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Scratchy sound on certain notes right side only?
Thanks for all the replies. I know its not any of my tube equipment because there is no problem with any other source, just the table. Switching the input from the table to the phono pre did not result in the noise moving to the left side, it stay... 
Scratchy sound on certain notes right side only?
Thanks for the thorough answer Doug. I don't know why I didn't think of switching the input to the phono but when I did there was no change. Noise still on the right. Phono pre is the problem.John 
Tips to install cartridge
Thanks for the great suggestions. Now I can approach my task with confidence! 
how would an entry-level tube system compare?
Stick with ss for your taste in music. 
Help Me Explain Power Cables to my Guitar Friends
Equipment does exist that can measure distortion, rf, emi but you can't find any test results because no manufacturer of after market high end cables will perform one, much less publish it, because the cables make no difference. 
FM tuner use in SF Bay area
I live in Santa Clara and I have my tuner connected to a rooftop antenna and it does not come in clearly. The only time I hear it clearly is in my car. 
Let's add a Spell Check to Audiogon
Install Google's toolbar. It has a spell checker. 
Can I use a pre amp with a receiver
If your "auxiliary amp out" is in reality a line level out you should have no problem. I have a B&K 307 but it only powers the surrounds, rear and center. I use the line level outs for the l/r to feed a Rouge 99. When I watch tv or a dvd I set... 
Vienna Acoustics Bach Grand
Hi Murz,I don't think moving up the Vienna line will make any difference. As for recommendations, they may be tough to find but the Opera Quinta are a gorgeous speaker around $3,000 new. I had them in my home and would have bought them but for my ... 
Vienna Acoustics Bach Grand
I don't believe it is your equipment. I have demo'd Vienna Acoustics speakers and heard the same "muddy" sound. I believe it is a characteristic of the speaker that some would call "warm." I was not impressed with the line at all. 
Any Home Theater Experts here?
Unless I am mistaken you already have a home theater processor in the Sony. I would not change the sony, your set-up seem fine. 
HD AND NON HD TELECAST
I have had two Panasonic 50 inch plasma displays and dvd's are great on both. I suspect the store you went to had poor, and long, cables connecting the displays which does not help at all. If you have a decent dvd player I think you will enjoy the... 
silverline vs von schweikert
Robm321,Yes it is definitely comfortable. Even more so with the Ayre cx7e that replaced the bel canto dac2 and cal audio changer. I don't find the diagonal set up a problem at all. Perhaps it is because there is a hallway behind me to my right and... 
Cleaning & polishing premium-grade speakers
The most important thing NOT to use is anything citrus based. It will bleach your finish over time. 
silverline vs von schweikert
I can't offer an opinion about the VR4 JR's but I have the Sonata III and they are absolutely wonderful. I drive them with Rogue stereo 90's. They are not finicky on placement, placement close to a wall is no problem. Plus they are absolutely gorg...