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Luxman turntables
Rwwear,I did see the table and it looks beautiful! Just the way I remember mine! I purcased mine from Tech Hi-Fi to go along with my Luxman integrated amp & tuner at the time.I also had the Luxman servo-face receiver and matching cassette deck... 
Luxman turntables
I'm sure it can! I saw a beautiful PD 284 listed on A-Gon today and I was tempted.I just sold a Thorens TD 166 MK. II and gave a nice Dual 1019 to a friend.I've also recently(within the past year)sold a VPI Scoutmaster and a VPI HW-19 Junior.I hav... 
Luxman turntables
I owned the PX-100 in the mid to late 80's.I would welcome it back today! 
What pre in the $500 pre owned market
My favorite is the Atoll PR-100.Great sound and remote control!!! 
Most powerful and popular EL34 tube amp?
Check out the Raysonic SP 100.If you don't mind the Shanling like styling,Some of the original(not Mk. II)models may still be available at discounted prices.I purchased the KT-88 version(SP 120) and it will drive all but the most difficult speakers! 
Best $2000-$3000 full range speaker?
I also like the Usher 6311,which I have just replaced with the Opera Secondo.Not as big sounding,but more detailed.There are so many good choices,but you won't know until you get them into your room.If new,allow time foe break-in! 
Benchmark DAC1 vs CAL Sigma
Thanks Rbstehno!!! I've been playing around with a Citypulse DAC.I like it a lot but am curious about the tubed section of the Music Hall.Also interested in the balanced outputs. 
Cartridge recommendation
BTW,the 2M series are easy to mount,They are self threaded,like wood body cartridges. 
Cartridge recommendation
The Blue will surprise you! It is very good!!! 
Benchmark DAC1 vs CAL Sigma
Yes,between the transport and DAC.Many years ago(probably around 1993 or 94) my friend and I undertook the ambitious task of running our own A-B tests on a number of transports,DACs and CD players.We used an Audio Alchemy DLC preamp and a digital ... 
Benchmark DAC1 vs CAL Sigma
Craig,I recall that the Delta/Sima combo was imroved by using buth the Audio Alchemy DTI and the Monarchy DIP jitter reducers. 
Benchmark DAC1 vs CAL Sigma
I also used both Cal tube DACS (back in the day) along with the Delta transport.I thought they were both good--the Alpha better.I switched to the Monarchy 22b at that time for a more detailed presentation.Then I went to a Soundstream one for somet... 
Benchmark DAC1 vs CAL Sigma
Rbstehno,Does the Music Hall allow you to drive both the XLR and RCA outputs simultaneously? 
Cartridge recommendation
Another vote for the 2M.The Blue is an outstanding cartridge(considering the cost). 
W/ $200 what amp would you buy?
There is a member selling 4 Hafler TA-1600 amps on A-Gon for $100 each.These are a steal!!! They put out a very solid and musical(almost tube-like)60 wpc.I keep one as a spare and sometimes think that I'm crazy for returning to more expensive/esot...