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Tall Tower Speakers for $10-14k
Thanks all for responding. Going with the Legacy Focus HD. I auditioned a bunch of the recommendations here and for me the price / performance ratio was just stellar with the Legacy's. 
Tall Tower Speakers for $10-14k
RleffLooks like Bryston 4BSST will be the best price / performance ratio. 
Non-ported sealed cabinet speakers
looking for under $1k / pair 
Phono only pre under $1500
anyone try out the PS Audio GCHP? 
REAL WORLD OPINION - ADCOM 555 ii vs BRYSTON 4B
Thanks guys. This is for a studio monitoring setup and will be running NS10's or Tannoy System 8 DMT. I currently use a Hafler DH500 on the NS10's and it has a lovely warm creamy character (like a Neve mic pre). I had borrowed a Bryston 3B for a w... 
REAL WORLD OPINION - ADCOM 555 ii vs BRYSTON 4B
what about compared to the 3B? remember im not mentioning the ST or SST versions. only the originals. Weren't Adcoms designed by Mr. Pass? 
Good stores in LA
The trip went well. Spoke with David Weinhart but couldn't manage to link up due to scheduling. I'm working too much!! Good to have all this new info for the future (near future I hope). 
Serious Addiction to Gear
Yes Jazzcourier, that show is what got me thinking about it. 
Good stores in LA
Thanks for all the info! I will be there on business, so I have only one day to relax and go check out a few places. Again, thanks all for your thoughts / opinions! 
Good stores in LA
Thanks for all the responses. Time allowing (and traffic!), I will set up appointments to visit a couple of places. 
Pure Phono Preamp
I think I'm zeroing in, and thanks for everyone's advice. I'm thinking Pass Labs XP-15 versus the Audia Flight Phono? And, can the Manley be had for $4k new? 
Pure Phono Preamp
Kurt,Not volume control. Gain for different output carts. Using it to plug directly into a Prism A to D for accurate transcription. Not a part of a home setup. Could be just a phono stage if it has balanced line out. Need clean, accurate and simple.