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Want to improve sound of Silverline Prelude II
I want to thank everyone who responded to this post. Unfortunately, I became seriously ill after I submitted the post and was unable to answer or respond to those members who offered advice and comments. It took me awhile to rekindle my interest i... 
HDMI cable made a difference in picture quality??
Riley804, Regarding the non-HD channels, I guess I mean the analog channels like Ovation, American Life Network. Ovation offers interesting music and visual arts programming. ALN offers reruns of Hill Street Blues, St. Elsewhere and Mission Imposs... 
What is an upgrade from the Creek 5350SE Classic?
In response to Cmakak. If I decide to keep the Creek and purchase the Epos 16i's, the Creek delivers at least 100RMS at 4ohms....Regarding my budget range for another integrated amp, it will depend on what I can get for the Creek with its the MM b... 
Dynavector 10X5 versus Sumiko Evo III
Thanks to all for your comments and advice...Jim 
Best Amp/Pre-amp combo for $2000 -2200
Many thanks to the members who have responded. Regarding Quad electronics, I have read a review of the cpd-2 in TAS, but have decided to buy a Rega Apollo when the funds are available. I am using a 20 year old Sonographe CD player. I have not cons... 
What is equal to the Rega Apollo for less money?
Many thanks for the responses. I appreciate the advice offered by those who answered the post so far. It looks like the Rega Apollo wins....by almost a knock out. Thanks Jim 
Ortofon 2M Black- Graham 1.5/Rega/Origin Silver
Anyone know about the perforamnce of the 2M Blue ($199) which is two steps down from the Black. I want to pair it up with a Project Debut III table and hoping for better than entry level results. (I would go with the Rega P-2, but it is too expens... 
Want to improve sound of Silverline Prelude II
Tvad, Thanks for the technical info about RMS power and speaker impedance. I like the Creek, though I think it lacks the resolving power of the separates I owned for 20 years before downsizing. Though, I am not quite ready to part with this integr... 
Best turntable/cartridge combo for $700-$750
I want to thank all the members who responded to my post, especially those who recommended the Technics table and offered opinion about the Rega I didn't think that Techincs offered such a quality product. I have read reviews about the Rega 3-24, ... 
Gershman Acoustic Cameleon speakers
Are they still being made?? I read last year that Gershmann discontinued them because their shipping cartons were not sturdy enough---which seems like a dumb reason to take a popularly-priced speaker off the market....(So, make the carton stronger... 
Can the sound of SS amp deteriorate over time??
I want to thank everyone who responded and provided advice and technical knowledge. Based on what I have read, especially regarding possible capacitor "aging" and "leakage", that it may be time to sell the amp and keep the tube pre-amp. I only nee... 
PMC Speakers:"Best Buy"or just another speaker?
I want to thank all for thir generous advice and comments; Yes,I will have to give the PMC's a careful listen. Though, I think I may be predispposed to liking them because of their slim profile and small footprint and "potentially" deep bass. Unfo... 
Want to replace Vandersteen 1C's with better spk
Thank you to all who responed; I did consider upgrading to the 2ce sigs. Is there a difference between the standard 2ce and the signatures??.... As far as the Virgo II's that might be the ticket considering that I have actually wanted to purchase ... 
Vandersteen 1C - Best Integrated For Vinyl Lovers?
Let me address my response, (especially to Kehut and Tsugury) about Vandersteen 1C's and amps. I ran a post similar to the above about a month ago. Unfortunately my "experience" with these speakers driven by Musical Fidelity X-150 integrated is mo... 
Review: Green Mountain Audio Europa Monitor
I have had the Europas about 10 months and have probably 75 hours on them. I realize from the reviews of other owners I may be 150 hours from Nirvana, but they don't seem to be getting better and if so, only in small insignificant increments. Don'...