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Mark Levinson Where is the Emotion??
Hasn't this been the reputation with Levinson for a while? 
Best preamp for Dynaco 70: Tube, SS, or passive?
Try a Dynaco Pat-5. They're relatively inexpensive and I prefer it by a long shot over the Pas-3X. I have both pre's and use it with a st-70. 
Beatles Session Musicians Who?
Bernard Purdie claims that he was on a few Beatle Recordings. None of it verified though. He also claims to be the worlds' most recorded drummer. That is not verifable too, although I know he has recorded a ton. 
Best CDs for vocals?
I really like:1. Diana Krall, Live in Paris2. Eva Cassidy, Live at Blues Alley3. Oscar and Ella- Duo4. Carmen McRae - ( This is a poor recording, on a small label, Jazz Merchant, but, I love the music on it and Carmen sounds great on it.)Just a fe... 
Cary sli 80 or ARC VSi 55
I don't, but i'm considering the same two amps. Let me know if you get any info 
what made you get into high end gear.
That is a good post. When I was about 5 or 6 years old, I saw my first piece of McIntosh gear, I think it was either a C28 or 6100. My dad was into / still is, into good gear, back in the day, ( Sony Reel to Reel, B & O speakers,) he would hav...