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Yamaha R-S700 2 Channel Stereo Receiver
Excellent product. I really enjoy mine. The Pre main out jumpers should be replace with a nice interconnect. I use a Transparent Music Wave. I also swapped out the stock power chord for a Shunyata Diamondback. This unit is a lot better than you ca... 
Classical music comps
Naxos used to have these intro to classical discs - I have volume 1 and 2. I have a large collection of classical but added these two for a lot of the popular but hard to find on their own piece. 
What is today's equivalent of KEF reference 102
If you still have a pair, they were fantastic. You will have to spend a lot today to get that quality. 
Best value in a HO movig magnet $150-$200
I run multiple Rega tables and there are 3 truly outstanding values:Nagaoka MP110. Warm, good tone, good tracking very musical. Sumiko Pearl offers a fuller presentation and more dynamics but gives up some fine detail. The 2M Red is tighter, more ... 
What is today's equivalent of KEF reference 102
Modern KEF speakers sound quite different from the classic models. They are more open sounding but might be a tad bright in some systems. Best guess would be the LS50. Modern speakers that follow the classic UK monitor formula can be had from Spen... 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
I use the 700 series which replace the CDMA NT. Both use the Nautilus tweeter (NT). I also own 600 and 800 series and these are a sweet spot. Easy to drive like 600 series but much more refined. You do not need a massive amp but a good 100 wpc int... 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
I use the 700 series which replace the CDMA NT. Both use the Nautilus tweeter (NT). I also own 600 and 800 series and these are a sweet spot. Easy to drive like 600 series but much more refined. You do not need a massive amp but a good 100 wpc int... 
Define power hungry...B&W speakers
I use the 700 series which replace the CDMA NT. Both use the Nautilus tweeter (NT). I also own 600 and 800 series and these are a sweet spot. Easy to drive like 600 series but much more refined. You do not need a massive amp but a good 100 wpc int... 
Rega owners
Yes to the Rp3. If that old Philips table is working OK, buy a decent cartridge and buy records. Those old tables were actually quite good. 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
The Pro-jects are my favorite all rounders but the Clearaudio excels for classical and instrumental. I always like the sound of my Linn. No question about that. Rega 3 is a nice table but even my stock Rega 5 was not in the same league as my LP12 ... 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
Assume you live in NZ? The going out of tune issue is real in countries like Canada where we can have up to 60 decree C swing in temperature from winter to summer and the corresponding HVAC/humidy issues that causes in an average Canadian home. My... 
Rega owners
My P1 has no quality issues but I would still get the best turntable money can buy. I would suggest saving more money and moving right up to the RP6. Just buy a low costs Nagaoka MP110 and a couple of tone arm shims rather than one of Rega's own c... 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
To be fair, the modern Linns are better built. Sota was great sounding table. A lot tighter and more even sounding but I have not seen them up here in Canada for years while the Linn is still widely available. 
B&W DM600
Nice budget model from the 1990s. Not much bass but good detail and balance. Use with warm sounding equipment. Which version is this the early one with the poly woofer or the later one with the Kevlar? 
Why so many linn lp12s for sale
There were quite a few on Canuck Audio Mart as well. A couple of really cheap ones too in really decent shape. I think suspended tables generally are not as popular as they were back in the day. Today so many of us use record weights and periphery...