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How Happy Am I Gonna Be??
Thanks.That changes everything. 
not impresed with my system
Well, the speakers and cd player (probably the 2 most important components) are quite ordinary.Find a pair of speakers that make you smile.Everything from there is downhill. 
What's best low cost 845?
The Viva Solista LT is $7800 and the Solista Mk.II is $16,900.FYIDealer disclosure 
Using older cable in new system? Need advice...
Spend as much money as possible on components and do cables last.If you have some extra dough, upgrade a component. You'll get more bang for your buck than you will investing in wires. 
How good is the phono stage of the VAC sig.II pre-
I wouldn't own a phono stage or preamplifier without adjustable loading.One size never fits all.Sounding good and sounding optimally are entirely different. 
How Happy Am I Gonna Be??
>>Not impressed so far by the 10,000 cartridge over the Sumiko Celebration.<<And you won't be. That is probably the most overpriced cartridge on the market. 
What is the best semi automatic TT around 1000$
Occasionally you'll see a Yamaha YP-701 for sale here; they sell for well under $1000 and the tonearm is better than any Dual, old or new.Jump on one if you can. 
The Best $10,000.00 Table + Cartridge
You have to be nuts including a VPI Aries 3 in a $10K turntable/tonearm/cartridge combination.Yikes! 
Hyperion HPS-938 speakers
>>absolutely unaffected by power line filth<<First of all not all ac power can be characterized as filty. Most of us have discovered a way to cope with suspect ac power if in fact it exists.Buying a battery powered component simply bec... 
Your favorite recent discovery
EvanescenceBetter late than never. 
bi amping question
Based on the many posts involving "musicality" there's no doubt it is a nebulous term and connotes many different definitions/descriptions.To me musicality is simply enjoyment of the component's sonics. If you accept this, then musicality is subje... 
How much better are MFSL disks?
Some MFSL vinyl releases are better than their 8-track and cassette counterparts.But not many. 
Thunderbolt Pagoda LP now available
Ditto. 
Phono Pre Selection Advise
Some of the Creek models are decent and can be found in your price range. 
Remotes: Who needs 'em?
I find that many customers can live without a full function remote for their pre or integrated.However, most want volume and/or mute remote control.There still remains a number of "purist" manufacturers who have not yet acceded to the remote world...