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Wise audio aphorisms
The quality is remembered...long after the price is forgotten.If you can hear the difference, pay the difference. 
Marantz SR3001 enough?
Yes,it is, don't expect to blow the roof off. Further along the road, your ears will tell you if your present system begins to lack the spark you desire. As for now, enjoy the sights and sounds. 
Pictures, More Pictures
One may not need many pictures, but front and back are a must. I am always amazed when some gear has two or three pictures of the front and none of the back. Having the back of the gear shown can convey a lot of information and answer a lot of que... 
Digital Output, Optical or Conventional Coaxial?
Sound wise I have found them to be all the same. Choice dependant on the gear outputs and available inputs on other gear in use. I have some components going into two others. Such as tv and preamp etc. 
Comments: James Floorstand S103 S83 Bookshelf ?
Have not heard the Aerials, I do have a James center center channel speakers flanked by two VSA 4jr's. But my experience with the James is very good. Sound and built quality are excellent. 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
Timely question for myself, as I have recently put my TEAC X-10 reel to reel back into service after about ten years, along with my turntable. Finishing up on my basement music room the reason. It could use a little work, but still works and sound... 
B and K Refernce 2220 Next Step
Because you asked, here is my two cents. One, buy more music and enjoy your present system it is very nice. Two, add perhaps Monarchy, or another class A amp to the list above. Three, perhaps you should make the move to tubes. Sometimes it is nice... 
Doesn't anyone talk about CENTER SPEAKERS need 1
You may consider the James loudspeakers brand. They have a pitch tpye control on the back of the unit which helps to taylor the sound to your speakers or room. Build quality is over the top. I am using one with my VSA jr4's with great result. Good... 
von schweikert shipping boxes vr4sr
Any time you can keep the boxes for most any gear, that is the way to go. To Mdrummer01, what an interesting idea, to make your wood boxes part of the decor when pressed for space. Now that is thinking outside the box. 
Odyssey Lorelei vs Von Scheikert Vr4jr
If you had time to listen and compare both speakers would like to read your impressions. As for myself, I have not at all found the Jr's to be muddy. If you feel the speakers are muddy just some of the time. It would perhaps point to the source ma... 
I want an inexpensive chinese tube power or integr
SQ-88 from Quest for Sound, 55 watt integrated with remote control for volume. Steve Monte owner of Quest, a dealer found here on the AGO web site here. Great guy to deal with. Also recently saw a used one up for grabs on this site, may yet be ava... 
Help What Say You - Amp choices
Either cast a wider net searhing for something that blows you away,which I think would be doubtful with the level you are looking at. Or make your choice on "pride of ownership", which unit would you like to have even if you were just walking by i... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Peter White, love his music. Can listen to his stuff over and over again. 
Do You Remember Your First CD Player?
A JVC unit, for the longest time, I only had just one cd. The music would skip sometimes and I thought it was the player,after all cd's were say to be perfect in every way. I gave the player away to a relative, and went back to lp's, only to find ... 
The CD you most listened to back in 2007 ?
Peter White, Glow.