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REL strata III vs Spendor Sub 3, which to use with S3/5?
Find a recent issue of Listener Magazine. They are comparing a REL to the Spendor (Although a more expensive model REL that you are asking about).I am using two REL Storm III's with Spendor SP - 100 Speakers, and it is a marvelous match. The REL's... 
SACD : why ?
One of the reasons that I am sticking to vinyl. I am sorry but I am getting tired of the next new wiz bang product. I can easily live with the limitations of vinyl, and I have enough LP's to last me for the rest of my lifetime.Just my 2 cents.David 
Arm board recommendations for SOTA
Get the Aluminum/Acrylic Composite at $149 which is much better than the Laminated MDF. The Cosmos is for the Cosmos Table only, and I think it would not be money well spent IMHO (From a previous Cosmos owner).David 
The best Subwoofer
I have a hard time believing that the REL Storm III would not be mentioned. I have added two Rel Storm III's to complement my Spendor SP-100 Speakers, and I have been astonished with the result. The REL's have the adjustability that many Sub's lac... 
Shinon Red cartridge
I think that you would be very safe at 1.5 Grams as a starting point, and to gradually increase by ear or satisfaction to 1.8 Grams as Jafox suggested.David 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Loved this post, and Lornecherry you cracked me up. Sean also posted a similar understanding that I have with my wife, " Once our common living expenses / bills are paid, my money is my money and her money is her money ".My wife has never question... 
Thiel 3.6 vs. Spendor SP100 vs. PSB GOLD
Excellent post Artmaltman. I would like to add that I have been an owner of Spendor SP100 Speakers for two plus years now. I am not sure where Kevziek has read, and or perceived that the Spendors have so-so imaging or loose bass. On the contrary, ... 
New formats, same old story?
Hello Trejla:This was a very good post, and it is one of the main reasons that I am sticking to LP's only.Has CD technology, and or any future potential improvements been fully implemented yet ???I am very wary of a new format contrary to what all... 
Multiple Copies Of LP s Same Title
Thank you so much for the responses to my first post. I was extremely pleased with the content, and especially the quantity of responses.I have canceled my appointment to the Doctor, and quite frankly I am getting tired of him patting me on the he... 
Audiophile Magazine Web Locations -- FYI
Great Work, and a Very Nice Rating was given for this hard work.David 
Do TubeTraps require symmetry?
You rae well advised to send a sketch of your room to the Manufacturer who will evaluate it. 
Who is Most Beautiful female singer ever
Oh Oh Oh !!! I have one that was discovered last year. Sandy Denny from Fairport Convention, and Solo. The most angelic voice that I have ever heard. 
John Lennon
Kudos to what 90493 has stated here, and I could not have expressed it better than this. It stunned me that it was 20 Years ago, and how time flies. A masterpiece was lost this day many years ago, and I will never forget the unbelievable maronic l...