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VPI Dust Cover
I used to have that cheap one on my scout before I upgraded to the gingko one. when I had the vpi version I decided i was better off just using an old lp to cover the platter. why? because as you surmise the budget dust cover did not keep dust off... 
Best Used under $300 2 Channel Amp
i second the adcom vote. i don't know the nht speaker, but you may want to consider the adcom 535 if 60wpc is enough. I always thought the 535 was the best sounding of the three (535/545/555), and I owned all three at one time (all mk 1 versions). 
ML 303 vs EDGE NL 10.1
the edge may be revealing problems elsewhere in the system. or...the "edge sound" may not be right for your ears or system. to my ears, the edge amps are punishingly acccurate, but amazing in the right system playing a good recording.I presume you... 
Totem Arro efficient enough for NAD C315BEE?
clo, if your nad has a preamp out you could use that for the sub. depending on the connection options of the sub you select you might be able to your speaker cables to the sub and then another set from teh sub to the monitors, but I would advise a... 
Best Outer Sleeves for LPs
i like the resealable japanese type. you don't slide the cover in and out of the sleeve each time you want to play an lp, so cover wear is kept to a minimum. they also do a pretty good job of sealing dust away from the cover and lp. ymmv, but I'd ... 
anyone use ikea for lp racks?
thanks guys...no earthquakes here in boston so expedit it is! 
some hybrid SACD do not play?
i've owned three sacd players and the esoteric I own now ithe first to play all of my sacds without any issues. the philips dvd963sa and marantz sa8260 both had difficulty with some discs, although there was it was disc-specific not type specific.... 
stereo cartridge on mono record
yes you are fine. 
Isolation with levelling
stillpoints or the sandbox are good options. also, the bright star air masses level by repositioning the component - I used to use one under my scout. it sounded very good, but only after I mass-loaded the air mass with about 15lbs of lead shot. 
Inexpensive starter system
if you could stretch to say $750 you could get very, very nice starter system. a brand new rega r1 w/ cart would be ~$395 and a used rega brio integrated (which has a mm phono stage) would be $350ish. that amp only offers 40wpc so speaker match is... 
Best Buy is going to sell vinyl records
glad they are jumping on the vinyl bandwagon. that is sure to save them from circut city's fate. 
How close was your starting budget to the final bu
like the mbta's job budgeting the the big dig 
No phono input on Jadis but want to buy tunrtable
project debut II or rega p1, both come w/ cart. for $400ishhagerman bugle phono pre $150ishon budget, maybe over after you add the two requisite pairs of ic/s. 
Any great Cardas power cords?
all of the cardas power cords sound that way. 
Purchasing my first TT, suggestions welcomed
welcome to the world of vinyl. why not listen to them all at your friend's house? you can get all the input in teh world from agon members, but none of them have your ears. my $.02: I am a big fan of the Rek o Kut Rondine. I had never heard of the...