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FPB 300 vs 600 - Incremental or Fundamental?
I bought a 300cx a couple of years ago under the provision that I could trade up to a 400cx for a full credit within a week of purchase. Well I did exercise that option and the results were very apparent; also to my wife (yay!). There was more cla... 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Muse: Absolution simply amazing! 
A big thanks to Thiel
I totally agree. I have CS6s and recently pruchased their SS2 Sub with the CS6 passive crossover. I had a small hum problem with the sub, not necessarily Thiels problem, it could have been a grounding issue with my system. here was no question fro... 
Adcom GFA 555 with Totem MANI-2... any good?
I doubt the Adcom will be able to generate the current needed to adequately power the Mani-2s. I took my Bryston 4BST to a Totem dealer in Montreal and tried that amp through the Mani-2s. The Brtson didn't have enough current, compared to a Mark L... 
Best Genesis Album - your opinions please.
BTW if anyone ever gets a chance to see Montreal-based "Musical Box" (more-than-just-a-tribute band), run do not walk for tix. They play it album perfect note for note with the original equipment, sets (approved by the boys), lighting, sound and m... 
Koetsu Cartridge Question
I run a Koetsu Urushi at 100 Ohms and 60 dB gain into Krell KPE reference phono pre. Going from a Benz Glider 2 to this cart was pure heaven. The sound just keeps getting better and better, even after two years of moderate use. 
Meadowlark Blue Herron 2 vs. Usher 8871
The Meadowlark is time and phase coherent and I wouldn't go near a speaker that wasn't. 
Guitar playing audiophiles, Martin or Taylor?
I have a Martin D25 Koa (1983) that got wrecked in a car accident back in 1996. I had an authorized Martin luthier piece it back togehter with a D45 neck and snowflakes on the fingerboard, volute etc. It sounds better than it did befor eth acciden... 
How frequently do you check Audiogon listings?
Once a week, just too busy these days to enjoy the fine company of you folks whenever I want to, at least at this point in my life. 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Krell 400cx, I'm done 
Best Genesis Album - your opinions please.
Sorry I meant Nursery Cryme; always felt that MB deinfed the album... 
Best Genesis Album - your opinions please.
Tough one for me simply because I saw them in 1974 at the Music Hall in Boston for the Lamb tour. I had only heard Selling and Musical Box by that concert. I too have all the Classic reissues having worn out all my original pressings. I gues in th... 
Background Voice On Bridge Of Sighs ?
They are still touring...I saw Jeff Beck in 1999 in Concord, CA and Trower in 2001 in San Francisco. Simply excellent! 
Krell KCT Preamp
I also have a KCT and yes it does get quite warm, not hot, on the left side, but after two years of trouble free performance I am not worried. Nothing to worry about. Cheers! 
Record Cleaner
kel34 go to music direct they have the super wash and the deep cleaner I use em with a VPI 16.5 wouldn't change for the world