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B&W 7NT vs. Paradigm reference 80 for plinius mkII
I hope you enjoy your new speakers! 
B&W 7NT vs. Paradigm reference 80 for plinius mkII
I think you would enjoy the Paradigm more than the B&W. If you listened to jazz and clasical then I would go with the B&W. They are both excellent speakers. I have also heard some good things about about Monitor.I wish you success. 
Best set-up for up to 9k retail?
I don't necessarily love the Linn, however it is better than many of the new ones that are much more expensive. I guess I have become diinshcanted with some of the new tables that look cool but don't sound any better.I also have to go back to my o... 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
What a wonderful question! Also a great reminder that it is not about the equipment, it is about the music. With that said, I could be happy with any of the following;Avantgarde's (any model)Quad ESL's (any model)Thiel CS-1'sMagnapan MG 1's or 2's... 
Review: Arcam Alpha 8SE CD Player
I agree with your assesment. I used to own an Arcam just like yours (maybe you bought my old one!) CD players are very much like computers in that the technology is upgreded frequently. Arcam is one of the few, if only, companies that offers an up... 
Best set-up for up to 9k retail?
You can spend much more, but it is still difficult to beat a Linn table and arm (it also maintains its value well). I think many of today's playback systems are more about "show" than sound. However, I have been told that the new SME table and arm... 
Top Ten Speakers of All Time?
There are so many variables in selecting speakers, it is impossible to agree on this list. Generally, I selected ones that I think do the best job of achieving their desired goal (ie. best for a certain price or best possible sound).From my experi...