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When you audition equipment, what albums do you bring?
The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Beatles, "White Album". 
How do you move HEAVY speakers with sharp spikes without lifting?
Yet another vote for sliders.  Works like a charm on wood, carpet, and tile.  Please film and post the JATO bottle attempt! 
Does your server alphabetize the songs, or play them in order of the orginal cd?
With my Cambridge Audio CXU HD the songs are played in alphabetical  order as a default when playing "all music".  If I want "random" playback or "shuffle" I can press the blue button on the remote. Albums are streamed in the order they were ripp... 
Ever Bought an Audio Product that was Stupid Good for the Money?
Cambridge Audio CXU HD!  Very good as a transport for CD's and SACD's (out plays all others I have had), and stunning for DVD's and Blu Ray's.  At $700.00 it is a steal.Musically, from Glen Gould to Clapton it is excellent.Rest of system: Chord DA... 
Have transports improved for Redbook CD playback?
Nope, no DAC.https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/cx/cxuhd 
Have transports improved for Redbook CD playback?
I recently bought a new Cambridge Audio CXU HD to use primarily as a transport.  Red Book CD's are better (more detail, huge soundstage) than my Italian made Northstar transport, and Blu Ray movies are stunning!  As an additional bonus I can strea... 
Tracking Force Range, Benz M2
Hit the "sweet spot" at 2.1 grams! 
Tracking Force Range, Benz M2
I will mention that an old Cartridge Comparison Chart I have says 1.8 grams was the recommended tracking force for a "new" Benz M2.  Should that change for a re-tipped cart.? 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Band "Music from Big Pink." 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Pink Floyd "The Wall" 
Have cartridges been known to fail (Grado)?
My newly repaired cartridge failed when the new stylus and tip fell out into my hand while I was attaching it to my arm.  There went $680.00 down the porcelain receptacle.  But, I do know why mine doesn't make music! 
Cambridge Audio 740 cdp dying...suggested replacement?
Cambridge Audio CXUHD.  I really like it as a transport. 
Need to Replace Transport
I decided on a Cambridge Audio CXUHD.  With only a few discs run through it, I am very happy.  The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" never sounded better (very closely rivals vinyl) and SRV "Blues at Sunrise" is clear and detailed.Plucked strings are very n... 
Whats playing on your system today?
John Mayall, Back to the Roots.  Double album set I picked-up for a couple of bucks at the Salvation Army.  Pristine after a good wash.