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NOLA Boxer speaker - Anybody heard?
Why not contact Nola and find out where you can audition them? 
Grado cartridge wiring
According the spec sheet that came with my Sonata: upper left = blueupper right = greenlower left = whitelower right = redIt's hard to believe that Grado doesn't offer this on their website. I looked and couldn't find it. 
Budget DVD Player Recommendation
Yes, you can connect the toslink output on a cd player and go directly into a DAC. 
Which DAC?
There's a Cambridge Audio DacMagic selling for $275 in the classifieds. Jump on it. It won't last long. 
Anyone using Duelund VSF capacitor in Merlin VSM
You should contact Audiogon member Sns. He upgraded his Merlin VSM with Duelund VSF. 
Minimum Cart Output for 30db Gain Phonostage
.8mV output needs 52dB gain from a phono stage. Here's a great tool to figure out phono gain: http://www.kabusa.com/pregain.htm 
I'm convinced: my Power Conditioner was ruining...
Kphinney, prior to your discovery, did you have all your gear plugged into the Monster? Amp included? I found my amps sounded better going straight to the wall with preamp and sources going to a passive conditioner (PSA Quintet). However, your pos... 
Can Denon DL103 Cartridge Match RB700 Arm?
I have read that the DL103 cart will work better with a heavier arm.Some say the DL103 should be mounted on an arm with an effective mass greater than 12 grams. All I can say is that it works very well on a stock RB300. The arm doesn't need to be ... 
Rickie Lee Jones "Pop Pop"
Is it sibilance? 
Time for new used cartridge
Why not have your XV-1s retipped at Soundsmith. Peter does fantastic work. You'll save a tremendous amount versus a cartridge purchase. The only downside is a long waiting period... I think his queue is 2-3 months. http://www.sound-smith.com/(800)... 
Status of the Cartridge Database
Thank you Ed! I appreciate all the work you've done. 
An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ??
Manto, don't miss this. It came up today and won't last long. I have no affiliation with the seller. CLASSE CAP-150 Integrated Amp 
need help choosing budget tube preamp
There are two AES AE-3 in the classifieds right now. It's a great sounding budget preamp. 
An Integrated to replace Adcom 555II & 500II ??
When Stereophile reviewed the Aerial 5 in 1997, they preferred driving it with a Classe CAP-100 integrated. Of course, you have lots alternatives 12 years later, but the reviewer said this:"I must reiterate the 5's need for a substantial power amp... 
Rega RB 300 mess, help please
Brit Audio is an excellent suggestion.