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NAD C350 Guitar Amp
Errmmm..... everything's possible, but I feel it's easier and cheaper to buy a normal guitar amp/speaker. 
Best single-malt Scotch...
Went recently to a whiskey festival in Leiden, Holland. Their special offer was a (small) bottle of special Highland Park, 16 years old. Ater (too much) tasting I decided to buy a bottle. It still sits in my cupboard waiting 'till that special occ... 
What song best sums up the previous year?
Thanx guys, just the usual relational stuff and everything that you have to go through after a breakup. But if anyone knows a good cheap lawyer.... :) 
What song best sums up the previous year?
I'll leave out the politics..... being from Europe I notice I have a rather different view on things than most. Let's just say things didn't work out on a personal level last year, and this year isn't any better, even worse. So I would say Fade to... 
Musical?
'Musical' means you're in the right mood and concentrated enough to listen to the music you're playing, and not the equipment is is played on. One day my set sounds very 'musical', the other day I only listen to the system's weaknesses. Funny, but... 
Thorens TD-125/SME-3009 II
Albert just said it all. I only wanna add that you have an outstanding TT and arm combination. I had exactly the same set up, with an Ortofon MC 15 II Super cartridge. I sold the entire set for a nickle and a dime, and still regret it. Enjoy!! 
Opinions on Sony TA-F808ES integrated amp from 90s
I heard one driving my own speakers, which are rather difficult (2 Ohm, 86 dB/W) and it made a nice pairing. Combined with bulletproof build quality I liked the Sony, but still decided to take the pre/power road. 
cd transports
I bough an elderly Sony CDP-X559 ES player just to use as a transport. The transports from this range are also used in the most expensive Accuphase players, so you might try and get your hands on one of these players. I paired it with a PS Audio D... 
What's your favorite lyric from a song?
Who else is gonna bring youA broken arrowWho else is gonna bring youA bottle of rainThere he goes, moving across the waterThere he goes turning my wholeworld aroundRobbie Robertson - Broken arrow. 
Absolutely beautiful gear
I own the Musical Fidelity X-Pre, X-Psu and X-LPS because of their good sounds, but the (IMHO) beautifull looks add a lot to my listening pleasure.And I bought a Philips cassette deck, the 5846, just for its looks and the fact that I couldn't affo... 
Is anyone familiar with Pluto tonearms?
http://www.plutoaudio.nl/I remember some reviews years ago who were lyrical about their turntables and arms, but I very much couldn't afford their stuff. And even though I live in Holland I never see any of their products for sale, new or secondha... 
THORENS Vintage TT- Need help determining Model
This page is in German, but you should be able to find your Thorens: http://www.thorens-info.de/html/seiten-ubersicht.html 
Listening devices when will they start to fail?
Joined the army in '90, served on a M109 artillery unit and went to a lot of very, very loud concerts. If I would take a hearing testI think they'll advice me to sell my hifi gear.... and it's aonly getting worse as I'm getting older. BTW, I'm 36 ... 
THORENS Vintage TT- Need help determining Model
Same happens to me, can't see the pics... 
Back into analog
Since the 1210 is the 1200 with another finish, it would surprise me if I'd would hear much difference..... and (unfortunately) I'm a bit too old for dance parties......