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What spikes for VR-4Jr's ?
See recent A'Gon ad (not mine) for Star Points. Good Luck. 
ar turntable resurrection advice
...back to Tim...try a Shure M97xe. Around $60 and a solid performer. It will definitely keep you amused as you contemplate upgrades later. 
Annie Lennox fans
...a second vote for "Bare". A super CD with headphones! 
Is the NAD 3020 the best value of all time?
3020 was certainly a "milestone", but given a stated budget today, one can do better...especially in the used market. What is his budget and what will be his prefered source(s)? What will his listening area be like? Merry Xmas! 
Choice of used floorstander for 1k or under used?
PSB Stratus Gold i. Can be found used for $800 +/-. Read Stereophile review for more info. Good Luck! 
20 Best Naxos Releases
I agree w/ Rich. You can't miss w/ the Living Stereo re-issue/re-master hybrids. 30 titles from which to choose...something for everyone. 
A trick with Scotch Whisky
...in the tradition of the scotch concoction from "Mr. Roberts". Doc would be proud. 
A good inexpensive integrated for Totem Sttaf's
A nice SS that has some of the charm of tubes...MF A220; used around $400. Very sweet amp! Looks cool, too. No remote though : ( 
Can i do better for $700 than Grado RS-1?
I won't pretend to know what is best for you but here goes...1) RS-1 is a great can. So are Sennheiser 600/650s, Shure E5/E4/E3s, Grado RS-2s and Prestige series, Etymotic ER-4s...etc. They are all different! Don't threaten to drop a boatload with... 
Recommendations on Integrated Amps
Creek 5350SE and Naim NAIT 5i. Both Class A recommendations in your price range. 
Baltimore MD
Hi...unfortunately, I will not be able to attend tonight. Please keep me in the loop. Have fun! 
Which headphones are comfortable?
I've owned them all- there are many that sound good, but Sennheiser is the keeper for comfort. HD600s can be had all day long $175-$200. I agree, an amp is critical to get the most out of them. Another $100-$200 will get you a nice Creek, Musical ... 
Baltimore MD
Thursday, Sept 8; 7:30 PM; Mari Luna is fine w/ me. 
Baltimore MD
Sept 8 is OK w/ me. I'd vote for a pub/bar atmosphere but am game for almost anything. 
Headphones for iPod.
Plan A: Shure E3s w/ optional triple flange. Better fit equals better sound!Plan B: Assuming (hopefully!) that you already have a set of nice full-size cans (e.g. Sennheiser, Grado), spend the $150 on a nice headphone amp (e.g. Headroom, Creek, JM...