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Michigan Maple Block Query
If you are in a humid cllimate add some kind of oil. If you really want a Black finish I would use a jacobean or ebony oil. 
Record Sleeve Recommendation
Another vote for the MoFi sleeves. I am replacing all mine as I play the albums. They just seem to be the easiest to slip the record into and the price isn't that bad especially if you buy enough and get the 10% when Music Direct does the weekend ... 
LINN AKURATE CD vs ESOTERIC X-05
I have listened to the Linn and I can tell you detail is there. Most information I can recall hearing. Not sure on the warmth, I have an Ayre C5xeMp and that seems to be the warmest I have heard for a while but less money and no surround. I have n... 
2 turntables and one phono stage - Can I???
Spliiting that will degrade the sound. Keep in mind the siganl coming from the cartridge is a weak and EMI/RFI vunerable signal. If you must do this for budget reasons till you can aquire a second phono stage. You would be best served by looking a... 
Cartridge too light for counterweight?
In addition to MoFi's reply and to answer your question. VTA is Vertical Tracking Angle which is the relation of the centerline of the stylus to the groove plane. You can do a little research and experimentaion for your particular situation. But i... 
Mcintosh MX136 or Anthem D2
I have a MX135 and have been very happy with it but have considered the Anthem since they do allow some updating. I see that the MX150 is coming but am thinking that 11000 is a lot of money for a pre-pro. 
Cartridge too light for counterweight?
If you have acheived the correct settings, and it sounds as if you have. Don't add any more weight at the cartridge end tha necessary. The least amount of mass is best for tracking. Also make sure with the weights at the cart end that you accomada... 
My Woofer Sounds Like a Tweeter
I am all in, my brain hurts... 
Ayre C5xe Owners w/MP Upgrade-digital out problem?
No I just had to re-boot the player. It had a brain fart and once I re-booted the digital re connected. The guy from Ayre walked me through it over the phone. 
Ayre C5xe Owners w/MP Upgrade-digital out problem?
Just talked with Ayre tech support and problem is solved.Over the phone the Tech was patient with me while I did the step by step solution. I have to add that this is the second time I have dealt with Ayre since I bought this player and I will tel... 
Richard Thompson recommendations
Turn out the Lights. Start there. 
best WOOFER ???
Take a look at the Velodyne DD series. 
What is the best two channel SACD player for $1500
Mofi just buy an C5xe. Jump in and get wet! 
Ayre C5xe Owners w/MP Upgrade-digital out problem?
Well I pulled up the new manual for the C5xeMP last night and have confirmed that I do have a problem. I will wait for the dealer to handle it. I have already told him that I will drive it over and hopefully they can do it while I wait. I am not s... 
Bruce Cockburn: Slice O Life
Thannks for the heads up. Didn't realize he had a new release out. Bruce is way under reckonised for his work.Awesome guitar player and song writer. World of Wonders istoo hard not play continueously. But then so is Humans.