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B&K Preamp Question / Help
I have had a lot of different B&K components and still have some of them. It's quality gear that's a very good value.I'm not familiar with the Pro10 (I had the Pro5) nor the C320BEE) but can't imagine that the Pro10 wouldn't be a significant i... 
album cleaning solution
Westend - no need to be defensive . . . what Tom is saying is there is a wealth of discussion on this subject already in the archives and it will be very beneficial (and very easy) for you to search there. On this thread you may receive a few resp... 
What Songs Do You Have Several Renditions Of?
"Icarus" by Winter Consort (multiple); Ralph Towner (Multiple); Synergy (aka Larry Fast) 
Dan Hicks & His Hot Licks type music, any others?
buy all of the Dan Hicks albums . . . including the one he release a year or 2 ago. Good stuff. 
Dead Can Dance 2012 Tour
I was also surprised to see the goth scene still going strong after all these years. There were quite a few fans dressed in their sartorial splendor.I saw them 2 years ago in Maryland. I was amazed to see the diversity in the audience. Of course ... 
Friday Night in San Francisco
I have an originally released vinyl purchased for $3 that sounds much better vs. SACD.I bought it on the original vinyl in a used record store for ~$5. There are a bunch of used vinyl listed on ebay at auction. I have the CD too. The Vinyl is bett... 
Need help to ID a tonearm
I think that's one of the standard arms systemdek used on their tables under the Profile brand name. It's made by Jelco - not sure it had a model # 
B&K amp parts source
can you remove the existing switch and get a part number? I can't imagine that it's not an off the shelf part. The button that shows on the outside may be special to B&K, but the switch itself is likely standard and available at Mouser 
What is approx. percentage of your total
I have about 600 records and guess I listen to about 60% regularly. I also have about 1000 CD's - the % of those in regular play is a little less. 
Inexpensive Tube Pre?
hang on though - the PV3 IS a preamp. Aren't you looking for a tube power amp now? 
Inexpensive Tube Pre?
Can't say anything about the Jolida - but the Dared SL2000a can be quite good with the right tubes. 
Speakers than can run 2 different amps
there has been an abundance of discussion on biamping here on A'gon. Search the archives and you'll find most of what you need. 
Speakers than can run 2 different amps
most speakers made today separate mid/high and woofer connections - enabling biwiring or passive biamping (which is what you want to do). Setting up such a configuration (tube on hi, ss on low, requires that your amps be able to balance the gain s... 
Best Compact Floorstanders?
I agree with your assessment. I also agree with Wescoman - used Totem Sttaf's are a fantastic value. They are great speakers with solid bass beyond anything in their class. 
which king crimson
I have Nightwatch and it's incredible. Excellent fidelity, performance, everything . . .