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Tonearm for VPI HW MkIII
Now that the JMW is going through an upgrade (to version 10.5), it is being heavily discounted. I saw a couple of advertisers selling it new for $1299 or thereabouts. Hope this helps. 
ACARIAN ALON II
The AlonIIs are a perfect match for the Krell integrated amp (300i). With XLO cables, the Krell was a better match for the Alons than my Classe DR6/DR15 combo. 
CAT 1990 model - Highs rolled off??
Hello, Ken Stevens' reply to the original CAT review in TAS suggests that he'd had trouble with quality control with the capacitor mgf. for his earliest models. I think something past SN 1000 has the better caps. The original review commented on t... 
upgrading from Spica TC60's to ??
I still have a pair of my beloved TC50s. Great speakers but can definitely be improved upon. Try to get a pair of Kinergetics subwoofers (I had the BSC200) which will do wonders for the low end. The Edison Price binding posts are also a major impr... 
HELP! Solid state amp for small Klipsch
Hello, I'm still trying to find that "perfect" amp for the Alon IIs. The associated equipment is: Analog: Well Tempered Classic+ Grado Platinum or ATOC9 Digital: PS Audio Lambda + Ultralink Preamp: Classe DR6 / Counterpoint SA3000 (for a tube back... 
Magnepan or Martin Logan
Hello, I was trying to get any information anyone would have on the Maggie 1.4. How do these compare to the new 1.6 QR? Any historial information would also be appreciated. Thanks,