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Do you have any suggestions?
I have a Pro-ject RM-5 and like it a lot. Purchased it new from the Needle Doctor. 
Speakers under $750.00...Preposterous Notion?
I just picked up a new pair of Infinity Primus 362 speakers on eBay and really like them; they are very neutral and fast with an incredible midrange. Also they are 93db efficient and extremely easy to drive; tube amps work nicely with them. I've b... 
Infinity Beta 50 speakers; how do they compare?
Markwriter thanks for your comments. I've been listening to the Primus 362s and really think they are amazing for the money; I've decided to just keep them and am getting my son a pair of Infinity Primus 152s. I got the 362s on eBay from a place i... 
Suggestions for Tower stereo speakers
Of the 3 choices you've narrowed everything down to I would go with the Infinity Beta 50s or the VR3s. Both are better choices than the Klipsch RF series in my opinion. 
Dussun vs Qinpu vs.Jungson vs.Onkyo A-9555 Amps
I picked up my Onkyo A-9555 through amazon.com for $500; a very nice integrated amp after it has been fully broken in. 
Need list of 92db speakers and above.
Boston Acoustics VR3 I believe is 93dB. You might want to check out the Welborne site for his list of efficient speakers that can be driven by SET amps: http://www.welbornelabs.com/recomendspeaks.htm 
What's your favorite String Cheese Incident CD ?
Thanks Winoguy17 - I'll pick that one up. 
Neil Young at Massey Hall
I don't understand what people see in Neil Young; way overrated in my opinion. Did like "Cinnamon Girl" though. 
Suggestions on cartridge for the Pro-ject RM5 TT
I purchased my RM-5 from the Needle Doctor and they recommended the Ortofon X-5 high output moving coil which was around $300. I went with this cartridge and have been very pleased with it. An individual here on Audiogon recommended the Denon DL-1... 
Krell Service
The last time I sent my Krell amp in for an update they had it back to me the same week; outstanding service. Krell is a first class company. 
Will an RCM make the Rice Krispies go away?
I don't have a "Rice Krispies" problem; when people come over to hear my system they are really surprised to learn that I have a album playing. I have a VPI record cleaning machine that does a superb job. Curious; what kind of turntable, arm, cart... 
Pro-Ject RM-5 or Xperience
I purchased an RM-5 in January and really like; don't think you can go wrong with this table. 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Piedpiper - I'm waiting for the new version of the P-3 to come out before I buy one; should be an interesting comparison. 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Lucius - I've had a couple VPI tables; they are extremely nice with the right cartridge; surprisingly I like the little Pro-ject RM-5 just as well at about a third of the price.Mingle and Tvad - thanks for your recommendations on cartridges. I was... 
Looking for turntable for under $1000
Tvad - I had the MMF-7 a few years ago and yes the Pro-ject tonearm is very similar with the weight and nylon thread for anti-skate; it also has the choice of three places on the arm to attach the thread; I have it on the lowest setting or the not...