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Levinson 26S question
Unless your streamer and tape player only have balanced/XLR outputs, I would look for a regular ML26 or ML26S with single ended RCA inputs.  (earlier ML26 versions had camac connections, but you can get rca/camac adapters) 
Levinson 26S question
There are only two models, the ML26 and ML26S.  The "S" version has premium parts and a teflon circuit board.  Each model can be ordered in three different configurations; regular line level camac connectors, balanced and phono.  The three configu... 
One Amp To ‘Rule’ Them All....
Manley 
Who are some of elite sub woofers?
I was not trying to be a snob by saying elite! I was afraid high end would get 4 figure costing subs. I don’t want cheap just to have a sub or two. Good subs start at $1,000 and up .Elite subs cost a multiple of $K 
Get your First Watt SIT-3 now?
Amplifiers are typically manufactured in "batches", therefore, your amp could be one from the last production run/batch 
Is there a standard for number of LP's per inch?
No, there is not standard "records per inch" calculation due to too many variables.  Just take some average records and measure how many make up an inch. 
What responsibility does a seller have to tell a customer an item has been serviced?
Imho, if the item was modified you have an obligation to disclose.  If repaired to factory spec, no obligation to disclose.  
Difference in sound between day and night. Help!
Get off the grid and go with batteries with an inverter.    
Pass labs XA-160.8 monos - or -  Mark Levinson 536 monos for Magico's
If you had to chose today / now one of these sets of mono-blocks for same money what would you choose? I would choose tomorrow after I listened to each amplifier.   
Mint LP provides Stevenson Alignment
If you send Yip your Mint's serial # he can tell you the alignment used.   
Inverted Phase Preamplifiers with REL Subwoofers
If a sub is 180 degrees out of phase with the main speakers wouldn't there be a suck-out of those bass frequencies where there is a crossover overlap? Out of phase could be beneficial if the sub's woofer is not in the same plane as the main spe... 
Cary 805 b & C or 211 amp
Why not just use the Vaic, AVVT or EML 300B or 300B-XLS tubes? 
Cogging!
In this case Google is your friend. A lot of good definitions, videos and explanations can be found online.  
So many new TT's at lower price, still better off buying used?
Brand new gets you Dealer support and a warranty, plus you know the table's history.  Some people place value on having piece of mind.     
VPI 40th Anniversary Table After Warranty Support Question
You have obviously done some research, therefore, the fact that you failed to acknowledge the thousands of user posts celebrating VPI’s customer service and chose merely to focus on their shortcomings, reeks of a hidden agenda. Sure, you have a ...