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Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.
Thanks Soix,Just got an offer to buy a pair of Model 1s at $650.00.Trying to bring it down to $600.00.Keeping my fingers crossed. I've heard great things about the Minuets but I have never auditioned a pair. Definitely in my price range if I buy u... 
Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.
Good one Mapman, funny!Epic 2 Studio 20sQ300Rega RS1Silverline MinuetsTotem DreamcatchersB&W685All in the price range but which one to chose for the type of music I listen to?Maybe others?I still like the Dreamcatchers just for the fact that I... 
Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.
How good are the Epic 2s now that Music Direct is selling them at 50% off ($399.00)?The Cronus Magnum is capable of producing a hefty 100 WPC so I'm not concerned about sensitivity.I would prefer 8 ohms nominal inpedance (although I could switch t... 
Opinions Wanted on changing Turntable
Sorry if I offended you sir, it was never my intention. That's fine if you consider them mid-fi at best and overpriced but to try to convince me or others otherwise?Not sure what two Regas you had, maybe old models?Anyway, I'll respect your opinio... 
Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.
Good point Soix,Musical speakers desinged with the goal of reproducing music at the highest level. Open 3 dimensional soundstage, spot on imaging, taut bass, uncolored with excellent midrange for the best possible reproduction of the type of music... 
Okki Nokki RCM-5 vs VPI 16.5
Then you have no idea how much better your lps will sound when cleaned with a vacuum machine, not to mention the fact that your cart will last much longer! 
Okki Nokki RCM-5 vs VPI 16.5
Never tried the Okki Nokki RCM-5.........simpy because I bought the HW-16 in the early 90s and, after two decades, its STILL in perfect working order. I use the Walker Audio Prelude (4 steps) Record Cleaning System with the HW-16 and I've only cha... 
Opinions Wanted on changing Turntable
100% agreed Davide256,Its definitely best for the platter and arm assembly to be suspended independednt of the motor to reduce unwanted vibrations. 
Opinions Wanted on changing Turntable
Or to make it light and stiff and sit the TT on a dedicated sandbox to dissipate all external vibrations.For example, Rega makes the lightest possible chassis with the stiffest possible brace (depending on the model) forming the most rigid possibl... 
Super Cheap Placeholder Cartridge
Who knows? You may never miss the Platinum!Happy listening! 
How do you determine how much to spend on speakers
It should NEVER be a matter of money but a matter of preference and synergy.Let me give you a real life example:I'm fortunate enough to be friends with Larry who owns Hollywood Sound (Hollywood FL.) and sometimes we spend countless hours listening... 
Opinions Wanted on changing Turntable
Why suspension TTs and not unsuspended with dedicated isolation platforms Davide256? 
Pro-ject speedbox: Is improvement worth the $ ?
Which Graham Slee are you getting Devilboy? We may be able to recommend a cart based on the Slee's specs. 
Opinions Wanted on changing Turntable
Boy, you must have had a very bad experience with Rega Vernneal. TTs are like cars; some like Mercedes, others BMW, others Lexus, others Audi.To openly state that Regas are mid-fi compared to other brands demonstrate ignorance on your part. 
Upgrade question. Rega RP3 or RP6.
Pro-ject over Rega? Name one Pro-ject TT you will recommend over the RP6 under $1500.00 Vernneal? I can name you a few TTs I would not hesitate to buy over Pro-ject at $1500.00:Clearaudio ConceptVPI TravelerRega RP6Sota Satellite