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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Kazumi Watanabe, Mobo 1 and 2 
best artists in the last 15 years
William Topley 
Needed subwoofer Recommendations.
Thanks for the comments everybody! I have a little research to do and someplace to start looking. 
ads m15 speakers
HelloI had a pair of a/d/s/ M12's and though nice, didn't have the dynamics I wanted with my Accuphase gear.They are very clear,great detail with voices. Great speakers,laid back sound,well behaved. Image super for a floor standers.The m15 with it... 
search for musical s.s. yields a tube epiphany
Musical SS = ACCUPHASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Sleeper preamp suggestions
The EE preamp is indeed good and highly recomended.Fun to tube roll too.With that said, I bought an Accuphase C-200 that had been recaped, and it is better than the untouched C-200 I also own.Way more lively.So, they are both wonderful,for 400 to ... 
Is the NAD 3020 the best value of all time?
The NAD 3020 magic is that it is VERY musical,unlike most Audio, old or new. Don't buy one that says "series twenty"I liked the 3020 better than the Nait 2 and many other units...Magic midrange it has... 
Sleeper preamp suggestions
FWII have since bought a EE Minimax preamp, and I can report that it is as good as the Accuphase preamp. Not only that, but it throws a way bigger sound stage and is more dynamic, I like it very much. I believe it to be quite a bit more musical,I ... 
Novice ears or unrealistic expectations?
I drove a set of B&W 602s3 with many amps, I think the one that sounded the most musical was an older NAD 3020A,they were just made for each other,very full clean sound with a very nice mid range, Not the series 20 version, just 3020AI would b... 
Sleeper preamp suggestions
Thanks you for all the input. I really appreciate it.That's one reason why I like Audiogon! Like minds ya know...Does anyone know if the Minimax preamp would be in the C-200's league? Please share your thoughts. 
Replacing my Arcam cd 23 with what??
I'm in the same place you are, I have a Arcam Diva cd192 and it is great. But like you, I know better could be had.I think the Arcam cd23 is a much beloved unit because I have read so many wonderful comments about that unit,makes me want one.With ... 
A great SS integrated with a good phono stage?
Accuphase 
WAF - Wife Acceptance Factor
HiHere's my two cents, I'm working in Alaska,out of town. I have been into hifi for 10 years now,much to the mockery of my wife, at times..." OH, looking at stereo stuff again on EBay"Well, today she called me, and commented on the stereo, this ne... 
Solid integrated pre amp for beginner?
HelloI agree with Hoopster, Older Yamaha ca-600 or ca 800, I own both and they are very good, dont get the Ca-610 or ca-810 they are just ok, not great, In that price range a pioneer sa-737 reciever is good too, no ic chips and the sound is real g... 
Are Accuphase preamps "dull" sounding ?
I am now a Accuphase devotee. My search is over.