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Friday Night in San Francisco
I have an originally released vinyl purchased for $3 that sounds much better vs. SACD.I bought it on the original vinyl in a used record store for ~$5. There are a bunch of used vinyl listed on ebay at auction. I have the CD too. The Vinyl is bett... 
Need help to ID a tonearm
I think that's one of the standard arms systemdek used on their tables under the Profile brand name. It's made by Jelco - not sure it had a model # 
B&K amp parts source
can you remove the existing switch and get a part number? I can't imagine that it's not an off the shelf part. The button that shows on the outside may be special to B&K, but the switch itself is likely standard and available at Mouser 
What is approx. percentage of your total
I have about 600 records and guess I listen to about 60% regularly. I also have about 1000 CD's - the % of those in regular play is a little less. 
Inexpensive Tube Pre?
hang on though - the PV3 IS a preamp. Aren't you looking for a tube power amp now? 
Inexpensive Tube Pre?
Can't say anything about the Jolida - but the Dared SL2000a can be quite good with the right tubes. 
Speakers than can run 2 different amps
there has been an abundance of discussion on biamping here on A'gon. Search the archives and you'll find most of what you need. 
Speakers than can run 2 different amps
most speakers made today separate mid/high and woofer connections - enabling biwiring or passive biamping (which is what you want to do). Setting up such a configuration (tube on hi, ss on low, requires that your amps be able to balance the gain s... 
Best Compact Floorstanders?
I agree with your assessment. I also agree with Wescoman - used Totem Sttaf's are a fantastic value. They are great speakers with solid bass beyond anything in their class. 
which king crimson
I have Nightwatch and it's incredible. Excellent fidelity, performance, everything . . . 
How many still listen to CD's daily.
me, every single day. I listen to LP's in the morning, CD's the rest of the day, except late at night I may put LP's on again. 
new Led Zeppelin album due out late 2012
If that's a legitimate sample, I'm looking forward to its release. I like it and don't need them to to release copies of their earlier stuff. I am pretty sure that is Robert Plant's voice - sounds like him in his contemporary releases (eg Raising ... 
MARTIN LOGAN TRIPLES THEIR PANEL REPLACEMENT
I'm not familiar with ML speakers (have only seen them in stores), but why is the replacement cost of panels such an issue. Do they get consumed and need to be replaced every year or 3?Also, if they need it, can't they be refurbished like other ES... 
The finest Cable Elevators you ever auditioned?
excellent analysis Elizabeth! 
Interesting Ads
too many words for my taste . . .