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Everybody’s Top 5 - Vinyl
The Beatles, Meet the BeatlesAllman Brothers, Live at the FillmoreThe Who, Who’s NextLed Zeppelin, firstJimi Hendrix, Are you Experienced 
WHAT SONG TOUCHES YOUR HEART THE MOST?
Elvis Don't Cry Daddy.  Elvis In the Ghetto 
Most comforting song
Beach Boys -Don’t worry baby.. .Disney Girls 
Can you share your older Pass Labs experiences?
I'm using a 250.8 and an XP 10 to power my Maggie 3.7i the sound is amazing, you're never going to run out of power.I'm sure you could get by with one of their less powerful amplifiers or integrated if you want. I made my purchase when I read the ... 
Buying used vs new?
Agree buying gently used is the way to go, if not I would only have half the system I have now. 
What is the most important component to consider while building a new system?
I would think having a great amp with enough clean power would be #1 then quality speakers. If your amp doesn't have enough power or isn't good it doesn't matter what speakers you have. 
Best demo recording
Most direct to disc recording are excellent sounding and but the performance in your room. 
Nicks or McVie.....
McVie any day by a wide margin. Plus she plays the keys. 
How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration
I used springs under my tt legs took some of the bounce out but have also wedged a board between the equipment rack and wall the bounce is gone unless someone jumps rope in the room. I think Fremer offered this as a cheap solution instead of wall ... 
What are some good sources for buying new LPs and CDs
The best source would be your local record shop if you have one. Nothing beats the experience of flipping through bins of Lp's and CDs and discovering something new. 
Pass 350.5 vs Bryston 14-BSS2 vs Mark Levinson 33(n)
I'm running 3.7i with a 250.8 and Pass XP 10 pre plenty of power, never leaves class A at regular listening levels. The sound is ultra smooth and alive with Maggie's.I haven't heard the 350 series but can't imagine needing that much power unless y... 
The best $99 system upgrade ever!
Reading a Fremer article on turntable floor bounce I took his suggests and placed a block of wood between my rack and the wall problem solved for free. 
Bobby Whitlock on All Things Must Pass.
I think you're mistaking about Dhani having a hand in remixing S.P. or A.R.Having most of the available mixes I think the 50th anniversary of those and the White are the best. 
Van Morrison Latest Record Project
I think it's just to long without anything really new should be a single album. I took the most enjoyable songs to me and put them on one disc much better listen.Like most artist his early creations were by far his best. I thought Irish Heartbeat ... 
Beatles Vinyl Mono Box..do you have one?
Don’t let the digital sourcing of the 09 Beatles vinyl keep you away it sounds fantastic. If MF hadn’t raised the topic I’m sure it would be a mute point but hey that’s how he makes a living. I’m sure the more recent anniversary issues have a diff...