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Noise when playing vinyl
Do you know if your TT has a built in phono preamp? If you are not sure, plug it into a line level input and see what it sounds like. 
Need a good Nerd Opinion - Biwire Best Value
Since biwiring is not an issue because you're using 4 channels, the only thing that remains is cable choice. Opinions vary, but I recommend using the exact same cables for all channels. Some people try to use different cables for the highs and low... 
Need a good Nerd Opinion - Biwire Best Value
I don't understand what you are trying to do. I have several pairs of Vandersteen that are biwired. How you do it with them is to just use 2 desperate runs of the exact same cable. That said, if you are biamping using 4 channels on your Arcam, ins... 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
It looks like you have a very nice line stage. There's a good chance that you may like the player better going through it. Not to mention the switching of cables you will have to do moving between the 2 sources. 
Tube amp power watts equivalent to Solid State?
"03-16-14: DopogueMy 12wpc SET monoblocks (845 output tubes, EL-34 drivers) designed and built by a friend sounded much more authoritative and powerful than the CJ Premier 12 monoblocks (140 wpc) I used to have.So, for me, this contention -- tube ... 
Need a good Nerd Opinion - Biwire Best Value
If your speakers have only 2 sets of binding posts, then you won't be able to biwire, so there's nothing to worry about. 
Has anyone had trouble with speed on their tt
Why not just get a speed control? That's what they're made for. 
Sound card for PC
"You don't have to configure your studio to Juli@, you can configure Juli@ to your studio. Juli@'s EWDM drivers provide unparalled performance and stability, and provide support for all professional audio applications using ASIO and GSIF drivers.W... 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
What is the rest of your system? 
Tube Amp for Martin Logan Speakers
Atmasphere,What's the difference between an output transformer and an autoformer? Also, as most tube amps are not OTL's, is there a drawback for having both in the chain? I always thought autoformers did pretty much the same thing as OT's. 
Suggestions for a CDP that's
Wadia. That's what I use they sound great with, and without a preamp. 
Upgrade from Cambridge Audio 840C to lessen glare?
I don't normally say this, but I think I agree with Elizabeth; caps and all. I would also make sure all of your equipment is fully broken in. If its a brand new amp, it may UN-SUCK itself, without any help.Also, make sure its not your recordings. ... 
Best interconnects & speaker cable? I don't get it
"03-12-14: TbgAudiolabyrinth, please don't think I'm unhappy with where I am. I don't want to get off the merry-go-round. I am still thrilled with realism and I have met some great people. I must also say that I don't understand people who have no... 
Sadly missed manufacturers
BEL, Unity Audio, Scientific Fidelity, Counterpoint, AMC, EAD, Sonic Frontiers, Soundwave, Hales, Kinergetics Research, Melos, Muse (I'm not sure about the last 2. I'm fairly certain they're out). 
Tube Amp for Martin Logan Speakers
Maybe get a stereo tube amp for your Aerius's and a SS mono amp for your center. I'm not too into HT, but one thing I have noticed is that it is often hard for a center channel speaker to keep up with the L&R fronts. Giving the center a more p...