lindisfarne

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Exposure vs Classe
I usually agree with Jaybo, but here I think he's missed the boat. The Exposure 2010S is brilliant and one of the great integrated amps on offer. Get it. I bought 2! 
Rega Owners Help
Don't worry. All "stock" power cords that ship with any decent hifi kit are (virtually) identical. You will not go wrong and the Apollo will work/sound just fine."Upgraded" cabling is expensive and questionable in its contribution. 
Best CD player $500 or less used
Easy. Rega Planet or Rotel 1072. 
NAD C315 BEE vs. Trends TA-10?
Both great. I think the Trends is awfully good (and NOT just for the money). 
Fritzspeakers
He is a GREAT guy. I just did not really warm up to the single-driver hemp thing.You may have different ears. 
Black Raviolis
What the " h, e, double chop-stix"? 
how much would you say a good set up cost
$2000. Used Rega CD, used 47 Labs integrated, Vandy 1. Very satisfactory. 
BAT VK-D5 SE CD player
It's ridiculously good. One of the best. 
What is the best band ever?
Lindisfarne.I love the above, but Beatles top all. Kinks get honorable mention. 
Naim CD5i a decent upgrade?
I'm gonna jump on the "Naim CD is not what the cult thinks it is" bandwagon today. I love the company. I've owned MANY of their products over a 20 year period. The Naim ARO tonearm, TT power supply and 250 amp are truly spectacular products. Their... 
Cartridges for Rega P5, RB700
I'm using a Shelter 501 in a P5. It's a good MC. I'm not convinced yet that it is better than mounting a Rega cart on a Rega arm. I like the synergy you have. 
rega p3/24 vs. music hall mm5.1
Go Rega. It is a classic. The other is far from it. 
Highly efficient speakers to pair with my SET amp
The Hawthorne "Solo" kills and it is not expensive. VERY efficient. 
Rega Brio Sufficient?
The Brio is fab (and has a KILLER phono stage on board). It will drive those speakers with aplomb. KEEP IT! 
Transport Upgrade
I love both of those CD players. I'd stick since I think they are (relatively) equivalent.Rotel has HDCD chip, Apollo does not.