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What is they best album out there for showing off the sound quality of your system.
Almost any direct to disc record 
Speakers under $50k that rival $200k+ speakers?
If you have the space the Magnepan 30.7 at $30k is hard to beat. 
Anybody out there re-cantilever their cartridge with a Soundsmith Contact Line diamond ?
I had the entry level rebuild done on a Sumiko BPE 3 it came back sounding amazing. 
Salk Sound Owners
Sometimes if you get in touch with the manufacturer they will get in touch with buyers in your area to set up an audition. Salk also has their own section over at audiocircle you would probably get a response there. Good luck 
DIFFICULT PROBLEM WITH A REPAIR SERVICE-
Why not also name( shame) him here on on other audio forums. 
Can someone help me decide between an amp and an integrated amp?
Hi not sure which Maggie's you intend to purchase and have no experience with the amps you mentioned but I did use a Parasound integrated with 1.7i and the sound was amazing.I guess separates or integiverated just depends on the best available dea... 
Looking for phono preamp recommendations
I using the the Ayre P5-xe phono with Pass XP10 and Pass 250.8 with great results. The Ayre has both XLR and rca ins and outs.You can find good prices on used units. 
Cartridge Recommendation for VPI Prime
I'm using a SS Carmen 2 on a VPI Aries and couldn't be happier with all aspects from deep bass to tje highest highs agree with other poster's the problem must be elsewhere unleds stylus is worn or dirty. 
Besides Aja and zeppelin pressings, what others are demo level recordings?
Just listening to the Butterfield Blues Band live very nice sounding and a great soundstage. 
Beginner choosing amp help
A Parasound integrated used would give you everything you need. Plenty of power also runs in class A A/B. 
New Amp Questions
I don't own either but it could be the new equipment just needs some burn in time. Most audio equipment needs 100 hours or so.Did you compare before buying? 
I'd like to upgrade my speaker wire
Knukonceptz makes some very nice priced cable. Even their 8 guage is available at a reasonable price. 
Which is the better one of these two speaker systems?
My brother has a Cambridge soundworks system that sounds great with flexible speaker placement. Have not heard the Panasonic. 
Song (or music) you want played at your funeral.
Mama loved the roses. - ElvisAva Maria - Pavarotti Good Night -  Beatles 
Parasound service problems
Never had problems with my HINT in fact Richard Schram the company president personally answered any of my email questions. Maybe your mails went to someone on vacation or at the audio show. I would certainly give them another chance I'm sure they...