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How much to spend on analog to get a decent sytem?
I didn't need to play my VPI Aries to beat my Audio Aero Capitole MKII player. My MMF7 did it.Don't need to spend $3,000 to beat digital if they are properly set up with matching phono preamp. 
Best set-up for up to 9k retail?
Mejames,my MMF 7 $999 retail is not only better than my Audio Aero Capitole MKII,but MUCH BETTER !! (I have VPI Aries also)I still own my Capitole right now even though I'm going to sell it soon. I have enough with digital for now.I know my words ... 
Best set-up for up to 9k retail?
Inna, Richard needs advise not debate.TWL : Thanks for your analog advises to all of us. Do you still have the EX3 ? 
Newbie to analog: Hi end rigs $2-5K on used market
I second the Hyperspace/Spacearm. The best combo under $10,000 I have ever heard. Email me if you have any question !Good luck. 
Cowboy Junkies
I don't know why i still keep this Trinity Sessions LP since I listened to them for only twice.Bought their SACD and it happened again. 
The Worst Speaker you have ever heard.
Wilson Watt puppy 5.1. 
Bent Silver TX102 compared to Placette RVC
Mike,I'm sure you haven't heard : Audio Note M6(UK),M7 2000 Signature(Japan),or Ongaku Preamp(Japan) 
Talon Khorus - Why So Many So Cheap?
I had to agree with Tireguy this time. 
Records are better. I actually heard it
Jbatlanta, NO cockroack live in an album. Just an Angel from heaven !! 
Records are better. I actually heard it
Digital ? CD ? What the hell is that ?I only knew about needle and big 12"CD's.Buy that analog set up and welcome to real music ! 
Have you ever deceived your wife-audio purchase
I didn't lie when i bought new toys. But,i did lie when i sold them....he he he 
CES 2003: Which products impressed you?
Venture Audio room had the most impressived looking and sounding amplifier and speakers.The Monster Gamut amplifier was impressived,but not the sound. (with pipe dream speakers)The best sound was Audio Note KONDO from Japan. MAGIC. 
Piega's "New "Spk line: "Improved or Just Hype?"
I heard the C-3 Limited on Friday at CES, played my favorite Jennifer Warnes and the sound was too bright,edge,and thin.Walk out from the room after 40 seconds.I haven't heard the older model which received many good reviews,so i can't compare them. 
Best sounding room at CES 2003
KONDO ROOM WAS THE BEST SOUNDING ROOM PERIOD.Also,Gryphon was impressived for SS with their new speaker. 
interstage transformers vs. coupling capacitors
Mark,What Audio Note amp are you talking about ?I have the Audio Note Quest mono 9watts ($4000) with Silverline La Folia 92db 8 ohm for my second system. Believe me or not,they are perfect match and much better than my previous Cary CAD300 Sigatur...