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What does Q mean in speaker specifications?
@mrteeves I am on the fence on buying them. I would love to give them a try. I’ve owned many LS3/5A type speakers including the Harbeth P3ESR that I prefer over the other ones that I have owned! BTW, those Falcons ( kit ) look like a real bargai... 
What does Q mean in speaker specifications?
@erik_squires Thanks for the detailed information! I asked because I have never seen the Q   listed in any other speakers specs!  
Spade lug connector to Marantz amp
These should do the trick! https://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=AQ1002G    
Best clock-radio? Is there anything better than the Nakamichi TM-1 and TM-2
Check out Sangean! I own 2 tabletop Sangean radios and they sound better than my Tivoli!! https://www.sangean.com/products/product_category.asp?cid=4  
Grado Prestige Gold 3
I’ve always liked Grado cartridges. The Grado would be a nice match with that Linn arm! Here is a review on the  Grado Gold and Opus 3! https://enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/1120/Grado_Labs_Gold3_Opus3_Phono_Cartridge_Review.htm  
Paypal...buyer protection fees didnt help me
File a complaint with U.S.A.M.!  
Solid state or Tubes preamp phono stage.
Yes that was a typo error. BTW, my tube power amps use 12BH7 tubes and I was told from the manufacturer that I can sub a 12AU7 in place of a 12BH7. It should be okay to try. The 12bh7 supposedly draws more heater current, but they should otherwis... 
Empire EDR9 cart into Lehmann Audio Decade phono preamp, sounds awful
@crazybookman Good point!  
Solid state or Tubes preamp phono stage.
  @lewm is correct! FYI: 5914, 5963,6189 and ECC82 are all replacements for the 12AU7 tube!!  
Speakers need to be placed close to back wall. Help
Check out ATC. Sealed woofer on all models! The Harbeth P3ESR would be another choice. BTW, I own the P3ESR! http://www.atchifi.com/    
Tube Recommendations Please
GE and Sylvania 6DJ8 circa 1960s are real nice sounding tubes!  
Solid state or Tubes preamp phono stage.
"The Hagerman Trumpet will provide the classic tube amp sound which is known to be colored and slightly rounded on top." Really?  
Solid state or Tubes preamp phono stage.
+2 @lewm!      
Bookshelf speakers on a bookshelf (Sad)
Vandersteen makes speakers for bookshelf placement! https://www.vandersteen.com/categories/compact-speakers Another option is the Spendor A1! https://spendoraudio.com/a-line-loudspeakers/  
Empire EDR9 cart into Lehmann Audio Decade phono preamp, sounds awful
47K for that cartridge! Empire EDR 9 Stereo Moving-Magnet Cartridge Manual | Vinyl Engine