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Marantz SA-11S1 Drawer Will Not Open Properly
Samzx12, from your description, if the others suggestions don't locate the fix. I am wondering if maybe it is the drawer face plate hanging up on the on the faceplate of the component. Some of these players that I have owned the face plate on the ... 
First Turntable Advice
The RP6 will be the easiest to move and set up once you get it home. That is my opinion, of course, obviously as you can see there are two camps on the subject. I strongly recommend if at possible to find a way to audition the two brands. In my ex... 
Marantz SA-11S1 Drawer Will Not Open Properly
When you manually assist the opening, does it complete it's excursion on it's own and then close on it's own? Or do you have to pull it all the way open, and push it closed?Also does it play the disc without any errors?One thing you may try if you... 
Running All Your Cables with The same Brand
I have my system wired from Wall Plug to Speakers with one brand and have been very happy the results. But my components are a mix of brands, purchased according to the individual sonic performance they offer. So to the question of synergy, yes is... 
First Turntable Advice
IMO, the Rega is the easiest to set up, especially with a Rega cartridge. Also as you upgrade, Rega's are generally easy to sell on the used market. 
Audio research ref 5 reset tube hours
Mike, if you open the top cover you should see a small red square button on the back side of the face plate. Just press it and that is all. Or at least that is how it is done on an LS26 and I am sure it would be the same. Also you Manual should ex... 
What are your favorite speaker finishes?
Cherry or Rosewood. I just can't get into painted speakers with automobile finishes. But if the painted speaker were to sweep me off my feet then Black is acceptable. I can always apply wood colored contact paper. 
TV between speakers: Curved Screen TV, help? Hurt?
I think you have hit on some valid points. I really prefer flat and was trying to find a reason to weigh in favor of a curved screen and avoid the stupid speakers Sony has on the best TV I can justify financially. They do have a better TV that is ... 
TV between speakers: Curved Screen TV, help? Hurt?
Thanks Nonoise, I have looked at the Samsung line up and they seem to be investing their best tech on curved screens. I do have my speakers out front as you suggest. I still get a reflection that I can reduce with an acoustic panel I made to place... 
TV between speakers: Curved Screen TV, help? Hurt?
I must add that my situation is not ideal to wall mounting the TV. I have a room that really limits placement of all involved equipment. I do love my music and also enjoy TV viewing as well. So, I am trying to maximize speaker performance given th... 
TV between speakers: Curved Screen TV, help? Hurt?
Correction, it should read: I am wondering IF the new curved screens....Auto correct strikes again. 
Your favorite LP nobody has ever heard of
One more,Sopwith Camel-The Miraculous Hump Returns From the Moon 
2006 McIntosh MA6500 new unwrapped in box..value?
If you cab acquire the serial number, call McIntosh. They would be the warrantor. Yes Audio Classics may give you a good feel for value. Actually I would eMail McIntosh so you have a documented source should they offer warranty. Chuck Hinton is al... 
Your favorite LP nobody has ever heard of
Patbrennen, that is a great album. I got to see him open for the Moody Blues. What a great solo performance.Michael Dinner-Tom Thumb the DreamerFlash in the Pan-Early Morning Wake Up Callto name a few 
2006 McIntosh MA6500 new unwrapped in box..value?
If this is from a dealer, I think he wants it gone. If I were that dealer and re-coop my investment plus a few hundred (est. 2800-2900) I would have trouble not smiling for a week. If its not a dealer then you won't have a warranty, I think 25-270...