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need to break in equip after prolonged non-use?
I have always found that, yes, it will need to re-break-in, but nowhere near the length of time the first time around. 
DAC connection preferred?
This is strictly my opinion, but I have owned many, many DACs and transports and servers.In Order:1. AES/EBU (if available)2. Coax with BNC connection3. Coax with RCA4. ATT Glass Fiber5. Toslink(The above list is using a proper cable with the prop... 
MRA : Myth or Menace?
MRA=Mold Release Agent. 
The Turn - second pressing is shipping
This is a FANTASTIC album! I bought one of the first pressings and indeed it deserves all the accolades that is has received.Highly recommended! 
Acoustic panels - how high?
Rockyboy...I have mine (12"x48" & 24"x48") exactly centered on the wall. 24 inches above and below the panel. I have 8 foot ceilings also.I built a very crude stand for them that could be raised or lowered 6 or so inches at a time. I started t... 
The Hifi Trajectory Of Class D Amplifiers
Mapman...what class D amps do you have?I gave up on class D a few years ago after trying several different ones. At that time, I wouldn't have put any of them into my garage system. Not a fan so far, but do see the potential. 
Feedbands
Just got done listening to this month's, (November) new release by Sweet Bump It.One of my favorites so far.Excellent! 
Feedbands
Just got done listening to this month's, (November) new release by Sweet Bump It.One of my favorites so far.Excellent! 
MRA : Myth or Menace?
Moonglum...sorry my comment about damage to a stylus was to be associated with the dust, dirt and paper fibers NOT fingerprints. I knew that I put that statement in the wrong place :-)I totally agree with you...to each his own. 
OPPO BDP-93 / Loud buzz using RCA Outputs
I'd first try a different set of interconnects. 
MRA : Myth or Menace?
Moonglum...there can be much more on a new record than just MRA (mold release agent). Like dust, dirt and paper fibers from the inner sleeve. I just opened a new LP and found a fingerprint on it. Most places make the people who package LPs wear ru... 
Advice between two Technics TT's
The 3300 is a fully automatic table and the 1500 is a manual table.The 1500 "might" sound a little better because it has less moving parts since it's manual and weighs a little more.However, IMHO, it's probably a lateral move at best. 
MRA : Myth or Menace?
I'm glad your experiment worked for you. No way in hell I would ever let an uncleaned record touch any of my tables/arms/cartridges. YMMV. 
Ideal Cheap Low-Watt Amp for Martin Logan Quest
Parts Express has several little cheap digital amps that would work. I have this one and it's really pretty decent for what it is. 
maggie1.7 maggie1,7i diffrences?
This has been discussed here. But, never a clear answer.