jckonicek

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The search among the great ones - 20k+ speakers
put the klipsch paladiums on your list, the p39 
Vintage Amps - Pleasantly surprised
Dvjorge is spot on. Its incredible how good the stuff from the 70s/early 80s is compared to today. The first time i broke out my old pioneer gear (from 78) after its long (20yr+) storage, i just sat there listening and stunned. Remote control and ... 
magnetic shielding...how important is it?
I have seen speakers depolarize info on hard drives. Otherwise, you should hv no concern. 
Problem with older REL subs & class D amps
Its probably noting more than the insertion of a LPF in the hi level interconnect line---pretty easy fix i would think. 
Your feelings on vintage audio.
check out audiokarma.com I'm into vintage audio and that site is exactly what you're looking for. (I like modern too, but there is something special about the stuff from the 60s/70s/early 80s) 
Cambridge CD Players - 840C vs. 740C
I should hv been more complete---i've heard the two and compared, bought the 740 because I couldn't hear any difference between the two (I do not hv balanced inputs) 
Cambridge CD Players - 840C vs. 740C
840 has balanced outputs, the 740 does not. Not much difference otherwise. 
Looking for an SS Integrated for Totem Mani-2's
Have heard Krell with Totem. Pretty synergistic! 
Kenwood KR-9600: leaking maxi electrolytics
Almost certainly due to age, especially if stored in a damp place. 
Want to replace my Klipsch KG 4.2 - recs please-
You might want to try legacy speakers---- 
With $20,000 in your hand, what speaker would you
Consider the Klipsch palladium line, p38 or p39. They are exceptional speakers, and i like them better than wilson, thiels, etc. 
Speaker volume pots
replace it with a 220K audio taper pot. Don't waste your time fiddling with it, just replace it. Don't worry about getting an exact cosmetic lookalike, its not important. (you can reuse the resistors soldered to it. 
Klipsch Palladium P-39F?
This past weekend I had a chance to listen to the P-38F in comparison to thiel 3.7, focal altos, wilson sophia among other lesser speakers. Bottom line is that the P-38f blew away all of these speakers, utterly and completely. I can still not beli...