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Need Blues Rec--burn the house down guitar stuff
Walter Trout - LiveSeriously, turn it up and you can watch your windows rattle. 
Soundstage, Imaging, Detail & Presence??
Lrsky nailed it.The first time I heard tubed cj products was the very late 70's at a great dealer in upstate NY.Totally convinced me that tubes are IT. 
Upgrading from Martin Logan SL3s
Actually Coltrane's post was well articulated and should be read by Lostbears with interest. Hey if you like your Merlin box speakers more power to you, but Coltrane and I think alike. good luck leaving stats after living with them. 
Upgrading from Martin Logan SL3s
I went from ReQuests to Summits.It was a nice step up with improved and deeper bass as well improved intergration. The Summits will still give you that wonderful stat stage and detail.At some of the used prices I feel they would be a real score. 
Speltz Anti-Cable VS VH Audio CHeLA spkr Cable
Spletz's speaker anti-cables (in my room and my system)beat Audioquest, Zu Julian, and even my favorite Goertz MI2's which I thought would just stay.If there is a better deal in Audio I haven't found it.Have Fun! 
Your favourite cartridge
Fidelity Research 
What CDP gets really close to vinyl?
I much prefer and normally listen to vinyl.I think SACD is as close as your going to get. You may want to consider investing in a SACD player. Have Fun! 
magneplanar and sanders
Your idea of a Win-Win situation is absolutely right.You have two solid great companies with superb products and back-up.The world is your oyster. Keep us posted on your decision. 
I'm looking forward to listening tonight.....
Hey Adam,Did you catch the Allman Brothers at the Palace in Albany?My brother (who has seen them numerous times) absolutely raved about their show. Guess they were firing on all cylinders. Review of the show was that they were over the top great.L... 
Best rock/jazz speaker under $10k used
You should try to experience classic large JBL, Altec, or above mentioned Klispch. No problem with rock and fun for jazz. You should also try to listen to Martin Logan Summits. They have nice deep bass and do not compress like older models and can... 
Classics Clarity Vinyl
I only have the Lung by Tull on Clarity and Look of Love by Dusty.noticeable pops, clicks, and some groove noise between tracks. Reference Tull I have an original pressing, the mofi, and the normal classic reissue.I also treat them with love. SOTA... 
Review: JBL Hartsfield Replica Speaker
Congratulations on a beautiful acquistion.I already love them and I have not even heard them yet. JBL's and rock music, yeah baby!!!!!!!!!!! 
Anti Cables Speaker Wire
Advice, go back to the monster.No issues with bass when I switched to anti's. I thought nothing was going to top the Goerz MI2 but the anti's did it for me. I went from Monster (very old battery cable size) to Audioquest to Zu to Goertz and now an... 
Fleetwood Mac
Bare Trees is a pre superstar status album that is a wonderful relaxing mellow masterpiece.Have Fun! 
Help me start off right in the reel to reel realm
You should definitely check out the Technics that are rebuilt to take advantage of the tape project series. http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue47/cesma.htmYou may want to try to contact Myles Astor as I believe he owns a re-built technics and c...