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Today's New York Times
Interesting, thanks for posting. 
Abs Sound - Stereophile top tables ' 75-'85 are?
Thanks Everybody for the info so far, several interesting models I wasn't really aware of, for which I'll keep my eyes out when turntable hunting (like the Ariston RD40 and Winn SCD-10).If anyone is aware of the Stereophile TT ratings prior to '85... 
Help me pick some speakers
Used Vandersteen 2CE, used Thiel 3.5, used Paradigm Referrence 40 or 60. All affordable all very nice. 
can a new amp amp tame my speakers?
My Thiel 2.4s were a bit on the harsh side with a Hafler 9500, very nice from top to bottom, but losing some detail and transparency with a B&K 2220, wonderful with a Conrad Johnson 2300A and really gorgeous after I had the C-J completely re-c... 
Speaker question
I have some Paradigm Reference Studio 40s that have very good bass for their compact size. I am sure there are other speakers that are better, but I can recomend these from personal experience. 
Affordable "Thiel type" speakers are?
Thanks Unsound, for the Ebay lead.Unfortunately, over 400 miles and 6 hours drive time one way to Stockbridge Ga. is too much for this old guy. I'll go up to 250 miles if I can find some that look promising, but that is about my limit. I have deci... 
Affordable "Thiel type" speakers are?
Hi Unsound,I totally respect your opinion and you are a gentleman whose inputs in past posts have helped me a great deal in getting my main system to the point I am truly happy with it. What I personally prefer most in the 2.4s over my 3.5s is the... 
Affordable "Thiel type" speakers are?
Hi Stevecham,I am not looking for a step up from the 2.4s in my main system. I am completely satisfied with them and prefer their bass to the 3.5s overall because it is tighter and more defined, although the 3.5s do go deeper. What I am trying to ... 
Affordable "Thiel type" speakers are?
Thanks All for the ideas,I have been a transparency and detail guy since 1992 when I got my Apogee Slant 6 speakers. In '95 I bought some Vandy 2CEs for a secondary system and liked them a lot, but in comparison with the Apogees felt they were som... 
Affordable "Thiel type" speakers are?
Thanks Unsound, just what I would like to have, but I'm afraid of shipping damage even if in original boxes. If they were within 250 miles of me I'd be picking them up this weekend! Thanks also Steuspeed, but I've been doing the national Craigslis... 
Looking for a good set of speakers cables.
Not super common, but I prefer my PNF Symphony cables to the Audioquest and Morrow cables I compared them to. 
Rega P5 w/Denon 103R what should I upgrade to?
I tried a 103R in my Linn LP12 with a Rega RB300 arm and in my Denon DP 61F and while it was very good I much prefer the Audio Techinca 33 PTG to the 103R in either setup. Not a put down of the 103R but if you search the archives you will find a n... 
Thiel Acquired by Private Equity Firm
I bought brand new 2.4s a few months ago. I wonder how much, if any, of my 10 year warranty the new company will honor. 
McCormack DNA-1 Problem. Help, please
Thanks for all the helpful input, folks. First of all,to Ddd l, I did do a half hour web search for a manual using Bing with no results before posting here. I guess I should have used Google!Anyway, it turns out that after a phone conversation wit... 
B&K amp parts source
Thanks for all the help so far.It looks like my best bet is to call Eastern Elete AV and hope they have the B&K style switch. I took the cover off the amp and the switch is not at all like any of the generic ones which Gbart kindly provided a ...