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Bookshelf Speakers For 350 Or Less?? new & used
The Mission 731 you mentioned is a sweet little speaker and would probably fit her needs perfectly, I think there are some used ones listed on a-gon. 
New to Vinyl and need immediate help
Look for a Conrad johnson pv10a. It is a nice tube pre with a decent phono stage. You could probably find one used in the $600. range. 
Best speakers for 2000-USED
PSB Stratus Gold i's, 
Ear Candy: Most startling recordings.
Try " The Legendary Marvin Pontiac" 
Rega and VPI tonearm owners - READ THIS
Thanks SD I was contemplating starting a thread re: this topic to see if any one had feedback. I have the 600 arm and am considering taking the plunge . Again, thanks. Mike 
Why No respect for Denon DL160 cartridge
I have a Denon DL 207 mc cartridge virtually NIB. I had it re tipped by Denon years ago and havent used it because I changed pre amps and it didnt have enough out put. I do remember what a big step up it was over the ortofons, shures and AT s I ha... 
Mixing Silver and Copper cables -- Good or bad??
Find a new "highly respected " dealer, as I wouldnt trust any of this ones "advice" 
C/W music Audiogon members
Jerry Jeff Walker " Live at Gruene Hall" a true American classic. For something interesting and new in this vein check out Donna the Buffalo, "Positve Friction" 
AMERICAN BEAUTY by the Grateful Dead
kelly is correct, and the mfsl version of American Beauty is excellent 
What is your opinion regarding electrostatics?
Could'nt disagree more with Edle... While i have not heard the Final, I'd be willing to bet it is superior to an old pair of horns. Good luck 
Your favorite blues album?
!. Junior Wells2. James Cotton3. Siegel- Schwall Band4. Stevie Ray5.Johnny Winter 
Your Recommendations Please
Try "Twisted Desire" by Eight and a half Souvenirs BMG #09026 63471-2. Great music and sonics 
Stereophile "coverage"
I think its funny that you frequently find in their "Recommended Components " issue " there are currently NO class C amps ,pre's tonearms.... WHAT!!! Class A is $25000 and there is no class c or d ?... 
URGH A Music War
I have this on vinyl, there is some real interesting stuff on this. I dont have a scanner, but i could answer ?'s about it if I can dig it out. 
Good SS match for C-J PV10 preamp
Ive been using a McCormack DNA 1 with mine and I think its a sweet combo