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Musical full-range in the $3-4K range used?
you may have put them in order of your preference...or maybe in order of mine. all have their charms. 
Need speaker advice for new Rotel system
agree with dwhitt as well. 
Cheap SS phonostage
thorens or grado 
the SHM CD Experience
drubin, I think your post is as close as damnit is to swearing..a more exact read, less laser splash. 
Authenticity of First Release Blue Note ..Pre 1960
Early and late 60's stuff has a dark blue label. with the earlier 60's stuff you can see the deepgrooves, and its slightly heavier than the later 60's stuff(which was pressed by liberty)...slightly heavier too. I believe labels without the tradema... 
the SHM CD Experience
I'm compelled to mention that over a decade ago I was told by a lab and manufacturer that the choice of materials used in their production runs(right down to the specific suppliers of aluminum and plastic) did have great effect on the final produc... 
the SHM CD Experience
calloway...even though I'm a vinyl junkie too, these things sound incredible to me as well. 
the SHM CD Experience
cdjapan.net, amazon, etc.... 
Why the Blues Really Hit The Spot
check out 'back door slam' 
Authenticity of First Release Blue Note ..Pre 1960
'r'egistered trademark. as the the year the logo became a registered trademark, it probably goes back to the company's formation. As to the inclusion (or absence) of the circled R... i'd have to get back to you. 
MC275 Tube Rolling...
'audio classics' may have some thoughts on this. 
Coincident Victory or Eminent Tech LFT8
both have 'cult' status(which makes a review (good or bad) a non-starter for all parties. since both are different species, the type of amp you have may determine your final decision. 
Turntable - On the Wall or to the Floor?
in many cases an average to good equipment rack or cabinet(which sits on the floor) is just fine. 
Replaced La Scala with...?
the cornwall 
Why the Blues Really Hit The Spot
its my nature to compare new blues artists to my personal favorites, who were considered'students' of the masters in the 1960's. paul butterfield, mike bloomfield, and many others tried like hell to move the music forward...a mixture of new and ol...