alucard19

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Watt Gives?
The OP has not listened to the Anthem P2 power amp, let him bring his 75 watt Belles amp over and I will put it into my system and then he can listen to my Anthem P2 amp and we will see which one sounds better at any level, the P2 will play down 1... 
My Last CD player
See if you can find a Simaudio Moon 360D Cd player it was one of the best that they made or the newer 750D player, they typically run between 2k and 3k used. 
Audiogon Friday Feel Good Story of the Week
I have had numerous audio gear repaired at Deltronics and they have been very professional and very good at repair and their prices will not put you into the poor house.I had a Parasound JC3 Jr. with a bad right channel fixed for only $250.00 and ... 
New turntable: please help with cartridge selection: Ortofon vs Lyra vs Charisma vs Hana
Right at your price point 5k is the Audio Technica AT-ART1000 one of the best cartridges you can buy at any price. 
Which Phono Preamp?
Parasound JC3+ great build quality, very flexible to use and the sound is one of the best in it's price range, designed by John Curl. 
Good 2 channel integrated amplifier for 702 s2 under 3k?
Here you go KM1181 Anthem MRX 520 (CLOSEOUT SPECIAL) (PRICE REDUCTION) - StereoLand  
Good 2 channel integrated amplifier for 702 s2 under 3k?
Get yourself an Anthem MRX 520 or the new 540 AVR around $1500.00 it has pre outs for all the speakers which means you can get seperate power amps and use the AVR like a pre amp.Use the AVR for the surround speakers and get a Parasound NewClassic... 
What is the actual percentage of people exclusively listening to vinyl vs digital?
I only listen to vinyl or cd's, I have never streamed anything and do not ever intend to. I still have one of my first turntables that I bought back in 1978 and listen to it at least 5 times a week, but mainly listen to my newer turntables that I ... 
Japanese Audio
Omega Speaker systems, Omega Speaker Systems from Norwalk Connecticut all speakers between 94.5dB and 98dB efficiency, and are actually reasonably priced.  
I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?
If you can afford $800.00 you could step up to the Audio Technica AT-LP7 it comes with a cartridge is fully manual and also has a built in pre amp it even includes rca cables, and has removable head shell if you want to buy other cartridges. 
I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?
Or just pick up an Audio Technica AT-LPW50PB for $399.00 it even comes with an AT-VM95E cartridge and is belt drive, good starter turntable. it also has a built in pre amp. 
I have been on the hunt for the best turntable I can buy. Any suggestions?
$450.00 I don’t own a cartridge that costs less than 1k, the IC cables I use on my TT are silver wire cost twice that.You might as well just spend the $450.00  on a cartridge now then another 1K - 2K on a tone arm, then save at least 3K - 6K on a ... 
New turntable: TW or Obama?
Have you looked at the Acoustic Solid Royal Turntable it is in your price range at $16k or some of the Transrotor turntables. 
Which amplifier should i buy
You might want to try the Atma Sphere MA-1 Mk3.3 they are in your price range and have plenty of power and drive for most any speaker. 
2 Ohm Tekton Pendragons
If you want an amp that will easily drive a 2ohm load then get an Anthem P2 power amp it will drive that load all the time.