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Your best picks for 2006 Best Speakers under 4K.
harbeths monitor 30s!! yummy 
Paradigm cc470 or cc570 to copliment 60's v.3
go with the CC570 w/ the 60v3. I have the combo and its super! 
Rel Strata III versus Rel Britannia B3
I have heard of the B1 (500watts) at a dealer showroom. I cant describe the magnificent bass that box can produce. It really locks into the music, very fast , seamless, very solid. I cant describe it in words but I definitely want to have one! 
B&W 803D and Pathos Classic One
The 803d works very well with the Unico integrated amp. Thats the one w/ 70watts or so. 
What pre to use with Vons and Bryston 2B-SST?
a buddy has a VR2 and he paired them with the 3bsst and the 3bst. They sounded "average"-- clean sound, good power but its a bit on the dry side & lacked that involvement "factor" . He was using a conrad pv10 tube pre. Inspite of that, sounded... 
Best monitor under 5k?
harbeths compact 7es2, Monitor 30s and the SHL5-- these are great speakers! 
Your best picks for 2006 Best Speakers under 4K.
harbeth compact 7es2 
best speaker in a small room in the $2000.00 range
proac 1sc --lovely on that small room!!! 
Speakers for NAIM amp/preamp
The Naim amps are definitely not analytical as some people think! they are warm and full bodies. Other amps are more detailed but the Naim has PRAT and can be addictive.The Naim matches well with Living Voice, Proacs , Harbeths and Spendors.For wa... 
best phono-stage for 1200$ max.
Graham Slee Era Gold V Mk 2 for MM carts 
problems with CJ's Premier 140 ? anyone
hi Jtimothya,tks for the reply.Here is the link to the AA about the CJ140.http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=amp&m=87422http://db.audioasylum.com/cgi/t.mpl?f=amp&m=45637I love its sound, no doubt! its great with Proacs, Sonus Fabers and... 
problems with CJ's Premier 140 ? anyone
hi FJN,compatability issue is not a problem with the rest of my system. my concern is more of the reliability.I've heard this amplifier a few times at dealer showroom using the speakers i have and its fine.I'm thinking of the LP70s but its only 70... 
"High end" cartridge use on VPI SCOUT??
Heard this table with the jmw9 arm + Shelter 501 Mk2 and GSP Era Gold V + Elevator Step up! Its a very good combo!!!! 
Whats the best MC cartridge for my new VPI SCOUT?
having lived with the scout, jmw 9 and shelter 501 for the last 2 months or so, i'd say the combo is very good!!!Its hard to go wrong with the shelter 501II.good luck. 
What is the best phono preamp you have heard?
heard clearaudio few lines, ear 834p, dynavector, audible mod 3 built in. By far the best is the GSP Gold Era V. At $950 per piece, its money well worth.