weirdsailboat

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Vinyl albums
The big problem with most Beatles records is the music in the grooves. Pretty lackluster stuff... 
Bob Ludwig - masters / remasters
At least you're after CD's and don't have to join the small herds in going after the "hot stampers" he did. 
Speaker match with Spectral?
Not a big fan of the ESL's - the former owner of the amp had them hooked up to them and they just weren't for me. 
Polish?
Thanks for the link!!! 
Speaker match with Spectral?
I'm very intrigued by the Harbeth's - albeit a bit out of my range. Any thoughts on the monitors? I've never owned smaller speakers and suppose the size may be misleading me into thinking I won't get big sound. 
Live infectious funk jams....quality recordings
Leaning more towards soul - but not having brought up Curtis Mayfield's Curtis - Live is almost criminal. 
Hi-End for Black Metal?
Have no idea what to recommend - but I love the idea of a high end system for Black Metal! 
Speaker match with Spectral?
Well the Thiel's were mentioned but that makes perfect sense. So those are out. I've heard very good things about the Dynaudio's as well.Vandersteen is well within the price range and I've heard a pair of 3A's that sounded nice as well! All the in... 
Polish?
You may have a point - but with a delicate Benz Glider I try no to handle it when I'm convinced I have 10 fingers instead of 5.Anyone actually know what would actually polish* the silver parts on the DDX?* meaning to bring to a highly developed, f... 
Polish?
I refuse to put any style of sausage on my turntable no matter what beer I've been drinking. 
Good speakers to match with Spectral DMA-50
I appreciate the input and suggestions very much. As for the cables - any suggestions on which may be better? The Straightwire "Waveguide" 4's (which I can't find much info on) or the Magnan signature's? Only drawback with the Straightwire's is th... 
Good speakers to match with Spectral DMA-50
Budget would be in the 1000 - 1500 range. Not trying to go backwards - I just landed the Spectral for so cheap it made no sense to go a different direction! 
Whatever happened to Straight Wire?
I have a pair of "Wave Guide" 4's - anyone know of these and if they are decent? 
Tonearm suggestions for a Micro Seiki DDX-1000
Been searching for a list of tonearms that will work with the AX-1 armboard with no luck. Anyone have any knowledge of what tonearms are compatible without having to upgrade the armboard? 
Tonearm suggestions for a Micro Seiki DDX-1000
Currently have the Sumiko Blue Point but wouldn't mind trying something different.