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Pioneer Plasma Monitor
My 2006  Panasonic Plasma(480p) still looks quite nice with over the air broadcasts(never bothered with cable) Convincing black/colors and detail. Just don't watch it one foot away from the screen.I probably couldn't give it away-everyone would as... 
"RUSH" Vinyl remasters vs CD --Sound differences...OPINIONS?
As a fan since 1977, I find it highly offensive listening to Rush albums through any means other than an original press LP.Nickleback CD  on repeat as punishment!!!!The used bins reward those with patience/persistence, IMHO. 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
"Actually "Ella" was mentioned by the very first poster....@jerroot "slaw, Hah! MY blood pressure has now gone down... It would help if I read MORE carefully before posting an emotional response! "For uniqueness, Rickie Lee Jones and Ella." Maybe ... 
Rel S3 subwoofer connection options?
I would splurge for the long bow wireless.Or, you could call some REL dealers to see if they have a factory 10M cable they could part with for a good price.Here is a reasonably  priced aftermarket:http://signalcable.com/relspeakon.htmlGetting the ... 
exceptional voices of female singers (non-classical)
GOOD GRIEF! I can't believe its taken this long for someone mention ELLA FITZGERALD!Must be a generation thing? Absolutely NO list of American female vocalists should ever exclude our FIRST LADY OF SONG! The American Songbook would never be what i... 
Upgrade from clearaudio concept MC cart
 "The one cart similarly priced to the concept is the audio Technica Art9 but everyone just raves about it being the equal of carts double its price so it’s in the running"joegator81-If your phono stage has enough gain(65-70) you may also want t... 
Alternatives ot Dynavector DV-1t
Do you mean XV-1t? If so, that sure is an impressive looking cart. If I were shopping in such a price point, I would consider the Audio Technica ART 1000.https://www.upscaleaudio.com/collections/cartridges/products/audio-technica-at-art1000-direct... 
Greatest Dowsing Rod Ever Fantastic Sound Tuning Ability
WHAT! No RCA option? I like faux carbon fiber dangle thingies. 
Infinity IRS Beta
"But they may not fit in the next home."Make them fit.  Those are the type of speaker you get, figure out the details later, as your wife frowns and shakes her head.They are now 30 years old. $10K new. I don't think speakers hold value as a vinta... 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
"Even more difficult is the Octave v PL. Apples to apples? Does it just come down to personal preference? Or is one a hands down more musical performer? What would be a good synergistic match to my speakers/source? I won’t be able to hear any ... 
Picking a Tube integrated amp
ruby tuesday-Give this thread a read:https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/considering-switching-from-audio-research-to-primaluna-troube...PL HP owner here. I attended this shootout of the ARC VSI60 vs PL. It wasn't surprising to me the PL was th... 
Considering Pro-Ject Xtension 9 Turntable
Nice score, George.I would pose this question to the cable forum.IMO, cart choice is the dealbreaker. I don't get caught up in the cable wars. Proper setup more important than fancy cables.I do prefer a certain brand, but cable talk belongs in tha... 
Blown away by YAQIN MC-13S - tube amplifier
The reviewer here, seemed to be pleased as you:http://wallofsound.ca/audioreviews/amplification/review-yaqin-mc13s-stereo-integrated-amplifier/Looks like you may even be surprised rolling the driver tubes with some decent(not pricey)NOS tubes, if ... 
How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge
almarg-10-4 regarding your point. A great spec to be aware of when pulling the trigger and possibly investing  a chunk of cash. 
How to pick a COMPATIBLE phono cartridge
rbschauman-Perhaps a real expert will chime in, to give you real insight. Without getting into techie talk, all the high performance MC’s are low output-less than.5mv or so.Maybe your local store was just referring to only the phono stage, not con...