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Recommend speakers
I think used Martin Logan Aerius's would match well. 
Thorens TD-520, any value?
No it is only worth about 20 dollars. However, being the saint of a person I am I will give you a hundred dollars for it!!!!! Hell yes, it worth keeping. 
Want speakers for 700 but none sound good.
buy good used speakers on audiogon 
Help Choosing Tube Preamp
I had a nice seller a few years back praise Conrad Johnson products when we were discussing another item. It was great advice. I can only say that you should try to listen to everything in your price range but definitely audition CJ. 
LISTENER Magazine...What Do You Think?
Listener is a fun read. I love the "classic" equipment reviews. Too see how prices were and how they compare it with present day stuff. 
How do you decide on new music to buy?
I would recommend you go to www.knba.org and stream the radio station. They play eclectic and amazing stuff below the "radar" of commercial schlock. They also feature David Dye's World Cafe which I would recommend to anybody checking out new artis... 
Stereophile looses Jonathan Scull
I really enjoyed his wit and good humor in the majority of his writing. It is a big loss for Stereophile and I wish J10 all the best. J10 put a resume in at Listener!!!! 
Experiences with your "Better Halves"
Women hear better, listen better, and that is why for the most part they are not interested in our hobby of "toy" collecting. Don't shoot this is just my humble opinion. 
Nothing new under the sun?
I am with Beemer. I have a pair of Infinity 4.5's that can compete admirably with my Martin Logan ReQuests in many areas. I still use and love tubes. I still enjoy vinyl. I think the prices today are truly out of touch with reality. Don't usually ... 
What's the best sounding SS or Tube linestage pre?
Audition Conrad Johnson.Regards, Steelhead 
Warm/Musical/Resolving Preamp Under 2K
Why ask? You obviously like Rogue. Rogue equipment posters get great musical enjoyment from their products. It gets excellent reviews and has a great price/performance perspective. Hell, buy Rogue and enjoy. All the best from a total CJ fan. Regar... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
Enjoy your time with solid state. See you back in tube world after you tire of transistors!!! Baby, I said CJ not BJ!!!! 
NOS tubes new production
You simply cannot avoid Kevin Deal at upscale audio when discussing NOS. I have dealt with him on my CJ preamp/amp and found him wonderful to do business with and I am extemely happy with his recommendations on CJ gear. He stands behind his tubes ... 
Best speakers in 2k-3k price point
Audition Martin Logan 
Which used tubed pre-amp & turntable for convert?
Audition Conrad Johnson