schubert

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Any good FM tuners around for less than $200?
Arcam makes very good tuners as well , usually cheaper because not many seem to know that. I've seen top models go on here for 1oo bucks. 
I'm beginning to wonder...
To you, I imagine not. 
3 speaker cable options - what to choose?
Well Stringreen , the Germans agree with me , KIA is the top-selling brand in Deutschland.I spend a lot of time in Germany, universal distain for el-cheepo Benzes. VERY unreliable as well.I've owned 3 Mercedes, primarily because I got great deals ... 
I'm beginning to wonder...
Nonsense, efficent use of time is much wiser. 
Has the Oppo carried the AV industry?
I've always loved tubes but I grew up back in the day when a new RCA cleartop was a $1.99 at the drugstore which also had tube tester in the corner.I have a Eastern Electric Avant pre with 5 12au7 , 2 12ax7 and a 6x4 rectifier, Even with these mos... 
what to TURN to when starting $1000 budget
I'll second Mesch, I have a pr of AKG 701'a as well I like.Another great phone is the B&W P3 at $200 new.Grado phones are very popular, great rock phones but a little rough and ready for acoustic music IMO. Their model 80 is a great buy as well. 
Need Speaker Advice
The fact that MOST stores are run by thieves has been rather well understood by most for the last thousand years or so. 
Has education expanded your listening tastes?
Tosta, your 10 times rule is dead brilliant ! 
3 speaker cable options - what to choose?
A top KIA is a LOT better than an entry Benz . 
I'm beginning to wonder...
My grammar is I lot better than I bother to use on the internet.In any event its how well you think not how well you write on this forum. 
Has the Oppo carried the AV industry?
Noble100, I know you are a " long-timer" on Audiogon and one whose posts have always been intelligent and informative .But , on a music only system, I'm having a hard time wrapping my mind around a 105 being a sub for a VTL pre.But then , as I sai... 
MM Cartridge For VPI Scout, Help Please
Sure doesn't sound like cartridge, the Odyssey Stratos I owned was "lean" sounding if thats your problem. 
what to TURN to when starting $1000 budget
After 40 + years of audiopiling , if was starting over I 'd buy a decent headphone amp , I can reccommend the Rega Ear which shows up on here for about $150, a used pr of Sennheiseror AKG headphones and the best source I could get for whats left o... 
3 speaker cable options - what to choose?
In many systems anti-cables sound terrible, in others they sound good.I agree upgrades are part of Morrow business plan as it is with almost every cable company.I use Morrow SP-3 and SP-4 biwires, SP-4 is a little better but on rock music I doubt ... 
3 speaker cable options - what to choose?
You don't have to convince your self, says clearly on Clear Day website you need Double Shotgun for your speakers.I personally confirmed this with owner , a stand-up guy, before I bought my Doubles, as my speakers are in same range as yours.You ha...