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How international is your system?
CDP- Classe (canadian)preamp- DR6 (canadian)turntable- Rega (English)cartridge- Dynavector (Japanese)speakers- Paradigm (canadian)Racks- CWD (american)power amp- B&K (American) 
Suggestions on $1k used preamp w/ phono
How about a Classe DR6? Built like a tank, great phono section, separate power supply, can use balanced interconnects, sounds smooth yet dynamic without the fuss of tubes.I got mine for less than $1000. 
Best CPD to pair w/ Plinius 8200mkII & Totem Tabu?
How about the new Classe' CDP10? 
Used Classe CDP 0.3 or new Music Hall CD25?
Guys, I found a Classe CDP 1.5 with philips transport for $100 more than I was willing to pay for .3 right here on the 'gon. It should be here next week. I will let you know how it works out. 
ps audio 4.6 ,5.5 vs adcom preamp. gfp 555 phono
Also check out the B&K Pro 10MC phono section, this is a better overall preamp than the adcom. I've never heard the PS Audio though. 
Best bang-for-buck purchase you have made?
2 that I can recall.Paradigm 3se mk III mini speakers- I bought them back in the mid 80s for ~$250 new. Great speakers for the price, I sold them quite a long time ago. I can still recall the great performance for the price.Recent- Classe DR6 prea... 
Thoughts on Paradigm Studio 60's?
One day is not really enough time to break Paradigms in. I have a pair of 60s, it took them about a month to break in.As Ohlala said also experiment with placement and orientation. In my room, they sound best straight on rather than toed in.Hope t... 
Plinius 8200 MKII biamped with the 8200P?
Totem is known for its small speakers. 
Tweaks for B&K?
These people modify amps.http://www.musicalconcepts.com/mus_con.htmI haven't tried them but they have an excellent reputation. 
paradigm studio 100's VS paradigm monitor 11's v.2
The studio series is light years better than the monitor series. The monitor series are extremely bright and they do not image well. However, they are good for the money. Save up your money and get the 100s, they will be well worth it. 
Personal analog evolution
1976-82-Thorens TD165C w/Shure M91ED , ADC XLM1982-83-Denon DP30L w/Shure Type IV1984-1995-Denon DP45 w/ Shure Type V, Blue Point1995- 2001-Rotel RB900 w/ Blue Point, Benz Micro Silver2001- present Rega P3-2000, OL modded RB250 arm, Dynavector 10x... 
DR9 Classe preamp vs. Audible Illusions 3 preamp?
Sorry, got wrong model #. 
I need suggestions for a minisystem.
Tivoli audio has a mini system consisting of their stereo radio, subwoofer and cd player. The late Henry Kloss designed their components. The cabinets are of real wood. I own the table radio and am very pleased with it. For more imfo look at their... 
Review: Meadowlark Audio Swift Speaker
Catpenny. Great review. What is the size of your room, I have a 11' by 12' room. I was wondering what the Swifts would do in my small room? 
How do you store a whole lotta LP's?
There is a gentleman in PA., that sells hard wood modular storage systems. His website is :www.tonyswoodshop.comI am not affiliated with him, just a satified customer.