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Best TT under $1k
+1 for The Rega RP-6. Killer table at the used prices. Usually around 1k. 
Best Cartridge for $1000-$1350?
Soundsmith Boheme. $1200. 
What were your humble beginnings on the path to high end audio?
1969. Marantz 2220 receiver, Garrard 510 TT. and pair of "The Small" Advent Loudspeakers. 
Tekton Double Impact vs. Vandersteen 2ce sig II
Just compare the build quality of the two. The rest will speak for itself.... 
Tekton Double Impact vs. Vandersteen 2ce sig II
+1  tomic601 
streamers under $1500
Bluesound Node 2. $500 
Considering the New Tekton Design Encores? AND Owners Group - Experiences/Questions
I would tend to think that the tape print thru would be transferred to the vinyl if the process were of high enough resolution. As far as the tape is concerned, I was told the same thing that your friend told you. It seems that the recorder heads ... 
Considering the New Tekton Design Encores? AND Owners Group - Experiences/Questions
jcarcopo,I believe the "print thru" you heard on your vinyl is the result of a properly set-up turntable. Doesn't really have much to do with the resolution of the loudspeaker. IMO. I hear this artifact on my system many times. 
"The End of The Road"
I don't know about you guys, but I plan on living forever..... 
How to Hook Up Vandersteen 2W Subwoofer
You have to use the crossovers. If you don't, you will damage the sub's internal amp modules. 
Hard to sell my Klipsch Heritage Speakers for a possible Harbeth upgrade.
I like the new Heritage line of Klipsch. Not quite my first choice in loudspeakers, but quite good none the less. I almost bought a new pair of La Scalla II's for a second system but couldn't get past the lack of real low bass (anything below 45hz... 
Anyone using a Class D amp w/ribbon tweeters?
I believe my Rogue has the Hypex 400 modules. 
Anyone using a Class D amp w/ribbon tweeters?
When I first got my Rogue Pharaoh, class D integrated hybrid, I used them with some Legacy towers with a form of ribbon tweeter. This pairing sounded wonderful. IMO. 
Anyone try a SUB THREE from Vandersteen yet?
I would tend to believe the Sub 3's would be a vast improvement over the 2Wq's. 
Why aren't new vacuum tubes as good as old ones?
I have Mullard NOS tubes from England. These are FAR better than the newer tubes that came with my amp. Not even close....