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Cartridge for a VPI JMW10 arm
How about the Shelter 501/$850.If you want one,jump quickly as they are 2 months back-ordered. 
Shelf for Preamp Power Supply?
You can contact Mapleshade:888-2362753.Their 18" x 15" platforms run $155.You should be able to order a 19 x 15 platform and get it 4" thick for alot less. 
Instruments of the Orchestra
Mercurys' "The composer and his orchestra" 2 CD set,also on TAS/HP list. 
A new phono stage
Call Lloyd Walker:610-666-6087.He has a few of the older Walker Signture phonos left.Very quick and detailed with good harmonics.Adjustable loading with nude Holcos and gain to 60+db. 
Need help: Starting new system long
Germ,you will need to convert the input jacks over from quarter inch "headphone" jacks and get rid of the fan.There are other mods.Lithojoe can direct you,in the right direction.Tom 
Need help: Starting new system long
There is now a Z systems RDP-1 selling for $1700,here at AudioGon.More money for amps? 
Need help: Starting new system long
These amps aren't bad,when modded.They are no slouches.The amps can be upgraded latter.If you bugger the heart of the system {preamp},you'll have many more bridges to cross before you can rest.And the digital parametric EQ can be handy for room/ba... 
Smaller speaker - bigger Woofer?
Any thoughts on auditioning the Gallo Ref 3s?With their bass augmentation,you may get what you are looking for.The "warmth factor" can be adjusted with their 3-position tweeter switch.Just a thought-my two cents. 
Need help: Starting new system long
The RDP-1 pre should work .As for amps,will 100w/ch work? Try the Art SLA-1or2 {E-Bay new:about $200,contact Lithojoe knows the gentleman who mods them,possibly another $200-400}. 
Best Tonarm combination for a Takeda Miyabi ?
Check out the Schroeder arms or A Walker table/arm combo. 
preamp suggestions - help :
First Sound Deluxe or RDP-1 {if using digital only}. 
Please Recommend 5 ch Amp that...
Theta Dreadnaught I/II? 
tube amp shoot-out
I should clarify.I mean no disservice to Roger Sanders,formerly of Innersound.He is a good and kind hearted person and an asset to this hobby/industry.I wish him only the best in his new ventures,as does anyone who had the fortune of dealing with ... 
tube amp shoot-out
TMback, I didn't originally bring the "solidstate" designation to this posting.Maybe a reread is in order. I also explained that a stereo unit was not applicable to my system,nor was one available to audition when I was amp shopping.They were stil... 
tube amp shoot-out
Tmback, I believe that "Steve &Terrys' amp desrves exposure and a home audition.Had you tried their amp with a speaker other than the Innersound Eros?Were you also using the Innersound audio cables?{ICs/speaker} I prefer an amp that doesn't eu...