maineiac

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Whats on your TT tonight 2010
I happened upon a copy of Edgar Winter - They Only Come Out At Night LP at an antique shop on Sunday and it was pristine so I grabbed it. I cleaned it and put it on and since I have never owned this LP I was wowed at how great it sounded. Frankens... 
Good source of Sound?
I wish I would have had a decent turntable when I started getting better equipment. It is more hassle but it is worth it at then end of the day. If you are going digital try the digital forum for your question, good luck. 
B&W N800, 800D, 802D for my room 16x17x8
Audiofeil, isn't it ignorant to expect that anything posted here is a "universally accepted definition"? The vast majority of 'goners are reasonably intelligent and can appreciate the subjective and opinion based nature of each others posts. In tr... 
Whats the most you paid?
$200 for Smashing Pumpkins Mellon Collie, low numbered original run. Absolutely great. 
B&W N800, 800D, 802D for my room 16x17x8
Stringeen, I agree completely. Of course, nobody has asked the obvious amp and music style questions which could narrow down or open up a lot of excellent options. 
B&W N800, 800D, 802D for my room 16x17x8
Have you looked outside the B&W domain? 
kt 88 vs kt88
I really like the gold lion re-issues but have been also enjoying the ruby kt88 in my system. I have listened to the VAC, EH, Ruby, Shuguang, and probably a couple that I can't think of right now and the gold lion is hard to beat.Check the archive... 
Re: What are the Best Speakers a $1000 could get?
I have liked Tannoy, some of their lower priced speakers are excellent if you can find some used Mercury (M) or Definition (D) series models. They are efficient so if you ever get the itch to try tubes you should be in good shape. Also, good to ch... 
Totem Model One: Woofer buzzing, help please?
One thing to try if you haven't already is tightening the screws holding in the woofer. I have seen them become loose before. It is a long shot for sure. 
Are the B&W 700 series sterilized of late?
I hope so. 
analog newbie questions...
What system components do you have now? 
speaker upgrade V/R
I have never heard the VR3. I had 4JR uno in a similar sized room and it had excellent bass so i don't think you will lose any fullness. Of course there is also the 4SR to consider as well. 
New Record
I usually clean about 4 or 5 and then take them for a spin. I may have topped out around 10 or so. Can't imagine any more than that. 
Better to change Speakers first or new Preamp+amp
Definately get the speakers first. Boulder with B&W 7 series is a terrible mismatch.....not sure what your sales guy was thinking......The salesperson knows that the boulder set-up alone isn't going to get his customer to where he wants and no... 
More on ss/vs tubes vs hybrids
keep the CDs and go vinyl