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Can't decide on Integrated Amp - Please Help
I've had the Modwright KWI 200 since August and quite like it though they weren't lying when they said tons of break-in is needed. Detailed while maintaining a hint of the warmth I found lacking in many other amps. That warmth is the glue that hol... 
Your First Concert was.....
The Tubes, 1975PNE Gardens, Vancouver, BC 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
KEF 104.2Paid $1700CDN brand new back in '85(Wish they were the bi-wireable version but such is life) 
Do Sony remotes work on Arcam CDPs?
I know my Marantz receiver remote will operate my Arcam CDP and Int.Amp which would seem to indicate the Arcam's use Philips codes 
Where can I find info on Spendor S6 speakers"
Here's another PDF. Got a bunch of Spendor reviews from Aretch Electronics, the Canadian distributorhttp://www.artech-electronics.com/reviews/S6eYGHFHCAug04.pdf 
speaker cables for KEF 107.2
I agree,I'm using Transparent Music Waves with my 104.2's and I love 'em 
Upgrading Arcam CD73 to CD93?
The upgrade cost is roughly the same as the difference in the retail price between the two players.However, the dealer may give you a deal. Mine did when I went from the CD72 to the CD82.Can't comment on the difference between the two players you ... 
Arcam decision
Regarding the ring DAC, the Canadian importer told me it was a price issue to drop it, mainly because the ring DAC was expensive to produce. Apparently the failure rate was very high at the manufacturing level thereby increasing the overall cost.I... 
How old is too old ?....
Hammy,Was not familiar with the Silverlines either. Have looked at their website and reviews via eCoustic. Certainly seem appealing but, alas, well beyond my price range.I'm in Vancouver, otherwise I'd come have a listen. 
How old is too old ?....
I am in the same position as a few others here. Upgraded the front end a year ago and am now not sure I'm getting the best from my 104.2's. The opinion here, ever so slightly, seems to be in the "get rid of 'em" camp.Am trying to find someting tha...