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Expanding a 2-channel system to surround
It seems the cheapest Marantz receiver (NR1501) doesn't have pre-out. What other cheap options are there that have pre-out?Also, it seems most receivers are 7-channel, which seems wasteful since I will only use 3 of the channels. Is it common to h... 
Vinyl beginner frustrations Azimuth and VTA
Thanks for all the tips. I'll be patient and wait for the protractor to arrive, and try it out on my own. Here's hoping the instructions are of better quality than the Pro-ject manual :)I have also considered getting the dealer to help me set up, ... 
Vinyl beginner frustrations Azimuth and VTA
Sorry, forgot to mention my cartridge. Its an Audio Technica AT33EV MC. One thing that worries me a bit is that the manual for the cartridge says to set overhang to match the overhang of the cartridge that came with the table, but of course there ... 
Cartridge too light for counterweight?
About the "Hi-Fi News Analogue Test LP." The description says it comes with an alignment protractor. Is this just a simple paper one, or a more fancy one?Does anybody have experience with this for a pro-ject table:http://www.elusivedisc.com/prodin... 
Cartridge too light for counterweight?
It sounds fine to me, but its my first turntable and the only reference I have is various shop setups I've heard. The counterweight is quite close to the pivot point, so I guess that is ok too. Wouldn't adding the extra weight push the counterweig... 
Phono preamp suggestions
It seems that neither Sim Audio nor Graham Slee are available here in Japan.I heard the 6perspex with a denon mc cartridge and the tube box ii se in a shop the other day, and it sounded very nice. Unless someone can put in a good word for any of t... 
Uneven speaker cable lengths and cable termination
My old MIT 2 Terminator 2 cables are for bi-wiring, new speakers only accepts single wiring.The MIT cables have a box with some mysterious components in the middle. I think the filter it applies is different for each of the speaker connectors, bec... 
Audio Physic Scorpio II room problems
I went ahead and ordered the scorpio II's. After some measuring and thinking up alternative furniture placement, I'm convinced I can find a good placement for them. 
Uneven speaker cable lengths and cable termination
Thanks for the response. I think I will try the anti-cable as I will then be able to get pre-terminated cables inside my current limited budget.If I do get an equal length pair, the cable for a left channel will need to be coiled up. Will coiling ... 
Audio Physic Scorpio II room problems
This model has woofers on both sides on the cabinet, so one pair will always fire at the walls.