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Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage
Jea48, I tried all those suggestions except the TT switch. I have used four different interconnects between the amp and the phono and used all the amp inputs on the amp. Ghost rider, the phono is on the shelf below the amp on a wide shelf, but I h... 
Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage
I ended up borrowing an Aesthetix Rhea and the problem persisted. Any ideas? 
Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage
Jea48, yeah I tried that. Depending on whether the ground is lifted, there is more or less sound but either way it's still pretty loud. Atmasphere, I have used this phono and these arms with two other amps and have not had an issue. Dead silence. ... 
Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage
Jea48, if I do that, there is no sound. I tried an rca cable plugged into the input section of the phono stage though (Kent at Pass Labs asked me to this) and the buzz returned. Don't think it is the table as I have 2 arms and have tried both. And... 
Ground loop b/w amp and phono stage
Yes, the TT is grounded to the phono stage. I don't have any shorting plugs but will get some and give it a try. I was told by the dealer who sold me the Ayon that it's a ground loop but based on some of the stuff I have been reading and the fact ... 
Dynaudio Contour 1.1 vs Totem Model 1
Thanks for the ProAc suggestion. I'm actually familiar with and very fond of those speakers. Forgot all about them when I was considering speakers. 
Dynaudio Contour 1.1 vs Totem Model 1
I just realized that with 15w, the Cary 300 needs to be matched with a pretty efficient speaker and neither the totem or dynaudio fit that bill. I would really appreciate other suggestions for an efficient monitor that would pair well with the Car... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sonny Clark Cool Struttin'Neil Young Live RustJethro Tull Thick as BrickRoxy Music For Your Pleasure 
If you could only keep 5 Lp vinyl which ones
Wait, I want to switch the Stones with Pink Floyd -- Wish you were here 
If you could only keep 5 Lp vinyl which ones
1. Velvet Underground -- Loaded2. Charles Mingus -- The Black Saint and the Sinner Lady3. Bob Marley & the Wailers -- Catch a Fire4. Bob Dylan -- Biograph (not sure if this is cheating)5. Rolling Stones -- Beggars Banquet 
Worst Rock Band Ever !!!!
Poison. Absolutely pathetic. Thinking of bands that made it fairly big, there's also April Wine, Bad Company, BTO, Bon Jovi and then the newer stuff like Kid Rock, Creed (can't even call this rock) 
Most achingly-beautiful music
CSNY Cowgirl in the Sand, Neil Young doing The Needle and the Damage Done, Velvet Underground Oh! Sweet Nuthin' 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
1. The Who, 2. Roger Waters, 3. Allman Brothers Band, 4. Rolling Stones, 5. Neil Young 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Van Morrison, Astral WeeksThe Who, Live at the Isle of WightRolling Stones, Sticky FingersBob Dylan, Blood on the Tracks 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I don't have a car. I could have bought a pretty nice one but I got a stereo instead. As for cost no object: Ferrari GTO from the 60s.