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phono stage with two inputs
It would be helpful if you better defined "break the bank".Aesthetix Rhea has two inputs 
Speaker Cables Upgrade - Which Ones?
04-25-13: ChayroI would speak with Gene Rubin for a recommendation. He has been a Harbeth dealer for many years and has an impeccable reputation for honesty and recommending high-value products. That is a great suggestion! 
Speaker Cables Upgrade - Which Ones?
Per Alan Shaw:Harbeth speakers do not need fancy cable. Anything available that is reasonably thick will work OK. 5A electrical flex will get you going. Simple, un-cool standard flex is all you need. Avoid exotic cables with strange electrical cha... 
Question on FR 66s
Try looking for information at vinyl engine. I have a friend that uses one with a Koetsu Rosewood 
CJ ET250s or Pass Labs XA30.5 ---for Harbeth 7ES-3
Per Alan Shaw:Harbeth speakers will work with any normal grade, audiophile or regular grade amplifier that is performing within its original specification. They will work better with a really good amp, but they will work well with even a modest hi... 
Best Monitor not over 1K, new ot used
Review Excerpt: I don't have to tell you I loved these ProAcs. As thrilled as I was with what they could do, I was even more impressed by what they did not. As antithetical to the whole hi-fi–nut syndrome as any I've heard, the ProAc Response Two ... 
Alternate Power Tubes for a Cary V12R
Will it run KT-77 tubes? I tried those in my Quicksilver V4 amps and liked them a bit better than the EL34 I replaced. 
Review: Liberty Audio B2B-1 Preamplifier
Thanks for the great and informative review. My system is very different from yours, but my understanding from your review is that you would prefer this phono stage in your system to the Manley Chinook of Aesthetix Rhea. I would appreciate your th... 
How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
Kiddman"Unfortunately, all but a small handful of tonearms are really flawed."What tonearms or tonearm designs do you think are not really flawed? 
Moving from CD to analog
Get a Basis 2200 signature with a Basis Vector arm, Shelter cartridge. The Basis line is upgradable and their midrange table/arm combination is great. Select a phono preamp, get a record cleaner, buy some records and you are good to go. 
Rogue Owners Unite
The remote features on all Rogue products are minimal. Volume and maybe mute. Looks like both of the units you are considering only have volume control on the remote. Hope this helps. I suggest calling after the NY show and asking about the price ... 
Best bookshelf w/ ribbon tweeter under $2000
Look for a pair if Red Rose monitors 
ProAc Tablette Anniversary or LSA1 Statement??
I have not heard the LSA, but I have heard the Proac Anniversery on many occasions. It is a very special speaker with extraordinary imaging. Vocals are very realistic. Hope this is of some help to you. 
New Soundbar... Dirty word
I used to have a ZVOX and I liked it 
How good does a TT have to be for a good cartridge
One thing I discovered recently that suprised me was how much difference a tonearm makes. I have a Basis 2000 turntable that came with a Basis modified Rega arm.I recently replaced the Rega arm with a Basis Vector 3 arm and the improvement was stu...