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Suggestions for an integrated upgrade please
Jadis Orchestra, musical all the way.  
Tube integrated amps -- new Value Leaders?
Your prime driver seems to be just getting a perceived bargain, so you can say to yourself this sounds good and it only cost me X. I don't see how you can dispel Line Magnetic just because it is 'slightly older' brand they make fantastic amps at a... 
Not sure Rumor or Truth that Max Townshend has passed?
He was a decent bloke.  
Share albums where EVERY SINGLE song is good
Mahavishnu Orchestra - Visions of the Emerald Beyond Stanley Clarke 1st Album Steve Wilson - Grace for Drowning, Insurgentes Jeff Buckley - Grace        
How much of High End Audio is Horn Speakers?
Oh and by the way I have heard them on numerous occasions.  
How much of High End Audio is Horn Speakers?
These horns tick all the boxes if you have a few hundred grand to spare. "Media Acclaim & Awards | Vox Olympian | Living Voice" https://www.livingvoice.co.uk/acclaim-munich-highend.html      
Beautiful Music That Reduce You To Tears
@bigtwin lol. Jeff Buckley - Grace Eva Cassidy - Autumn Leaves      
Audio Research or Luxman?
+1 for Nobel for volume pots. Would be very surprised if there is not an equivalent that can be used, only issue may be space to fit. As for balance control, would suggest it is not required. If not Nobel I would hope that any reputable service e... 
Vote for Your Top OP'er One Only Please !
Me :)  
Help with Cartridge choice
Might sound like a backward step, but the Ortofon SPU Royal N is pure musical magic, I know people that have replaced Kondo IOM's with it and have not looked back. It does need quite a massy arm with VTA adjustment and a phono stage with a decent ... 
Tannoy anyone? Cheviot Legacy vs. Stirling GR
@budburma ​​​ I think you should try to listen to both before you decide, a 10" driver is not going to lack a lot of slam in comparison to a 12". We can all have an opinion, but it is not our ears or our money.  
Tannoy anyone? Cheviot Legacy vs. Stirling GR
I have Arden's, interesting point regarding lifting units up to ear level. I have the toe in a lot less with no perceivable issues with imaging or soundstage. Might be because my room is only 10ft wide so they are fairly close to sidewalls and ob... 
Your Favorite Christmas Song-One only Please-
Slade - Merry Christmas Everybody https://youtu.be/BpfHSqLXePI  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@puffball08 Steve Albini productions always have a live vibrant quality to them.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Shellac - Terraform Al Di Meola - Land of the Midnight Sun