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Recommendation for Tube Preamp around $1000
Quicksilver Audible Illusions 
Best rock cover songs, list your favorites
Van Halen-Girl You Really Got Me 
CJ PV-5 work well with B&K, Aragon, Mcormack?
I used a PV5 with an Aragon and NAD amps. Its been a while, but I liked the combo for many years (used to drive klipsch, then appogee speakers). I have also owned the BK ST140 and McCormack DNA .5 at different times. IMO, the B&K has the most ... 
General comments on SOTA
I have owned 2 SOTA tables: both Comets, and heard many other models by SOTA. They are definately a great TT manufacturer. My experience is thy are easy to set up, and stay that way without need for adjustment for many years. They are also very re... 
PSE Studio V
I heard these amps back in the early 90's driving vandy's. They sounded great and have cool looking wood siding. However, I dont know the first thng about technical issues... 
Name your 5 favorite Led Zeppelin tracks.
Lve em all but in favs are:1. stairway2. going to california3. Hey hey what can I do4. Kashmir5. Good times bad times 
Amplifier for Totem Forest
I heard the Totem Forests with McCormack electronics, and with ARC. Both sounded great. 
Components that you regret parting with?
CJ PV-5.McIntosh C-22 tuner. 
Rega RP3 vs Sota Moonbeam II
I had the Sota Comet with RB300 arm and Ortofon 2M Bronze. It was very good. Better sound than entry level. I have not heard the new Rega. 
Gold CD Dealbreaker?
Which ones do you have--I might buy them off you... 
Gold CD Dealbreaker?
I would simply leave the paint on them if it doesnt effect play. 
Rega RB-250 a major upgrade?
I have listened to the RB-250 think it would be a good improvement on your TT. Plus there are great mods for the arm that can raise the performance higher when youre ready. 
Cartridge upgrade for $600
Riley804-I am considering cartridges now rather than int amp b/c I feel upgrading my present int amp (MF 3.2) to something in my budget wont give me the upgrade Im looking for. But a cartridge should.It seems folks are together that for $600 I sho... 
Cartridge upgrade for $600
Musical Fidelity A3.2 Intergrated with phono: Input sensitivity: 250mV (line); 2.5mV (MM phono), 350µV (MC phono). Input impedance: 220k ohms (line); 47k ohms (phono). Overload margin: 26dB (line); 24dB (phono). Channel separation: >70dB, typical. 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
IMO, lots of great LPs mentioned, but lots of crap too. Just MHO