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Cardas vs. Harmonic Technology
Agree with Lissnr. I have had audiophile friends over who have 100k systems and left buying the pro 9 speaker cable. 
Best/easiest way to get iTunes to PS Audio Bridge
USB hard drive to netgear router media server to wireless bridge - this is how I run mine 
Ground loop with Miyajima Premium mono
Great thread. I have same cartridge and this is helpful. 
integrated amp suggestions solid state
I have a Simaudio i.53SE. It is a fine and convenient integrated, but stepping to a Pass Labs class A will provide more dimension to the music. Your speakers are pretty efficient so, if stepping up, it may not be about more power, but better circu... 
Cardas vs. Harmonic Technology
I have Maggie 3.7s with HT pro 2009 se speaker cables. I use audience au24, HT magic link 2 and Cardas GR interconnects. The HT are better than Cardas GR in my system. More balanced top to bottom. I think GR is over-rated a bit albeit a great cabl... 
integrated amp suggestions solid state
Pass Labs Int 150 if you need more power. Or better yet Conrad Johnson CA200 
Which is more accurate: digital or vinyl?
Great post by Jallen. Kudos on that one. 
NOS Tubes For VAC Renaissance Mk III
EAT cool valve 12xA7 and 6922s are AWESOME. running a pair in my GAT preamp. wonderful 
Magnepan 3.7
Mn2hifi, congrats on 3.7s. I love mine. They come into their own at about 300 hours. Especially the bass. Drastic change there where it is like subwoofers turn on. I tried different jumpers and best to my ears are emperical designs custom tweeter ... 
VAC 160i, any experiences
My vac pre comes with volume/mute only and its all i need 
VAC 160i, any experiences
VAC makes incredible gear. I have a VAC Renaissance Mk III plus 300.1a amp. Would love to step up to the Statement 450 Stereo amp tho. The components VAC builds are world class. 
Ground Cheater plug or....
great thread, commenting here so it is parked in my threads. 
Good 6922 tube for my CJ ET-3 SE pre-amp?
Telefunken, Amperex, Mullard et al are all good NOS tubes. But I just put a pair of EAT 6922 tubes in my GAT and I must say everything improved by quite a margin. 
Magnepan 3.7's versus 20.1's?
Thanks for the update Kenklien1! 
Suggestions for a tube integrated under $3000
You can read about Decware product in TONEAudio. People who listen to SOTA systems have given the head nod to Decware. Haven't heard of Melody. I tend to trust components that have been heard by ears I trust.