jaybo

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New CDP vs. older used and more expensive player
the krell is still among the best 
Best monitor to mate with a McIntosh MC252 amp?
there is no monitor it can't drive so just pick one that you enjoy listening to. 
Jazz Grammy
the folks who vote, just vote. in many of the fringe catagories its just a check mark...no one listens...the oscars are the same. 
Class D amp driving Thiel
i think the bryston would be the best match of all you've named. old school and balanced. 
Big Stupid Warm Speakers
big stupid 801 and 802 matrix's ...i love em 
Audio Technica AT33 PTG or AT33R
not familiar with those specific models (models var from country to country, but over the last five years i have purchased two AT cartridges that play well over their retail price....smooth, dynamic, great bass. 
Krell 400xi vs. BAT VK-300x vs. McIntosh MA6900
what you've described is the 6900...and an excellent phono pre is already in the mix 
Rudy Van Gelder: Genius or just lucky?
the rvg stuff is legendary for the performances(which are brilliant), not the sound. 
What a voice
frankie laine and gene pitney both had unique pipes. frankie sang the theme to 'blazzing saddles' (poking fun at his own legacy. 
HiFi lacking social recognition?
ironically, 'best buy' started life as 'the sound of music', a store specializing in mid and high end two channel. they just went with the flow. 
Do dealers believe in their products?
loving audio and becoming an audio dealer is like loving cows and becomming a butcher. 
HiFi lacking social recognition?
foster nails it. even most record/music collectors have no use for audiophiles. 
Moscode 401 is it better than Dodd 120/Bat SE600
agree with tvad...the moscode would be on my shortlist. 
mm or mc cart
either way, an upgrade will enchance your table, which is a classic. what phono pre are you using? 
LP "Cutouts"
hey patrick...contact me through agon, and you'll find out what a small world this is. thanks