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kotta

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Where are you today?
Could not be more pleased w/the way my humble/modest systems are sounding! I'm using the Rega Brio 3 int. amp and it sounds so sweet and musical. I've always been a huge int. amp believer. I don't see any system changes for a very long time. Cheer... 
Speaker cables for soundlabs and strong current
Linn K-400. Very good sounding heavy guage wire. Has better bass and greater detail than the Kimber 8VS that I'm presently using. (If you need a short run of the K400 I have a pr.) Regards, Bill. 
System solution
I've never heard your HK Receiver but I'd bet it sounds very decent. I've owned in the past the HK VXi 990 but all I recall about it was that it sounded dark (probably a spk. mis-match) and I soon bought something else. I own presently a couple of... 
system for a 12 year old
It sounds like a very nice system either way. The only thought I had was on your choice of spk. wires and IC's. If you do not have spk. wire already, I highly recommend QED Qudos original (White jacket) which can be found new on Ebay as well. This... 
Cassette decks....reliability and build quality...
My older Panasonic VHS recorder had an input level adjustment knob. It made great recordings even at the lower SLP setting. (No longer have the Panasonic.) But I have a really nice older very high-end Sony that my parents used many yrs. On Wed. (m... 
Spendor s3/5 upgrade recommendation?
Have to agree w/the above posts. If you're looking for a change, I cannot more highly recommend the Krix "Equinox." For $231 New (Silver) to a little over $325 for the Jarrah wood option from Full Compass. These spks. are a steal and most importan... 
Cassette decks....reliability and build quality...
I own a Denon as well as a Yamaha, both work perfect after 10+ yrs. Another option wound be to buy a VHS Recorder and you can record for up to 6hrs. (2hrs mode would make better recordings. Would be fine for FM audio.) Just a option to consider. Bill 
Substitute for Naim Naca5 with Nait 5i?
North Country Audio has some Rega wire which they are selling for $2 a ft. according to their website. Also, Linn K20 I would think would work as well. Would either be better? I'd look into the Rega wire and terminate yourself or bare wire. Regard... 
Cal Audio DX-2 worth fixing for 350.00
I personally would look for another CDP. New...NAD has a new model out which can be bought for $250-260. I've read a post that NAD has a great sounding Universal DVD/CD player which can be bought for $599 New from an authorized NAD dealer. (Model ... 
B&W DM640 - is there anything wrong?
I would make sure the "polarity" is correct on the tweeter you just replaced. (Either call B&W or look to see how the other tweeter is wired up....Brown (+) blue (-) ???? (Hopefully the original tweeter is correctly hooked-up.) You may want to... 
YOUR Favorite Bookshelf/Monitor below $500
IMO, The KRIX "Equinox" are superb small bookshelf loudspeakers. Right now Full Compass is closing them out for a ridiculous low price. 
bookshelf in a bookshelf?
I have a pr. of Tannoy Fusion 1's on a bookshelf in my daughters room and they sound just fine. Bill 
GIRL NEWBIE
This is what I would do in your situation. I'd look first for a excellent spk. Right now "Full Compass" is closing-out their KRIX loudspeakers. I highly suggest you give these spks. some serious thought. I own the Apex 3 and just ordered the small... 
Considering Int. Amp w/ limited features NEED HELP
A few specs do tell how well a piece of equipment performs. Not necessarily how it will sound. (Tuner specs revel alot and I have found that distortion figures are noticeable for many pieces of equipment.) Just for curiousity (and to support my lo... 
Your Favorate JBL's from the 70's
I had 4 L40's. The last pr. I bought while working in a stereo chain store. All the employees were offered, get this, 65% off retail for any JBL spk. from the JBL Rep! Friend bought the L220. Life is full of "would-da, could-da, should-da's." I wo...