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Whats on your turntable tonight?
John Abercrombie - TimelessI have not listened to this for a while and forgot how good it sounds.Stan Getz - Jazz SambaSay no more 
What type amp to drive proac response 2.5
The Response 2.5 really sound great with EL-34 tubes. They are also fairly inefficient at 83 db. If you are patient you should be able to buy a used pair of Quicksilver V4 amps in your price range (under $3,000).In the interim you can power the sp... 
When was the last time you listened to live music?
Last Sunday at church. We have a choir there accompanied by piano and sometimes a bell choir.Always a good musical experiance and good for you too. 
What type amp to drive proac response 2.5
I am using Quicksilver V4 amps to drive my Proac 2.5 and I am very pleased with the results. You can see my system on Audiogon. 
$750 Full Featured Remote Preamp Reccomendations
Disclaimer because I am selling one, but the Quad 99 is as full featured as you can get, including the remote, sounds great, and is in your price range.I have tube everything else, so I am getting a tube preamp. I hope I end up happy with my decis... 
Rack/shelf for albums - suggestions please
+++ Expedit. What a deal 
Proac Response 2 Subwoofer
Thanks for your advice. The floorstanding speakers are gone now and the Harbeth speakers will also be gone as soon as I sell them.I might try a couple of silk plants next to the wall at the first reflection point.Jim Perry 
Proac Response 2 Subwoofer
Thanks Buconero. What NHT models did you use? 
Where to find a counterweight
I would try ebay or maybe KAB at kabusa.com. I think, but am not sure that the 1500 and 1200 use many of the same parts. Good luch in your search. 
Which used speakers in the 5K range?
I don't have much to contribute on your question. I was just happy to see someone else that owned Celestion Ditton 66 speakers. I still have mine in use at our summer home.Best of luck in your search.Jim Perry 
Cartridge Upgrade for Rega P-25 Table
Things never go quite as planned. I ended up with a Shelter 901 and a Basis 2000 turntable with a Basis modified Rega RB-300 arm. I also made a number of other changes to the system along the way.Thanks to everyone for their input and help with th... 
Equipment that has made you 'stop' looking?
After years of change I purchased a pair of Quicksilver V4 mono amps. I am finally done changing amplifiers. 
Need a little help
Check the Audiogon Bluebook 
MARTIN LOGAN TRIPLES THEIR PANEL REPLACEMENT
and the replacement panels now cost? 
how long of a break in for 17d3
I made a couple of changes. I put RAM super low noise tubes in the Fosgate which made a significant difference in the noise floor. I also bought a Shelter 901 with .5 mv output. I like the shelter better han the Dyna in most ways, but the Dyna is ...