mang53

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How tall are your speaker stands
I agree 100% with member Entrope. If anything you can alwayschange out the listening chair/couche(s) if needed. In my case the stands cost a lot more than the chair did! LOL BTW- get an adjustable type stand 20-24" should do the job nicely. 
CD Players with Volume control?
since you haven't mentioned any price range....check out the Cary 306/200 HDCD Player. it's very well built, a solid performer, sounds great, and at under $2K it's a value.cheers 
Help chossing a good speaker. $ 3-5 K
no brainer! A) Dynaudio Confidence C1B) Usher BE-718C) and now a ringer> the S.A.P. Audio "Trio" they love tubes and are perfect for your tastes.....will blow away Sonus Faber Auditors!specs:Phase-correct, 3-way, full-range monitor1” Piezo horn... 
Pioneer Elite vs. Pioneer "Standard" Kuro Plasmas
there are certain things in life....that are truly love at first site! this is one of them. I've had my Elite [50"] going on three years now. It's A daily performer that has had zero operating issues to date & IMO I've still not seen anything ... 
Which power amp to try?
http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?ampstran&1226422698&/Belles-350-A-Reference-Power-Aworks very well with 718'sjust my two cents worth.... 
TT setup in Orange County, California
Hello Linkopingwhat was the end result, did you ever get this figured out? if so who/how/where....etc. as it turns out i'm in need of the same! thanks in advanceM 
whats the best addition u have bought for system
a wife that understands....my addiction to HiFi... WAF!LOL 
need a good preamp for around 500
Plan A)http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1225282160&/GAS-Thoebe-(with-Goliath-M/C-aorPlan B)http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatran&1225684799&/GAS-Thaedragood ways to go....or the Counterpoint as mentioned ab... 
Amplifier for avantegarde duo 2.2?
The Lamm is for sure, but in real world don't break the bank money... take a look at the SAP stuff as did Steve Rochlin of Enjoy the Music when reviewing said item.http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0503/sapanniversary.htmI own one of... 
Buying from Canada a hassle for you too?
I've personally had several very successful Canadian transactions over the past couple of years,(speakers,transports,cables, etc.) The best way I've found to make it work for both parties involved is to ship 2nd day air! it arrives as contracted f... 
Best CD player now made.
TRL/Sony DVP-NS900V SACD/CDP CD Player !http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?rdgtl&1142721653&read&keyw&zztrl=sonyI replaced my Zanden DAC /Oracle Transport combo.... and haven't looked back! So unless you really want to spend t... 
SME Needs good Head...
thanks for the serious reply's... LOLall i'm trying to do is find a suitable replacement "HEAD SHELL" for my SME 309 arm. Granted the pun was intentional, However i could still use some direction on this Qthanks in advanceC 
Fidelity Research FR64s Effective Mass?
http://www.vinylengine.com/library_model.php?make=Fidelity%20Research&selected_model=FR%2064this should helpcheers 
6550 and KT88 differences?
and now for something completely different...Try some KT66 toobs!According to Primaluna these will also work in your integrated 8^)The 6550's were softer in the top, and in the long run had a somewhat bloated bottom for my tastes. The 66s on the o... 
Good speakers for Defy7
I concur with Narrod assessments of the speaker choices. if within you budget? take a long hard look at the Wilson's Watt/Puppies, they will mate up very well that the Defy. As a matter of fact "Brooks" of Brooks Berdan LTD. Took "The best of soun...