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Best Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar
thanks for everyone's direction. Damn, i love acoustic hawaiian music :) 
Don Scott Specially Modified Marantz Tuner?
I've bought one from Don almost 6 months ago. What a great set of modifications, and I live in Los Angeles where I have no problems getting reception! Add a Fanfare antenna, and you've got a GREAT tuner set-up. 
New Orleans Jazz LPs
Indeed you are right! I should have been more specific - I meant Dixieland Jazz. I love this stuff and its uplifting sound. Any suggestions? 
6 Components + A Big Amp: Which rack?
A separate rack for a TT? How much vibration is really given off by other components if they are isolated/coupled? 
Where does your user name come from?
Radical Elves. 
Sonic Frontiers Line 3 - Get the SE Upgrade?
Thanks for the feedback Sternart, i also thought the SF was a good value. Still has tech support, its upgradeable, and does everything the BAT 50SE and ARC Ref can do, but in its own way...I hope to compare these units someday...i'm really conside... 
preamp w/ cinema bypass / SSP loop for about 1k
I just bought a Sonic Frontiers Line 3...VERY pleased, even considering an upgrade! 
Sonic Frontiers Line 3 - Get the SE Upgrade?
So, I've heard...anyone else with experience with this amazing pre? 
bat or c-j
I just wandered through the midst of the same decision, and discovered the Sonic Frontiers Line 3. All three are good, but I wanted dual XLR outputs. That ruled out CJ. Then it was just a money game: $4000 for a 50SE or $2k for a Line 3. I took th... 
Finally Defined My Requirements. Recommendations?
Much research later, I've boiled down the possibilities:ARC Ref 1, Ref 2, LS25MK2BAT 50, 50SE, 5, 5i, 5SESonic Frontiers Lines 1,2,and 3McIntosh C2200Ayre K-1XNot sure if these have dual outs for biamping:Atma-Sphere MP-1, MP-3Cary 2002, 98PEAR 86... 
SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out
hmmmm...really interested now. Once I get my preamp chosen and purchased, I'm going to spring for one these. (Current preamp is a digital processor) 
Preamp Output Impedance for my Amp
thanks, folks. Saw a number of posts to the fact, and started to get worried as I continue the search for a preamp. Y'all have been great help in my search! 
Finally Defined My Requirements. Recommendations?
Thanks! Looks like the Herron doesn't come with balanced outputs, darn it. All these great preamps, but not a one that can affordably provide everything...sounds like a time for a sacrifice! 
SACD Player w/Tube output & Bal out
Very interesting CDP...looking forward to Mike's update. Are there any reviews on this player? 
Finally Defined My Requirements. Recommendations?
Which VAC and Joule components would your recommend?