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Jazz for aficionados
Miles's influence on modern progressive music is incomparable. But I think that McLaughlin influenced many as well, especially guitar players. He is a unique musician and can play in many musical traditions.  
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
Right. Nothing is wrong with either. But each must know his school. If you ask me, I belong to the school of 'realists' with an element of the dreamers' school. 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
I agree with two school idea but I would categorize it differently. One school are those who want to hear it as it was recorded, good or bad. And another school are dreamers who want to hear it the way they want it to sound. 
Jazz for aficionados
Ghosthouse, I understand. Connecting on emotional level is very subjective, and we all know it very well.McLaughlin's music, whatever he plays, if you listen carefully, is very unusual and complex, as is his personality. He is not easily accessibl... 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
Only broken active components don't care what kind of cables they are connected with. Just as broken hearing cannot know the difference, so the argument hearing is believing does not apply here. And if there is a situation of broken brains, then i... 
TurnTable Quest
Anything without VPI logo..  My statement is just as valid as the previous poster's. 
RMAF 2016
Silk Brioni or Kiton would do. 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
I said it before and I will say it again. In my view, cables should be at least one step ahead of the active components. In this case you can be assured that your active components are giving you everything they are capable of.Cables as tone contr... 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
Well, of course, ideal cable should not alter the signal while transmitting it. But that's ideal, so any cable does alter the signal to a degree. The question is how do we want the signal to be altered since we cannot fully avoid it ? 
What do audiophiles want from a cable?
Cables are components, just as important as active components. Your question is in essence incorrect.Can you hear anything without cables? 
Your first component that was "special"
Nakamichi 682ZX cassette deck. It cannot take everything from my Nottingham Spacedeck table but it sounds great for a cassette player. Nottingham is also quite special for me. 
Jazz for aficionados
Ghosthouse, thank you, I'll check them all out.This is especially for you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tjAljotRMk 
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
I'll just mention another brand that might be of interest to you - Allnic.They have three integrated amps including one 12.5 watt/ch 300B SET. No phono, as I understand, but I may be wrong, maybe they have an optional one. The suggested retail is ... 
Jazz for aficionados
I think, Terje 's got something, I scanned a few of his concerts on youtube, but..he is no McLaughlin or even Peter Cosey and Reggie Lucas who played with Miles. Molvaer stands way above him, in my opinion. At his best, Niel's soaring trumpet is d... 
Finally stepping into the hobby after 30 years of watching from the sidelines
Cottguy, I suggest you start a thread specifically asking about tube amps, SETs and others. There are many here who have very different tube amps, they might be able to assist you if you state clearly what you would like to achieve and the kind of...