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Digital processor
I think if you can find a Paradigm X-30 Crossover that was sold as a compliment to the ist generation Servo-15, that might meet your needs. It has been years since I owned one, but I am hoping an Audiogon'r might have a clear memory of it's full f... 
How good or bad is a Mac C-39 phono stage?
I owned a C39 long ago and had a rega p25 with a grado cart and found it be muting. I think I used it for one payperiod and when an bought a creek. 
the cheapest amp to drive watt/puppy 7
I realize that these are not cheap, but to make a point on driving Wilson speakers. I have heard the Maxx's driven by Art Audio PX25 amps delivering 6 watts per and they soundedfantastic. When I was listening I didn't realize that the Art Audio am... 
New Re-Issue Vinyl: Surface Noise, Ticks, Pops....
My experience as well in a lesser volume I really only remember returning one or two with the exception of I went through about 4 copies of Wish Your Were Here that all had bad lead-in grooves. But these 180-200gram pressings all seem to have prob... 
Which multichannel amp to buy
Have you considered just adding a 2 channel for the fronts or do you feel you need more power for all 5 channels. Since you have 5.1 and a 7 channel amp have you bi-amped?If you are looking for more power consider a McIntosh 205 or a Ayre amp as w... 
LP Sound Quality
Mikekavigne raises a good point I have mine set on Aurious and that solved a few problems. 
LP Sound Quality
As a LP12 owner I can say the investment of having the table re-set up. I am sure that even if packed in all Linn boxing that it gets out of adjustment. That cartridge that came with the table may have some wear that is causing that distortion in ... 
Power Conditioners
I really can't answer your question. However I can tell you I have Panamax, Monster, Ps Audio, Richard Gray and have settled on the Running Springs. I was able to doa week long in home demo and when I took it back I came home and realized my syste... 
McIntosh MC402 Burn in Period ? Very Impressed
I own a 352,the predecessor of the 402, and I beleive that when I bought mine I really think it was fully broke in after about 50 hours. McIntosh doesn't really address this anywhere that I can see, like some manufactures. But give it about 50 hou... 
turntable skipping with footsteps
I settled my LP12 down with Aurios and I added a brace under the floor. ut the Aurios seemed to do the most. 
Best solvent to clean Vibrapod marks?
Try some citrus based wood cleaner. 
How important is HDMI?
My experience tells me that componet provides the exact same picture quality. The only advantage that I can see is that HDMI provides audio and video. If you are using component and have a digital cable or are running two L/R channels as audio you... 
Jeff Healey Rest In Peace
Well he will now be performing at the Road House in the sky. He is in good company. 
Herbie Hancock on the Grammys
Awesome performance 
audio research sells out good or bad ?
I guess the one yardstick that should be used here to measure the future of ARC is: What has happened at Sonus Faber since they were bought out. Are they now produced in China? I really don't think that the new owners won't try to fix what isn't b...