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What are the optimal percentages for analog system
This is a little complicated especially not knowing your budget and how far in your upgrading you are prepared to go in the near future. But I agree with those who suggest you get the best table you can. Good $200 cartridge will sound OK with $200... 
How does a beginner turntable compare to digital ?
Expect nothing in advance - just try it. I agree with the recomendation of Pro-Ject Debut III. Add to this Pro-Ject phono box and Pro-Ject speed controller. 
cardas hexlink golden 5c speaker cable
In my experience Cardas is too colored, slow and unbalanced; not enough resolution; it distorts badly everything that passes through it. Connectors are okay though. 
Purist Audio vs. Stealth cables
Dev, you are right of course. 
Best tweak - System Improvement
Nakamichi 682ZX deck has a captured power cord and two prong plug. You can change the phase by plugging in in two ways, I guess. The difference is very audible. And this trick is free of charge. 
How many Lp do U have more than 5 of the Same
So, what is the best sounding copy of DSOTM and Wish You Were Here this side of test pressing? And of Deep Purple "Machine Head" ? 
I want to upgrade, But , to which table ?
And Nottingham. Not familiar with VPI and Rega but I heard an opinion that, generally speaking, VPI is "slow" and Rega "hectic". 
Purist Audio vs. Stealth cables
I would buy used anyway. I understand that the quality is about the same; I keep things for a long time. 
Purist Audio vs. Stealth cables
Thank you all. Based on what you said I have every reason to stay with Purist. In my simple and modest system old Maximus and Colossus sound excellent and the way you described. If however I want to try expensive tube electronics in the future, I ... 
How many Lp do U have more than 5 of the Same
If she looks the other way she won't see a problem. 
Music to die to
It is the best guitar album period! However it is a digital recording and quite old, so I have it on Japanese red label mastersound CD. 
Ten audiophile commandments
Jeans with low noise floor, right. That's a good one. 
power cable recommendation needed
I would probably first change and upgrade interconnects and speaker cables. Power cords are the final touch. 
Music to die to
You were wrong. And there is at least one more - John McLaughlin himself. I read interviews with him. 
How many Lp do U have more than 5 of the Same
Mahavishnu Orchestra -Inner Mounting Flame- 4 copies, 2 Japanese. Al Di Meola - Cielo e Terra - 6 copies, 2 Japanese. Miles Davis - Bitches Brew - 4 copies, all original pressing.