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Harbeth M40.1 vs. KEF 205/2 vs. Spendor SP100R2
Dayglow, I have experienced the ATC SCM40s. They're an excellent speaker. The distributor demonstrated them to us in the LVAC (Las Vegas Audio Club.) It was very rewarding.I also have heard them at the recent CES. They were just as good.The JBLs a... 
Seeking Rock&Roll Speakers
JBLs are great, but there's really no model in that price range in the US lineup. If the price were to be doubled, than the 1400 Arrays, easily. 
2014 wish list
Accuphase amp + preamp, Neotech speaker cables and interconnects. 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
You might wanna take a look at the Clearaudio Ovation, which is actually under $7k, but without cartridge. The US dist. does not include the cart for some reason, even though it's listed as including cart on the Clearaudio website. 
Las Vegas
January meeting place and time set: http://lasvegasaudioclub.blogspot.com/2013/12/january-meeting-place-and-time-set.html 
Las Vegas
Here are the results of the December meeting:http://lasvegasaudioclub.blogspot.com/2013/12/our-fifth-meeting.html 
PASS - comparison X 350 to XA 60.5
Ok, cool. And yes of course, but you get what you pay for. 
PASS - comparison X 350 to XA 60.5
So, it would be better to buy new, true? 
Review: JBL Studio 530 Monitor
You're welcome. Check that stuff out if you can. There's not a lot of dealers, so hopefully one is in your neck of the woods... 
PASS - comparison X 350 to XA 60.5
Wait for the new Pass .8'sI agree. The .5 amps are a bit long in the tooth. I can't wait to see (and hopefully hear) the .8 amps at CES! 
Las Vegas
Just a reminder. The December meeting is on the 21st, which is a Saturday. All are welcome to attend!For details, email me!http://lasvegasaudioclub.blogspot.co...-time-set.html 
Why Don't More People Love Audio?
That make sense...the only thing I have to add is it's a drive to get closer to the music, and approximate the tonal quality of real instruments, providing the recording allows it! A great system allows you to do that, imo. 
VPI Direct Drive Turntable
at least you get that much... 
Elvis Presley's Albums - Recommendations needed
And Elvis' voice is deeper and richer on those albums which I prefer... 
Elvis Presley's Albums - Recommendations needed
The Vegas era is underrated! You have very talented musicians like Ronnie Tutt, James Burton, Jerry Scheff, and Glen Hardin on those live and studio albums! :D