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Beatles Reissues on VINYL Finally
Very interested in your conclusions Albert. What will frame of reference(s) be? 
XLR & RCA caps
Agree as well. I use Cardas rca and xlr caps. Can't say I hear a difference but like the fact that dust does not get in these openings of my pre and cdp. This is a tweak to buy when you are in the mood to tweak, don't want to spend alot or be disa... 
Asking for guidance on my first hi-fi system...
I second the NAD proposal. Always a great place to start. Some even finish there. 
Is it too much to ask....
I've never purchased an item on Audiogon without either knowing the product specs and reputation or researching them. I've enjoyed sales without any specs. In the computer age it is easy to look up all info on an item. I don't think this is a "hig... 
Two McIntosh 275's or Single MC452???
Agree with Pdreher. MC 275 is ballsy amp. Don't let WPC fool you. 
Spectral or Pass Labs ?
I think based on your system, Pass is the way to go over Spectral. Spectral is very fast and neutral. Pass will be warmer and fuller. 
George Harrison - '' It Don't Come Easy ''
Nice album, but I wish Jim would have familiarized himself with the lyrics. He clearly gets a few wrong. 
how to reduce noise through JMW10
I purchased a VPI mdf/oak base measured specifically for the hrx. It appears at Acoustic Sounds for $700 as the top plate of the VPI equipment rack. Way too much. (Got mine for About $200 as accommodation for buying HRX) I recommend going to lumbe... 
I can't handle digital after analog light my fire
For me, recordings usually sounds better and more dimensional on vinyl, but on occasion well engineered/mastered cd, sacd or dvd-a can equal or better. Just as occasionally a well done cd can outperform the same album on sacd or dvd-a, even though... 
how to reduce noise through JMW10
Place a slab of maple or mdf (3"thick) on top of the granite. With that combo which I virtually have with my VPI (I have wood on marble), I can tap away to my heart's content and hear nothing. 
Ground loop related to VPI SDS/motor at 45 rpm?
2 choices1-lubricate the motor2-call VPI 
What is your favorite 1 hit wonder from the 70's?
Tighter, Tighter---Alive n Kickin (with Tommy James) 
If you had to choose: tube amp or tube pre-amp?
More tube sound overall = tube ampLess tube sound but more dynamics = ss amp/tube pre 
King of the one liners
What do you do when you see your wife staggering in the backyard?Reload. 
is lamm 1.2 enough for sasha
Yes. This is a great combo and the 1.2s handle the Sashas without a sweat.