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looking for an integrated amp in the $1500 range
Audio By Van Alstine - American Made - The owner will return your call  - THE OWNER.  Great sound, great price factor - what a great company.  You will not go wrong with Van Alstine.  
Somewhat of an oxymoron - speaker stands for the floor for bookshelf speakers.
Education is awesome.  So,something I did not think of  -  while I was reviewing stands - how tall should the stands be?  
Weak Link in Vinyl Playback
I fully agree with matmiller phono stage is where it is. Sure there are many phono amps BUT the lower cost ones do the job but in your case the job is not being done.  Need to think about stepping up your phono preamp and realise that the cost mig... 
What happened to all the highend stereo shops
So true with all comments.  Even if there are stores the amount of choices are limited  - stock on hand is expensive for the store owner.  So, you are caught buying what he has on hand.  Sure, the items might quench your taste but if not then what... 
My Final System Build in Words & Pictures
You don't look over 20  - your system is bigger than my house.  What an accomplishment.  It is important to realise that at your age and time on the planet well we (I am 67) are on the downside of the bell shaped curve.  I watched my mother pass ... 
Goodbye Everyone
I never post - but as a nobody I have to agree - this forum can be somewhat harsh.  Funny, when I was younger and in my profession I would go at anyone  - ego involved.  As I get older and learn of people, classmates, etc passing I find myself ask... 
What to do with my legacy CD collection?
I will purchase your Cds not SACD's for 50 cents each.  I am a seller and buyer.  So if interested in selling them by all means contact me.  Thank you.  
Better story teller than Edmund Fitzgerald?
OK - so here is a quick note.  I happen to be a resident of Ohio when the Kent State incident occurred - with the Ohio National Guard. Still remember the bullet holes from the REAL bullets being used in that era. Rubber bullets were not issued.  T...