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Which companies deserve a star for Christmas
Kevin at K&K Audio 
Best Integrated Amp for B&W 602 s2 +/-$500 used
I just picked up an Outlaw RR 2150 Receiver for under $500.00 for a 2nd system and find it to be excellent value for the dollar. There are a few positive reviews online that you could check out. Plus the phono input is decent if you plan on spinni... 
Record Cleaner Fluid suggestions
Thanks Mofimadness ... think I might give the Audio Intelligence (#6) a try. I will certainly keep the L'Art du Son cleaner on stand-by! Thanks for all the interesting replies, much appreciated. 
Record Cleaner Fluid suggestions
Terry at Loricraft recommends this 5 minute process, L'Art du Son suggest 2-4 minutes for dirty records, plus rinsing (as per instructions). I'm just looking for an alternative Cleaning fluid for a quick wash ... L'Art du Son is a great product, I... 
Record Cleaner Fluid suggestions
Theo, it's not only the rinsing that I'm trying to avoid ... it was recommended that I leave the fluid on the LP for 4-5 minutes before a vacuum, and to repeat this process for best results. I had been leaving the fluid on the LP for a few minutes... 
Musical cd plyer under 1k
a gently used Raysonic CD-128. Check out the 6moons review below ...http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/raysonic/cd128.html 
for Bill Evans fan
Although this is not a single title, the Mosaic "Final Village Vanguard" box set is one of my Fav's ... 
$2500 Phono Stage Suggestions
more $$$? ... not necessarily. I owned an Aesthetic Rhea which I thought was very impressive ... until I heard the K&K Maxxed Out model. Sold my Aesthetic Rhea and now own the K&K Maxxed out model with all the current upgrades(I think!). 
Art Blakey experts please ... ?
Rickie Lee Jones also does an interesting version on her "Pop Pop" LP. 
Who was the best jazz guitarist ever?
Lenny Breau 
Art Audio Vinyl Reference vs Maxxed Out K&K
That's good news Kevin, nice to hear it from the source ... funny how rumours get started. I guess now I can "chill" ... LOLYour latest upgrade I bought from you took a bit to break in but it just got better and better with usage.Happy New Year to... 
Art Audio Vinyl Reference vs Maxxed Out K&K
I own one of Kevin's upgraded Maxxed out phonostages and it would be a pity to see him discontinue it. I would think that his existing product support is from a money concious group that want big performance from little exspense, not big performan... 
Proac response D2 or Harbeth for a Leben cs-600
Devore speakers have been suggested in the past as a musical match ... maybe worth considering also. 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
David, stop trying to stir up trouble and give Jean his credit where credit is due! I noticed that you have also gone phishing on Vinyl Asylum for dirt that does not exist. I purchased Jean's original 100lb Reference table (purpleheart top), as yo... 
Dedicated Lines - Problem
Thanks for the suggestions. I will do a bit of research regarding the noise filter.