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Zu Essence mini review
what type of amp as used in your friend's audition? i can't help thinking that a leben 600 or something else in the 30wpc channel range would be a better match...even the peachtree mentioned above. 
Neil Young/ CSN new vinyl releases
the 4 neil young releases are great. 
Should I Try a Tube Preamp?
upgrade speakers first, then get get an amp if really needed. 
Musical Fidelity A1 - Class A
its a great deal. 
Harbeth 7es3 with Simaudio i-1
agree..you're good to go 
Vandersteen vs. JBL rock music etc.
the vandy 2 should handle any catagory of music just fine, and with the equipment you've got. 
Revel vs Hales
if condition is great, hales 
Persistence sometimes pays off
great stuff... 
Why do mint-looking LPs sometimes play poorly?
records which are subject to poor storage conditions for decades can look spectacular. even some that are sealed. 
Best Remakes Of All Time
buck dharma-come softly...the rationals-respect...blue cheer-summertime blues...cat stevens-another saturday night...burton cummings-you aint seen nothing yet... robert wyatt-i'm a believer...manfred mann-the mighty quinn...manfred mann's earth ba... 
New speakers needed on a budget
maggie mmg's. save money, buy new , and exceed your expections, even if you spent more. 
small speakers
have you tried them? the nad/era may be fine in your room. 
What amp &pre amp are the best for Hales T8
hales are classics...clean power, and they'll take care of the rest. 
Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers?
its more popular today to build loudspeakers to the sensibilities of a generation of 'aging' ears, then to build speakers that just 'play back'. they're nowhere near as much fun for an intial listen, but if you like 'all kinds of music', the one's... 
The Hub: The original McIntosh MC-275
i have a second generation 275...its a keeper...unless of course a 'survivor' chevy II comes along.