So I decided to try cheap first - I ordered a Behringer compact preamp for only $30. It sounds ridiculously cheap, but I can return it if I'm not happy. Pro-jects and NADs are about $130 here in Toronto. I've read mixed reviews of the Behringers. I figured I'll spend the $30 just to try it and if I'm not happy I'll get the NAD. Worst case is I'm out $30.

I may come back here when I get the preamp and try to set up my Technics TT. Any general advice about the TT setup?

Thanks again, everyone.

I'm kind of hoping that the high end HiFi bug DOESN'T bite.

Hi All, I have received, assembled and installed my new Furutech Power cables I am using the existing old double wall outlet while I wait for a new unswitched outlet to arrive from New Zealand (none available in OZ)
Sat down to listen, wondering if I'd blown my cash on a tweak that would do nothing or be such a small improvement that would be hard to detect.......

Thursday May 27: Goodwin's High End (899 Main Street, Waltham, MA) will host an event featuring the new Magico Q5 loudspeaker. Magico's Alon Wolf be on hand to discuss the design and development of his latest design. Open to the public. To reserve a spot, RSVP to Goodwin's at (781) 893-9000.

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Hi all, first post here. I've been looking for a set of speakers to warm up a kitchen/dining room that is about 12x25'. I was thinking something along the lines of a set of Bose 301's, but after looking online I see that they've fallen out of favor. I just liked the price point and the sound quality so far as I can remember the set we had when I was a kid. What else is out there in the marketplace along those lines and at/around/less-than that price point? Of course I want the best possible quality for the price.

Great article on the spiral groove table !!

I own a Triplanar and Lyra skala, using a Grand Prix Monaco table. So your article really hit home for me. I am extremely curious on more info on the Centroid arm, I know these are new, but given your final comment "it's not leaving my home" I take it that it's a killer arm.

When do you plan your formal review and/or can you post more comments here or send me a private note?

Thanks in advance