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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Got the new release of the Eric Clapton "Unplugged" and it has been a real pleasure! 
Pre Amp or Power Amp
Depending on what speakers you are using I would match the amp first and then go from there. IMO amp/speaker pairing is very important. 
Anyone heard about the new Mcintosh MC2301's?
So May 1st (Thursday?) Any idea what time they open and close. My wife and I will defenitly make it to this one. Thanks for the info. 
Anyone heard about the new Mcintosh MC2301's?
Which Atl. dealer? 
Looking for a Phono Pre less than $1500
I have gone from the Dynavector P75, to BAT P-10se, to Ayre P-5XE. All were nice but at the present time I am using the Sim Audio LP5.3 and like it in my system more than any of the others. Lots of options, great big, open sound. Balanced and SE o... 
Three Cheers for Pass Labs
Add Thiel to this list. Always above and beyond!!! 
Sony SCD-1 through headphones novice question
Just connect right to the headphone amp. As far as amp upgrades....I have owned several and auditioned alot more. I enjoy the Singlepowers the most. If you go to www.head-fi.org and check out the for sale items(amplifiers) they come up used at times. 
Ayre amps - cool running?
I had a V-1XE, ran very warm to hot. Around the same as the JC-1s, and the FPB 650Ms I have now. Beautiful, musical, amp.(V-1XE) 
turntable enthusiasts near Knoxville, TN?
I am not sure how the site above came up but its not the audio alternative in Ga. I was recomending.This is.http://www.yeswehaveawebsite.com/ 
turntable enthusiasts near Knoxville, TN?
Another great dealer in the Atlanta Ga. area is http://www.audioalternative.com/ 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
AS long as I have the room for them....Krell FPB650M. 
Best Speakers to match Ayre V-1xe and K-1xe
I have owned both Ayres(V1-XE,K1-XE) and loved them with both the Thiel CS2.4 and 3.7. They also shine with the Vandersteen Quatros. (my personal favorite was the 3.7) Not quite enough juice for my 7.2s or I would still own the Ayre combo. 
Looking for speakers with soundstage depth
The Thiels soundstage and image like champs. The 1.6s are great speakers. Another option are the three way book-shelves the PCS. 
Rega p25 to vpi scoutmaster or phono stage and mc
I auditioned the P7 and Scoutmaster. Eneded up with the Scoutmaster. I have since moved up to the Superscoutmaster. I am using the Sim LP5.3. A killer at its price range and quite a bit above. These tables used with any of the Dynavector cartridge... 
Decent low-cost used phono amp
Sim audio LP3Dynavector P75