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New cables, help
I use Crystal Clear Audio Opus Series. Best cables I have had in my stereo. Good Luck. 
Need your recommendations for amazing recordings
Patty Griffin Children Run Through 
Sometimes Less is More?
Had a Cary 300sei integrated with ProAc 1sc speakers. Room 12 x 13 the sound was magical. Remember Mapman to much sugar is not good for you sometimes less is more. 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
Vinyl has presence, you are there, something digital needs to improve on. 
Sub Cross Over Help
You can have good clean tight bass and if it is crossovered too high you will lose some clarity in the lower midrange. If I was you I would try to reposition my sub a little further away from the corner and back wall. I would also try lowering the... 
My system's high frequencies hurt my ears
Total agreement with Photon46. Good Luck 
Speakers with no rear wall, better or worse sound?
It would help if we knew what type of speakers and amplifier you have. 
Question about Pass Labs X 350.5 meter
Call Pass Labs or Reno HiFi they will have the answer. 
Which LPs are on your permanent rotation?
Miles Davis Someday My Prince Will Come 
What is your listening level?
There is some guess work involved but I tried to listen to music at the level it was recorded at. 
Using protective discs under brass footers
I have threaded bearpaws from Edensound going directly into 3 inch maple platform. Tried a few alternatives but going direct was the best sound. Trial and error will give you the best performance. Get busy and let us know your results. 
DUPLEX RECEPTACLES YOUR EXPERIENCE
Only makes sense that receptacles will lose there grip over time and replacing them will make for better sound especially when new ones are installed. I wonder how long they will maintain that grip? 
Equipment you just must get if you can
Marten Coltrane speakers. 
What are the best interconnects.
Have a pair of xlr opus made by crystal clear audio. Pure silver cables but very easy on your ears. Loads of detail and extended highs. Extreme Quality. 
Anthem P2 or McIntosh 302 or something else
Pass Labs 350.5 Reno HiFi has them refurbished for around that price with warranty and trade up policy. Good Luck