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B&w Matrix 800 Cabinet constuction
No! You need to know the exact mid drivers and tweeters plus a schematic of the crossover.   
technics sp 15
You need a DIN female plug with appropriate holes attached to the end of a two-channel cable with RCA connectors at the other end, along with a separate wire with a spade connector for grounding to a phonostage/preamp.  
Turning amp up - any limit? Maggies and Sanders Magetch.
Does the Magtech have clipping LEDs? If those start to flicker back off a bit on the volume control.  
Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
Returning home I wish I had my friend's system!  
Did a satisfaction threshold exist under 1000 bucks ?
When I was in high school my friend had an affordable system: Pioneer receiver and turntable, KLH 6 speakers. Listening to Buffalo Springfield, The Nice and Pink Floyd was so enjoyable compared to my folks' GE console! Too many members here have l... 
Cart loadout question Pickering xv-15/750E on Empire 598 turntable
Either 250pf or 300pf will be fine. No need to go higher.  
Teac Pd-301 and external DAC
Today's inexpensive DAC's have reached such a high level of performance that I doubt you will hear any difference if you add a more expensive DAC to the TEAC's digital output. Others here will disagree because they have bought into the idea that m... 
Recommend me a DAC under 3k
Benchmark!  
Being alone with your music
Solitude is necessary to really know oneself.  
What was your first record?
1964 - I was 12. The Goldfinger soundtrack. Bought after I saw the movie. $3.29 at King's department store in Stamford, CT.  
Cary 805B Question
The first tube - 6SN7.  
UPS Driver Literally Drops Package with New Hana Umami Red
Cartridges are easy to package for shipping. All I have bought from eBay have arrived safely despite a variety of packaging used! So don't worry about it!  
Do CD Transports benefit much from upgraded power cords?
NO! Same for a microwave, hair dryer, fan, turntable.   
Planar headphones
HiFi Man is a good choice for a magnetic planar headset. Available for around $500. I wouldn't spend more!  
What would your "perfect speaker" sound like.
20 to 20khz and 100db sensitivity. Able to hold it in the palm of my hand!