miner42

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Upgrade question. Rega RP3 or RP6.
A Rega is a great choice for a starter table. Set it and forget it. I would start at nothing lower than the RP3 with TTPSU. 
Need to Downsize: Small Speaker Recommendation
The Sonus faber Cremona Auditor Ms are discontinued and being offered for less than $3000/pair w/o the stands. Take a minute to research these - you won't be disappointed. 
Amplifier for Sonus Faber Guarneri EVO's
I would suggest the McIntosh MC452. I use that amp with my Sf Auditor Ms and it mates well. I will keep the amp but update the speakers to Sf GM or Evos someday. 
Clapton fans.
How is the LP quality? 
Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV
Daveyf, What is your box number? I am glad your set is in better shape than mine. 
Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV
The sound is an 8.5 on a 10. I was really looking fwd to this box set, especially since Chad Kassem/QRP was pressing it - the reason I shelled out the monies for the 45rpm version. I guess I set myself up for disappointment expecting perfection. 
Texas Hurricane...the music of SRV
I preordered my 45rpm set in Sept 2011 and my box number is 261 - higher than I expected since I ordered so early. MF is right about the In Step LP - not as warm and engaging as the other analog masters. Also, the vinyl was not as scuff free as I ... 
Best live albums from 1970's college days
Silver Bullet Live (Bob Seger)and Waiting For Columbus (Little Feat) 
Sonus Faber Minima Vintage v/s Cremona Auditor
I can only comment on the Auditor Ms - which are a better speaker than the Auditor. I use the Sf Crem Aud Ms with McIntosh gear and I have no inspirations of upgrading. I am more than satisfied where I am at this moment. I use a REL B1 sub bass sy... 
Weight of Sonus Faber Guarneri memento
The stands are the heavy component of the speakers. 
TAS - turntable setup
MoFi - Thank you for the clarification. 
reel to reel repair in los angeles
You can try and contact Jeff Jacobs @j-corder. He rebuilds many R2R but mainly Pioneer and Technics. I believe he is near Seatle. 
Polk Audio RT2000p or LSi 25's--- WHO CARES ???
I owned the predecessor to the RT2000P - the RT20p. When I was in the market to replace these (handed them down to my son)I looked at the LSi25 but they just did not ignited any inner soul for me.I ended up with some B&W N804. Still have them. 
Kl Audio LP200 ultrasonic record cleaner insights
Good regiment Almandog. When I get my Klaudio I will keep my Nitty Gritty Minipro2 for enzyme cleaning. 
In Santana we trust
Miner42 are you sure about the vocals? Kim Wilson was the vocalist in the T-birds, not JV.True, but I believe JV is the vocals on the song Havana Moon. Some members of the FT were the studio musicians on this LP.