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Hi again, I consider myself quite new to the whole audio-set-up shebang and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to the most reliable, sturdy, lightweight, sound speakers around.

I have a Debut III Turntable and a Pioneer SX-434 Amp (and no speakers!), are there any good speakers for this particular set-up, or does anyone have the same kinda set-up. please feel free to discuss.

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Is 'burn' or 'break-in' time when it comes to solid state electronics/speaker cables simply a psycho-acoustic phenomena or does something physical actually happen to make the sound 'better'?

I'm auditioning some anti-cable interconnects and speaker cables on my system (Magnepan MG12's, Jolida hybrid amp) and though a bit bright sounding, overall I am quite pleased.
But the literature accompanying them suggests a minimum of 200 and up to 500 hours of 'break-in' time.
Can someone help or at least offer their opinion?

I've read Stereophile equipment recommendations since the mag's halcyon days in New Mexico. Positive reviews, past and present, have never gone beyond recommending AUDITIONING. Further there have been frequent cautions regarding placing trust in auditions outside one's own home and one's own system.

Hi, first time poster on this forum and short term lurker.

I've been a subscriber to Stereophile since the mid-80s and bought a pair of Spica TC-50s just after college.

The local dealer who sold them to me commented that the electrolytic caps are probably close to going out. The drivers are still in great condition and I love this little speaker.