johnto

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How to go about collecting Classical Music
If you have a tt there are several great direct to disc Lp's of organ music check eBay 
Holographic, 3D Solid State Amp under $6k
I'm very surprised to hear of your problems with Pass equipment as I'm using a 250.8 with the XP 10 pre and have never experienced any of the problems you seem to have had. I'm using XLR connections and have total silence no wobble on connection b... 
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
Moving from 100 watts to 150 probably won't deliver what your after, i would think you'll want double or more your existing power. I think there are more integrateds with tone controls. 
Your Top Audiophile Demo Tracks
Charlie Byrds fine direct to disc LP on Crystal Clear is also a great demo LP. I find most d2d records are good for dynamics but the music is usually lame and tame.Of course Norah Jones Come away with me lp is great I don’t know why is a stand out... 
Does a taste for high end audio, also carry over into your other interests?
Great coffee beans and espresso machine and nice Port to sip while listening. 
Your Top Audiophile Demo Tracks
Try O-Zone Percussion  song Jazz Variants you'll think the matching band is in the room. We brought it to a Magnepan demo and people who had left the room came running back in to hear it. 
Cartridge for VPI TT with JMW 9 tonearm
Usaudiomart has a few interesting cartridges a Hana eh and a Soundsmith Carmen with low hours.I have always had luck on the gently used market. You can usually make a deal for under the asking price.I'm currently using a Carmen 2 on a VPI Aries Sc... 
amplifier for Magnepan LRS
At 120 watts into 8 and 210 watts into 4 ohms it should be a great match. Happy listening. 
What is your favorite ''slow dance'' song of all time?
Elvis Love me tender 
Artists you feel you can rely on, buy any new album unheard.
In the past the Beatles , Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd Now none. 
Artists you feel you can rely on, buy any new album unheard.
In the past the Beatles , Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd Now none. 
Mono vs. Stereo
I've done comparison on my Beatles collection Please, Please Me and With the Beatles Lp's definitely sound much better in mono while the White Album and Abbey Road are superior in stereo. With early rock Lp's you get a nice full punchier feeling w... 
Economical full-range floor-standing speaker options?
Mijostyn where did you see that frequency response for Salk almost all go to at least 50 hz and some are flat to 20hz check the web page please before spreading false info. 
Shopping for new speakers-need ideas... Selling old DQ-10's...
From your description of the sound you want I think Maggie's will fill the bill nicely. With them you can just add a higher value resistor if you feel they are bright. 
HOW MUCH DO NON-AUDIO FACTORS INFLUENCE YOUR AUDIO PURCHASES?
USA made #1 never China.I like the Pass look, sound and quality.