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Need some ooinions please about a new preamp
B&K amp and pre, PMC PB1 speakers. 
what speakers to buy
JMO, but a lot of these speakers being recommended sound fantastic for everything but hard rock which is a whole different animal. Years ago I spent almost 10 grand on a pair of Dynaudio Contour 5.4 which absolutely blew me away in the showroom bu... 
Has Rel fallen out of favor with audiophiles?
I bought a REL Stentor3 years ago and think the company has the worst customer service I've ever dealt with. I think Sumiko owned them when I tried to get a new amp for it and they gave me the run around so I stuck it in the closet until recently.... 
MSB BREAK IN PERIOD
"You ain't heard nothing yet at 80 hrs. The thing about burn-in is that just when you think you are 100% there, then something magical happens at 100 hrs, then 150, then 200 and you keep wondering when the goodies are going to stop coming."That's ... 
Marantz SA-14 acting up
I lubricated the slide last night which didn't seem to do anything at the time but, by morning, the tray was going back in as normal. It's taking longer to a read a disc but still plays and, BTW, what a difference between it and the Rotel I was us... 
Marantz SA-14 acting up
Thanks all. I will see if I can get the thing open and take a look. 
PMC vs. Salk Sound Speakers. Which is better?
Whether he's a shill or not, I don't know, but I have never heard any Salk speakers so can't comment on them, PMC is another matter. I have owned three pairs, and bought all either used or at "sale" prices and think they sound fantastic. I have au... 
Problem with older REL subs & class D amps
Ditto what you said. I've got Stentor Sub that I use for an end table because I couldn't get anywhere with Sumiko. 
Should I bother to try a subwoofer?
I used a REL sub and until it quit working it sounded OK but not any better than the one I replaced (ACI) it with at less than a third of the price. 
Building bedroom system.....speakers for it?
How about some PMC TB2's. I've got a set out in the garage and they sound fantastic out there. Bought used at a good price too. 
Is someone knowledgeable about Def Tech BP 2000
Without being there I can't quite comment about being "less powerful" but just run your speaker wires to the low on the back and leave the jumpers in place. Sorry I couldn't be more help. 
Are audiophile speakers turn on for single women?
Not only do most if not all women not like audio equipment or the steep prices of our "good stuff", they are really appalled when they see the massive jumble of wires behind the equipment that I'm too lazy to organize. LOL 
Endless debate: monitor + sub vs floorstanding
Me thinks you have been reading to many "Harlequin" romance novels. 
Endless debate: monitor + sub vs floorstanding
I'd stay away from REL at all costs. If have any problems with your sub you have to deal with Sumiko and they are a bunch of azzholes. 
Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used
Personally, I own the Dyn's and they are awesome speakers, but, IMO, they DON"T do rock very well. And they are super critical so most inferior hard rock/metal recordings sound like schitt.