lindisfarne

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R. I. P. Jack Bruce
LOVE JB. Beautiful voice, great musician. Ginger was a regular douche to him, as I understand it. 
Totem Arro vs Totem Sttaf. Which one image better?
"Imaging" is bs. "Musicality" is important. 
Nube question - what does a tonearm upgrade do
The biggest improvement rendered to any system I've owned over many, many years of addiction was when I added the Naim ARO to a Linn LP-12. This is the one that I will remember forever. 
Quality issues with Tekton speakers....
Let's all pull our pants down and jack-off. We'll all feel much better. 
Should I finish my basement
My father, an engineer (PE), warned me about finishing a basement. As every good son does, he didn't listen to his beloved dad. We spent $25K and finished the basement. A month after we finished the space, we experienced one of the biggest storms ... 
Can't decide on Integrated Amp - Please Help
Naim, Rega or Exposure. Very easy. All well below your price point. 
recommend a mini monitor over 93db $1,000 value
Decware amp, Decware speakers. Simple. 
Who believes that Robert Plant
Correction...I guess Morrison is dead too. 
Who believes that Robert Plant
Dayglow...I concur. Marty was wonderful. I only say "was" because all I mentioned are dead (Byron) or no longer in their prime, including your pick, MB. 
Who believes that Robert Plant
Daltry, Gillan, Byron for "belters"...Macca, Lake for beauty...Jagger, Stewart, Morrison for balls. The above assumes all were alive, well and "in their prime". 
Selecting Amplifier for Vienna Acoustics Speakers.
I'd get a Naim integrated, of recent vintage, and be done with it. 
Audio Note AN-J vs AN-K
I know this is not what you are asking but let me throw in my 2 cents. My listening room is exactly the same size as yours. I have tried floor-standers and stand-mounts galore. The bigger speakers "load" my room way to prominently in the bass regi... 
solid state integrateds that will hold their value
I hope you're kidding because, generally, as soon as you drive new gear "off the lot" you can count on a 35-50% haircut. And, said discount applies as early as the day after you buy it. I have been selling on this site for over a decade and always... 
Inexpensive pair of bookshelf speakers.
Pioneer at $100 for the pair will blow your mind. Model is something like BS 22, but I am not in front of them. Look for Stereophile and AS reviews. 
5 Favorite Concerts
Gslone... Gary Thain is the finest rock bassist I've ever heard. Criminally under- appreciated.