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Proac 1sc vs. Reference 3a mm decapo i
i forgot another that bests the one, and perhaps the de cappa...the proac studio 100 
any new BLUES recomendations?
soundtrack to john sayles' the honeydripper 
Proac 1sc vs. Reference 3a mm decapo i
for moitors, the new proac 2, is the ticket...then the reference and then the 1 
Concertino and Opera Mezzos
i don't think(in this case)there is any trade off. the mezzo would be more like the sonus faber concerto...more 'weight' than the concertino...a sound more resembling some of the older sonus faber models, like the signum 
Avalon Indra vs. Magico V3 with Mc 275 ?
even though speakers make big difference, i'd be inclined to say they won't necc sound a lot better. on the otherhand you'll have the last loudspeakers you'll ever need, if you don't already. 
Avalon Indra vs. Magico V3 with Mc 275 ?
not sure if its actually better than the arc. when paired with the mc275, it is superb in every way, and full feature too. you have a great system. 
Avalon Indra vs. Magico V3 with Mc 275 ?
if you're determined to buy, the avalons for sure(classics now..classics ten years from now).the mc275 is one of the finest tube amps to this day.......otherwise, it would seem your system is as fine as any. i would seek out a c22 series2, and cal... 
Worth having my SOTA Sapphire refurbished?
by all means, keep the sota 
Albums you use to test your gears?
use your favorites 
Usher CP-63XX owners, have you added Lead Shot?
toxic when touched, and the chance that residue from the shot inself can enter the air for decades. not worth the risk to you or family. 
Usher CP-63XX owners, have you added Lead Shot?
no lead under any circumstances....even filling with something thats not toxic is overrated 
How much longer will CDs be made?
cd's will be made until next thursday. 
Concertino and Opera Mezzos
yes, but the mezzo's are a little more open and dynamic. 
King Audio speakers?
pricey and martin loganish 
Need New Speakers
since you and your wife both like the 5's...going from the 5 to the 8 may be the best of all worlds.