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Reused Item Photos. Misleading?
in this case, it seems like they're the same cartridge. looks like someone bought it and decided to sell it and used the pics from the previous seller. i agree the pics in the ads should be of the actual item or disclose otherwise. 
Rel subwoofers
a related review: http://www.10audio.com/rel_strat3.htm 
Excellent turntables with threaded spindles ?
and well tempered's. 
REL studio III hum/rumble
not sure if this will remedy your problem, but i believe the instructions from my rel strata 3 calls for the black speakon lead to be connected to the ground of the preamp when using mono block amps. you might want to double check your manual. aga... 
Looking for a warm budget monitors???
another to consider is the spendor s3/5. very musical. 
Best Preamp = No Preamp?
isn't using the variable output that's built into a dac or cd player the same as using a preamp? only difference is that the preamp is built-in to these units. if that assumption is correct, any preamp better than the built-in volume control shoul... 
Dissapointed buyer, item malfunctions experience?
it happened to me twice as a buyer with two very different experience. one item was obviously damaged during shipping. it was supposed to be insured but wasn't. the seller in this case stood behind the item 100%. the item was sent to an authorized... 
totem model 1 owners
thanks for all the great info! violaguy, how did the mv50 sound with them? enough power?interesting that 2 of you had them mated to rel stratas, it must be a good match. did you guys run the totems full range? thanks again! 
Aragon 4004mkII OR Adcom GFA 555 II
i've owned both the adcom and the argagon and think the aragon is overall the better of the two, and a good match with the thiels. the mccormack would be even better though. it's dynamic without being bright, very warm and full midrange.