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What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?
Garrard 301 with arm and SPU for $3K ? Sign me up! 
What's next after Clearaudio Concept ?
You have a really nice system. I would suggest you look at a used or Demo WTL Amadeus. That should set you back around $2K.Then with your remaining funds, a cartridge that will mate well w/ your 834P. 
Amp Recommendations for AZ Crescendo
Why not see what you think about the amp you have first.What preamp would be in front of the tube amp? 
The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?
QRP Morison Hotel on the way. Thanks for the discussion so far, and I will report back. 
Turnable database with TimeLine
Makes sense in that the table is actually playing a record, though w/ a speed strobe there is a spinning disc. This is certainly easier to make out though. 
Project Xtension 12 or VPI Classic 3
+ 1 on that JMCgrogan2. You just can't throw money at this hobby and expect good sound. Let me just leave it at that! 
Hand drying records using a VPI 16.5 or the like.
Thanks- The Spin Clean cloths are also available at Acoustic Sounds. I picked up a Microfiber Cleaning cloth at Walmart, but have yet to try it. I believe it's the same brand as one of their mops and brooms. I may give it a try on one of my not so... 
The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?
"Reissues, seldom if ever, approach originals."Wc65mustang- While I don't disagree, I am happy with many of my new pressings. A few that come to mind are Neil Young: Massey Hall, Shelby Lynne: just a little lovin, and Eva Cassidy: Songbird. Cheers... 
The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?
Wc65mustang- Which QRP Doors titles did you compare to their First press counterparts? Cheers -Don 
The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?
Interesting- I took my record stores word on this one, as it was labeled first press for $12.00. It's definitely not the later pressing Red Label. I think they changed the Size of the "E" on the later Red labels. I will have do a little shootout. ... 
Hot Tuna "S/T"
I just picked up a Jorma Koukenan Too Hot To Handle LP at my local record shop. It says Mark Levinson recording studio on the back of the record. I will have to give it a listen. The only other Jorma I have is with the Airplane, so this should be ... 
The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?
Wc65mustang: I thought the FIRST press MH was RED label, which I have. I will double check, maybe I'm wrong. I do think these 45' are excellent, although normally I prefer First Pressings over Newer pressings. Thanks much!Qdrone: Just what I want ... 
The DOORS 45's- Any standouts sound wise?
Good deal, thanks Sonofjim. I am looking for a reason to buy Morrison Hotel. I played my RED label MH last night, and it sounds great. Oh- this crazy hobby! 
Audience "The One" or Dynaudio Excite X12
I think you made a great choice, although I have only heard the Spendors and Dynaudio's. I own your speaker, but the previous "R" iteration. I have heard the 3/1 R2's, and I really liked their sound too. I am running my 3/5R's with an LM Audio 211... 
Why so many cut Nordost Odins?
Interesting- now the block makes sense, as to discourage the re-termination from happening. I guess when you charge that kind of money, you hire smart people.