buconero117

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Yaqin MC-100B or Cayin A-88T - first tube amp
CAYIN, HANDS DOWN. GREAT SOUND, VALUE AND SERVICE. 
High WAF, simple, integrated amplifier
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What am I listening to, it can't be Digital?
Best you buy the vinyl release and really 'see' what you are hearing. Better yet, go to one of her concerts and hear the real thing. 
Equalizer or acoustic room treatment or?
First measure the problem with something like http://www.etfacoustic.com/index.html. Then ask RealTraps for an opinion. Provide them pictures and a diagram and see what they recommend. In the mean time check out this other free software http://www... 
Why is the Shelter 501 mono so expensive?
supply and demand 
Budget bookshelf speakers FOR a bookshelf...
Look for a pair of RA Labs center channel speakers, a sealed box design. They work great on a book shelf. They are 7 inches high, 21 inches wide (tweeter/2 mid range). The often come up used for about 250 for the pair. RA was one of Roy Allison's ... 
Which female artist
eva cassidydustypetula 
Should I get a new cart, TT or phono stage?
Keep the 45F. The difference between a 45F and a Rega is not worth the loss of all the automatic features of the 45F, assuming your set up of the 45F is optimal. I would change the phono preamp to get a better match with your cartridge. I have a 4... 
cayin vs. primaluna vs. unison for totem arros
cayin, great sound, to value. 
Best bookshelf speakers under $1,000 for NAD amps?
proac 1sc's 
sand versus shot in speaker stands
sonically, lead is best. I have two sets of Chicago stands, spiked on the bottom and top and they work fine. Lead can be safely handled and on the Chicago stands it was easy to seal the tops so no dust could escape. 
Made in Canada conundrum
Just don't buy, it is that simple. When I have brought/sold used I require carrier pick up and delivery be in the US at a UPS store or I don't do the transaction. 
Klipsch vs. Dynaco A25
Klipsch, no contest. Especially with tubes. 
Speaker Placement, Listening Room Design
Start with the basics, thick carpet and a pop corn acoustical ceiling, room measurements that eliminate/cancel standing waves. Then start with various speaker placements, following the one third rule. After that try different wall and corner treat... 
marantz cd 94
go with the cayin. I have the 88t also, sounds great.