jaybo

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Insert for 45 RPM singles
its not under the matt?...ebay has them almost always 
New/ Used speakers, 500-800 bucks CAD
as much as i'm tempted to suggest vintage alternatives, most would be hard to find in great condition. i would tell you the regas are solid, and may be more at home on the short wall....keep the money. 
Looking for former Hales System 2 owners feedback
grdient revolutions replaced the hales..i have several systems now, but my favorite 'listen' is on my allison 3's(the last incarnation). 
Looking for former Hales System 2 owners feedback
as someone who regrets parting with my Hales, I can say they are one of a handful of brands they gives the listener a 'feeling' that what he hears is just inherently correct. It also is very listenable with any music or media. I currently listen t... 
Flat Records?
with 'records' it always about 'degrees'....its not a perfect medium, and it really never was....only the quirkiest and most fun. new or old, they're a beautiful thing. 
looking for speakers under 3K new or used,,,help
this is a curve ball, but if your memories of the hales are (as i suspect) great...even legendary), i'd tell you to look at avalon, hales(used), chapman, and dunlavy......if your memories are they are 'just ok', this opens the field up to pretty m... 
Rolling Stone top 100 Guitarists - Howe/Van Halen
hank marvin 
CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos
the great jazz trio-at the village vanguard. tony williams drum kit should take your head off, and give the speakers a workout. 
record stores in Chicago
nothing says happy anniversary like 'honey, i need to go to a record store'. With a chicago location, it sounds like a John Hughes' style comedy. Agree with loomisjohnson. 
Short List of the Best 20K Speakers
add the sub. 
Are VPI tables considered musical and involving?
i'm bt a chearleader for vpi, but the whole line is very musical....whatever that means to whoever. 
What were the best and worst rooms at RMAF 2009?
almonduck,spl...it would definately keep things in perspective. 
What were the best and worst rooms at RMAF 2009?
spica tc50( or 60),Celestion 100, Large Advent, Dahlquist 905, Dynac A25, JBL 4312, Ohm E (or E2), Cabasse Sloop(or Clipper), Pink Triangle Ventrical, AR 302, altec Lansing 305, Allison 4,5(or cd7)...i can keep going, but I'll need time.... All of... 
What were the best and worst rooms at RMAF 2009?
one of these days (at one of these shows), someone is going to set up a pair of old (pick any old classic speaker for under 500 bucks), a marantz receiver, and a dual turntable, and blow the house down. yes, i'm serious. 
Traditional Brands vs. "Audiophile" Brands
can't speak for all traditional brands, but the new yamaha 2 channel line is outstanding value.