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SACD Players
Dear fellow audiophile, Whatever you get, make sure it has user adjustable digital output filters.  The filters have a subtle effect on the overall tone.  A little like tone controls.  I have two sacd players.  I like some filters more than others.  
Biwiring make any sense?
Always replace factory solid metal jumpers with high quality wire.  I use Cardas Clear jumpers.  Not inexpensive, but much less than biwiring.  May be all you need.  
I want to buy new speakers for 50,000 and see it used for 30,000, what should I do?
Sounds like you have plenty of money, buy both, then you will have a back up pair.  
Seeking Honest Opinions: Your Experience with McIntosh Audio Gear
I own a C2200 and I intend to keep it. I have a Mc352 for around 16 years, no problems. I have a Ma2275 tube shorted and the repair wasn't inexpensive, but it was done correctly and has functioned properly ever since. I also own Pass Labs and Linn... 
Help me pick some new or used speaker cables
Litz wire dude, a long time before it corodes and turns green.  
How does bi-wiring work?
Gentlemen, Is the discussion + - to + - or + to ++ and - to --? Two normal speaker cables can be connected either way.            
What to do with a large collection
The Smithsonian???  
Help for a Lo-Fi guy
Amps are sweeties, try to keep them, Use one and keep the other for backup.  I use to know Dennis Hadd. He's a good guy.  I still have and use his Rocket 88. You need to determine listeing style.  If you like it loud and have a big room, then you... 
Do you adjust your subwoofer
Aerial sw12, I bump in up for my some of my boom boom visitors, other than that not much.  
Speaker placement Quandary
I like long wall not short wall.  Stay away from those sidewalls. They really do reflect the sound.  It can almost be like a third speaker.  
What was the first power cable that you noticed a difference in the sound?
Ps Audio Extreme Statement  
I'm going to buy my first tube amp. I need honest blunt opinions
I have a Cary Audio Rocket 88 no intention of selling it.  If you are new to tubes, BE CERTAIN to test your output tubes regularly.  ALL of my problems with tube amps were because I didn't test regularly.  If you don't want to test, then buy new o... 
Thoughts On Turntable Clamps And Weights
Screw on clamp, light weight and it can be attached with variable tightness.  I always use the oem clamp on my VPI Hw19 mk4 just enough to flatten the record.  
Any High End Tube Preamps with *gasp tone controls?
Mcintosh c2200 bass and treble.  I dont use them a lot, but I do use them.  
Speaker that are 'KEEPERS" for the long haul!!!
B&W 802 Matrix series 3 -- I've owned mine 15 years, 1 repair.  Not too big, not too small, just right for me.