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Ethernet over power line - noisey?
Netgear Powerline adapters:http://www.netgear.com/products/home/powerline-and-coax/default.aspx 
Downgrading from Rega P5, what next?
Not knowing your entire set-up, maybe store your P5 for now and listen to CDs / digital downloads for now and in 2-3 years, put the P5 back into your system. The Rega P5 is a great TT and you would be loosing too much by selling it used or getting... 
Ray Samuels F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM Phono
I've been using the F-117 Nighthawk now for roughly 2 weeks with my Dynavector DV-20X Low MC Catridge and its been a great match!Thanks to all who provided feedback. 
Pre-amp newbie question
For $795, take a serious look at the Ray Samuels Audio (RSA) F-117 Nighthawk MC/MM phono pre-amp.I have the Dynavector DV-20X Low MC Cartridge mounted on my VPI Scoutmaster and even though the Dynavector P-75 MK-II was a great match for my Dynavec... 
VPI Scout to Michell Orbe SE
I own the VPI Scoutmaster with JMW-9 Signature, SDS, Periphery Ring and Center Weight. My dealer who sells VPI and Mitchell (among others) told me that in order to improve on a fully equipped Scoutmaster like mine, I would have to move up to a Reg... 
Ethernet over power line - noisey?
I've had no issues with the Netgear products. 
Linn majik ds server
The router will not affect the "sonic" quality. Since the Majik DS is configured with a Fast Ethernet port (100MB) you would get at least a router with Fast Ethernet (100MB) ports.As for the hard drives, again it will not affect the "sonic" qualit... 
VPI Scout to Michell Orbe SE
How about moving up to a Scoutmaster or the new Classic? The Aries 3 is also a gorgeous TT. 
VPI TNT Super Platter
Interesting, I was told by Mike at VPI that the Super Platter is indeed no longer available from them since they are now deploying the new aluminum platter.Mike also mentioned that since my VPI Scoutmaster is configured with the SSM carbon-infused... 
Best phono stage amp for rega P5?
With the Dynavector cartridge, why not try the Dynavector P-75 MK-II phono pre-amp?It's gotten great reviews and retails for roughly $800 US. I had one with my Dynavector DV-20X Low MC cartridge and the combo was very special especially when confi... 
Does EAR324 phono stage sound like tubes ?
Check out this thread:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?eanlg&1285292632&&&/EAR-834P-Phono-Pre 
Next Upgrade for VPI Scoutmaster TT
Hi Stanwal, which Star Sound solid brass feet would you recommend in the 1/4-20 thread size?Threaded Audio Points:http://www.starsoundtechnologies.com/THREADED.HTML 
Want to try Analog :
The Rega P3-24 + Exact 2 + TT PSU is one of the best under $2000 turntables packages on the market!To start you could add a Rega Fono MM pre for about $350 US!When you've decided that you really like analog, you can always go up from there.... 
best cartridge under $500
A little over $500 but worth every cent:Dynavector DV-20X Low MC catridge 
Small Speakers for Small Room, Close to Back Wall?
Linn Majik 109s:http://stereophile.com/standloudspeakers/linn_majik_109_loudspeaker/As per the Stereophile review:"The impetus for this design came from Linn Japan, which was pressing for a bookshelf model diminutive enough to easily fit into a sm...