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EAR ACUTE DRIVE 4 +DAC 4
This may answer some of your questions. I saw the unit at the NY show, but I don't think audio shows are great places to evaluate equipment in any meaningful way.http://www.audiostream.com/content/wes-bender-studioear 
What is the answer?
The Counsil of Trent. 
Monty Alexander lp recommendations
Love and Sunshine. If you like Monty Alexander, you'll love that record. He's a little too busy for my taste, but that's me. 
Effective ways to upgrade a Music Hall MMF 2.2
When I had my Music Hall MMF5, a Herbies Mat made a huge difference, giving the table a much fuller sound. But the same mat was a downgrade on my Linn. Money back if not satisfied, so it's a very low-risk proposition. Honestly, I would not put muc... 
Speaker cables for Kef LS50....
20 feet? Wow, I don't think you're going to find anything in your price range. Personally, I'd probably just get some 12-gauge Belden from Blue Jeans Cable and start with that. I'm not sure that anything for $500 for 20' will be any better. Maybe ... 
Advice - What turntable should I buy ???
I have to disagree with Dentdog. I had a $12K digital player at the time I bought my MMF5 and I was able to appreciate what analog had to offer, even with that huge price disparity. Yes, a very good analog front end has it's virtues, but I think a... 
Advice - What turntable should I buy ???
I had a Music Hall MMF5 and I thought it was very nice taste of what analog is about. I ended up selling it for a couple hundred less than I paid and bought a much more expensive tt when I decided that I wanted to pursue vinyl. If I were in your p... 
Upgrade from Harbeth Compact 7
If you like the basic sound of Harbeth, the SHL5 is, IMO, a superior speaker with a more coherent sound, a bigger soundstage and deeper bass. Harbeths are not known as rock speakers, but if you are satisfied with the C7 in that regard, the SHL5s d... 
Totem Mani 2 Sig. vs Dynaudio C1
The bass response you will get depends on the room to a large degree. Some rooms seem to amplify and muddy the bass, while other rooms just seem to cancel it out, leaving you with a thin sound. IMO, in the normal domestic environment, it's largely... 
VPI classic 3 or Prime ?
Personally, I would not buy a new model of anything. Let the product get released, see how the reviews come in and make an informed decision based on actual owner feedback. 
Cambridge Audio 840-C cd- problems
Could just be a new transport, which should not be a big deal. Bring it in to a service center. 
Alternative AU24 'e' IC
Try a Black Cat Lectraline. I have one and it's really good. Does require a significant break in, but worth it. 
linn sondek CD12
How does one "come into possession" of a CD12? Sounds wrong to me. 
Advice from apartment dwellers
I have the same issues as you. I would go for a pair of Harbeth SHL5s and perhaps an integrated with tone controls like Marantz or Cambridge, assuming that's high-end enough for you. You might also want to mount the speakers closer to the floor li... 
Does the Transport make a significant difference
The difference depends on what your sonic priorities are and whether the upgraded transport does things that you find make the sound more enjoyable. I really think you need to actually try one to find out. Either buy something new with a return pr...