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Rega RP1 Turntable plays BACKWARDS...what to do ?
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Preamp for monoblock BAT amps
Thanks to all! I tired to post again earlier, but apparently my post are not being approved by the moderator (?)I'm planning to give a used Ayre K-1XE in this system as a first foray away from passive. Will respond with impressions later. 
Preamp for monoblock BAT amps
Thanks to you both. I considered BAT, of course, but have seen a few comments about them being a little slow and "fat" with some other equipment. I have appreciated ARC and Aesthetix pieces in the system of friends so I might give that a shot. :) 
New Life with Tubed Amplification BAT VK-55SE's
Thanks, Jfrech. I'll likely give the Taipans an initial go and maybe roll something else in once all else is dialed in. Similar to the speaker cables, I'm hoping to keep the PC's ASAP (as short as possible)! ;)I should also be asking about footers... 
New Life with Tubed Amplification BAT VK-55SE's
Steve, I have heard other good things about those cables. I may have to give them a look see and listen hear. Thanks 
New Life with Tubed Amplification BAT VK-55SE's
Zd542, the Colorados I have liked, but they are the interconnects I've been running. I've been using four Ridge Street Audio Midnight Silvers to bi-wire the Vandersteens, however, those cables have developed shorts and I can't seem to raise anyone... 
New Life with Tubed Amplification BAT VK-55SE's
Rhljazz, I definitely will let you know how it works out. Toasty, eh? LOL, I'll crank the AC for the long listening session in summer and save it back on winter heat! Appreciate power cord recommendation. 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
I've still two Lencos spinning. 
Looking for some Art Pepper recommendations
Art of the Ballad 
Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k
I should have said that I'd like to try the new SMc Audio pre (designed by Steve McCormack), NOT a new McCormack (of Virginia) pre.http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1232331348&/SMc-Audio-VRE-1-reference-prea 
Preamp for McCormack DNA-125 Gold? Budget $2k
My DNA-225 Platinum, matched with a Bent NOH passive, sounds both transparent and dynamic through Vandersteen 5's. As I've mentioned previously, the only amp upgrade I'd really consider is monoblocking with a second 225. I'd also like to try the n... 
Sumiko Celebration Alternatives?
Hey man, that was a great post. With links and all, I am obliged and know that more than a few others will benefit.I have owned several Dynas, and have enjoyed a few, but never owned a Lyra. That remoinds me that I bought a Benz once from a distri... 
Sumiko Celebration Alternatives?
I have had a number of modest to moderate Ortofons that produced far in excess of their price-points, but I never went far up the ladder other than a Jubilee with a friend, which was awesome."C" I've considered a retip, and have a Clearaudio Virtu... 
Ringo Starr or Charlie Watts???
Got a soft spot for Ringo, but Bill Bruford and Jeff Porcaro are tops for me in the rock genre. John Bonham with honorable mention. 
50's Jazz Club Sounding Songs?
No wrong answers, here.