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Primaluna Prologue 3 or Sonic Frontiers SFL-2
depending on its condition, the sfl-2 is a classic 
how much to offer friend for records
i would let your friend sort this out with his wife. a couple of problems here...1. there's no worse feeling than having to sell something to get something(audiophiles and addicts have a lot in common here).....2. if he and his wife are feuding ov... 
Pre for VAC Auricle Musicbloc 70/70
the vac standard-used 
how much to offer friend for records
if he's a collector, i'm sure he already has a price in mind. just ask for each title. 
looking for new speakers $2 to $3K
if transparancy is the order of the day, bc acoustiques A1's (2.5k)are pretty good at a disappearing act. 
possible upgrade to biwire speakers
the ability to bi-wire is not really an assurance of better sound. the psb's are solid speakers, but an upgrade within the psb line, or going with a totem one, or another like monitor, will make a difference. 
Emerald Physics CS-2, Opinions Please
the gradient 'evidence' is an alternative. 
The Best Sounding Beatles CDs
the capitol boxes 
Monitors + sub or Floor standers?
nearfield positioning of a floorstander 
Speaker mod companies?
the art speakers are pretty refined..including the crossovers, parts quality, etc..i'd think pretty hard about modding. 
Black Keys
try the band 'back door slam' if you are a fan of taste, free, hendrix, etc 
European Speaker Price Increase
the us and canadian stuff is looking better than ever. 
Speaker suggestions
the signets were extremely neutral/balanced, so many of the newer designs are gonna splash a bit in the highs or pump the midrange forward to create midrange detail.....this creates impressive short term listening, but for the longterm you need to... 
Black Keys
vintage bands like sharks or bad company...the new bk record is great 
Speaker for naim5i-2
the naim is nice for sure. before pulling the trigger though, you can get a quad 99 ss amp and a tube pre sc22. that combo will really make your speakers excell....