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Krell KBL dual mono
Had those years ago. Much improvement in soundstage and dynamics, if I remember right. 
How and when to check stylus condition.
If you system sounds great, why bother. What you could do however is to listen to a record which you use a lot. Check the higher frequencies for anomalities and the bottom end. If both seem ok, the sound does not seem frayed you are still all righ... 
Outstanding brands?
Hi Mapman,Good to see hat you are still around and posting! 
Why Doesn't Contemporary Jazz Get Any Respect?
This is what I said almost ten years ago- in anger and disapointment probably- I don't remember. I wonder if it still holds good...for me it does. Things haven't got better as far as I'm concerned."Contemporary Jazz is an attitude, played by epigo... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Jobim? An introvert, more of a composer and poet, but all the same.... 
Music to die to
I'd still stick with Spike Jones as above or any groovy, swinging edition of "Hit the road, Jack ". 
When is digital going to get the soul of music?
Hello my old friends,I've been away from the 'gon and this thread for about three years (but not from music) and see that not much has changed in the way of mostly valid arguments defending the one medium from the other.I have not bothered to read... 
Stand out phono stages
Now after having posted here about 3 to 4 years ago, I still would say Zanden and Wavac. Having been thus so spoiled, everything else left me dissapointed. 
What tube amps for the Quad ELS 63
Atmasphere has made an excellent point. After abandoning the 63s for the big Sound Labs I switched from Jadis to his OTLs and have not had a single regret since.(Audiophiles are fickle and unfaithful. Divorce is cheaper in this field, though not q... 
What tube amps for the Quad ELS 63
To come back again to this old thread:Curio, I agree with you. The JA 30s are sublime. However they won't quite be able to tickle out the (already somewhat limited dynamics)of the 63s in comparison to what the JA80 were capable of, if tubed right-... 
Zero Autoformer good/bad for Atma/Quad combo
Call Ralph. He's one of the good guys..... 
Stealth Dream SC
Bill, as more often than not (; is right....or rather, I share his opinion in this matter. 
digital front end to rival best vinyl?
Both gentlemen posting before me make excellent points. I would have answered in the same vein. It is a pity that Empirical Audio does not market the "Spoiler with Pacecar" any more. That would have been an excellent choice for your quest. However... 
How loud do you like to play your music?
Nil,It is an ad-on.and what is all this meshugas since I've been away?You just can't leave the boys alone.....(; 
Dedicated Lines - Problem
Kurt has made an excellent point. Check the gauge and an industrial noise filter might make sense.P.S.: You might check on Audiogon here. Someone has reported on his set up specific to your problem some while back. Sadly I don't remember who it was.