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marakanetz

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phono stage volume
more likely your preamp has just jacks for external phono preamp. 
Linn or rega
P9/RB900 will bring a deal of clarity but if you want something of Linn in your upgrade, you should consider Basis1600/Basis RB300 combo that brings clarity and musicality as well. 
Belles 150A or Hot Rod
I've auditioned both of them in my home and strongly DISRECOMMEND either one of these amps. There isn't any wormth or music in these amps. Listening fatigue graranteed in 10 min of listening. Bryston 3b-st is much better choice that you can get fo... 
Looking for warmth,openess, detail
For Nordost Valhalla???? I would get certainly used tubed output CD player BAT VK D5 or Cary 303/200 or SS Meridian 524... Rega players have never been worm even turntables.As to speakers My choise would certainly fall onto Tannoy Definition serie... 
My brother the doctor needs speakers
If I were doctor on residential practice, I wouldn't buy any speakers since there would be no time to listen to them.Becides there is no money there.My friend gave me his vinyl collection for the period of his residencial practice since he doesn't... 
Straight Wire Question
Very often to my experience people dissadisfied with StragitWire. They look like home-brewed and home-terminated.I believe that you won't go wrong with AudioQuest Diamondblack all arround. 
My brother the doctor needs speakers
Somehow I've realized that there is no wisdom in Wisdom Audio. If money were not option I would still choose Tannoy D900 to bring a wisdom. 
Rock albums that sound good on your system?
I mostly listen to vinyl and my favorite rock recordings are:King Crimson: Larks Tongues in AspicIslandsLizardDisciplineThree of a Perfect Pair.CAN:Soon Over Babaluma,Ege Bamyasi,Future Days,Can,Saw Delight,Rite Time.These are the best examples th... 
One woofer or a pair?
From all above posts I think that if you're using a pair of woofers you can use them as a "sub-speaker" and give it to work with higher freequencies than 50Hz maybe even upto 200Hz. 
Is the Meridian 206 a good player???
the price is low and there is none better or at least as this one. check if not DOA and working condition without paying attention to cosmetics. 
Mono Amp Problem Help me
Did you check driving tubes as well? 
Mono Amp Problem Help me
Hmmm...That reminds me a problem with detecting a fraud coin indeed. 
Best Sounding used amplifier under 1000???
Used Bryston 3b-st can throw 200W onto 4Ohm and fits your price range.New Bryston 3b-st will be arround $1200 together with shipping if ordered directly from Canada. I've recently saw it for $1100 in Yahoo online stores.Used Bryston 4b-st is arrou... 
VPI ARIES and Lyra Helikon SL
The sound of unbroken-in cartridge should not be distorted.It shouldn't be distorted neither from VTA nor from load. The common error can occur when misplacing green with blue wire. Otherwise you should contact Immedia and if necessary follow the ... 
Speaker Termination for dummies
...a gauge of 14 is good enough for your rear channels and should be good enough even for your mains. You simply can just buy a Zip Cord from RadioShack and hook it up unterminated. If you put 1.5"(both ends speaker and amp) of a good quality silv...