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$100 or less Phono Preamp recommendation?
U Turn Audio also has a very nice phono pre for $99.00 
Best speakers for $300/pr
Check out Philharmonic Audio outstanding sound at reasonable prices. They have an Accuracy Monitor for $290.00 
A trend I've noticed in ads.
I've had great luck with sellers honestly describing used items like speakers, amps , turntables and cartridgrs. 
Where to sell mac 4100
You can list on this site also usaudiomart, audiocircle, audioasylum or craigslist.List it under Receivers. 
Recommend Affordable Integrated Amps (Solid State or Tube)
Another happy Parasoung Halo owner great sound has everything. 
The "how many reviews it got" rule
In many of todays reviews the reviewer talks about keeping (purchasing) the equipment so it's probably exactly the same. 
Which integrated amp for better musicality - Parasound Hint vs Primaluna vs ???
Owning a Parasound HINT with Maggie’s I never found it to lack in the high end, it seems like a great all around performer especially at its price point.Never heard the Rogue but at least it is made inthe USA. 
Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh
Went naked no resistors which I think sounds best(probably some high frequency loss at my age).Let the equipment warm for an hour much improvement in sound.Tried 3 lp's Charlie Byrd direct to disc truly incredible, Basie Jam# excellent, Elton Madm... 
Suggestions for Amp & Preamp or Integrated for my speakers
The Parasound integrated is a great value and it offers mm and mc phono as well as a dac well worth checking. Use you would be under your budget. 
Please tutor me on some integrated amp basics.
I guess it all depends on how much you want to spend. Parasound Hint is very nice and is available in great shape used in the $1700 range. It has everything you could need.  But there are many great options once you decide on a budget and if you w... 
Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh
Hi TimI have the preamp on at all times the amp is usually given at least 45 minutes to warm up.I'll play that same lp over the weekend once I'm sure the amp is sufficiently warmed up and see what the sound is like. I also plan to take it to a fri... 
Dick's / Dave's picks
Wondering if there is any difference in the sound quality of the original Dicks and Vaults when compared to the rereleased copies that came out.. Have most of the originals. 
Magnepan 3.7i vocals sound harsh
Hi Tim Yes I still hear harshness on some recordings this morning I had Elton John lp Madman on and it was almost unlistenable after I listened to a Patricia Barber cd Commotion and it was wonderful . I did not have the same problems with my 1.7 o... 
Magnepan 3.7R's Jumpers and Resistors
I have cut speaker cable or 12 guage zip and used it for jumpers also solid copper available in hardware stores. Have to say I don’t hear much difference. Also tried 1.5, and 2 ohm resistors and found they dulled the sound to much. 
Odyssey Stratos monoblocks with Elac Adante AS-61
When I changed from Emotiva 1L monoblocks to a Paradoind HINT there was a huge difference in sound quality. I have never heard the Odyssey but if you check audio circle there is a huge fan base and blog section.