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What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$
the 147 has a nice arm and great build, and the auto lift and shut off is the greatest. 
Harbeth SHL5 compared to Merlin VSM ?
between the 2, harbeth. add atc, spendor, ohm and a few other (now gone)classics such as dunlavy, hales to the short list 
McIntosh MC275V monos versus MC501 monos?
with cornwalls, the 275's. a match made in heaven 
Vinyl vs. top-notch digital
"If there's a better format for listening to hissing, popping, and crackling, then on a cumbersome, yet fragile 12-inch piece of vinyl, I'd love to hear it." -THE ONION 
Thoughts on Phantom vs Copperhead?
if anything...but he's probably just fine...a fullrange speaker. the source is a classic. 
first vinyl purchase for new tt
lindisfarne is spot on. buy the tunes you really dig, and don't be concerned about the recording. 
new turntable/setup advice.....garrot Optim FGS
in the 1 to 2k range(new) its tough to better the latest incarnations of the timeless dual. 
What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$
for just a little more..a new dual 505-4 a great table, and convenient too. 
Power to drive ProAc Studio 140s...
it would appear you're batting a thousand so far. 
Apogee Diva
they're exceptional, but maggies are as well. 
Maggie versus Magico
sorry....'tekton' design AR....a modern take on the dynaco A25....i'm a sucker for retro....especially at the price. 
Maggie versus Magico
i love those ohms 
new turntable/setup advice.....garrot Optim FGS
the garrotts are great...i would check out the new threns 160 hd for a killer turnable 
Maggie versus Magico
yes..and like a lot of brands in audio, i can't reconcile the performance and the price. i tend to favor brands with a rich history and at least some tangible rationale for the price. i love maggies 
Maggie versus Magico
if you don't have the space for the maggies, and have a small to medium room, i would recommend looking at atc, bravo, proac, or even something like the nekton dynaco25 replicas for monitor style speakers....and yes they can be just as transparent...