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My highest praise - for Audiogon
I guess I should be known as lowdowncowardlyscumbag Artemus from now on. Gee I didn't realize I was so morally corrupt. 
Best SS 200 wpc amps
Conrad Johnson MF-2200 @ 200 wpc or MF-2500 @ 240 wpc which is made to push hard loads. It has all the qualities you seek. It's not the new kid on the block but "it just sounds right" 
Suggestions for my first turntable?
I recently bought the MMF-7 and am happy with it. In order to get more you will have to spend a thousand more. With a $1k budget the MMF-7 is the choice I made after a lot of research. 
Phono Amp Recommendations
An interesting observation is that the vinyl asylum seems to prefer the monolithic to the black cube. I have no experience with either but was ready to go with the Monolithic till I read this thread. I guess I'll toss a coin since I have nowhere t... 
Your Opinion: Top 3 Vintage Receivers?
Harmon Kardon 730 
Does this seem as good to you as it does to me?
According to Bluebok prices the retail on these items are as followsRXV 1000 $ 1000604 $ 1600 LCR $ 500 The speaker prices are for original not S3 so retail price may be more. The Yammie is last years model I think, but has the same features as ne... 
Who has solved the HVAC air noise problem?
The biggest reason for a noisey HVAC system is generally a poor return system. Many will try to use 1 return air duct which is centrally located in the house. The better alternative is to put 2 in and try to keep them in hallways if possible. This... 
Decent CD Players
Theta Miles has these qualities. A used one is well within your range. I would love to a/b it against the 508-24 or Cary 303 but have not been able to do so. The Miles smoothed out a lot of cd's that were harsh on other cdp's. 
What's the difference between 33 1/3 60 vs 50 Hz?
Thanks guys. Now it makes sense 
Opinions on the Bose 901
Hello Psyc> My only experience with the 901's was an a/b test done back in 1979 against large original Advents (which I bought). The 901's seemed to have a fuller sound at high volumes but were no match for the Advents at a normal listening vol... 
Free turntable speed check strobe
Maybe a dumb question but do we use 60 hz for USA? BTW thanks also for the link 
MOST tubelike solid state amp
I'm surprised nobody mentioned Conrad Johnson MF-2500. 240 wpc ss amp made especially to drive difficult loads. A must hear if you want tubelike (sp) from solid state. 
Best Blues Rock recommendations?
Just a few more to add in the mix would be 1 Bugs Henderson & the Shuffle Kings - great rockabilly blues2 Savoy Brown - great boogie blues3 Pat Travers - good rockin blues4 Chris Cain - A little known west coast artist with a jazz background. ... 
Am I assuming too Much?
Psychic> What is the url for Zero Distortion? 
Rock musicians with musical education.
I recently learned thet Billy Powell of Lynyrd Skynyrd (pianist) was trained in classical music. Don't know if that means he has a degree or not. Actually I am more impressed with musicians who have little or no formal musical education. These are...