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Triplanar VII tonearm & Koetsu Jade Platinum cart.
I suspect the Dynavector 507 Mk.2 would work well with the Jade. 
best sub 1k phono stage?
It's difficult to buy more bang for your buck than a used Graham Slee Era Gold Mark V at $600+. Superb sonics and build quality.If it doesn't work out, you shouldn't lose any money as they sell quickly. 
worse entertainer or performer of all time??
Yup, Phil Collins.The mastermind behind the cover of Supremes "You Can't Hurry Love" and the pop classic "Sussudia".Move over Donny Osmond and David Cassidy. 
From Pass X250,5 to 350,5 : what to expect?
Given the impedance curve and sensitivity of the Salons, you have all the power you need. 
Triplanar VII tonearm & Koetsu Jade Platinum cart.
I wouldn't pay too much attention to 10audio. 
Largest Impact - Arm or Cart?
Assuming you sell the M2 (retails around $1300) for $500 and add the pocket burning $1000, you're basically back to the cost of the M2. Contrary to the other recommendations, you'll need to drop over $1500 plus the proceeds of the M2 to make a sig... 
Largest Impact - Arm or Cart?
Selling your Origin nets you under $1000. Add your available $1000 and you can't make a significant upgrade.You're in the same situation with the cartridge.If it were me, I would save more money and buy a used killer tonearm.A great tonearm with a... 
Class-D amps - a different re view
Vince,Perhaps you missed this in my post:>>There are some combinations of D amps and speakers that work well but they are exceptions to the rule.<<Thanks. 
Music to evaluate Speakers and System
"Body Acoustic"David CheskyFor imaging and soundstage. 
Class-D amps - a different re view
Agreed. Class D technology is in the infancy stage. There are some combinations of D amps and speakers that work well but they are exceptions to the rule.There is no SOTA Class D amp vis a vis the best SS/Tube designs.None. 
Re-tubing my ARC reference 1 preamp
There are a handful of good tube vendors but if there's anybody better than Andy, I've yet to transact with him/her.Buy in total confidence. 
worse entertainer or performer of all time??
TV/Big ScreenSylvester StallonePauly ShoreAdam SandlerVictoria PrincipalSuzanne SomersBo DerekJenny McCarthySharon StonePia ZadoraDon JohnsonTory Spelling Keanu ReevesStephen Seagal 
Transport mechanism maximum "life".
It's about hours of use not years of ownership. 
Fvorite pop/rock albums of all time
Abbey RoadDark Side of the MoonElectric LadylandAfter the Gold RushAjaLet it BleedFragileLamb Lies Down on BroadwayThe WheelHighway 61Brain Salad SurgeryBlood on the TracksCrown of CreationZeppelin 3Alone TogetherNantucket SleighrideA Night at the... 
worse entertainer or performer of all time??
Destiny's ChildMenudoSheryl CrowPhil CollinsSpice GirlsIn SyncDavid CassidyJewelMadonnaBritneyBobby ShermanAny RapperAd nauseum