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LP Cleaning brush
After initial cleaning, I am using Hunt E.D.A. Mark 6 brush for regular surface care. So far so good. 
How much budget for bass?
Another way to look at it, realistic Bass is difficult to reproduce. There is a minimum entry fee to get to bass that isn't colored, mushy or just one-note thudding, and that threshold doesn't occur in my opinion until around $500 to $800. Above t... 
Harbeth Compact 7ES-3 for music / HT use...?
These are VERY musical speakers. I think dialog would be adequate to very good, breaking glass and cracking submarine hulls are probably better presented by large boxes with big woofers and metal tweeters 
The Hub: 2010 CES + THE coverage online
Audiogon arnie, Thanks - that would be awesome. 
The Hub: 2010 CES + THE coverage online
Wow - That Was Fun! Now, how about a play list for all the great tunes I just listened to?Other comments:1. listening on headphones really highlights differences in the various room and system sounds. Some recordings startlingly good - much better... 
Decent moderate priced speaker for large room
Get a really big pair of Klipsch or Polk floorstanders. Most of your male tenants will think have died and gone to heaven with these "awesome" speakers, and you wont cry when listening to Jimmy Buffet with Margarita mix dried onto the drivers and ... 
New MH PH25.2 Headphone Amp as tube buffer?
Helpful, thanks. Anybody heard this thing yet? 
AT150MLX cart + Cambridge Audio 640P Phono Stage
Nice review Johnnyb. I am looking at replacing the Grado Prestige Blue on my Thorens TD150 MkII, and am considering the AT150MLX (sticking with everything "150" - HA!). I am thinking these would be a really good match.Also good to read your discus... 
amp/preamp to complement Vienna Acoustics?
Hmmm, Bel Canto, interesting - think it might sound great. My friend has the beethoven grands and a Primare integrated, I think it is the A31. Really wonderful combination. Primare delivers a ton of current... And weights a ton. 
Separates vs. Integrated
What is speaker budget, room size and listening preferences? 
Separates vs. Integrated
Agree with much of what has been said above. Integrateds will provide the biggest kick per buck. Here are some of my favorites between $1-2K, (but previously offered advice on the importance of amp and speaker matching should be considered in any ... 
best sub $1K TT for 45 rpm
Thanks folks, I will suggest he check these out. 
Pink Floyd best CDs soundwise
Very late to this party. Shadorne, your essays on topic are excellent! Priceless insights.I just received an unopened copy of the 30th Anniversary version of DSOTM in heavy vinyl from EMI as a gift, and it sounds a bit "recessed" with significant ... 
best sub $1K TT for 45 rpm
Any belt drives fit this bill? 
Speaker recommendation. have $2,500
Yes, check them out.