tbromgard

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McCormack REV B upgrades. Better than a new amp?
I had a DNA .5 delux and wish I still had it. I bet the Rev A and B are great sounding. 
At what vol level do you get rumble / flutter?
If you need a filter, try one from KAB. You wont get any rumble after its installed. 
The best integrated amp for Klipsch Heresy
NAD has been a good match for the Heresey. I bet Creek sounds good too. But, if it were me, I would try a nice tubed unit from Jolida. The Heresey's are famous for being efficient so you dont need much power. 
Does the NAD 326 Bee Integrated amp run hot
I sold mine to upgrade. I agree that it is a very nice sounding amp. I think I did not have enough clearance from my top shelf and it prevented the uit from getting fresh air. Cheers. 
Looking for a $500 or so phono preamp -- BC23 ?
Musical Surroundings Phonomena I or II, they are both very good (but getthe II if you can) and can be found used. 
Audiogon members poor packing and shipping damage
Bummer-I usually look for items with original packaging and members with excellent feedback to help elimintae this issue. I have not had any issues, thankfully. However, I do receive the occational used lp packaged horribly-tape stuck to cover, fl... 
Please help a noob
I would definately go with an integrated amp. I like NAD products, particularly in your price range. Integrated amps are nice for a budget b/c they combine 2 or more components in 1, and eliminate the need for cables in between. I would look for u... 
$1k Integrated SS for B&W DM630i
Im a fan of NAD integrated amps. I have owned a few including some recent ones. Although I have upgraded, I still believe the NADs offer great value for money, Im not alone. IMO, I would opt for the NAD. Another option is Cambridge which I have no... 
Is it worth upgrading my tonearm?
look into origin live mods too 
bookshelf for classical music under $2000
Try Ushers 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
Consider this article from analog planet: I once lived on the second floor of an old farmhouse with a springy floor. How it got in my pants, I'll never know! I had a VPI TNT turntable at the time, on a VPI stand that had been filled with leadshot ... 
Identify Klipsch speakers and price
Can you download a pic? Try going to klipsch website for pics to help you id them. If they were built in the 80's they are called the clasic series. They include Heresy, KG4, Cornwall, and a few others. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
I use Vibra pods and cones, under a wood platform with TT on top. I too have my components on a wood table top. The floor is slab on grade with carpet. I have no issues with feedback, hum, etc. 
Turntable Platform - What do you place your TT on
The benefits of isolating your TT will be great. There are a variety of options: wall mount TT stand might be best, a high quality equipment stand is expensive, a combo of vibrapods and vibra disks are effective, do it yourself platform with bicyc... 
why use towers if you've got a sub??
It can be difficult to integrate a sub. But towers eliminate the issue.