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JBL 250 TI or JBL 4425 please vote
I am with Jaybo and Hamms, ANY of those old classic JBL's. The 250 may be the "accurate" pick, but I would say grab a pair of those 4425's or 300's and play it loud and proud.Besides throw in Humble Pie rockin the fillmore, turn it way up, and you... 
Looking for a CDP from a company that'll be around
I just had my Teac reel to reel refurbished by Teac Service in Torrance CA. Great company to deal with.If it was my money, I would put it on Esoteric in a second.I hope to hear a SA60 and X05 at some point.Have fun! 
Budget Low-Capacitance Interconnects
Paul Speltz is a class act.He will work with your cable requirements and can tailor to your needs.I second Cyclonicman's recommendation.Have fun! 
Digital front-end that bests a Sony VSE Level 6?
I haven't done it and I have no idea about the sonics, but I would love to compare the tricked out Sony to the Esoteric line. SA and X series.The Esoteric series appears to be the real deal. I would love to spin some discs through one.Has anyone c... 
Martin Logan Vantage vs Infinity RS 1b
I can't speak directly to your two choices, but I moved from Infinity to Martin Logan.I had Infinity 4.5 RS and the external crossover using two hafler 500's to power them. I had that setup for years and years. I was in Seattle with time to kill a... 
Songs about ecology
Ecology song by Marvin GayeWhere do the Children Play - Cat Stevens (and redone by Joni Mitchell) 
Reel to Reel Mess
Teac still services its reel to reel decks in California.They have excellent customer service and I was able to talk to the actual tech that handles reel to reels. I sent in my X2000 and they were prompt and efficient.http://www.teac.com/consumer_... 
Upgrading from Supratek Pre to ?
I have a Chenin and feel it is one of the best purchases I have ever made.I have heard some great phono playback from Klyne, Audio Research, Cotter, and others, and some have been truly compelling but at the end of the day, I have no urge to "upgr... 
Anyone use the Sota RCM?
I have owned the SOTA LPC Record Cleaner for years.It does a good job cleaning my vinyl. It is loud in use so I wear ear protection and other than noise it has been rock solid reliable.I cannot see parting with it.Have Fun. 
Looking for a entry level audiophile turntable
You will have to determine if your set on "new". If so, I cannot help you as I have no experience or chair time with any of the "newer" companies that produce tables. Project, Music Hall, and Rega all seem to produce great quality products for the... 
Question Of Balance - The Moody Blues
Very nice write-up.I have an original pressing that I haven't spun in years and years.Your motivating me to dig it up and spring for a SACD copy and doing the audiophile thing.Have Fun. 
New music on vinyl
Acoustic sounds is re-issuing some of the best Jazz albums ever recorded.Cisco has the Heifetz album which is almost a must buy regardless of your favorite genre.Go to Salvation Army/Thrifts/Yard Sales and pick up plenty of nice Classical music. I... 
Sleeper older preamp with great phono.....
Apt Holman preamp will give you two phono inputs and nice flexibility options.Have Fun! 
The Best Sounding Beatles CDs
Absolutely agree with Narrod. Jax is right about the Love. That sounds as good as redbook gets for the Beatles in my opinion.In my house we throw on Cd and then vinyl to compare and turntable and cartridge makers should give me a percentage.Have Fun! 
VTA - again.....
This might help you:http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/ttadjust.htmlHave Fun!