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Comparing the ads L-710/810 the ads L-1090/1290
a/d/s has a neutral, balanced character throughout the line. as with AR, is more about frenquency range as you go to larger models. some of the larger models are actually easier to drive also. 
How's your music library?
4500+ mint lp's (and covers) 614 sealed lp's 3600+ cd's plus around 800 japanese mini lp cd's.....except for the sealed lp's, i have lost count after the above numbers 
Reimer Tetons vs. Tyler Linbrook Signatures
assuming you mean push/pull tubr friendly, i would try proac, spendor, totem, as well as your speakers named above. unless your gonna drive them to the hilt, you won't need to spend 10k to get great balanced performance. 
Does anyone remember Ohm I speakers?
the non walsh ohm line was great, including the I 
Used turntable & arm combo for under $2500.0
the well tempered, the nottingham, michell, linn etc.....there are lots of great combos for under 2.5k 
Which artists' music do you buy without audition
if it looks cool, i buy it 
Beatles MFSL box set
the mfsl releases are not as good as the origial u.s. capitol versions or the parliphone uk's. the dynamics of those original pressings is nowhere to be found. 
Options to upgrade from Cambridge Integrated
agree totally with Bob.....focus on speakers. the cambridge will drive most just fine. 
worthwhile cartridge upgrade Nottingham Spacedeck
your table..a great one...can handle as much as you choose to spend. there are however many mm and mc cartridges that best the blue point special in the same price range...the dynavector, denon,garrott bros, orofon, etc....audio technica even has ... 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
once you have a hit single, you move to pop/rock. its a record store law. 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
hawkwind!!!!!!!!!!! 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
hugg, manfred mann's chapter 3, 801, anything on vertigo(the real 'nirvana') or harvest gets in and up front. 
Your favorite prog rock music? ?
rare bird, barclay james harvest, kevin ayers, jane, flash, focus, affinity...yada yada 
21st century recordings on LPs
just like cd's...lp's (new and old) are a crapshoot. 
Overlooked R & R gems from the past
CHRISTOPHER MILK-Some People Will Drink Anything.....CATHIE CHAMBERLAIN-Rag and Roll.......HENRY GROSS-Plug Me into Something.....ANDY PRATT-Resolution....DAVID WERNER-Imagination Quota.......hundreds more...the best 70's stuff never saw the light...