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cartridge recomendations
As I mis-stated previously I already own a Black Cube with the PWX power supply.The table is still up in the air I was just trying to get an idea of how wide my choices are 
cartridge recomendations
I forgot to mention I have the Howell black box phono preamp (with the pwx power supply) in my original thread. Does the Denon still qualify? 
Best Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
Fatparrot, Where would that used vinyl store be? The good one near me just became a computer "super store". 
CD Players that deliver outstanding vocals
Rega Planet. a great player' under $ 500. used, Many on A'Gon. 
Suggestions for Phono Preamp, moderate $
I just bought a Howell Black Cube with a pwx power upgrade on this site. These units are probably the best value for the money and there are a few right here on the 'Gon. At the low end of your price range too. 
How many Maggie owners have special stands?
I have my 3.5s on Sound Anchor stands. I HIGHLY RECOMEND replacing the oe stands. The Sound Anchor stands use turnbuckles to adjust the angle of the speakers (5 degrees forward seems to be the majic #) similar to Tireguys idea. The aftermarket sta... 
BAT VK3i upgrade
Thanks , I guess BAT prefers we move up thier product line, too bad because I really like my 3i. 
Would 1 of those cat trees make a good bass trap?
How about just using the cats? 
Static problem? Try this
And I smell so fresh. 
Theta reliability
Thanks people,I am reconsidering the Theta, between your answers and the seller's non-answers to my questions I feel I must look at other options.Thank you for your help. 
Magnapan vs. Von Schweikert
You should try Mango Daiquiris. Good for you and gooood for you.From your musical list I see nothing that won't sound good with the maggies, I also am from the NE so I understand your tastes. Magnepan is a very friendly company, if you contact the... 
Magnapan vs. Von Schweikert
You are comparing apples to mangos. These are two completely different kinds of speakers, not only in construction but also in sound. Anyone who's read my threads before knows I am a maggie fan but the vons are good also. Do you prefer acoustic mu... 
Where are you? Do you know what your FM is doing?
Eastern Long Island New York, Two good NPRs and a couple of college stations. Reception is sometimes tricky but worth it when I hit it right. 
What makes more sense?
A tubed preamp will give you that tooby sound and a solid state amp will provide slam and control of your speakers- at 87db, you could use a little oomph to get them going. Preamp tubes are also much cheaper than power tubes and last longer too. 
Urgent help: fuse breaker box for dedicated line?
I ran the wiring for my dedicated lines back to where I wanted my circuit box then hired a licensed electrician to install the box and breakers. This saved me some money on the straight forward stuff and insured proper installation of the electric...