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Belles Gr8 passive pre-amp?
Craig: The fine fellow from whom I purchased my Creek OBH-12se replaced it with the Belles. Tragically, the Belles disappointed him - he wanted his Creek back (and having had it in my system at that point, he wasn't getting it back from me - I lov... 
C/W music Audiogon members
Count me in - more on the bluegrass and pre-70's stuff though. I have a large 78 rpm record collection, so I get to listen to original pressings of guys like Spade Cooley and Jimmy Wakely and Wiley Walker. I guess that's really Western Swing, but ... 
Need Advice on stand mounted speakers
Darn fond of my Silverline SR-17s (and my wife says they're "cute")chas 
Thoughts re: cartridge/interconnects
I fear I disagree with Mrug on this one. Interconnects really shouldn't change a whit over time, barring physical injury and corrosion at the jack. And in any event, except for either really bad IC's or really sensitive systems, the sonic differen... 
What to upgrade first?
It's kinda tough to call at that price point. To get the most for your money, you're probably looking at used gear, and there are some buys to be had in electronics out there, but I'd suggest trying to save up a bit more (closer to $1000) and then... 
Marsh amps
I heard a Marsh A400 and P2000t pre-amp over ProAc Response 1.5s, then same speakers using ARC gear (but for the life of me I don't remember which models). It doesn't really matter, believe me, Marsh aquitted itself beautifully. Now, this was at a... 
Speaker help please for $2000 US
Olga: I just got a pair of Silverline Audio SR-17's. Absolutlely smoked my Paradigms straight out of the box (no break in time then, near on 24 hrs already of steady, verrrrry happy listening). These little guys not only make magic with classical,... 
New Visitor Confused Over Upgrade
Wait - you're telling folks they have alot to learn, then citing thd and s/n for your audio barometers? Hmmmmmmmm. Let me try to be helpful - go ask your questions on rec.audio.opinion. You are just the kind of person they are set up to help. It w... 
Pre-amp for a NYAL Moscode 300?
Hi All: Steve Sank just replied to my inquiry: he strongly recommends a PASSIVE pre. So; on to new waters, indeed. For those interested, new vital stats for Mr. Sank: Stephen Sank, Owner & RCA Ribbon Mic Restorer Champlain Valley Speaker Compa...