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Music, new artists, found at HiFi Shows
I Youtube and don't care how well they're recorded. Only care how well they're played. Lots of well recorded music at HiFi shows either borring or played poor. 
Joule Electra VZN 100 Need help
What happened after your miswire insident? 
ok to break in phono preamp w/ non lp source?
OK to break only preferably if it's still on warranty. 
After M/L Aerius i
I'd check if they've established pannel production plant in China before moving any further... 
Nottingham Space Deck owners - help needed
I had been using this one http://turntablebasics.com/ on all tables and arms. Chances that it's more superior than any supplied with turntable very high. 
question about "lower" priced CD players/DACs
I tend not to even pay attention to the age or quality of CD player nowdays. I would only aim for todays good DAC with USB and multi-digital source capabilities. 
Please Recommend a Low Gain Solid State Amp ARC
Personally I don't like AudioResearch preamps coz they have too much gain. McCormack or Wyred4Sound preamp will work much and much better again. Remember there's no preamp sounds good just by itself, but one matching your system. 
Sonus Faver Grand Piano
Post a classified Ad. 
Should I have speaker cabinetry repaired?
I have Aerials at fair cosmetic shape and I'd like to keep them that way. They look industrial. There are many designers that like to immitate ripping clothes. 
Bridging details for Accuphase A50V anyone?
It's trial-error than or you can simply bi-amp using either Y-connector or if available preamp second output. 
Choral Music Suggestions
I used to have CD titled "Invocation" by various choral artists. Few tracks belonged to Hillard Ensamble. The whole CD is able to relief any stress or depression. 
Tube Audio Design TA-60 schematic
Not only the same, but vast majority of amateur DIY tube amps have the same circuit diagram. 
Forty bucks well spent....
Perhaps I should be cautious labeling my burned CDs with permanent marker. What is the best to use to mark CDs? 
Power of McCormack DNA .5 vs DNA 125
None of them are precisely rated neither old or new niether McCormack or Pass or Krell or whatever. All you need to know if it's enough for your speakers + maybe little-bit overpower. 
when to replace isoclean fuse for preamp
LOL! How many hours it breaks in?