miner42

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Sonus Faber Minima Vintage v/s Cremona Auditor
I can only comment on the Auditor Ms - which are a better speaker than the Auditor. I use the Sf Crem Aud Ms with McIntosh gear and I have no inspirations of upgrading. I am more than satisfied where I am at this moment. I use a REL B1 sub bass sy... 
Weight of Sonus Faber Guarneri memento
The stands are the heavy component of the speakers. 
TAS - turntable setup
MoFi - Thank you for the clarification. 
reel to reel repair in los angeles
You can try and contact Jeff Jacobs @j-corder. He rebuilds many R2R but mainly Pioneer and Technics. I believe he is near Seatle. 
Polk Audio RT2000p or LSi 25's--- WHO CARES ???
I owned the predecessor to the RT2000P - the RT20p. When I was in the market to replace these (handed them down to my son)I looked at the LSi25 but they just did not ignited any inner soul for me.I ended up with some B&W N804. Still have them. 
Kl Audio LP200 ultrasonic record cleaner insights
Good regiment Almandog. When I get my Klaudio I will keep my Nitty Gritty Minipro2 for enzyme cleaning. 
In Santana we trust
Miner42 are you sure about the vocals? Kim Wilson was the vocalist in the T-birds, not JV.True, but I believe JV is the vocals on the song Havana Moon. Some members of the FT were the studio musicians on this LP. 
McIntosh to be on How It's Made this Thursday
Do the factory tour if you get the opportunity. The people at Mc are truly artisens that love their jobs and enjoy having visitors. 
Houston TX
Unfortunately Sound World has shuttered it's doors. Sorry for the late reply. 
In Santana we trust
The Fabulous Thunderbirds were his backup band on a number of the songs. Jimmy Vaughan vocals shine on this LP. My favorite Santana LP. 
McIntosh C2300 phono input
I, too, am fortunate enough to be able to won a C2300. I will echo what others have said in regards to the phono sthae (MC). I use mine with a Rega P9 and Lyra Delos. Superb. I wa slooking at a outboard stage but could find nothing in the $2500 ra... 
Kl Audio LP200 ultrasonic record cleaner insights
$4000 is a chunk ofmoney to me BUT I will be getting one of these when funds are acquired. I do not have any hesitation whatsoever. Currently using a NG MiniPro2 RCM. 
Has anyone heard the new Rega RP10?
I started with a P5 and Exact cartridge; upgraded to the P7 with a Dynavector DV20XH; then upgraded again to the P9 with Lyra Delos. Upgrade has got me thinking about the RP10. Trading in the P9/Lyra fpr the RP10/Alpheta would be an additional $32... 
Sonus Faber Olympica II or III?
That size of roo - Olympia I; OR, if you can find a NOS I would suggest the Cremona Auditor Ms. Add a REL for the lower most notes and be happy. Probably can find them for $3000/pr with stands. 
Have you found reliable online used vinyl vendors?
Check out Better Records....:)