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Am I going crazy or?
This has been discussed to death. There are real buyers and real sellers: those are the ones who actually set the price.The others are not ready to act.Some of the stuff I read in this thread is pure nonsense. 
Recommended one make systems?
I would suggest Rega all the way! 
amplifier DB meters
They are so inaccurate as to be useless. Some do look cool though! 
Are the Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaners...
Maybe your last comment is the most accurate! 
dissapointing audiophile recording
Spent a bundle on Chesky SACD of Christy Baron at the Montreal audio show. Good sound: uninvolving signing. I feel cheated out of my hard-earned cash. C'est la vie! 
Are the Nitty Gritty vacuum cleaners...
Amazing that you can get a top quality washing machine for your clothes for less than the price of a wet record cleaner. Maybe it has to do with economies of scale, but oh my audiophiles can't accept that those also apply to audio equipment. Stran... 
selling vinyl and feeling?
Kept mine. Realize how few I had compared to the ones here who sold their collections. Maybe that's why I kept those LPs.Vinyl is a whole 'nuther kettle of fish. "Regrets, I've had a few, but then again too few to mention." 
$75 Thorens vs. $2K+ Michell...is this possible?
Two points:1) most likely are setup issues;2) don't expect miracles. 
Levinson 33H vs Boulder 1060/2060??
Maybe you should simplify your life and be an objective audiophile. What you then do with the money you save is up to you. Hell, you could even buy more records with it: you know those things that actually provide you with music! 
What is this ARM?
Cwlondon, I am dating myself, no?. I had my doubts. The proper answer certainly appears to be that from Jb53. Softmachine, if you have problems with the French, let me know and I will interpret those portions that give you trouble. It would appear... 
30 Years, 5 Cities, Many Storms - Not One Failure
Putting a scare into folks with dire predictions is always a good tactic. 
What is this ARM?
Looks like an ADC, I could be wrong. 
Best Place for Negative Reviews?
Face it, you're on your own. We all are... 
Does the"quality" of jumpers affect the sound?
Like four inches of wire will make a difference? This stretches credulity to its limits. 
Is there a optimum lenght for power cables?
How far is it to your utilitie's power plant? I'd say maybe 200, 300 miles up to about 1,200 here in Quebec.