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Humming sound on active speakers via Technics 1210 Mk5
A KAB Rumble filter will take care of it and you will not lose any bass.  
Retirement integrated amp for a “fiscal conservative”
How about one of the Leben integrateds?  
Why Do ~You~ Still Play CDs?
 I still play CD and vinyl.   I have music bought years ago and never opened that I will play some day. I have zero interest in streaming.  I listen to FM stereo daily, there are still 2 good Rock stations  in my area. I will never stream, I have ... 
SL-1200 G Power cable
@howardlee,  you are correct, it is the lower cost models that have connections on the back of the plinth now.  The SL1200G hasn’t changed their location.   
Ugliest Component of the Year 2024!
ugliest component is anything that is NOT McIntosh  
In need of a preamp with a prominent display
A Rogue RP5 has a large display.  You can see everything from across the room. Any Newer McIntosh preamp has the display you want.   
In need of a preamp with a prominent display
A Rogue RP5 has a large display.  You can see everything from across the room. Any Newer McIntosh preamp has the display you want.   
What is the first thing you do when you unwrap a new vinyl record?
I open it and play it while looking at the album art and lyrics.  
What % Of Your System Are Your Cables?
No clue, I bought all my cables used with the exception of the 3 Acrolink cables, those were purchased new.  
SL-1200 G Power cable
@howardlee , @ericsch , Same here, a real PITA.  I believe the newer models have them on the back of the plinth.  
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
As for the impedance on the Triton Ones.  They sounded their best using the 8 ohm taps on my McIntosh amp.  Not that dynamic using the 4-ohm taps.  
After 20 years, in the market for a power amp
When I owned the GE Triton Ones, I drove them with an Odyssey Stratos, a Conrad Johnson  250 wpc amp, and a McIntosh MC152 amp. I moved on to the GE Triton Refernce Speakers and a McIntosh 300wpc amp. They sounded good with all the amps.   Erik Sq... 
SL-1200 G Power cable
I had the same problem with my SL1200G. I had a short Shunyata IEC extender which allowed me to plug it into the turntable connector and used a Shunyata Copperhead power cord for the power.  I had both in my cable drawer so I figured what the heck... 
rotel 1072 skipping
It it is new, return it for another.  If it is not, send to Rotel for repair.    
GoldenEar Titon Reference Speakers
I have owned the Triton Reference speakers since 2017. When I bought them, they were selling for $8500.00 a pair, then they jumped up to $12,500 a pair. At $8K, they will outperform most speakers close to their price. I drive mine with a McIntosh ...