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Advice on replacing Vandersteen 2's
2ce is a tough tough act to follow. Totem Forest are nice but very different than 2c and better is certain areas. might try the Totem hawks 
40 watt tube integrated enough for vandy 2's?
I forgot to add- my 120wpc Macintosh MC 2120 amp (solid state) really sounds the most exciting but didn't have the smoothness of either Quicksilvers. 
40 watt tube integrated enough for vandy 2's?
Originally used a Quicksilver GLA (signature) & mved up to M60's. Sound improved but the GLA di dirve the 2's nicely... 
Luxman receiver info wanted
I have an r115 with ALL the manuals, sale brochures etc. What do you need to know? I actually have thought about selling it... 
Test Record Options
I have several extra copies of the Shure series of test records. Email me if you're interested....L 
Denon DP 61 F Turntable - Need Help/Info
I have a Denon DP60L and a service manual. Maybe very simliar 
Used records/CDs in NYC?
Academy Music and about 100 other places in practically every neighborhood in the city & surrounding burbs. I take it you're not from NYC???? 
Tuner in the 600 range for classical music?
Just get a Sansui TU 717 - under $200 it's a no brainer- But, chances are you'll never end up listening to the radio (too many commercials) to appreciate wasting money on a "great" tuner. 
Turntable choice: Thorens TD145 or Rega Planar 2
Frankly, I'd get an old Dual, Rek-o-kut or even a Garrard for under $100 and run them into the ground. Unless, you have more $$ for at least a Rega 3, I wouldn't bother with either of those tables. 
VPI record cleaning system
Difference is mostly in the basic design - vacuum arm is mounted on the cover on the 16 & on the 16.5 arm is on the platform. 16.5 has a reservoir - 16 doesn't. Why they changed it, I'll never know. Probably for marketing reasons-to get the 16... 
Is a deal a deal?
You mean is a deal a deal gone bad? No anwser to that one. AUDIOGONERS seem to be the best. Let's keep it that way. 
Mozart on marimbas???
Probably BACH on WOOD by Brain Slawson but there are many CDs out these days by marimbists performing (deforming) Bach. (I'd stick with the string performances) Could be anyone of them. Most marimbists have no other gigs so they just practice Bach... 
Is Wadia 860 much better than the 850?
When you are choosing between two very expensive AND very excellent high-end components like the WADIAS, you should probably take the time to audition each one in your system. Otherwise you will never know for sure which you prefer. In your circum... 
Original Advents and hi-end electronics.
Sean , Didn't expect my opinion to be critized by you, I'm only trying to help Sunnyjim not engage in a battle of the speaker bass response at ear spliting levels. I merely suggested an alternative speaker to consider. Curious to hear what speaker... 
Original Advents and hi-end electronics.
If you gotta have 'em go ahead. Advents seem to be sought after collectables, especially with the natural wood cabinets(not the vinyl utility cabinets) and command top dollar. I'd only buy Advents if I were a serious collector. Other than that, do...