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Best HOME system you've ever heard
Hmmm....Sumo Andromeda amp, Linn LP12, and Vandersteen speakers. Can't remember the pre-amp in that set-up, or the Vandersteen model, but it was the system that started me down this path 15 years ago. It made a huge impression on me at the time. I... 
What should I do with Castle Conway II speakers?
I don't know the cost of getting the cones replaced or repaired, but the Conway II bears any sonic resemblance to the Conway 3, spend the money! My Conway 3 and Stirling 3 speakers are amazing. I know Castle doesn't have much of a presence in the ... 
My new whirley-gig...
It's the Pro-Ject 2 Xperience table, and it comes with a Sumiko Pearl cart. A great combo, and the table looks much better and more substantial in person than in any of the pics I've seen.I'm loving it!Chip 
Searching for Good Headphones & Headphone Amp
My Grado SR125 and Musical Fidelity X-Cans v3 make great music together. I've also got a pair of SR60s for computer listening, and they sound great too, but you will need the mini plug to 1/4 inch adaptor for the 60 or 80. The Musical Fidelity amp... 
My new whirley-gig...
No, it's the newish Pro-Ject "Project Carbon". Comes stock on the 2 Xperience, the RM-9, and Xpression. I think Music Hall uses it on the MMF-9.Chip 
Bellari VP129 thoughts/experiences?
I haven't heard it myself, but the guys at my local shop say it gives the Musical Fidelity X-LPS a run for it's money (they sell both). Not as detailed, but they have absolutly no complaints for $199.Chip