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Changing racks from Grand Prix to home made??
I would try to integrate the GPA racks into your cabinetry somehow. 
One Small Step ... That Transforms Your System
Just curious if you gave the new configuration a little time to settle in before deciding you didn't like it. Maybe a day or so? 
Recommendation for new 5-ch Amp
Hi,I had a Parasound A51 which I liked for a long time but decided to upgrade recently. I ended up getting 3 McCormack DNA.05 stereo amps and used the extra channel to bi amp my center channel. Couldn't be happier. I happen to like the Mc amps but... 
What is a high end stereo SUPPOSED to sound like?
It should sound how you want it to sound. 
What’s hot in monitors from $2K to $3K in 2012?
Evolution Acoustic MMMicro One would be one of the "best in class" for you to consider. 
Curtis Stigers - Let's Go Out Tonite
I like most of his stuff. Well recorded and interesting renditions of classics. 
Any way to reduce pre-amp noise floor?
Look into improving the grounding on your system. 
LED vs Plasma, 60" vs 65"
I have been doing plasma TV's for the past 7 years. Started with a Samsung, then Pioneer Elite, then Panasonic. I had service issues on every one of them. Had to replace the panel in the Panasonic VT30-65", which when they came to replace was DOA ... 
Samsung PN64D7000 VS. Panasonic TC-P65VT30
You really hit a nerve with me on this one! Let me start by saying I have an open case with the BBB against Panasonic as I write this. The VT 30 is Pana top model, where as the Sam 7000 is second to the 8000 model. I would go to the links provided... 
Blues, Jazz, Rock Violinists?
Stephane Grapelli has done a lot of fabulous jazz performances. 
Speakers and ceiling..
Hi,I had "acoustic fabric" installed on my ceiling in a dedicated sound room and it sounded terrible. The room was way too dead sounding and everything improved when I got rid of it. 
How to clean speaker grilles
Vacuum. 
Intermittent Static pops in one channel
I notice you have the XV1s cartridge. I had the same problem with mine a couple of years ago. (no longer have) I was told that this was happening because of too low humidity in the room, but as I remember, I never figured it out. I had a SOTA Cosm... 
Subwoofer cables
If you are going to use the XLR inputs, I would go with the Mogami Gold. 
New Ground Loop - What Could Have Caused?
Check your cables and connections. Unhook your video coax cable connected to your system and see what happens.