lafish

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Warm vs. Analytical
All in all, I cant see Musiical Fidelity works as you said. In fact, my opinion is that only Krell can give you more analytical sense while all others you mentioned are warm.If you want analytical, try German brand, Audionet, UK brand, Advantage, ... 
What to use for shorting pins on balanced amp?
usually we should plug in the short plug for RCA or pin for XLR. Coz certain power amp model may have the same output curcit for both RCA and XLR. New amp design should have the 2 separated.For old design, amp will read signals even you are not ut... 
Who are the Jazz Cats on Audiogon?
me2, I am fan of contemp/pop/acid Jazz. 
Audioquest is bright??
my friend's experience. Extreme Clear = Extreme Unclear. 
Full range box floorstanding recommend $3-5K range
PMC speakers could be a good match to Pass Lab. Yours is budget for FB1 or AB2 
SA-14 Construction/TOC Issues
you need to upgrade firm ware. TOC and skipping may be because of this. And well.......it should be a metal piece. 
Someone help me Sound Too Thin ?????
change your amp to something else. Audion no bass. If you want bass, try Sonic Frontier or CJ. EL34 models get a good tonal balance between bass, hi and mid. 
Your approach to shipping electronics?
well.....I dont trust the courier company, even Fedex. Tend to workout myself.I dont want to hear any client complaint simple because I let someone do the packing for me.....too much sad history. 
Best monitor speakers:
why not work out on Sonus Faber? Cremona Auditor or Electa Amator II are great monitors. 
mark levinson 26 and 32
JR may tell you another story from ML, keep posting your result here. 
opinions on linn classic
goodies, sell the CDP and preamp, use Classik + powertek to play bi-amping and bi-wiring. 
Shanling T100 to the T200 shootout
Get T200 only if you are caring your limited SACD collections. If I were you, will surely get the great price T100 first.I am sure there will be more SACD models coming by times when you have more software in responding format. 
Damage in Shipping by UPS - RE CEC TL 1 X - HELP
have you ask the seller on this? I think this is the seller's fault. He should make very good packing and protection on his selling item. 
help...muddy sound from 834p
muddy may reflect the following problems:1) too much tubes2) cable connection3) speaker efficiencySuggest you to check the above first. 
Sonus Faber Amati with ARC Reference 600 Mk II
The best Amati set I ever heard is with VAC Avator EL34 integrated amp. It doesnt require tube power stations to drive. Remember, Musica..........the matching gear for SF Classic series, is just solidstate amp with 50w per channel output only.If y...