lindisfarne

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"The Answer"- 4 guys from Belfast.
I'll stick with my Zep records. 
Cable Recommendations for Vandy 1cs with Jolida?
DNM cables are wonderful (and easy to use). 
Sugden A21SE - rock music suffered
Gainclones work. Use with efficient speaks. Yes, the Naim integrated swings. So do the Rega Brio and Exposure 2010S. 
First New Integrated Tube Amp - Recommendations
Find a Fi 2a3. It is SO great. No phono stage though. 
Listening Room Ceiling
Just a word of caution. We bought a new home 9 years ago. Builders "guaranteed" a DRY basement. We decided to proceed with my "dream" hifi room. Came out great. Beautiful walls, ceiling and built-in LP shelving. One (1) month later, 7 inches of wa... 
1k used Integrated amp- Plinius?
Exposure 2010s 
Integrated with very good phono???
Exposure 2010S w/ either MM or MC phono card is the joint. 
Mapleshade Brass Footers w/ Rega P3-24 ?
Can the stock feet on a Rega TT be removed? If they can, what is the proper thread when replacing with the Mapleshade brass feet? 
CDP Recommendations under $700
Rega Planet, Planet 2000 or Rotel 1072. 
Grammys-Best Rock Instrumental- RUSH
I MUST defend Tull, but NOT the Grammys. I think you will love early Tull (up to Thick) if you like great ensemble playing and have a nice TT. I recently saw Ian and the boys. Band still plays with aplomb. Ian is, sadly, shot. 
isolation???HELP
I cannot imagine a good LOW rack with sturdy spiking into the floor will not work. Use 2 racks if u have lots of gear. Don't go too tall-laws of physics against you then.I used to live in Bayshore, not too far from the track. No problem. As a kid ... 
Speaker cable upgrade recs please
Try DNM, but they might be too "cheap" for u! 
Rock: well recorded bass...60s/70s
Abraxas is good. Try Ogden's Nut (Small Faces), some early Procol Harum, any Beatles and, of course, the first 3 Lindisfarne records. 
Recommendations for solid core speaker wiring?
I agree with the point made by "Devilboy". Yes, the question is about "sound", but practicality plays into the equation in a big way for me too. I don't want to own something, no matter how wonderful it sounds, if it is a pain in the arse to use. ... 
SS integrated amp for under 2k
Exposure 2010S or 47 Labs Shig.