mt10425

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Audioquest Pearl HDMI vs ?
I use the flat HDMI cable from Parts Express, less than $10 for 2m. It will easily compare, if not better the Audioquest. I also use the DH Labs HDMI. Don't go nuts, cost wise, on HDMI cables. 
Just Turned 50...
58 and I agree with roxy54. 
Phono preamp to amp question
LT-30 to TTVJ Hybrid phono to Kramer SE-55 switcher to Sophia Baby amp w/volume control to Kirksaeter 220 speakers. That's my simple analog setup. 
Neotech NEI-3001 vs Harmonic Tech Magic Mk 1 IC's
I use the 3001 as my phono cables. I'm expecting two more pair to go from the phono preamp to the switcher, then to the amp. Best cable I've used. It will be replacing Nordost Heimdahl & Solar Wind. 
How Many Audiophiles Have Do You Know?
Any true Audiophile will deny membership. Think about it. Read the posts here, on the Asylum, Karma and other places. Do you really want to lumped with this group? True Audiophiles know who they are...shhhh. 
Album Of The Year 2011
Tom Waits 'Bad as me'. 
VPI Classic 1 use of the cork mat
Stringreen is correct but I have some experience with your mat options. Ringmat and other cork choices have always sounded bright and thin to me. Herbie's (which I still use) sounds more open and natural but will tell you what your TT feet sound l... 
Best AV receiver if I also want very good music?
Marantz 
Beth Hart & Joe Bonamassa-"Don't Explain"
Chocolate Jesus is a Tom Waits song. I have the double live Bonamassa LP. 
audio switcher
I use a Kramer VS-55A. Switches between a tube phono stage, digital tuner and cd into a Sophia Baby. No sound difference with or without (direct) it. Bought it on Audiogon for $75.00. 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
If we're talking other meats, I cook a lamb roast with rasberry/chipolte marinade and pork butt with various chili powder/garlic salt dry seasonings for Carnitas (6 hours, low heat). 
Best steak to eat while listening to your rig?
Cooking steak. Put it on a fork and SHOW it to the flame. 
Speakers for Bedroom - Vinyl/Vintage equipment
I have epi 100 in my bedroom system. The room is 14 x 17. 
Clearaudio Basic Plus Phono Preamp Upgrade?
I bought a TTVJ hybrid here on Audiogon. TTVJ = Todd the vinyl junkie. I'm very happy with it. It replaced a Bellari 129 which had a cap upgrade. 
Best phono box for Rega P3-24TT/ Dynavector MC
I just bought the TTVJ Hybrid phono, also half off. Easy to adjust. Love the sound.