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Memories........What made you catch the Audio Bug?
My addiction started in the late 50's with my parents passion for Music compounded by my dad always having GREAT audio equipment around.QuadCollaro (any body old enough to remember)DeccaGrundigetc 
Used Record Shows in San Francisco Bay Area...
Check out The Record Man in Redwood City on El Camino Real. Great Selection. 
A Tribute to Peter Walker
PeterYour Speakers made MUSIC RIP. 
Very best in world music - recommendations?
Check out the WaterLily Acoustics, Nimbus & Makar collection. 
Does anyone have an opinion on the Nakamichi CD4?
The unit is circa 1992/93. It a standard Sony unit with some minor upgrades to the DAC's by Nak. 
Opinions on New Reel to Reel Tapes
I second the maxell, TDK's and if you can find BASF tapes, try them. I have had aging issues with the Ampex 456. After about 12 years + the tapes tend to shade the oxide and stick. I have BASF tapes that are 40+ years old no problems and Maxell an... 
Reference quality sacd discs
Check out WaterLily Acoustics' recording of the Phildelphia Philharmonic Orch. EXCELLENT.... you want to check out some of their other SACD titles 
EAR 859 - Opinions Needed
I use one with the Tannoy Churchills excellent amp for high eff. speakers 90db+ eff. Excellent imagining and great detail. 
RIP: Paul W. Klipsch
Pual may your soul rest in peace 
best 50 watt tube amplifier?
Listen to the EAR line.... you will be pleased 
Any Opinions on Tannoy Speakers?
I have owned and used Tannoy speakers for the last 20+ years. Accurate debateable musical YES. The Churchills are definetly worth consideration. 
What amp/pre-amp for my Klipschorns?
I would reccomand the EAR products from England. Both the SE and push pull design. 
In Memory of Henry Kloss
Great Man Outstsanding contribution to Audio May your soul rest in peace