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Static
The simplest solution...don't wear rubber soled footwear when listening. I only have socks on my feet when in the listening room! Never a shock. 
Need help with IC upgrade Cardas Golden Cross
From my experience, the Kimber Select 1021 is detailed but neutral in the sense that it doesn't alter the spectral nature of the music. Very true to the recording. 
Classical Music: A How-To Guide for Beginners
Consider starting your Classical music adventure with Mozart's symphonies conducted by MacKerras on Telarc. Energetic performances with fine sound and melodies that are so accessible you'll be hooked in no time.For the more adventurous, Shostakovi... 
Power amp around $3000 for C-J Classic preamp
I agree with several postings above that you should decide on the speakers first. Vandersteens have a reputation for working well with McCormack and Audio Research amps. A used cj MF2500A would be another good match for the Vandies and certainly w... 
Favorite Female vocals that give you goose bumps
Listen to China Forbes of Pink Martini. It doesn't matter which of their 4 albums you listen to. China is it! 
Where can I get components footers ?
I also use Herbie's Tenderfeet to great effect. Another option is Sorbothane hemispheres. If you google Sorbothane and get to the Sorbothane website the info. there will guide you. My guess for a Denon CD Player would be 3 or 4 30 Durometer hemisp... 
It's the Room, Stupid
What Fmpnd said!! If you haven't dealt with your room's acoustics, all the equipment upgrades, new cables etc. will never get you where you want to be. 
I want a warmer high end
Have you experimented with "footers" under your components that can tame the forwardness and the high end?I've done a lot of system tuning and every footer alters the sound differently.In your case 30 Durometer Sorbothane hemispheres or Herbie's "... 
Sonus Faber Extrema and CJ MF2500A
Mlaurend,As said by Czbbcl above, check the demands of the speakers to ensure that the cj is a good fit.I will say this for what it's worth, the cj 2500A is the best of cj's SS amps that I have ever heard. Smooth and detailed like the 2300 but wit... 
Is China Forbes pitch perfect?
Have you stopped taking your meds? 
Is China Forbes pitch perfect?
Pink Martini is about as much fun as any music lover will ever find. Their music is so eclectic. China is a phenomenon. Her voice is a gift from God. I regularly enjoy all 4 Pink Martini albums. If you haven't heard them, make the effort! Hang on ... 
Bi Wire question
Al's got it right! 
Weighting down Vandy 2wq's?
The 2wq's are sitting on their spikes through carpet and padding on a concrete slab as I have a dedicated basement room. 
Interconnects for Tube Preamp & SS Power Amp.
The Harmonic Technology Magic Link 2 is great between my tube preamp and SS amp. Very smooth, detailed sound but all frequencies are revealed evenly. Maybe you can find a good deal here! I did. 
Help me choose
One nice option with the McC is that you can have it upgraded in the future as need and finances permit. SmC Audio can turn it from a diamond in the rough into a true gem!