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Good stores in LA
unless you're coming from crabwell corners, do something else with your time. 
"Frightening" or "Relaxing" sound quality?
only retail prices and buyers remorse are frightening....if we are listening for all this 'stuff' we are 'by nature' unhappy...and thats frightening after you've made a major investment. 
$5000 universal player ... am I a fool ?
opinions will vary....buy what you can afford, and like. as to the differences in all players....digital front ends are still 'just that', no matter the money spent. 
Best PreAmp match for a MC-7270?
the C712 is great...completly neutral...solid phono stage too. 
Need Opinions on the following
great system...leave as is. 
Wilson's new speaker the Sasha is coming.
the steve...the little steve....the big steve....the old steve....the new steve......break out the automotive paint Queg, i think you've just come up with the next big thing in loudspeaker marketing. 
Totem Mani-2
the mani 2's are one of the great 'small' speakers, but don't expect a world of difference from the dynaudios. the system you have is pretty solid in a medium sized room. 
Pro's and con's of different tube amps?
same as the pros and cons of ss amps, except they feature tubes. 
warped lp's
if it plays, no sweat 
McIntosh 6900 and Vandersteen 3A Sig a good match?
you can try both but i'd start with the 8 ohm taps(they should sound just right).....years of listening to mac and vandy at audio perfection in mpls.....I've owned the 2's as well, and still have a mac amp and pre. 
What are your fav “Off Hollywood” films
its impossible to find any film that 'hollywood' money didn't go into sooner or later....including all mentioned...If you mean, off the beaten trail however, my favorite trilogy is IF, OH LUCKY MAN, BRITANIA HOSPITAL 
What receiver would be best for my epos els3
there is a world of difference between the rx397 and the rx597 if you want to give yamaha another try.....harman kardon make a couple of nice models near the 500 mark as well. 
Enough detail or too much?
the experience of listening to prerecorded music and the experience of a live concert are just two different things. live theatre/film....sporting event/game on tv.....sex/cinemax.....germany/frankenmuth.....as so it goes........ 
Need heavy counterweight for Thorens TD-147, help?
contact lp gear... www.lpgear.com 
McIntosh 6900 and Vandersteen 3A Sig a good match?
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