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ZYX Fuji vs. Lyra Helicon
Twl,I was hoping you would chime in on this post. I see your responses to analog questions all the time here on Agone. Thanks for your thoughts, you seem to be one of the most knowledgable, and helpful gurus here.If I can take your response a litt... 
MC Cartridge upgrade from Grado reference?
Can anybody tell me about any of the new Koetsu's? Are they in the same league as the ZYX, Helicon, or Shelter's (for the $$$)? I have reservations about the ZYX, although I have never actually seen one, it doesn't look that well made. Any thought... 
Tom Waits on Austin City Limits
That's funny. I saw the same Austin City limits and was floored. I am a huge Waits fan and thought it compared favorable to the show I saw him do down here at SXSW a couple of years ago.Cmo, Austin TX 
Purist Audio Venustas vs. Nordost Quattro
BobgatesThanks for the response. I have a 6m length on order to check out from the Cable Co. I am anxious to see how they sound compared to my Nordost. Paul At the Cable Co. also recommended Tera Labs "The One".Chris 
Purist Audio Venustas vs. Nordost Quattro
Just asking again....... Does anyone have any thoughts on these cables??????? 
Martin-Logan SL-3
I have owned ML SL3's, Aeons, and Prodigy's. The SL3's are great speakers and I would not hesitate to recomend them (especially at used prices). The Aeons are about on par with the SL3's (actually I like the SL3's better), but the Prodigy's absolu... 
M. Logan Requests- Tube Suggestions in $1.5-2K??
I used a Sonic Frontiers Power 2 on my ML Prodigy's and before that SL3's. It worked very well. You might also look for an ARC VT100, although I am not sure what they are going for these days. 
Opinions on VTL preamps
I cannot report on anything VTL, except that my dealer here in Austin is a nightmare......... so I don't buy anything from them including VTL. I sent my ARC VT200 in to the factory, all was great. Nice people fast dependable service. 
Help me select a CD player to round out my system.
I have auditioned the ARC CD-3 and thought it sounded excellent in my system. 
Room Acoustics--Stereophile Soapbox
Count me in for an acoustics section. I am about to start rebuilding my garage/studio and would love more info and advise. 
Which CD player to buy, Sony, Meridian, Theta, or?
I would strongly suggest a Theta Miles (but it must be the balanced version). I liked it better than the Sony SACD-1, but then again I have not heard the others mentioned. 
Analog system
VPI Aries JMW 10.5, Grado Statement, ARC Ref. phono, Nordost or Hovland anolog interconnects. Great rig that should leave you room for some records. 
What are you powering your Martin Logans with????
Thanks for all of the feedback on this thread. However I am still wondering about the Wolcott's and ARC VT200........ Maybe there is nobody using these amps an ML's???????? 
Amps for Martin Logan SL3
I know you are all talking SS amps here, but what about tubes. I have run ML SL3's, Aeons, and Prodigy's with Classe' and Aragon amps..... they sound really good. I also use ARC VT100 and VT200 and these amps in my opinion sound far superior to th... 
best turntable new or used under $1000
VPI HW19.......... Rega arm