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Which: VPI HW19 Jr. or III vs. REGA P3 and P25
The VPI Scout is better than all you have listed. 
Phono Stage to replace Sonic Frontiers Phono 1
Try Acoustech PH-1P $1500.00 list new. Can find at normal discount. I watch for one to come up used for A long time no luck. For what its worth its rated in Stereophile class AI know. But is A good phono stage. 
Turntable - Where do I start ?
I agree with TWL,But it is all about your own listening preference.They are all good, but you have to go out and listen to the different sounds. They all have the right sound. Just pick the one thats right for you.I listen to VPI Scout,Basis, Clea... 
Best bargain find ever ?
A friend gave me two tickets to a Bruce Springsteen concert. 
The BEST system you've ever built !!!!
pioneer 1250, JBL 100, technics turntable,akai 760., and still works till this day. What a sound. What a time for starting out in hi end. have spent ten times the money, trying to come closer,and have improve the sound. But after spending fifty th... 
Best bang-for-buck purchase you have made?
I never new of polk having a speaker costing thirty thousand dollars. I own a couple different set of polk speakers in the early to late seventies. all very good. Must have missed this pair. Please fill me in. 
What to look for in a good turntable???
Try A VPI Scout.1500.00 list,1350.00,discount. Will give you another perspective into what music should sound like. 
New Scout & MH MM-7 or old Linn Sondek. ?????
Read the new Streophile report on the VPI Scout. 
Best hi-fi salon 'round
Have to say. These salons,also have the best room set up for the systems you are listing to. Do not expect the system to sound the same in your room with out there treatment.1 Overture Wilmington DE. 2 Progresive Audio Columbus OH. 3 Soundex Willo... 
What companies have gone above and beyond?
Thiel not once but twice. No quetions ask,just send them back the bad speaker. What A great company. 
What is the best Beatle Song
A day in the life Only heard them live once. Was the best acoustic,and electric I ever heard live. 
Best Power Conditioner?
Depends on how bad your electrical source is. I did all the new wiring for the new room I built for my mucic system.Tried some different line condisoners. Only found very small changes in the sound. With over 50 grand in equipment thought if you h... 
What was your biggest priority?
I built my own room,to accommodate my system. If you do not have the room it is A waste to upgrade. The room can not show of the potential of the system with out it. If you are blessed with A good room,then I think that the speakers are the most i... 
Your 5 Fav Rock Concerts
1 The Beatles 2 The Stones 3 Bruce Spingsteen 4 John Hiatt 5 Bob Seager 
Audio Physic Virgo Owners......
Got rid of the Vigo,I could not any components to make them sound good.