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Amp for Paradigm Studio 60 v5
NAD, Adcom, Rotel will out perform the Onkyo 
KLH speakers. Your opinions wanted
Ok speakers in their day but drivers will not last forever and will be hard to replace. 
PSB Stratus Gold i vs Vandersteen 3a signature
Vandys are very good but a bitch to place in a room. 
NAIM HDX
check the naim forum or pinkfish .com for responses. 
Tape decks - still of any value?
The Nak Z1000xl was a excellent deck and should fetch a few hundred in good condition. The mr-1 was a later less expensive model. 
Which receiver for Totem Hawks and rainmaker ?
Naim Nait 3. 
Whats your current Reference CD at the moment?
Cowboy Junkies- Trinity sessions 
Considering a move to Exposure or Naim
Naim is very musical, exposure a bit smoother. Naim can be easily upgraded also. Your cd player is very good for the price and can be utilized with both. Naim is high current so power is deceiving. Probably need an audition to first. 
Looking for good quality Bob Seger cds
good luck! 
Anyone listened to PSB Synchrony Ones?
Dooley,they are excellent speakers, almost full range sweet mid range, a bit more control of the bass than PSB gold stratus i. Your amp could drive them easily. i ended up with the PSB T-6 for less money but was a toss-up 
Still liking my PSB Stratus Gold i's
Mine also sound good after 13 years have them in a second system after upgrading to Platinum T-6 but they still rock, 
Why can't all/most recordings be this good?
CDs which are mastered for radio/ipod are usually compressed and can sound awful. Some artists are motivated this direction others to top sound. Engineer is directed by label or artist. 
Did anybody else notice this about PSB Speakers?
PSB speakers have always had good reviews starting with their stratus gold line. Lack of high-priced flagship has not hurt them. I own three pair and am impressed with the new line but chose a Platinum T-6 over the synchrony. Quality may suffer in... 
Improving on the Sonata IIIs, which speakers?
Never heard Sonatas but I own PSB T-6s and am happy utilizing Naim components. A better value than the other two but sound is comparable. Fairly sensitive with good bass. 
Speakers for Rock Music
PSB gold status i- full range, fairly sensitive.