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Which Primaluna amp ?
Given your speakers, so much will depend on how loud you like to listen.I own the PL2 and the PL5 and have used them with speakers that have ranged from 85db efficient to 90db efficient. I listen at moderate levels, but there is enough left to go ... 
Which Primaluna amp ?
You can call Kevin Deal at Upscale Audio for advice.Kevin was in on the original PL design.Rich 
In need of a powercord
The NAIM $30 power cords will work fine.Rich 
Top 3 from: Allman Bros, Tull, Kansas & Feat
Never cared for Kansas or Little Feat ... sorry Marty. 
Top 3 from: Allman Bros, Tull, Kansas & Feat
I realize that tastes may be different, but the responses so far are missingthe boat on Tull. 1. Aqualung2. Thick as a Brick3. Stand-UpRunner-ups are:This WasBenefitLiving in the PastRich 
E.L.O. - Electric Light Orchestra
Checked Wikipedia to see if my memory was holding up. By the time Xanadu was released in 1980, ELO had added synthesizers to the mix. Rich 
Upgrade CD, New CD or Universal Player?
You are getting good advice. Using the Marantz AVR and expecting better CD sound struck me as the odd statement. What is your budget at this point (including the possible resale of the Marantz) and you can probably get good recommendations for an ... 
E.L.O. - Electric Light Orchestra
Count me as an ELO fan. What worked for me were the classical and mid-60's British pop influences in the ELO sound. ELO's first four or five albums were fairly cohesive affairs and were the best examples of their sound. After that, the music becam... 
Where to buy vinyl in London?
Pick up a copy of the Record Collector magazine . It is published in the UK and has a very extensive listing of record shops. Barnes & Noble is where I buy my copy.Rich 
The Top Speaker for less than $500
A ridiculous good buy at $220 from Vanns are the Energy RC10 . Original list is $600. See review in Soundstage .Rich 
A reasonable step up from Rega Saturn CD player?
I believe your quest started with the Rega Apollo and you have auditioned or asked about a dozen or so different CD players. What are you looking for that the players above are not providing?Rich 
Power Cord for NAD M51 and Musical Fidelity A3CR
For my amplifiers (Prima Luna PL2/ tube, Prima Luna PL5/ tube, and Outlaw RR2150), I use PS Audio Punch . At the time I went the PS Audio route because they offer ground pins which screw out. I had ground loop issues with both Prima Lunas that I ... 
Selling dispute. Please comment.
Hi Jax:My brother is a toy collector and he will often buy an item just because the original box is in better condition than the boxes of two of the exact same item that he already owns.Assuming that this guy is cast from the same mold, offer a re... 
No response from sellers??
It is late August and he may be on vacation or bringing a kid to school.Rich 
Recent equipment you hated, thought overpriced
I thought that the Spendor SA1 were good speakers, but not as great as the reviews and overpriced at more than $2K.Rich