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Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?
I am definitely going to be on the lookout for one of those Graham Slee units! 
Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?
@roberjerman  Right now there’s a guy selling one of those right here. He wants $929 for a unit with leaking capacitors and a rusty transformer! 😬 
Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?
Thanks folks! 
Spatial Audio M4 Turbo S. Is its design competitive with other baffleless speakers?
@lowrider57 Yes, that’s me.Thanks for the shout out to my blog, and @sunnyjim,  I hope the information there is useful to you. The blog has both my original review of the M4 and my subsequent review of the M3 after trading up. I love both of them ... 
Screaming bargains in DSD-capable DACs?
Thanks to all for your suggestions! Any other ideas?  
Screaming bargains in DSD-capable DACs?
@rbischoff You get what you pay for? 😕 
Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega?
@lowrider57 and @jond Thanks for the kind words on the review! 
Which Budget Speakers, Tekton or Omega?
Someone may have mentioned this earlier in the thread, but both manufacturers offer a trial period, and I would suggest you take advantage of that to see how you like them in your room, with your associated equipment and your musical taste. I have... 
My review of the Spatial M3 Turbo S open baffle speaker is finally live...
@mapman Nice to hear from you again, old friend. :-)I've had conversations with Clayton about amplification options. He has a partnership with Vinnie Rossi, whose LIO modular integrated amps he really likes and admires. But those seem to cost $500... 
My review of the Spatial M3 Turbo S open baffle speaker is finally live...
@winefix Thanks for the feedback, this is interesting to know. I am leaning toward an integrated amp, simply because I like the simplicity and convenience at this point. There was a time when I had  a pair of mono-block power amps, a separate prea... 
My review of the Spatial M3 Turbo S open baffle speaker is finally live...
@reubent I am not 100% sure that Clayton has a showroom, but I wouldn't be surprised if he did have a place where someone could listen. Best thing would be to give him a call – he likes talking to current and prospective customers. 
Another Vandersteen model 2 question
 I had the original, mid-1980s 2C - my first "real high end" gear. I am curious how the latest in the 2 series sounds. And whether the cosmetics (a matter of taste, of course) have improved.  
Usability of Oppo BDP-93 without a monitor?
@bondmanp Exactly what I wanted to know, thanks.  
Coherent Speakers from Canada
@rwanda Just discovered this thread; thanks for bringing this brand to our attention. I like the whole coaxial design principle, in general, and I'd love to hear them some day; sounds like a great match for SET amps. 
Usability of Oppo BDP-93 without a monitor?
@stfoth - Makes sense, thanks!