schubert

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Reviewing the Reviewers - and the decline of HiFi
It is over-priced because the income disparities have become so so great the top few percent consider 50 K candy-bar money. 
The best deal on audiogon right now
I agree Frogman.Glad they would overpower my condo space and are so far from St. Paul I don't feel bad about not buying them.As a plus, they live in one of the nicer'burbs of my hometown so have been kharmatized by the air there. 
Cable Costs Relative to System
Every day thousands of God's children on planet earth die because they can't afford the food that Wall Street commodity speculators have driven sky high since 2008. 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
If you are making coffee on an aircraft carrier two hundred gallons at a time could be, my 5 minutes for 2 cups not so much. 
Would vinyl even be invented today?
If it was it would be treated like a miracle.As would a book, all that wisdom, no internet bill, no battery, no plug -OMG ! 
Do you always keep the Amplifier powered on
I turn everything off when I am not there.Used to be a volunteer fireman, you see how easy a house can burn. 
New Yamaha a-s3000 and a-s2100 integrated amps ??
Tasos1, I would say the Yamaha is not so much overlooked as lacking the snob appeal that is so important to many. 
Rega owners
I know it would . But first I would just go with the cart that comes with. You might just be fine with that. 
A/V Receiver or Separates
If you just listen to Rock a AVR is all you need, for acoustic music esp. jazz and classical ,separates. 
Your First System
KLH 17 is STILL a good sounding box ! 
Best value in a HO movig magnet $150-$200
Hands down, THE best value is the Sumiko Pearl !125 smackers 
Rega owners
The arms on those old Philips TT's were junk, I owned several. ALL you need is an RP1 or a entry level Pro-ject from Audio Advisor. 
Recommendations on Christmas Music??
The best in English comes from the great Anglican Choirs at Cambridge University.Amazon up Choir of King's College, Cambridge and/or The Choir of St. John's College, Cambridge and buy what they have. 
Agree or Disagree? - FM tuner info site
Best tuner is the one just aligned by someone who knows what they are doing. 
Jazz for aficionados
Map, whatever you say, it's your world I just live in it.Merry Christmas !