jl35

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Please Critique my Setup and Recommend Upgrade(s)
both the Rega and the Elac are great values, but the VPI can do much better...depends what you want 
Power cord replacement on a Node 2?
I felt it was worth it on the Sonos w/Wyred mod... 
Looking at sub $200 power cables.
Transparent Audio, Discovery, Pangea 
Odyssey Stratos vs Parasound A23?
I much preferred the Odyssey Khartago Plus to the Parasound A21, never heard the A23... 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
you not only can't tell by the numbers, the published numbers are not always accurate or measured the same way... 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
you're at the point 34dean where it becomes personal preference and system - many good suggestions - some like Infinity some B&W and some dislike them...you have a good amp - to some it is underpowered, to some it is ok... 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
the Primus 363 is both high sensitivity and easy to drive 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
I have a pair and they are awesome for the price.  I used with an Onkyo A-9555 Integrated 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
great review by REG in TAS 
Best speakers under $500? Fire away!
Infinity Primus 363 - great small floor-standers, very efficient 
Nuforce STA200
I just hooked mine up with a Classe CP-35 preamp and after a few hours I'm very impressed with the sound... especially at the close out prices a great value... 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
Pass XP-10 is selling for great price these days, under your budget 
Specific Pre-Amp advice
In my system, I much preferred the Rowland Capri to the ARC LS25ll. But $2,495 is only ok if it is the S2 which it doesn't say it is. The original sells for way less. No longer sure on tubes and active ? 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
the 3 piece Mini is not the same as the MMG series, it is meant for desk top or small rooms 
Building an all analog system around Magnepan .7 for 4K and under
Magnepan refers to the Mini as a 3.7i in miniature   check out their website    the mini should have more resolution