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Affordable Turntable Options
Ha! "points" well taken.... 
Affordable Turntable Options
Actually, that cartridge was at the top of my short list....Thanks! 
Affordable Turntable Options
Thanks, I ordered up a new U-Turn with the nice solid wood base they now offer. I didn't select the cartridge as neither the Grado Black nor Ortofon Red really excite me. I'll take it with the default budget AT cartridge and replace it myself. So ... 
Integrated amp upgrade
Consider an integrated from Wyred4Sound. Built in the USA, has the balanced inputs and sound great. I bought one to drive my current hungry Maggie .7's with great results. Replaced the highly regarded Parasound Halo(nice amp) and to my ears was an... 
Affordable Turntable Options
Hmm. Buying used can be a crap shoot. if repairs need to be made you get into $$ and the hassle. I had hoped something more "modern" might be a good option like the U-Turn line... 
Affordable Turntable Options
Thanks! Option 1 in the books. 
Klipsch Heresy IIL's-Opinions?
Thank you all for your input, appreciated! 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Going to try the resistors tonight and see what effect they have, thanks! 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Thank you sbank, I DO appreciate the advise... 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Thank you 213runnin. I've pretty much admitted I'm trying to fit a square peg in a round hole but try I did. Now, if I decide to make a change, what is the best choice? 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Thanks audio connection, will do. 
Speaker choice advise requested...
I have a Wyred integrated which I do like and source is an Oppo BDP 105 and a Denon TT. I do not have the resistors installed in the speakers..My amp is very well reviewed as is the widely popular Oppo. Speaker cables are Spelts anti-cables which ... 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Excellent input all, thanks. Actually, I have my .7's far enough out into the room, the issue is having to have the tv/entertainment center in between. From what I've read/heard a more conventional direct firing cone speaker might be the better ch... 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Yessir. Klipsch are a love or hate speaker it seems. The newer Heresy III seems to get very favorable reviews across the board. I live off the beaten path so live demo's are pretty much out sadly... 
Speaker choice advise requested...
Spellcheck, Maggies. I have a nice Wyred Integrated(plenty of current) and Oppo 105 disc player. Because of the dipole nature of the Maggies I'm pretty certain they aren't "blossoming" as they could in an ideal situation. In my case, it's trying t...