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HUM when I switch on components-
Do you mean the hum is coming from the components or from the speakers? If it is from the components just unplug each one at a time and see if it goes away,if it does then you will know which one is the trouble. 
Best speaker at Walmart
I just bought my nephew a pair of Pioneer sp-BS21-LR at best buy for 99.00.They sound real nice,check them out. 
Vendors Who Post
There is one guy not to mention any names,that all he does is push Vandersteens in all of his answers to questions. As a matter of fact I have been in his store to listen to products and have run in to the same problem. All he wants to do is push ... 
Why so low?
Redglobe,I also have the Harry James(KING JAMES)and it is outstanding.As a matter of fact it was the first Sheffield I purchased about 35 years ago. 
Why so low?
Thanks for the explanation. I think they are a cut above all my other records.Yogiboy 
Cartridge for VPI HW-19 MK-III with Rega RB300
Did you like the Grado? If so get another Grado. The Sonata is in your price range. 
Sansui 9090db vs Mcintosh 1900
I would go for Mcintosh,they are still in business just in case you have any issues down the road. 
Best tube integrated? anyone know?
Rogue Audio Cronus is a real nice one. 
Preamp under 800$
The Manley is a line level,no phono section. 
Preamp under 800$
The Rogue model is the Metis and goes for $1195 new. See if a used one comes up for sale. 
Preamp under 800$
I also owned a threshold FET2 that was out before the 9. I still think the Classe was better sounding. And I used Grado with both. Now I use tube electronics and the Classe is the closest to that. You can check out Rogue Audio if you want to go wi... 
Preamp under 800$
Check out Class'e. I had one years ago and they are a great preamp. There is a model 35 for sale here now,I would grab it before it goes. 
Best 2 ch. Amp, for music, under $1k used
There are two Conrad Johnson MF-2250 amps for sale here. I would grab one of them. The prices are in your range. 
Whats the best vintage Yamaha amp to invest in?
I had one of them and sold it after six months. The sound was very thin and bright. If you want something from that era you should check out Luxman. The ones with the rosewood cases. I had the model r-3045 and it was night and day compared to Yamaha. 
Subwoofer Plug
To Johnyb53 and Eldarford, I have Harbeth and Spendor LS3/5 type two way monitors with sealed woofers. The bass reminds me of the older AS speakers from years ago. Are these considered AS? ThanksYogiboy