mimberman

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good record store in NYC
Academy has their jazz, pop, folk etc (so not classical) at their other location on 10th between 4rd and lafayette (3rd ave), and they've got a good selection and you can listen before you buy. Second Hand Rose is on 12th between University and Br... 
What is a good phono stage
What's your current turntable and what's your pricerange? 
is music hall out of business?
Mattbumpkin,I think Kal was implying that Music Hall is still in business. 
Getting all new cables and need sugestions
I'd look into the homegrown kits. 
Amp for Totem Forest
There's a Simaudio w-3 for like $1700 right now and that would be my pick 
My Rhea's new partner arrives today
I have to say that I'm blown away by the one-box solution of the Aesthetix Janus. How do you like the classe/aesthetix combo Dan_ed? I'm looking at the BAT VK-250, but haven't figured it all out yet, you tried any other SS amps? 
When do you know when you're done?
When your wife leaves you? 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
Heh, reread my post and realize it could be misconstrued: I was only saying that if he's happy with the setup then why let all of us mess with his mind. I was kiddin', so no offense intended. I haven't heard a bad totem speaker yet, and the YBA is... 
Totem Hawk a underated "Jewel"
If you like your totem/YBA setup then for dear god leave audiogon. Actually, I think this is a great place, and I like your setup, but ultimately I don't think the hawks are as good as the forests. Don't get me wrong, I think the hakws are great s... 
Fischerspooner
BTW, LCD soundsystem is on DFA, not DAF, sorry to be nitpicky. There's a sampler put out by the ministry of sound I believe that covers electro clash. Maybe start with some Ladytron or the Faint's "Danse Macabre" or "Blank-wave Arcade"have fun 
RAM-modded PS Audio HCA-2 thoughts....
If you want to post a review of your mod, then do that, otherwise, this just looks like a shill. I mean, if you like the sound then how much extra input would help you out? This isn't really a question, is it? 
Upgrade?Sim w5 Merlin vsm Ear 834 Clearaudio grado
I'm confused...what exactly are you asking? Are you looking for TT and cartridge recommendations? A preamp? What's your budget? What do you think is missing from your system in terms of sound? 
Spend my $8,000 pt. 2
I relistened to the Avid and I retract my earlier statement. It may sound a bit slow in comparison to the super scoutmaster. Not that it's a bad table, and I'm not even sure slow is the right word to describe the sound, but I think it involves som... 
Anyone seen/heard the new Cary A-306 & C-306?
I think the CD-306 is slated to arrive any day at dealers round here (NY) so I'm definitely going to give it a listen. I listened to the 303/300 the other day and it definitely piqued my interest. Hopefully the SACD unit will be similar (although ... 
Krell KAV-400xi vs. Sim Audio I-5 LE
I would take the Sim. I've heard both and unless you absolutely need the power (which you don't in your case) the Sim is the real winner.