jperry

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ProAc Response D48R......
If you have not you should read the thread below with comments regarding the D-48https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/proac-response-d30-ds 
Please evaluate my system...
@tim_field You have a very nice system and more importantly you like it.You asked for suggestions so, if I were going to make any changes, I would first upgrade the cartridge. The Denon is a great performer for the price, but there are better, inc... 
How much do I need to spend to get a preamp that sounds better than no preamp?
About $3 - 4 K on the used market 
Old 1980's British Loudspeaker Logo
Rogers? 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
If you want something different get an EMT. Very underrated, but very good, and available in your price range. Get the Kleos retipped and keep it as a spare 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
I would discuss this with Andy Kim at phono cartridge retipping.  
Technics Sp10 Mk2 vs SL-1200G - I finally did an A/B
@pani Thanks for taking the time to review and write up your results. For the time being I will keep my Loricraft Garrard 301 with Audiosilente idler wheel.If you end up with a SP 10 MK III or SP 10R I would love to hear how you think that compare... 
JBL L200 Studio Masters
Also look at eBay completed auctions and Kruipen.com 
Captain Crunch decoder ring for findind audiophile quality CD recordings
Just add 13 and let us know how that works 
Nanos
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NAME SOME RARE AUDIO ITEMS THAT DID NOT TAKE OFF BUT SHOULD HAVE & WHY.HERE'S MY LIST
@lewm I agree with you. It seems like putting the drivers (panels) in a bag would be a bad idea and I never liked the way they sounded. They did play loud for a panel speaker of that era. 
NAME SOME RARE AUDIO ITEMS THAT DID NOT TAKE OFF BUT SHOULD HAVE & WHY.HERE'S MY LIST
@servocharge I used to own a pair of Acoustat X as well. Too bad Acoustat is no longer with us. Great speakers when your head was perfectly positioned, but move a few inches and it changed significantly. I have also heard the Dayton Wrights. A qui... 
Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?
@dishman442 "I’m thinking 5 shelf, TT on top, upright style, without costing more then I spent on an amp... "I was just asking the question,Depending on the cost of your amp something between the cost of what @amg56 suggests and a Craz stand from ... 
Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?
How much did you spend on your amp? 
Proac Response D30 DS
I own the D-40r.I have heard the Proac dome speakers and they are good but the ribbon tweeter IMO is a better sound, It integrates very well with the mid/bass driver and there is no discontinuity.My room is 11 x 17. How large is your room?