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Phase Linear 700 & 400 series II
The Phase Linear 400 may of had some problems but it was one of the best sounding amps, tube or solid state, in the mid seventies. 
Greatest song titles..
How come my dog don't bark when you come around? Dr. John 
Any Recommendations on Custom Speaker Stands?
Contact Sound Anchors Email: info@soundanchors.comBest of Luck 
Shrinking my system
Plus 1 Xti16 Good Luck 
Speed Control
I could not believe my strobe was that far off until I used the Sutherland Timeline. In combination with my SDS to adjust the speed everything now sounds correct. Best of Luck 
What most important in the sound of your cables?
I am completely in agreement with you and in my system to achieve that I use Crystal Clear Audio Opus Series they are a high grade of silver but if it were to bright I would not hesitate to use copper cables. Its been my experience that the purity... 
the best amps for bass, best for the rest?
The obvious thing to do would be to contact Nola and get their input. All your choices seem fine and I wouldn't rule out Pass Labs either. Best of Luck 
Do you put as much effort into your Car Audio?
I was heavily into car audio in the mid 80's. Although you cannot match the purtiy of home audio you cannot imagine the bass impact that can be had in a car. Just want to be clear there is no way you can match a quality home system but you can hav... 
Cartridge Advice
You can also contact Andy Kim at Phono Cartridge Repair and Re tipping. Best of Luck 
McIntosh to be on How It's Made this Thursday
Appreciate your post, maybe I can learn something. Best of Luck 
T.H.E. Show in Los Angeles
PBN Audio with the new VPI direct drive turntable was stunning. The Zesto room with TAD speakers was right up there for best of show, and I believe the sleeper of the show was the Lawrence Audio room with their Cello speakers. 
Ayre C-5xe-mp v Sony XA5400ES
I also agree with Zd452, another option would be to mod your sony. Best of Luck 
Sell quality turntable to buy top CD player?
EAR also makes a fine cd player and I would look at any modded player by modwright. Also would consider a DAC with DSD capabilities as computer audio is the future. Best of Luck 
How long before your cartridge warms up?
I give my amp and phono stage at least 15 to 20 minutes before I play my system. I have a zyx diamond gold and it sounds the same from first touch to the end of session. I recently replaced my benz micro lps which needed at least a side or two to ... 
Warm airy musical speakers?
ProAc 1SC