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How far apart are your speakers?
Room is 22' X 12'X 8'For 3 years I had the Avalons set 40" from woofer to woofer, about 5 ft. from back wall. After getting advise from fellow audiophile, I placed speakers along side wall, about 2.5' from wall, 8 ft aprt from woofer to woofer, 6 ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Clifton Chenier! Boogie 'n' zydeco and Boogaloosa Boogie- It's almost 1 a.m. and this dude won't let me go to bed. Los Lobos/ A Time To Dance- this is the EP which put them on the map for all those who had never heard of them. Of course, if your f... 
Oregon Audiophiles...
Hi, Mike in Portland would like to meet other audio people!!! 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tower of Power LIVE in Sacremento. One of the best live recordings I've heard.Sultans of SwingMile's around The WorldMichel Legrand. Excellent recording!Happy New Year! 
How much $ to "match" digital in my system?
I purchased a Music Hall 5se about a year ago ($650) and I now listen to vinyl 80% compared to CDs. Goodwill has become one of my favorite haunts! Many LPs, some requiring a spin on the Nitty Gritty ($4-$900, sometime less used.) The sound is much... 
best time/worst time to sell equipment
Really. Depends on the price! 
Hall of Fame: BIGGEST BADDEST Monster Amps
Why not the Gryphons? They are some of the biggest and BADDEST!!! 
Are Dual turntables any good?
Just bought a 1257 with QLM 32 MK111 cartridge. Any comments? I remember my audiophile cousin had a Dual when I was a kid and I marveled at it. So simple yet it really had a pristine, sweet sound. Then he was drafted, but he sent $ home to have hi... 
Speaker recommendation to match Prima Luna amp?
Rich, Thanks for your response. It looks like there aren't many PL owners out there. I will wait and see if the monoblocks are a good match for the Avalons. The monos will out in a month or so.Enjoy, Michael 
Prima Luna amp or preamp best speaker -Help
Bblilikoi, The only Prima Luna dealer that I know of is Kevin Deal (upscaleaudio.com) in California. I called them and the word is that PL will have monoblocks on the market in a month- 70watts??? Unfortunately, I have not heard any PL units- amps... 
Help educate Analogue rookie
I'm more into vinyl now than ever, and I'm just starting over. My first record was Sonny- hey, I was a kid! Then I bought The Doors. I was the proud owner of a Clarion turntable, worked all summer and bought some more albums. It wasn't until I had... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Love Revisited- so many groups of the 70s and 80s have taken many of the ideas and riffs layed down on these 2 LPs.Also listenig to: Dr. John- Night Tripper, Django, Mozart Chamber by The Budapest Quartet, Aretha, ... 
Prima Luna amp or preamp best speaker -Help
Thanks for your help/suggestions. Exciting and interesting to hear that PL will be out with the 70-72 wpc amps. May be what I need for the Avalons which I absolutely LOVE.Branimir, As mentioned, I tried the VK-60s and they were indeed a very nice ... 
Where R U?????
Portland, Oregon! I would love to meet/share with other audio nuts. Michael 
How much does your system retail for?
$6k. Most used.