BRC
If you haven't seen this; a starting point...http://www.themorgue.org/audio/jolida-302b/Good luck! 
Need recommendation for power amp under $250
I can speak for Adcom, Rotel, and NAD - all very solid choices that will give you years of service. All regularly appear on industry "recommended" lists. 
Integrated Help
Agree w/ the MF recommendations, although it would be a shame not to consider the Naim NAIT 5i or the Creek 5350se - both easily found used at around half your budget. Use the difference toward your speaker upgrade later. 
speakers for exposure 2010s
Totem Arros! 
78 RPM turntable
KAB SL1200 w/ 78 mod. See KAB website. 
Rega P3-24, Pro-Ject RM-5, or Technics 1200?
If you've already got the table - no brainer...keep it and seek some KAB mods. Perhaps the dampener and a tonearm re-wire for starters..I can vouch for the dampener, but only am repeating the testimonials of others on the re-wire.Denon DL-110, DL-... 
What is your dream turntable?
I have a modest LP12 - I'd love a tricked-out one! It's the one I've been coveting since I was a teenager : ) 
Low Cost Surround Speakers Decent Monitors
My "go-to" monitor recommendation for little money is the Energy RC-10! On sale at Audio Advisor for $333 plus shipping for the pair! MSRP was (is for black!) $600.Check out the SoundStage review.I've tried a boatload of monitors, new and used in ... 
Yay or Nay
At best, a lateral move...most likely different, but not better.The creds on the Apollo speak for themselves - stand pat. 
Good speakers for a low budget
Energy RC-10 
I need an economical but good phono preamp?
For under $200, the CA 640P is an easy recommend! You might stumble onto a used unit that may do this or that a little better, but the CA does everything quite respectably!!!You may want to consider upgrading the HK to a 2-channel unit that has a ...