scotty_910

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BAT VK-5i vs VK-30SE vs VK-40
I own a vk5i. I have been very happy with it. No trouble whatsoever. Absolutely beautiful midrange and treble, solid low end. When playing around with a friend's system, we substituted the bat for his classe. The difference was like being on Kiri ... 
Sacd / Dvda universal players
While I am a big fan of Muse(I own a model nine signaure version three and think the redbook playback is great), you should be aware that the model 10 is not universal - it does not play sacd - it will only play the redbook layer on the sacd hybri... 
Old, beat-up recordings you still love.
I cannot count the number of vinyl copies of sly and the family stone's greatest hits that I've gone through! 
Green Mountain Europas....
I just bought a pair and am awaiting shipment. I auditioned them in an audio shop while on vacation and was very impressed with their detailed yet non fatiguing sound. I will keep you posted when they arrive and let you know how they are. 
'Last CD Player' search
I'm surprised nobody mentioned the muse model 10 or the model nine signature used. Good value, great sound. 
Cowboy Junkies
I'm a long time junkies fan. I think everything through lay it down is good - with the songwriting and performances on lay it down being a peak for the band. I am disaappointed with miles from our home and open, the follow ups to lay it down. They... 
Song intros that really grab you? ?
Last Splas by the Breeders 
Cartridge Loading and Gain
Thanks for the assistance guys. Sounds like if I want to keep the low moving coil cartridge, my best options are either a phono prestage with enough gain to handle it (right now 60db of gain are not enough), or to add a step up. I would welcome an... 
What kind of power wakes up electrostatic speakers
Bear - what do you mean regarding the "history" of the innersoud amp? 
Suggestions for small bookshelf speakers?
Personal favorite these days is the green mountain audio europa. High build quality, effortless seamless sound, rock solid package - and within your budget. I'm considering them for a second room for myself. 
Any small monitors that dont sound thin and bright
Green Mountain Audio Europa's. Very natural and effortless sounding. Solid build quality - a truly remarkable monitor in my humble opinion. The Aerial 5's are great too - occasionally used on agon for about $1K. 
High value floorstanders around $1k used
I agree with Subaruguru. I feel you would be better off to get a breat pair of monitors, and then perhaps add a subwoofer at a later date. I would suggest the green mountain audio europa's. The are a great sounding monitor. 
Guilty Pleasures: Throwaway Pop
Dwight Twilley's I'm on Fire. 
Coincident Total Eclipses or Inner Sound Eros Mark
I am an innersound eros MK1 owner who is going to upgrade to the Mk3 panels and amp. I have also heard the totem line. I love the eros and think they are a great speaker, albeight within the limitations of the narrow sweet spot discussed above. Pl... 
Electrocompaniet owners
I'm sorry, but I for one do not and will not ever think that Ernie got a heck of a deal. I will bet that Ernie's time is valuable. He has not been compensated for the time and effort he put into this nor for the time he will have to spend to insta...