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Moving from Magnepan MGIIIA to 3.6
Tireguy, What mods did you make? 
Review: Neuance Platforms for cd & tt Tweak
I have a complete set of Neauance platforms supporting everything but the speakers(also Maggies-3.5 ). Can't say enough good things about the shelves or Ken, classy guy. I recomend the Neauance products to everyone I know.Adam 
Need suggestions for a new amp 200Wpc
BAT VK200 ! 
Maggie 1.6QR vs 3.6R and Room Size
First of all, the sound difference between the 1.6 and 3.6 IS worth the money ( there is a pair of 3.6 on AgoN right now). Secondly 50 watts is probably not enough. Maggies need current- the more the better, a solid state amp would probably be a b... 
Fluids for VPI cleaner -- any horror stories?
I am using disc doctor fluid. It works well for me. My records are very clean.Disc doctor says it's OK 
Help in Selecting CD Player
I have just finished breaking in a new QUAD 99cdp. WOW is all I can say. The TAS review is correct, great sound, extremely smooth, upsamples to 24/192. Check it out. 
How to contact Ken Lyons of Neuance?
greaterranges@msn.comDefinately worth it. Ken is working on my 3rd shelf right now! 
BAT VK75SE buzz and humming ?? help..
Are you using XLR adapters on the inputs? There have been incidences where the adapters are the cause of the hum. Try using a pair of balanced interconnects, See if that helps. 
scratched cds or dvds
Try Plexus. Available at most marine supply stores it is designed to clean and remove scratches from Eisonglass- the plastic windows on boat canvas. The entire marine industry swears by it. 
retubing a VK3i
Thenks guys. I contacted Upscale Audio, they hooked me up with some cool tubes- I am waiting for their arrival. 
scout or new amp
Amp. I am a BAT fan myself but Cary and VTL are also good choices. One cool thing about the current market is the plethora of excellent affordable amps. 
Warranty Misconceptions
I'ld like to tell you about a dealer and his policy. Audio Den in Lake Grove, New York. I have bought several products from them, some have needed service-whether in warranty or not they have gone out of their way to repair my pieces , usually at ... 
Speaker Cable for Alon II
The black orphaus works very well with the Alon. Carl doesn't do things for no reason, use the orphaus 
Speaker cables for Maggie 3.5s
I have Audioquest Calderas biwired to my 3.5s. I am quite satisfied 
cartridge recomendations
I am leaning towards the dynaudio myself although it appears the Gyro may fall through leaving me with the Nottingham Horizon w/ OE arm. Do you think the Dyna will mate with this table as well?