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Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
Shakeydeal, I see your point. Back in the '70's my friend had a '63 that laid rubber in every gear. Fun, or what?! 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
I made my way up from lower cost cables to higher, and along the way the cables which cost a few hundred dollars didn't give much of an improvement over the less expensive ones. When I was able to purchase cables that are considerably more costly,... 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
The first thing I did to mine was to upgrade to an Origin Live DC drive. I waited and waited then finally made the switch. Kicked myself for waiting so long. You'll be amazed. I'm lucky to have a Linn tech less than an hour away. Even before I too... 
How important is bass to you?
Bass is just as important as the rest of the spectrum. When I purchased my JL sub I found I was getting slight headaches. After adjusting the extreme low frequencies down to nearly -6dB my headaches are gone and the bass still sounds excellent. 
Your Best Tweak Lately
Essence of Music 
Quality Power Cord
Kenscollick +1 
Volume increasing and decreasing on preamp
Your lost remote is in your chair. Once in a while you sit just right...or wrong... 
How do I post?
A better question would be why. 
Golden Rules for Cable & Power Cord Arrangement
I cross power cables with interconnects at 90 degrees, plus lift them over each other with small tripods made of wooden dowels cut to 6 inch lengths kept together with rubber bands. Only need 3 tripods.Others say they all should be elevated off ca... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
I'm at the point of diminishing returns. I thought about getting another turntable, but would have had to spend some serious cash. Decided to save some money and bought a 2005 Harley FLSTN Softail Deluxe instead. I'm fairly sure I'll enjoy it more. 
What music do you use to assess your system?
I just listen and enjoy without thinking too much about how it sounds, but how it makes me feel. I'm feeling mighty fine lately. 
Upgrade to Windows 10 for USB 2
Read http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/bitwise/2015/08/windows_10_privacy_problems_here_s_how_bad_they_are_and_how_to_plug_them.html before downloading Windows 10. Very informative, and how I set mine up. 
Your favorite recent discovery
Garrett Lebeau, Rise to the Grindand the Heads of State, Search for Peace 
Cadillac of Turntables?
I used to think of a Cadillac as your typical lead sled. Far from it now. Yes, I'm an old geezer.I have a picture of me sitting on the fender of my brother's Nova with my legs inside the engine compartment with lots of room. I believe we were work... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Mickey Katz!