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Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Treble Magic: Cup one hand behind each ear as you are listening. You will notice a substantial increase in volume and clarity of treble response. You can decide whether this provides additional clarity, or is instead a distortion. 
System-Buster CDs
That's exactly my point. As purchasers of audio equipment, what tools do we have at our disposal to discriminate between products? Really nothing except our ears and the cds/vinyl we know that put audio gear to the test. On the other side are manu... 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Unplug all the components from your preamp, other than the one you are currently listening to. This will reduce rf and improve the sound. 
How do you move a 650lbs Rack on Hardwood...
A really simple and cheap solution: Put a couple of folded towels under the unit. It will slide easily over the floor and there will be no dents, scratches etc. I have 350 pound subwoofers that I have moved this way. I have no strength in my arms ... 
Cary 805, deHavilland or Atma-Sphere? Anyone cares
I could tell you what is even better, at a small fraction of the cost, but, as the Smiths said, "But you'd never believe me."