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Virtual System updating problems. Anyone else?
FYI the new Virtual Systems page is here:https://systems.audiogon.com/The new format is very user friendly I think they did a great job with the update. 
Was this Miles Davis Steamin LP a rare find?
Mono is the way to go love it! Especially versus early stereo recordings! Even digitally mono rocks. 
What's your profession? Age?
How weird I was listening to a live, 45 minute, version of Pink Floyd's echoes from 1971 over the weekend speaking of albatrosses. Or would the plural simply be albatross? Hmmm..... 
Funniest Quote About Your Audio "Affliction"
Albert thanks for the heads up just joined What's Best and listed you as the referrer. And of course my lame-ass username from here was available :) 
What is the difference between McIntosh MC275
There is this thread:http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/fr.pl?aamps&1384657026&read&keyw&zzmc275And I feel like there was another on this exact topic very recently but couldn't find the thread. Do some searching though the info is h... 
Need Help with CD/DAC setup
Yes that is correct Mark the only reason to use the digital outs is to send a pure digital signal to a separate decoder of some sort. Otherwise your unit outputs the cd your playing or the cd in the Wadia through the analog outputs. 
Does anyone else think this
Nope sitting here thinking how good Miles Davis is sounding and wondering what's made you so grim this evening my friend? I say either have a drink......or stop drinking, but whatever you do stop thinking so damn much! 
Audio stores in N. Virginia?
Yage I concur with you also on Gifted Listener. I used to live out in Reston and bought my first system from there a Bryston B-60 and Rega Planet combo. Tom Unger is a very nice guy and its a nice store for more mainstream SS stuff. 
How important is bass to you?
This prompted me to run some Bass test tones through my system, JMlabs original Micro-Utopia and suffice it to say I was pleasantly surprised to hear usable output into the upper 30's. No wonder I don't feel like I'm missing much with my speakers ... 
What is your favourite Coltrane album ?
The Thelonius Monk Quartet with John Coltrane at Carnegie Hall that came out maybe 6-7 years ago is great and sounds fantastic. One Blue Note/EMI. 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
Speaking of Timbre, I have a Timbre TT-1 Dac back in the day, nice piece of gear and pretty cool looking for its time. 
Audio stores in N. Virginia?
Let me be the fourth to recommend Deja Vu! Incredible store if you like tubes and analog. I have one of their amps and preamps and couldn't be happier. And welcome to the area, DCer here. 
Free $3K preamp to lucky listener who names it
Rcprince I had Blues also guessing a lot of folks did. Also went with Tempo but can't remember my 3rd entry. But Rhumba? No account for taste I guess lol. 
Best Option In A Tube Preamp $1,800 Or Less - Used
Nightfall,If you can stretch your budget, or perhaps negotiate with the seller a bit, this:https://app.audiogon.com/listings/tube-don-garber-fi-evolution-preamp-2015-09-13-preamplifiers-v7e-2b9Fi preamp is a great sounding unit and closet to your ... 
Your favorite recent discovery
Leon Bridges "Coming Home"