fatdaddy2

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Adding an extra 1ft to premium speaker cables
+1 don't do it' might as well buy some zip cord at Home Depot...  Any benefit from that "premium" cable would be lost.  
Should I upgrade from REL/510 subwoofer to REL/812 subwoofer?
Too big for a room of that size and volume.  
Why the huge increase in the price of Sonus Farber Amanti G5 speakers.
+1 on tariffs.  What cave have you been hiding in?  
Are you operating in the correct SPL window for high-fidelity listening?
Correct? No such thing.  Varies depending on room, system, and recording, even with variations from cut to cut within the same album.  
Which speakers are ideal to pair with a Yamaha as3200
Do what you can to improve the setup BEFORE getting rid of the LS50's; you may find them much more capable than you think, and you are strangling them by the poor placement decisions.  
Phono Stage - The great analog tragedy
The 'imperial we" again raises its ugly head in the service of creating unneeded controversy.  Where's the benefit?  
Finally up and playing
Many wish we had the budget you must've had! Enjoy!  
Make speakers disappear. Simple, cheap
Make your speakers truly disappear? Put 'em at the curb on trash day with "FREE" marked on 'em.  See how fast they go! (Your neighborhood recyclers will thank you.)  
Integrated that blew you away
+1 Luxman 590AXII  
Transrotor vs Stable 33.33 - New discussion thread
Not mentioned here yet but certainly an option: instead of spending $$ for a TT to accommodate a record weight, why not spend much less and get a warp flattener?  After all, the problem is the media, not the playback mechanism.  
Rega reference belt disappointment
But was it cryogenically treated before you tried your experiment?  
Need Recommendation for Coffee Shop
Stop thinking of this installation in terms of home audio.  It is for background music while folks are enjoying your wares.  Unless your venue is being advertised as a listening lounge, you want your patrons to be comfortable being there, and able... 
??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ???
Cinnamon burl  
How Much to Spend on Turntable, Cart., Phono Pre
How much $$ you got, bub? Really, though, with the level of gear you've got you should be working with a local dealer to come up with a vinyl rig that works well with your existing setup. Or you can just start the vinyl rig churn (but it was rec... 
Exceding recommended power rating
+1 to what Eric says; you're likely using between 1-10 watts for listening 99% of the time.