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Best sounding turntable and cartridge for $1100
I happen to be listening to a SG 3 as I read this. It was given to me by a friend who has numerous tables ( VPI, Rega, Thorens)...it was collecting dust in a closet. I have an Ortofon 2M blue cart and a Bellari VP130 with upgraded tube and power c... 
National Record Store Day is Saturday April 18th
Yesterday was both RSD and my birthday..... So I headed to my favorite record store, complete with vintage pinball machines, only to find the street blocked off and the bomb squad in action nt to the store. I'll be re-visiting today... 
A "Unique" Voice...
My top three are Maynard James Keenan of Tool, Mark Lanegan ( Whiskey for the Holy Ghost is awesome) and Natalie Merchant 
integrated watts or amp watts
A couple of integrated amps I've looked at in your range are the Rogue Audio Sphinx rated at 100 wpc and a used Krell s300 I. Two different animals I believe and dependent on speaker choice. Just a couple of things to consider. I don't know all th... 
Power Amp for Paradigm Reference Studio 100 v2
I have Studio 40 v4's and I'm using them with B&K gear. I actually heard the speakers at the dealer with B&K gear and loved the sound. There's a lot of older B&K gear out there for sale in a bargain hunters range. 
Usher CP-63XX owners, have you added Lead Shot?
I'd stay away from the lead. However it is still used in some commercial and industrial paints since it's not banned 100%. Lead emits fumes when being heated like in soldering however dust can be inhaled when pouring the shot into the the speakers... 
Not impressed
It's mind blowing to me the cost of some gear. I have about 5k wrapped up in my system and to me it sounds fantastic. I can't fathom the idea of paying more for an amplifier than I did my house. I once went to a guys house to buy some cables. Whil... 
Sub for Paradigm Studio 40 v4
Thanks again Bob. I thnk I will go with the SVS, but I'm contemplating 2 of the sb1000 instead of 1 sb12 nsd... Decisions decisions. My music is mostly all kinds of rock and alternative with a little acoustical thrown. Nothing that really hits sup... 
Sub for Paradigm Studio 40 v4
Thanks Bob.... I have seen many of your posts and value your opinion. I believe the SVS has that capability .... not so sure about the paradigm . I'll check into it. 
Where can you get a Klipsch demo in Central Ohio?
Premiere Home Technologies on Tuller Road in Dublin may carry them. I know they carry Klipsch. Audio Encounters did but they went out of business a few years ago. .http://www.premiereht.com/specials.html 
Revel Performa 3
I recently stopped by a Revel dealer to listen to the M106's. I told them I was thinking about upgrading to them from my Paradigm Studio 40 v4's. They told to bring in some of my music and they'd set them up for me but that they doubted the M106's... 
Oldest piece of gear you own
I have a Marantz 2226 that my dad bought I believe in '79. I still use it once or twice a week.