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dac for multiple sources
Bryston, Benchmark, PS Audio Perfect Wave all come to mind. 
Speaker Level and LFE Sub?
Definitive Technology Supercubes, the whole line. Pull up their website and check out the manuals. A Supercube II should replace your Rel.I have a Rel B1, that I am very happy with, but I am going to replace it with 2 SuperCube 1's. Really just to... 
Music vs. Components
Anyone who listens to vinyl and claims they are just listening to music is full of B_ S__. If you just want to listen to music, it's going to be digital due to the convenience factor.If you want to hear your system, then you put on vinyl. 
Which hdtv would you recommend and why?
As you can tell by the variety of responses here, there are many good choices. I think the technology has progressed so much, that the choices are huge, and you don't have to spend top dollar to get great performance.I used to only buy Sony XBR di... 
Bel Canto Ref 1000 vs. Spectron Musician III Mk 2
the more I read on this sting, the more I think you neeed Sanders Sound amps. 
When does analog compete with digital?
I got back into vinyl when a, comparatively, crappy turntable sounded better (I will admit "different" as in warmer and more complete to me) than my very expensive, and very good digital set up.I've never looked back, I like my digital set up, but... 
Why mono?
Wow, that was a great explaination, well played. How on earth would you learn about that unless you are in that business? I always wondered that as well. 
Bel Canto Ref 1000 vs. Spectron Musician III Mk 2
MagFan, look up the list, the Bryston 7bsst is on there too. It was much better, stellar in fact. Yes, the 4Bsst did not have enough juice compared to most of the others on that list, did not open up the speakers. No problem with the room, changin... 
Bel Canto Ref 1000 vs. Spectron Musician III Mk 2
Kiwi, I since you have an SLP-05 I should also tell you that I tried many, many amps before I ended up with my current amps, the Cary Audio CAD 500 MB. I use them with Maggies, so how they react with your ML ClX's could be different. These are the... 
Spin Clean as good as RCM, ie-VPI etc?
I have a VPI and bought (2) spin cleans. I use them together. I put the Spin Clean fluid in the first one, dry the record, put it in the second Spin Clean with Walker Audio active enzyme cleaner, dry it off, then rinse and vacuum each side of the ... 
Bel Canto Ref 1000 vs. Spectron Musician III Mk 2
Dob, it doesn't sound like you have ever heard either but are going by what others say?I had the amps discussed in the thread. My system is listed with my response, but in case you missed it: Maggie 3.6r's and Cary SLP98p F-1 preamp. 
Bel Canto Ref 1000 vs. Spectron Musician III Mk 2
I have not compared them one on one, but I have had both in my system, granted there were a few amps between them as I was testing out amps.I preffered the Bel Canto, I thought it had more lower end slam, and a bit more "sparkle" on the top. I was... 
Sinatra suggestions
Coffe2, great call on the Ella stuff as a compliment to Frank. The "Sings the Songbooks.." by Ella are all sublime. I have been very impressed by the new pressings on heavy vinyl, they actually sound better than any of the very good older pressing... 
Sinatra suggestions
I love the MFSL Live in Paris album, great set list, and he's in steallar voice. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
MFSL - Beatles BoxI know some of the record afficiandos don't love this set, but to me it's sublime. I have wanted one since buying my first MFSL Beatle album, and I finally bit the bullet, bid up and got one for what I feel was a great price. I c...