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Wilson Sasha , Avalon Indra or Magico V3?
>>03-07-10: KopsHansen Prince V2 at least one class better.<<How do you define "class" and apply it amongst a group of different listeners and/or products?Specifically, what unit of measurement is used?This could be very useful to the ... 
L and R channel/Red and White in system chain
Actusreus,My comments were tongue in cheek i.e. red and white vs. black and white. I did not mean to take them literally.When you have to explain a joke, it's a bad joke.Sorry. 
Is MOFI L. Ronstadt Prisoner in Disguise better?
My experience with MOFI vinyl is very few of them, perhaps 20%, surpass the original pressings.An exception is Crime of the Century which is one of MOFI's shining stars IMO.At the other extreme are Sticky Fingers and Aja which have been totally bu... 
Why monoblocks?
In all seriousness, monoblocks do not guarantee a bigger soundstage and images, better dynamics and better overall sound.Any recommendation to that effect would be the voice of inexperience speaking.A well engineered and implemented stereo amp wil... 
Columbia 2 Eye Question
Thanks to allBill 
L and R channel/Red and White in system chain
Read the manuals.It's all there in black and white. 
Why monoblocks?
Monoblocks sound better with mono records. 
Black-Eyed-Peas, the future of modern music?
Black eyed peas? Here's a case where 1+1+1+1=0If the future of modern music is black eyed peas, I'm all for the return of disco. Calling Gloria Gaynor, John Travolta, and Bee Gees...... 
Todays new vinyl LP's better than LP's 40 yrs ago?
>>03-03-10: Mlsstlbut I think my central point is that LP quality has always been and still is the luck of the draw.<<That is the flaw in your argument.There was more consistency and higher quality years ago.One example, your Savoy Bro... 
Todays new vinyl LP's better than LP's 40 yrs ago?
>>03-03-10: MlsstlI find new vinyl just as erratic as old vinyl. Some are great, a lot are mediocre, and some are poor.<<Disagree.Been collecting for over 50 years and find old vinyl far offers far more consistency i.e. higher quality ... 
How long for cartridge break-in?
I would experiment with different VTA/SRA settings.VTF should be set close to manufacturer's max and loading at 47K.You did not mention what type, if any, isolation employed. Bass response and isolation can be closely related.Most suspensions are ... 
Low-cost I/C's
Products from Mogami and Signal Cable offer terrific value IMO.However, I don't think they meet your $40 threshold.I have no financial interest in either company. 
N.East Storm Destroyed Several Component Circuitry
Unplugging is the only 100% protection. Circuit breakers aren't foolproof and even the best power/surge protectors are a gamble.A few seconds can save thousands. 
Ohm speakers
Like most of your inquiries Pedrillo (244 and counting), this topic has been addressed in many other threads.Perhaps a search of the archives would be more productive than another redundant thread. 
the greatest pop song ever?
DOA-Bloodrock