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Equipment you just must get if you can
conrad-johnson Premier 350. 
JPS Superconductor Q
I'm using a .75m SQ xlr between a Valve Audio Predator and Northstar Sapphire. Neutral would be the best word to describe the JPS SQ. Speed and resolution is also a characteristic of the SQ. If your looking for added warmth and bass weight(fullnes... 
Bruce Springsteen, We are alive...
IMO "Tunnel of Love" was the last worthy Springsteen recording. 
80s metal: under the radar....fave recordings
Glam/Metal-Vinnie Vincent Invasion(st)-If you like the sound of a guitar being slaughtered(pun intended)and a heavy dose of vulgar adolescent lyrics your set. Power/Metal-Armored Saint-Raising Fear-Great bass playing and unique guitar solos. Even ... 
Audiophile grade country
Ricky Skaggs-Live in London(CD). This was recorded and mixed using the 3M 32 track digital recorder. Most importantly it gets the tonality and timbre right, producing a relaxed and liquid sound. Even if the bass and treble are not SOTA there still... 
Retail?
The retail listed should be when the seller purchased the item. Some sellers are very sensitive if you ask the date of manufacture of a component. 
Best of old model speakers under $1800 vs my Alons
Of the speakers you listed the Aerial 10T's are my top choice. When set up right the Aerial's are world class speakers even when compared with current standards. I'm not a B&W 801 expert but I do realize there are many models in that series. S... 
Mod 1200MkII or Buy Rega RP6? or MMF-7 Package
Checkout the Rega RP6 with your own ears, forget the reviews! Seriously consider upgrading your phono-pre before replacing your Denon 103. 
Van Halen or Van Hagar
I'm in the minority giving a small edge to Sammy Hagar. His vocal skills and songwriting are superior to DLR. VH also matured with Hagar especially on a favorite of mine "Feelin'". They could also get down and dirty with what I consider their best... 
How important is an audio rack?
Rhljazz/InnaThe rack the salesman was raving about was from Box Furniture Co. I'm curious if your familiar with this rack? 
What 6922 tube will improve bass definition?
Thanx, for all the recommendations. I'll give the Genalex GL tubes a try. If these don't meet my requirements the Mullard ECC88 are next. Is there a specific(label-color)that is the premium version of this tube? 
What 6922 tube will improve bass definition?
MechansDo the Gold Lion reissues have any hardness or stridency in the mids or treble? I currently have that problem with the Sovtek tubes, especially when the volume is turned up. I don't have a problem if the GL are slightly forward or lively. T... 
Best Speakers for around $2000
Consider the Elac BS244 monitor. You will not find better clarity($2k new) due to the Jet 3 tweeter. 
Wanting to get into Vinyl - Need help
You might want to consider the Rega RP-1 with a Goldring 1042. It will retain the 2ce sig. smothness but will also wake up the laid-back sound. The 1042 is good enough to survive several table upgrades so the $500 is well spent. You will also need... 
Need advice on new TT, arm and cartridge.
If your looking for a "set and forget" type of table consider the Luxman PD-171. From the info and photos this table appears to be very well built and hassle free. I don't know if this table(Jelco/arm)will meet your standards, but at $6k this leav...