jaybo

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EMT 950 BBC vs newer designs like VPI ,LP12 etc
its a classic...you'll love it. 
Getting off the merry-go-round – AFRAID TO???
the hobby is about the distribution, and redistribution of equipment. yes its true. more a 'mental-go-round'.... 
Best internet source for vinyl???
unfortunately its still ebay. the above mentioned have great service, but only carry the usual suspects. 
"Warmer" high-powered amp/int stable w/ low load?
i agree with sbank...also, you'll need a lot more than 80 wpc...and you'll need a sub 
Recommended one make systems?
revox, cyrus, arcam, linn 
Using B&W 802n's as Rears w/B&W 800n's as Mains???
definitly overkill for rears 
B & W 603 S3 $1,000 vs. Spendor 5Se $2,000
i like spendor alot, but in this case, i'd say enjoy the 603's. 
What Mobile Fidelity lp or cd is your fav ?
meddle(lp) bookends(cd) 
McCormack DNA-1 vs Odyssey Stratus vs Marsh 400
i agree with narrod.... 
bad match?- Totem Model1's and NEW 20.1
a larger amp will help your entire system. 
Sonus Faber Concertos
used hales, dunlavy, totem forests, castle 
What is "polite" sound?
sound that never gets in your face. the opposite of 'forward'....'laid back' about is the same thing 
McCormack DNA-1 vs Odyssey Stratus vs Marsh 400
great speakers, and they will get along fine with any amp you've named. 
How do you listen, individual cut, full album?
a least an album side. 
MM to MC back to MM
great mm's...garrott bros k1 k2 k3...audio technica 150