Mark Levenson 31.5 transport:The button that controls the lid will not open or close the lid. The factory no longer has a repair department and the shop they want me to send the unit wants to much to check it...is there anybody that can repair this units?also i bought a Proceed PAV that has problems..I bought these from the Stero Center in Flint, Michigan and they are no longer in business. I welcome any help...E-mail me at rcole48708@sbcglobal.net

I too have found MDF to not fully hold screws or threaded inserts. But not all wood based products react so. Baltic birch plys,mahagony ply all hold screws and threaded inserts without backing out with time. MDF is truly a poor choice for a loudspeaker cabinets but its priced right very easy to CNC is gental on CNC bits.And you can paint it. This is hard to do with other wood based products used in loudspeaker cabinets. I only use MDF if customer requests paint and I let them know the painted cabinet will not sound as good as natural finish veneered baltic birch ply.

In the May Issue's Analog Corner, Michael Fremer passes along a warning from a reader about LAST Record Preservative, and asks for other readers' experiences with the product. Since Mr. Fremer doesn't specify an address for replies, I thought I'd post mine here.

Hi! I want to sell my Rotel RHA-10 and RHB-10 amp and preamp. Could anyone tell me what they're worth? They are both in very good condition. Thank you stereophiles of the world!!
Tim

Good morning,

Well, it has been nearly 3 decades since I last purchased any audio gear...that's why I came to the Entry Level forum, for advice.

I am hoping to purchase some "entry level" audiophile equipment (integrated amp, cd player & speakers). My musical tastes are jazz, big band/swing, vocals, rhythm and some rock. I listen at moderate levels so there is no need for excessive power or enormous speakers (small to moderate sized floor standers is what I had in mind).