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Spacers for Rega P3
2mm usually works 
Need USB cable recommendation
Thanks for the suggestions. 
Best guitar riff, black and white,pretty woman?
Outstanding guitar riffs on B&W Night.Another equally outstanding riff occurs in "Sultans of Swing" in the VHS version of Mark Knopfler's Night In London performed in Royal Princs Albert Hall.Watch it of you can. 
OK What's next with my iPod?
Thanks for all of your input. You've given me several solutions that I will research further. 
Allison One speakers
I remember the Allison Ones from the mid 70s. So unless they are a reissue they are certainly 'vintage.'Pull any driver and there should be a date stamped on the magnet. 
CD vs. Vinyl
7 figures??Does that include the decimal point? 
Looking for a portable amp, preferably $100-200
Do a search for cmoy amps on Google. Had one and loved it - they're built into Altoids tins and significantly improve on the built-in iPod amp. 
Int-Amp after Rega Mira 3? What's Next?
I agree with Kotta. A good upgraded power cord can also bring noticeable improvements as well. 
Int-Amp after Rega Mira 3? What's Next?
I have a Mira 3 and notice none of the qualities you describe. Perhaps it is your speakers, or interconnects. I'm using JPS Ultraconductor and Signal Cable interconnects for the various sources I'm using, as well as REL Strata sub and VonSchweiker... 
Tweaks to Add A Little Treble Emphasis...
try replacing all of your speaker driver steel screws with brass screws. it will cost you about $20 and bring added clarity and transparency. this may address your needs. if not it is easily reversible and will cost you very little to experiment.t... 
best cd player to match Bryston 4bsst square ?
the Bryston BCD1 is a no-brainer on this. check the reviews. audition one and you'll be convinced. 
ya gotta watch this
thanks very much for sharing this link. fascinating video and I'm forwarding it on to several friends 
Silver vs cryogenic treated copper
Demo a pair of JPS Labs speaker cables - an alloy of copper and aluminum. In my experience they outperform the silver or copper I've owned - detailed, open, and all the other superlatives. Ultimately, you need to try any cables in your system to d... 
McIntosh MA 2275 - Headphone Jack Debacle
Will the 'mute' switch permit you to listen through headphones while disconnecting the speakers? 
More female vocals
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