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Zu Essence vs. any Emerald Physics CS series
moving the avalons a bit may help...in any event, the avatar should behave like the best allrounder in the bunch. it is a classic. 
Zu Essence vs. any Emerald Physics CS series
what are you replacing? 
Smallest speakers that ROCK
vmps 626r jr....ohm micro walsh 
SS integrated amp to drive Wilson audio sophia/WP7
conrad johnson ss 
New Beatles remasters
the most rewarding cd purchase i've made this year. they pretty much exceeded my expectations(which were high) , and i think they've set a new standard for the old standby silver disc.....the songs have 'never' sounded better. eleven on a scale of... 
Nice used tube amp under $1000 used
the mccormick dna1 is awfully good. in all honesty, i can't think of anything in the 1k used range that wuld be a step up. 2k maybe..but then only a bit. 
ARC = What are the Golden Amps
vt 200 
Best cart for a Michell Gyro SE/Tecnoarm combo?
the combo 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
allison ones, threes, or fours 
Good bookshelf speakers for a MC240 tube amp???
the 240 and the b&w's will work fine together. 
Best cart for a Michell Gyro SE/Tecnoarm combo?
i think grado wood bodies and michell are made in heaven. 
Best speakers for my MC225 under $2000
spendor 2/3....cam be had used but mint in this price range. a perfect fit in both size and it matches well with the classic mac. 
Dorm Room Amp/Preamp
peachtree or keep some of the money and get a harman kardon 3475 (which is a steal). 
I need help with my Equipment addiction
nearly all the real music lovers/collectors i know are not audiophiles, and could care less about what their equipment even is. they were born 'there'....to paraphrase mr. harrison, 'they've arrived without traveling'. 
Classic McIntosh tube amp or new other brand
quicksilver