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Best Audio Research Tube Amp for Proac 2.5's
Has anyone heard the new VS-110 and VS-55? How do they compare? 
Why Not Semi-Automatic Style Turntables?
I think it's unreasonable not to expect that many users would want the convenience of a lift or remote if it doesn't harm the sound quality. Does the cost of such an ammendment increase proportionally to the list cost of the unit??? 
Cambridge Audio D300&D500 compatible with CD-R?
I also have the D500SE, and have had no problems playing multiple CD-R's on it. 
Solid state amps under 1000
I would warn against the Aleph 3 if you don't want a hot amp. You could fry an egg on the top plate of that sucker (but it sounds good). 
Cheap speaker tweak
Do you guys put the spikes directly on the slabs of rock, or do you take them off before setting the speakers directly on the rock? 
Packing Peanuts-a waste
I've got a shipping problem in that I've got a pair of Dynaudio Audience 72's to sell and some of the molded styrofoam corner and edge pieces have split apart. Does anyone have any advise with respect to replacing these crucial spaceholders for sh... 
Source for Shipping Boxes?
Based on anyone's experience, can you rank the shipping options out there. I'm having a pair of Proac 2.5's shipped to me, and I am a bit hesitant about UPS. Is Fedex better? Who would you contact for other shipping companies? 
Powering ProAc Response 2.5's
Are there any AR amps in the $1000-$1500 range (used) that would be good for the Proacs? 
Powering ProAc Response 2.5's
By the way, I just found out that the 2.5's I planned to purchase on sale pending with another buyer. If anyone knows of a used pair for sale, please send me an email! Thanks. 
Spade termination on speaker
I've looked through all the threads, and have failed to see mention of an electronics distributor that sells spade terminations without being a high-end name brand (and having prices to match). Can anyone suggest a good source to purchase directly...