miner42

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Why does the VPI motor thump
Before flipping the side of an LP I always turned volume down to 0, flip side, drop needle, turn volume up. I have never experienced any thumps with my Regas - P5, P7, and current P9. 
Snap, crackle, pop
As mentioned - results will vary BUT you do need an enzyme solution and a RCM to vacuum away for best results. 
Best car audio, Burmester? highly disapointed
The Acura RLX with the Krell package is one of the best car audio setups I have heard from a manufaturer. Th upper roll off is the only complaint I have but it is not too bad. 
REL subwoofer with old McIntosh tube gear?
Try using the adapter on your Mc amplifier and be sure amp and sub are plugged into the same outlet. 
REL subwoofer with old McIntosh tube gear?
Lifting the ground is using a two-prong adapter on the end of your power cord that 'disables' the ground plug. Also, try using a Hum X by Ebtech. You could also try attaching the REL ground wire directly to the chassis of the amp instead of the sp... 
Which one to get: McIntosh C2300 or Mcintosh C2500
As an update, my Psvanes have become noisy. I put the Tele ribbed back into the MC stage, left the Mc stock in MM stage, and Gold Lions in the line stage. All is well now. 
C2300 preamp
Keep the C2300, sell the C32, and buy your wife a MC452. Solved. 
Ssssh, is your tube preamp really that quiet?
With my McIntosh C2300 with Tele smooths in the MC stage I only here tube rush with volume on +75 (out of 100). The line stage is hush quiet. 
Amp for Sonus Faber Cremona M's
A used MC252 (250w/ch) is the lowest powered amp I would recommend. A used one can be had for $2500. A very nice amp - replaced mine (my first Mc amp) with a McIntosh MC452. My speakers are Sf Cremona Auditor Ms and REL B1 sub-bass system. 
Phono preamp for Rega Exact II ?
There is a Allnic 1200 for sale here that would be a nice addition to your system. 
MA7000 overkill for B&W 805D's??
No, high current is good for B&Ws. The 805Ds can handle the MA7000. 
opinions on mcintosh 275 V
A great amp -any version. Tube rolling a must. 
Rega P3-24 or RB301 anti-skating bias
First notch is 1 gm, second notch is 2 gm on the slider. Does not need to match VTF exactly, just close. 
Rega RP6 VTA issue
I find the Regas to be well designed tables for the person who likes to not fuss with the most intricate setting to get the last percent of music to be refined. I prefer a set it and forget it solution. I would not want to spend time setting VTA a... 
Mcintosh C220 issues.
If the unit has the original McIntosh tubes in it you are probably hearing tube rush. Replace original tubes with Gold Lion reissues.