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Is a GREAT turntable under $2000 possible???
What do do you think of the new Rega Planar 6? It’s getting great reviews.  I now have a 25 year old original Well Tempered Turntable with a Dynavector 10x5 cartridge.  I’m thinking of replacing it with the Rega and either moving the cartridge or ... 
Phasing
I got the KEF Reference 5 speakers.  I was very interested in Vandersteens but there were two issues:  there’s only one dealer anywhere near me and he only stocks the lower priced models; and running an electric line for powered speakers would be ... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
Thanks everyone.  OtherGreg, some questions specifically for you:-Did you love the KEF Reference 5?speakers right out of the box or was there a break in period?  If so, how long did it take?-which ports are you using (I know it’s location dependen... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
Again, I appreciate all the helpful suggestions.  In response to some comments/questions:-I heard the Focal Sopra 3s and liked their full bodied sound and am still considering them- but also hoping to hear the KEF Reference 5 in the same price ran... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
Thanks everyone.  Like many of you, I have to consider the WAF. That’s a problem with the German Physiks.  The only Vandersteen dealer within several hundred miles only stocks the Treo CT and below-the speakers which don’t have a powered subwoofer... 
Still looking for speakers in the 10-20,000 range
Thanks.  I listen mostly to classical music-orchestral, solo instrument, chamber and vocal music.  Sound level is moderate, similar to a classical concert.  I prefer noticeable but balanced bass. The speakers will be a maximum of 32” from the rear... 
Dynaudio vs Harbeth vs ProAc
Interesting to read all the positive comments about Proac. I have 20 plus year old mint condition Response 3.5s with Audio Research electronics. I’ve been shopping for new speakers and have heard the Paradigm Persona 3 and 5, KEF Reference 3, Wi... 
KEF and Paradigm
Thanks yyz. Have to say I'm skeptical though about reviews in Stereophile and Absolute Sound since they're reviewing their advertisers and almost never publish a negative review of anything.  Still interesting to read but not very objective.   
KEF and Paradigm
Pdwoods and Schubert-have you heard some of the newer KEF models, including the Reference 3 and Reference 5 I'm considering?  How do they compare to the ones you so fondly remember?  Pd, would new KEFs be a solution for you? 
KEF and Paradigm
Thanks for the helpful comments.  My amp is Audio Research, tubes, about 130 watts/channel.  I believe this is enough power for both the KEF Reference 3 and 5.  At least one person has told me that the 5 actually doesn't sound as good as the 3-- t... 
KEF and Paradigm
Still not finding any place to hear the KEF Reference 5 within 350 miles, after many inquiries.  If I could hear them and was impressed, I would be willing to spend the extra cost over the Reference 3. Here's what puzzles me.  Dealers tell me ther... 
KEF and Paradigm
Thanks to all for the helpful input.  I'm leaning toward the KEF Reference 3 but plan to wait a couple of weeks so I can hear the Ryans and see if anything new is announced at the CES--probably not but it's only two weeks away.  Yyz, thanks for th...