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help me pick a phono preamp.
edesilva, I also just emailed Grado regarding "hum" and their response to me was, "this will not be a problem, please enjoy" 
help me pick a phono preamp.
Breeno, to ask a dumb question, rolling tube means...? 
help me pick a phono preamp.
I think it says it has about 50db gain. Is that enought for a .5 cartridge? 
help me pick a phono preamp.
That's interesting. I tried the calculator on kabusa.com and it shows 56db of gain to be just right for a .5mv cart. 
Living with popping and crackling
come on now. I never said I didn't believe it, I'm an analog newbie myself. 
Living with popping and crackling
makes sense 
Living with popping and crackling
Dougdeacon (you must like "king of Queens") how is a record damaged by not cleaning it first? 
Living with popping and crackling
doesn't really bother me too much as long as it's not to prominate. One of the trademarks of vinyl I guess. 
Best table in $1500 range
Yeah, I have heard that the scout doesn't have an adjustment for anti-skating. Is this something one should be concerned about? 
Best table in $1500 range
Thanks, I really appreciate all of your responses. got lots to think about now. 
Best table in $1500 range
Actually this would be my first table. I know it might be a stretch for my first however I like that it can be upgraded, and it seems to have good reviews.Kurt_tank to answer your questions, yes I will need a cartridge and phono stage. I would lik... 
Best table in $1500 range
Oops! That would be the VPI (not vip) scout, but you knew that already. 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Wilson Watt Puppy, without question!