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Message on Behalf of Recordron
Hope you and the Mrs. get well soon Ron.Bill 
Any new up & coming high end speaker lines?
No war at all, you're entitled to an opinion.I don't care what reviewers think; they are paid entertainers trying to make a living.However, in almost 50 years of listening I find the BE-10 and BE-20 to be extraordinarily ordinary, fatigueing, and ... 
Any new up & coming high end speaker lines?
I completely disagree with Semi. The BE-20 is one of the most overpriced and overrated speakers on the market.The BE mid-range and tweeter are etchy, grainy, and do not integrate well with the low range driver.There are dozens of speakers under $2... 
Best solvent to clean Vibrapod marks?
Afterthought to my first post. Toluene and xylene are very agressive solvents and may attack the coating/finish on your wood.So if the wood has a topcoat, test a very very small area first. If the wood does not have a polyurethane or varnish finis... 
Best solvent to clean Vibrapod marks?
I suspect that toluene or xylene will work but be very careful as both are quite flammable.Avoid skin exposure as well. 
Please,reccomend "rock" cart. for under 1K
Shelters are good rock and roll cartridges. Even their top models do not offer the delicacy, finesse, and sophistication of the better moving coils but they do rock and roll quite well. 
New Product......Intelligent Box
>>How could anyone who hasn't tried it know for sure?<<Easy.I know for sure that driving a motorcycle 100MPH into a brick wall without a helmet ends it all.But I haven't tried it.So much for that argument. 
Tube vs Tran
Your speakers are the main determinant of the amplifier. Most speakers can be driven by either tube or sand amps but there are exceptions, primarily when unusual impedance and/or sensitivity values are involved.Good luck and welcome back. 
Stereo Sound cart rankings
It's hardly a "budget" list.Take some time and look more closely. 
What would you upgrade next ??
>>The source is the way to go.<<No that's incorrect.So are the D/A converter and cable recommendations.You get more bang for the buck with speakers than any other component. Sell your speakers, add a couple thousand, and buy a pair (pr... 
Ayon CD Players: CD-1 and CD-3
This pains me but I agree with tennis.Not impressive at all factoring in the price. 
Any David Arkenstone fans?
Yanni on steroids. 
PS Audio GCPH and Pass X0.2 not talking?
Just a quick thought, are you using the correct i.e. MM or MC input on the phono stage? 
TT+tonearm under $5k
Buy a used table/tonearm. Shipping is generally safe but if you're dead set against it, consider a road trip and pick up. Even if you must drive 4-8 hours, the savings will be sufficient enough to pay dozens, perhaps hundreds, of albums.However, b... 
Three Cheers for Pass Labs
Actually the former retail network was dismantled on 4/5/07.Dealer disclaimer.