onhwy61

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Elvis Costello's favorite album of his own.
Mr. Costello is one of my all time favorite artist.  Great songwriter and performer.  The Attraction or the Imposters are a great band for his music.  And as Mr. Costello said in is R&R HOF induction speech, Pete Thomas is one of the greatest ... 
Something new.
@atmasphere does that apply to unipivot arms?  
How cheap can you go and still be happy with the sound?
Good quality music reproduction can be had a little over $1k.  If you want great sound you have to pay a lot, lot more.  
Vibration Control
The sound coming out of your loudspeaker is probably the largest source of vibration in your listening room.  So why have all those sensitive electronics in the same room as the vibration source?  And I know that there are some exceptions, but nea... 
Why I don't hear bass drums on Jazz LPs?
What Bdp24 said and that traditionally most recording engineers put a mic on pop/rock bass drums and don't individually mic a jazz bass drum.  
Wilson Sabrina X ... oh my God! and Jadis... or?
Why are you attributing so much of the sound quality to the amplifier?  From your description I would think it has more to do with the loudspeakers, their setup and room acoustics.  
Does it have to sound good for you to like it?
A good composition well performed is far more important than the recording quality, IMO.  This thread gives me some insight as to why some people are always "upgrading" and why they have such strong sonic preferences.  I wish them luck.  
New preamp or up grade my cartridge and or phono amp?
What are you trying to achieve with any proposed "upgrade"?  The Rega setup you have is very balanced and a good performer.  To do significantly better would require a substantial investment.  But that would then trigger a new preamp and probably ... 
Quandary
@rvpiano the dealer thinks you're a total idiot.  You can either prove him wrong or confirm his opinion.  You don't have a quandary!  A quandary implies a difficult decision and this is not.  
When was the last time when serious new instrument was invented ?
Pedal steel guitar, synths, electric piano, clavinet and Hammond/Leslie organ.  
Great song by the Clash
Big Audio Dynamite's debut is actually my favorite "Clash" album. Besides, the Clash are street trash --    
Great song by the Clash
From "Black Market Clash"    
Unplugging power cords from amps/ pre amps
I don't unplug anything when there's a thunderstorm.  Does anyone unplug all the electronics in their house -- the well pump, HVAC, fridge, microwave, washer/dryer, etc...?  A direct hit, well If you're really unlucky, then you're really unlucky a... 
Leaving tube amps on.
If high power tube amplifiers are as hazardous as outlined in several post above, then how come they are not banned in the state of California? Worrying about tube seems a little strange.  You knowingly purchased and expensive amplifier with a la... 
Solar flares are here, everyone unplug your dryer!
The book makers in Vegas wager that he's a bot.  Last I looked the odds were 25 or 6 to 4.