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I am upgrading my system for the fist time in many many years. I am looking at integrated amps with DAC built in as my two main sources are a Linn LP12 (MM cartridge) and uncompressed Wav files from a minimac with optical output.

The Naim and the Bryston are both good brands and their integrated amps (with Dac) have good reviews. Has anyone compared these from a vinyl/digital perspective? Are their any alternatives I should consider?

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The whole MM MC voltage output and loading thing is a little confusing when first encountered. It appears as if you have to not only match the input voltage but also the input impedance of the phone stage to the cartridge.

Im sure this has come up numerous times, could someone point me towards a good article or narrative on the subject please.

Thanks

Alan

Hi all im new to the forum and somewhat new to vinyl. I purchased a Thorens 166 MK II without the anti skating device. My question is can i rig one up, or do i need to track the real deal down? The only problem it is causing so far is that when i drop the needle it seems to "take off" in other words it jumps to the flat edge of the record. Thanks in advance for any advice

Just got back yesterday and it was a great show as usual! And for the rock lovers out there (like sir DUP) you'd love it too. Loads of straight up rock, blues, gospel and everything in between! Plus a city full of great food after (and more music at night of course).

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REAL MUSICANS don't play weddings!!! Then I don't know any accordian players or tumpet players. www.mattoree.com

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DUP, it can also be said that real musicians don't play the Lion's Den.

Now, this special oil is for tight tolerances, provides lubrication...hmmmm, the stuff that is $6 or $1.25/QT is designed for what? Hmmm hot engines, severe stress, all kinds of conditions, $65 for 25CC, what won't an audiophile not beleive? Bentleys, Audi, VW, BMW, Bugatti ain't got oils this pricey!!!! We need an audio review, compare the $100K TT at MF's house using this oil and the cheap stuff that goes into pricey cars.

Hello stereophiles,
Here is my situation, and hopefully you guys can help me.
I just bought a condo (1st floor and basement) that had just been renovated by a... lets call him Silly Party Person (SPP). What SPP did, is that he set up 4 speaker wires in the condo that all lead to a corner of the living room. The location of those are: Two in the kitchen/living room/dining room area (it's an open concept condo), one in the bathroom, and one in my son's room.

Okay, so NIN had their moment in the 90s. I'm not so fond of their music now, but what can I say when the band offers its complete new album THE SLIP, completely for free! (Trent Reznor's message on the site was something like, thanks for the support guys, this one's on me.) Best of all? You can choose to download in FLAC, Lossless, or 24/96!!!

http://dl.nin.com/theslip/signup

Hi all
First of all, thanks for creating this section for newbies
I'm looking for a recommendation for a new budget integrated amplifier to pair with my Paradigm Mini Monitor speakers (I will be upgrading my (low end) sources -- lp, cd, tape, ipod -- incrementally)
Parameters:
- Roughly $500 or so
- Must have a phono section (NAD, Cambridge Audio won't do)
- Does not need to be high power; 30W@8Ohms is probably adequate for me