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Best source of lead shot?
Listen to Rhard...lead shot is a problem looking for a place to happen.The lead-based-paint thing is no accident. Federal law requires any home that was built prior to 1978 have a Lead Based Paint Disclosure available to any potential buyer(along ... 
Dahlquist evolution & Matching
While the Alon Circe is a bit on the expensive side...many other Alon speakers are more reasonable..new or used. A used pair of the Alon II Mk.II would be a good item to listen to. However, like used DQ-20 and DQ-30, they maybe few and far between. 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
Want to thank everyone that has listed their choices. Now to find enough cash to purchase all of these over the next 6 months or so. I would guess those MFSL LP's will be impossible to find or damned expensive. Did I mention that I accept donations? 
Quality music labels
I agree with the above suggestions of the XRCD offerings. I have heard that MFSL is to be making a comeback...any truth to this?I may be crazy,,..but I have never had any of the Telarc's that I buy capture my inner brain/ear thing that get's you i... 
Help with M/L Aerius wires
You might want to go to the Innersound web site and/or give Roger at Innersound a call. He has some great speaker cables disigned for electrostats. 
Best isolation device for a tube pre-amp
They may not be current state-of-the-art, but the Townshend sinks are very good. 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
Perhaps Clueless is right?,,,,,,,,maybe,..."I've got to change my evil threads........baby"... Actually that sounds like more of an apparel concern. Oh well, think I'll get out that old copy of "Garden Party"... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
Clueless, actually I was thinking of others when I wrote the "speakers" line....that's why I had said "posts".... Your balance seems to be fine, however mine is always in flux!Best, Jim 
If You Could Only Keep 3-CD's LP's , Which Ones?
Paulwp....you're right! Thanks to all that have given their three "gun-to-the-head" choices.It is a bit of a "cheap shot" on my part. I am tired of buying "software" that I don't like. Thought that y'all might be able to make my CD/LP purchasing f... 
Do you drink when you listen?
Tireguy....all three at the same time are the BEST!...but one time,...some time back.,...while doing all three, I also sneezed,.. The rest is medical history.Jim 
Alpha Core Goertz......need recommendations
All of the above have merit. I would also suggest InnerSound cables/interconnects. Just put InnerSound in a search engine..and go to their site. I have had most of the highest of the highend cables and interconnects,..the InnerSound ones are.....w... 
I need some advice on speakers..
What type of music do you listen to, and at what type of volume levels? Is your room carpet or hard flooring? What is the rest of your gear?Not wanting to pry...but these things have impact on what might be a good match....and I believe many will ... 
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf?
I don't have huge experience with bookshelf speakers, have used about 6 pair over the last 20+ years in various bedroom, office...etc. situations. The best sound I have heard with a bookshelf speakers used in a bookshelf are the ones in my sons ro... 
Dahlquist evolution & Matching
I did not have the chance to hear the DQ-20 or DQ-30, but lived with the DQ-10 for several years. Don't want to get off track of the questions you have asked, but you might want to go to the Acarian Alon site. This is the company that has gone the... 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
I do not agree with above posts that say a system that works well as a whole(balanced/compatable..whatever) is bound for constant upgrades...180degrees the opposite. Most of the "speakers first, last and always" posts above..then go on to speak th...