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Krell vs Parasound
I concur. 
Cat damaged speaker, Help
speakers do not come with grills, manufacturer doesn't offer any! 
Cat damaged speaker, Help
Cute, but you aren't helping me. 
DENON DL-304. Is it the bargain sound or not?
In your present situation, I would go for one of the Grados, either the silver or red. 
Totem Forest, Devore super8 or Spendor A6
I had a pair of DeVore Gibbon 8 speakers in my system for about 8 months. IMHO, you will definitely need a good subwoofer because the bass is quite thin even when put close to the rear wall.. I had one of the higher end Paradigm subs which I pains... 
Audible Illusions M3A preamp--best matching amp
I have both a Modulus 3 and a 3A in two different systems. I have used both with a Classe Ten amp, a Classe Fifteen amp, a Odyssey Stratos extreme modified, a McCormack DNA 1, and a VTL ST-80 amp. I liked the pairing with the VTL the least as I th... 
which output setting sounds best?
I bought an Emotiva XDA-1 dac which replaces the HRT. Music from my laptop sounds much better now, not compressed or flat and I am also running my Sony SCD777ES sacd player (redbook only) through one it its coax inputs. My system is very revealing... 
Tube Pre to mate with Parasound JC-1s & Maggies?
Audible Illusions Modulus 3A. Can be had here for 1000-1400.00. 
Just Bought a VPI Scout
As I said on the AA board, I have a ZU/dl103 mc ctg which I have been told isn't a high compliance ctg for my Scout and it works and sounds wonderful. You will be fine with your cartridges. Just set up carefully and enjoy.Bob 
Mcintosh MC500 or Accuphase P800
You will most likely get more synergy by using a Mac amp with the c46 preamp.Bob 
Vinyl composition effect on noise floor
I have a Dark Side Of The Moon from the Harvest label on white vinyl. It is the worst sounding record I own. Nuff said. 
FM tuners - Are they OBSOLETE ?
I had a Sony hdr-f1hd tuner in addition to my Magnum Dynalab FT101a. Guess what, I kept the Magnum Dynalab and sold the Sony. How anyone can say that the Sony sounds great must have hearing deficiencies. Most of the stations I want to listen to in... 
Piece of Audio gear you regret selling
Sold my Rectilinear 3A speakers 34 years ago, still regret it. 
FM tuners - Are they OBSOLETE ?
I use my Magnum Dynalab FT 101A tuner more than my turntable or cd player. I am lucky to have 2 excellent in the Boston/Providence area and I listen to them all the time. I have heard a lot of great "new to me" music I wouldn't know about otherwis... 
What speakers to match my new cary 805 AE
I would add the DeVore Gibbon Super 8, and one of the ZU models.