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Best amps for new B&W Nautilus 800's
Parasound's new JC-1 monos.400w@ 8 ohm$3K @ 
Time for a new turntable......
Nottingham Space Deck/Arm. Makes music. Easy to set up. 
Verity Parsifals vs 1st series Talon KhorusX
Jtinn- have you ever heard the original Khorus 2-way w/Focaldrivers? Until you do please don't make statements like-"The Khorus X is far superior to any version of the Khorus."Aloha. 
What's the Best Speakers use with the CAT JL2/SL1?
Based on your room size. Talon Ravens or the WB Discovery. 
Wilson Audio Sophia
I heard the the Sophia in the same room as the Watts, and the Watts were the winner on all levels musical involvement.If I had $10K to spend on new speakers, I'd take a look a the Talon Ravens(I'm not a dealer). I'd put savings toward a pair of Pa... 
Talon Khorus x or B&W 802
Mike- Prior to forming Talon, Mr.Budge sold a two Khorususing Focal drivers. About the same shape, different cabinet materials. Mine are finished in Koa. Why would a an owner of a $14K Khorus w/X crossovers "upgrade" to the $7K Ravens?Aloha. 
Talon Khorus x or B&W 802
While I agree the Talons are a great speakers(I own a pair of pre-Talon Khorus speakers) I find it very interesting that there been so many pairs for sales at 25-30% of their retail price.Also, and this applies to many hiend speakers..theTalons se... 
speaker placement in a tough room, please help.
Check out the excellent room setup guidelines at the Cardaswebsite:http://www.cardas.com/insights/index.htmlAlso, try listening in the dark, so you don't focus on thesmaller room. 
VPI Scout.
Best value in analog is the Nottingham Space Table/Armcombo. List for $2500. Can be found at a discount.Makes music and is easy to set up. 
Best value speakers available
Talon Raven should be on your list.Aloha. 
New tubes for SFL-1 / SFS40
Talk with Kevin at Upscale Audio.He know the SF products. 
Solidstate substitute for Bat Vk75se?
If you're looking for solid state the Spectral amps shouldbe on your short list.The small DMA-80-100 amps are an excellent value. 
Grado Phono Preamp
Don't know about the Rega.Using it with a Nottingham Spacedeck and there's no humwith the Grado right next to the motor. 
Grado Phono Preamp
Based on all the feedback, I purchased a Grado PH-1.Here's some early feedback: nice packaging, but no loading facilites. Small wall wart style 12vdc power supply(I'm sure there be lots of upgrades/mods soon).Sound- compared to the lastest Black C... 
Something More Efficient than Revel Studios?
Talon Audio- New the Ravens, used the Khorus.Not as efficient as the speakers recommended above, butwill work well with tubes.