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BAT or ARC
Part of the issue might be the relative darkness of the SF. If you ever switch to a speaker with more top enough emphasis, the ARC might make it seem too much of a good thing. I like the BAT gear quality and think it will give you more freedom if ... 
Nottingham Interspace TT/Arm vs Used Linn Lp12
Take 4yanx advice and go w/the Interspace. I've heard many state that even the Horizon will compete w/the Linn. Recommend a Shelter 501 II if you can find one in budget or Dynavector 10x5 or Denon 103 otherwise. Spencer 
Best Integrated for 400 dollars
Second the Creek. Great sound for tiny $$$.Spencer 
Best and Worst Websites in Audio'dom
Albert,A legendary mystical audio guru told me that if you align 3 Furbys on top of your speakers in an equilateral triangle...But semi-seriously, not much funnier than taking nice Lowther horns or high $ Avalons, and plopping $0.75 worth of brigh... 
Hardest component to decide on
Room treatments are tough for me. They are all unacceptable to my spouse. Comparisons and listening tests are difficult at best. Many products are so different from each other it's hard to get any idea what impact will be in a given room/system. S... 
Best and Worst Websites in Audio'dom
Eldragon, what can I say...posted on a "strong brew morning". Have you checked out the mi-horns? I'm not the only one.Cheers, Spencer 
Best and Worst Websites in Audio'dom
Audiogon & audioasylum have got to be tops! Rives sight is really cool & helpful, too. Absolutesound's sight is the worst in my eyes. Compared to all the other e-zine sights, there is nothing but a flashing "pay me for useful anything" sig... 
Is there a SS amp that can offer tube bliss?
Sam,This begs the question, what tube amp is giving you all these worries? Tubes in my Berning amp will last 10 years, and need no biasing. Maybe a different tube amp is the solution.FWIW, the Pass Labs single-ended ss amps are sort of tube-like. ... 
Records of the Year 2003
Ben, Thanks for the heads up. Worth a road trip to see him, if you get the chance. Cheers, Spencer 
Buzz through speakers w/amp on & pre off
Could be a ground loop. Try a cheater plug on your amp, then move it to your pre. Just went through same thing. Cheater plug on my pre solved it. Cheers, Spencer 
Records of the Year 2003
I can't disagree with Ben; he likes David Sylvian! Ben ever get to see him live? I was fortunate enough to see him in a small venue in Philly about a year ago. He did everything I could hope for from The Art of Parties to Secrets From the Beehive(... 
Records of the Year 2003
Zaikes, would never do that to you! Any Flaming Lips fan automatically gets categorized as open-minded-good-guy.Spencer 
Sell or keep my Turntable
I'll take your albums off your hands. Evil me.No, don't sell! Don't sell. I feel better now.Spencer 
Records of the Year 2003
For Ben, Albert and others with open minds, and for all those "there's-no-good-new-music" trolls out there:http://www.xpn.org/top50_2003.php Check out a handful off this link, you're guaranteed to find something that will get you going. If you rea... 
Absolute Power Cord users, please...
Mine warmed up after just a couple of days use, with gear on 24/7. Great value stuff! Spencer