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Magnepan 3.5R buzzing
The sock is just the fabric covering the panel. You must be discribing the panel when you are mentioning the sock. What you discribed may or may not be the problem. These are relatively new speakers. Send them back to Magnapan for repair. 
headphone pre-amps
The list for the Grado is $350.00. Jefflostrarca, can you let me know where you got yours for $200? 
Neutrik XLR to RCA Adapters
Neutrik makes some of the best connectors on the market. Many of them are used by high profile cable companies. I order mine from Full Compus. They should carry the item you are searching for. 
Help! Aronov Amp Fuse - Where to find?
Ask Arnov. I would just replace it with the same value fuse. It shouldn't be a problem 
inexpensive CD recorder
Spend an extra $100 and buy the Marantz CDR632. It a pro unit and has all the benifits I've posted in the past. 
How much $$ in a TT to equal a midfi CDP
What I have experienced is that analog, as in a TT, will give you a better 3 dementional sonic picture. Also, it seems to sound more organic, as in "real". This organic quality extends throughout the frequency range, for the most part. The above q... 
Advice on CD-R purchase
I made a mistake about the model of the CDR that came with uv22. It is the yamaha cdr1000. This is the real deal in CDR's, albeit, more money than the HHB. If you can swing it, go for it. 
Advice on CD-R purchase
HHB is the better unit. However, I believe the new pro Tascam A-D has apogee's uv22 processing. Also, As I have said in the past, buy a pro unit. 1) No SCMS 2) Able to use computer grade CD's at a lower cost. 
Should I buy used classe ca-200?
I use a Classe' 101 for my maggies MG II A with excellent results. I would assume you would also have good results with the 2.7's. 
Tonearm for VPI HW MkIII
That is the suggested retail price, $1,299.99. You can buy it for that price at any authorized dealer, usually less. If you don't have one in the area try Audio Classics in Vestal, NY. The great thing about the JWM Memorial 10 and 12 is that they ... 
Tonearm for VPI HW MkIII
Ditto for the JMW Memorial and at the price of $1200 it is a steal! 
Cheap Tweeks
1)Room treatment. 2)Turn off the lights. 3)Trendy chemical amusement aids, "just kidding! 
Viva la Vinyl!!
BTW, as for dogs, so far,it has been my experience that this is dependant on the material used. If you don't like the music, well..... I have heard, though, that some Euro re-issue are digital dubs made to vinyl, i.e., Simply Vinyl. However, I can... 
Viva la Vinyl!!
BTW, as for dogs, so far,it has been my experience that this is dependant on the material used. If you don't like the music, well..... I have heard, though, that some Euro re-issue are digital dubs made to vinyl, i.e., Simply Vinyl. However, I can... 
Viva la Vinyl!!
I recently purchased The Beatles, "Yellow Submarine" on yellow vinyl, re-issue. Wow, this is fantastic stuff! The sound reveals how beautifully recorded these session were. The low end is full and ripe. The high end is also sweet and extended. Hey...