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B & W fans
Well, I just thought I would close this off.I had a chance to listen to the B & W product. First of all, nicely built and crazy good looking!!But not even close!! I also had another listen to the Denon (last years model - my 2013 pre-order is ... 
Monitor Audio???
Hi Johnnyb53,Just to follow-up on this post - did a little digging and finally ended up purchasing the BX2's. In the long run I think I will appreciate the better sound staging, imaging, etc of these speakers. I also got a pretty decent deal as ou... 
Monitor Audio???
Thanks Johnnyb53 for your detailed and very helpful response!The prices for both speakers are a little higher here in Canada but be that as it may, I need to take a closer look at the price differentiation on these two speakers locally and maybe g... 
Paradigm Atom S7 vs Monitor Audio MR2??
Thanks Rich,To be honest I had never heard of this line of speakers before. The review you attached is very complementary. My fear is the Marantz I am considering wouldn't have the power to drive these efficiently enough for them to really perform... 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
2 in 52 years -Still have both - a 32 year old Sansui - still like new and plays perfectly - but my every day player is a Denon DP 45F DDGood listening!cat9 
market value???
Thanks guys, Yes, I was and am keeping a look out on E-Bay and other auction sites. I was just hoping maybe someone here recently either bought one or sold one and that could give me some ideas.I appreciate the feedback - james (cat9) 
Personal speaker evolution
35ish years ago - Sansui...sorry can't remember model or cost1984 - Infinity RS 4's at $1400.00 new - still have them / downstairs wired to the plasma / perfect working order and still sound amazing - gotta love that emit tweeter!2011 - Dynaudio D... 
R.E.M. - "Automatic for the People"
That's true Qdrone!I actually may have a line on a German pressing at a decent price for what these are selling for these days. We'll see what happens.Good listening!cat9 
R.E.M. - "Automatic for the People"
Thanks All,I got some great feedback on the Hoffman forum.I will not be purchasing the Lp from Amazon.I will be patient and wait for an original German or UK pressing.Enjoy!cat9 
R.E.M. - "Automatic for the People"
Thanks for the SH recommendation - I have already posted a question.cat9 
R.E.M. - "Automatic for the People"
Thanks for the feedback Audiojedi,On most newer albums (near the top or bottom corner) is a bar code. Does your jacket have one? If so, can you rattle it off for me please? That actually could be of value in discerning where this Lp is from. The A...