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Turntable Bearings
You can easily replace the bearing on an LP12, contact Rick at audioalternative.com, he is a LP12 guru. If anyone knows these tables top to bottom it would be him. 
Which preamp is better C50 or C2500 for MC402?
I have a 402 and have it coupled with a Audio Research LS26. I had a MX135 prior to the ARC, I did look at the C2300 when I bought the ARC. My point is not to steer you away from McIntosh as I really do appreciate the sound and build quality of th... 
Bed BATH AND BEYOND
I knew they had some CD's, I did see a TT in there the other day, but now vinyl??Gee maybe Music Direct and Acoustic Sounds should get into selling Rock Star Bed Sheets and Window Coverings. 
Porqupine Tree
Yes, I got introduced to their music a few year back. All I can say if you loved Pink Floyd, Porcupine Tree is the next logical step. Steve Wilson is a friggin' genius! 
Audio Research LS26 vrs REF 3
About 2 yrs. ago my LS26 needed a relay replaced and the dealer goofed up and long story short, sent me home with his demo REF3 till the parts came. About 4 days, and I kept wishing that the plane carrying the parts would crash or get hi-jacked. I... 
Speaker grills
I notice a big difference in the upper range. I have never been to a live venue where there were speaker grills. Grills are WAF and that is the only logical reason they even exist, in my book, which I am working on a movie now:) 
Thread Size of Spikes for Revel F206
Cobes, thank you for your response. I would agree that if they are reviewed to sound better than the previous models, I couldn't go wrong. I am hoping there will be some on display at RMAF this year. 
Best Option To Liquidate CD Collection
My understanding is that if you buy a CD/DVD, you own that copy. If you copy that either as a disc or a hard drive you own that original copy. If you sell that original and retain the copy, you essentially have gained profit by retaining a copy th... 
Thread Size of Spikes for Revel F206
Sounds metric, call Revel. I have F32's and they are 1/4 x20, so they may have changed insert suppliers with the new series.How do you like them so far? I heard them at RMAF last year but the local dealer doesn't stock or have a showroom. I had th... 
Netflix and Marantz AV7005
I assume that if you turn off the sat box the audio drops as well? If so that is one fix, but obviously you have able through somewhere. I think your best approach is start unplugging the HDMI and/or audio connectors one by one till the sound stop... 
Headphone amps with remote volume controls
Rello, I suppose I could do that but then I would have to turn off the amp. Sounds simple but that word "lazy" factors in on this.ZD542, My understanding is that the HA-1 would be passing the analog in to analog out at the headphone jack. But that... 
McIntosh MX-121 won't play mono DTS-HD
No, just try unplugging the unit from AC power. Then while it is unplugged press each button on the faceplate, this will drain any stored capacitance.The re-plug the AC cord and see if that fixes your problem. The re-boot of the processors will re... 
McIntosh MX-121 won't play mono DTS-HD
My first thought is re-boot the 121. Unplug and touch all the buttons on the face plate to discharge any stored capacitance then restart and see if you get different results. If that doesn't do then check the settings on that HDMI input for modes.... 
Mcintosh MVP 861
Any of the models mentioned would be sufficient to your stated need. I believe that you may look at the 861 or 871 as I am not sure that the 851 does 1080p, but could be wrong. Those models are basically a Denon at heart that have been "McIntoshed... 
Pre Pro And Amplifier Instead Of Receiver
Another option to consider; buy the receiver that provides the best bang for your budget. Then in a few years if you have the funds, buy a separate amp and use the receiver as a pre amp. Then if you want, you can have a two channel amp for two cha...