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Favorite phono stage in the $500-$800 range?
Dynavector P-75. It's an excellent value, and low output cartridges are no problem at all. You won't have to worry about upgrading in the future. 
how do you set VTA onthe SME 309 tonearm?
Tketcham,Have a look at this picture.http://theturntableshop.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/SME-V-Tonearm-Detail-2.jpgI was looking at some pics of this arm, and if you look closely you'll see that they use tamper proof bolts. If I'm reading your ... 
how do you set VTA onthe SME 309 tonearm?
In order to move it, you're going to have to loosen something. Did you look underneath the TT? Whatever is used to lock the arm in place may be located on the bottom. 
NAS backup Question
"As I understand it the Synology is one of the few NAS that does not use a proprietary file system."What do you mean by proprietary file system? I can't imagine that with so many file systems currently available, someone would have to make a new o... 
Electrostatic speakers and low volume resolution
"Now that I'm using the equalizer (Behringer DEQ2496), between automatic room balancing and frequency adjustment to compensate for age related hearing loss, I'm able to get back much of what I've lost. If I had discovered the EQ approach years ago... 
NAS backup Question
What file system are you using? 
Atlanta GA
amazon.comDepending on what type of music you listen to, FYE can be a good place to try. No matter how beat up the jewel cases are, the CD's are always perfect. 
Which Allen key for Graham Phantom II Supreme?
This should be all you need.http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-SAE-Metric-Folding-Hex-Key-Set-17-Piece-HFHKSM17PC/202934904?N=5yc1vZc265 
What do you recommend for a solid state for office
"04-08-15: PaniNaim Nait 5i"Have you ever heard one of those things? I used to have one came to the conclusion that it was the single most over rated audio component I've ever heard. 
Best Computer Speakers
"04-08-15: BranislavIm always confused about what speakers are not only powered but have dacs in them. How do I know out of all these computer speakers which one have to be fed digital or only analog signal?"I don't think I've ever seen anyone ask... 
What do you recommend for a solid state for office
"04-08-15: JaxwiredMicromega MyAMP"Is that made in France or Asia? 
What do you recommend for a solid state for office
I tried a few pairs of active studio monitors and didn't find the sound quality to be that good. You should be able to get much better sound with separates that cost less. 
Which Allen key for Graham Phantom II Supreme?
Take note of the largest metric allen key that will fit inside the bolt, and then look at this chart.http://www.metric-conversions.org/length/millimeters-to-inches-table.htmLook at what falls between the allen key from above and the next size up. ... 
INTEGRATED AMP/DAC with A/B SPEAKER SWITCHING
The NAD C 356DAC looks like it would be a good choice. I haven't heard one, so I can't tell you how it sounds. But NAD has a great reputation for making excellent products at this price point. 
Is revealing always good?
"04-06-15: Bombaywalla I wish that were the case, but its not always true. Sometimes you have the system set up properly, and the CD's still sound bad. Zd542, i might have to disagree with you here - i've found that once you setup a system which h...