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Laid back, or in-your-face?
I assume you mean that since you were surprised it sounded laid back last nite that it is usually more forward, as in something had changed? 
Losing sleep...
My inclination would be to do the Scoutmaster as the SDS can always be added later if the need arises. 
Perhaps a dumb question...
Two purposes ...Raise signal level so that appropriate volume at the speakers can be reached ...Equalize the signal off the LP which is not recorded flat, but rather to the standards of an RIAA Equalization Curve.Good Listening! 
one channel louder than the other. need help
Switch one thing at a time until the problem moves to the right channel and you will at least know where the problem lies - then comes figuring out why. 
add XLR inputs to amp??
Easier to buy adapters from BAT or Cardas. 
copper, silver, uranium 238?
Might want to take a look at www.kubala-sosna.com for some interesting new extreme performance cables ... Good listening! 
Cobalt cable theory on bi-wiring. Fact or fiction?
For a speaker that is "bi-wireable" you can hear the difference between ... (a) A single wire from the amp with a jumper at the speaker terminal (b) An Internal bi-wired cable, and (c) Two seperate cable runs from the same output terminals on the ... 
Room Lens at CES?
Do not remember seeing any at the show. 
Smooth sounding DAC?
Audio Logic 24MXL is world class - wonderful tonality, great dynamics, holds together in crescendos, images like all getout, full and rich bass, liquid mids and sweet highs. 
What Choice for Nautilus 802
Might want to call Frank Gow at Audio Classics in Vestal New York ... 607-766-3501 ... if you do not recognize the name, he is the son of one of the founders of McIntosh. 
Nordost Blue Heaven or Tara Labs Prism Helix 8
Might suggest you speak to Frank Gow of Audio Classics in Vestal, NY ... 607-766-3501 I think ... Good Listening! 
Speaker cables for panels of Martin Logan Sequel
Might suggest you talk to Frank Gow of Audio Classics in Vestal, NY ... 607-766-3501 - Good Listening! 
What speakers for BAT VK-75, 75SE or ARC VT-100s
Hard to beat the Vandersteen 5As ,,, and from what I heard at CES, the same will likely be true for the Quatro. I drive my 5s with mono VK-60s to great effect. 
Review: Ridge Street Audio Poiema Sp.Cables and Interconnects Speaker cable
To my experience, good cables can improve anything they are hooked up to - and the difference is immediately discernable. 
service recommendation mcintosh 1900
Not the midwest, but Audio Classics in Binghamton, NY might be someone you can try.