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CARTRIDGE SETUP
I use a Mint LP protractor with my Sondek 12 and Ittock LV II. It is tonearm and turntable specific, but can be used with any LP 12 using a Linn arm. I am currently building a second Linn turntable, but can loan you mine when I am finished. Good l... 
Blind Person Needs a New FM Receiver
Linn Classik K. AM, FM, CD, AMP, PREAMP, CLOCK, ALARM CLOCK, REMOTE. And more. 
How to place speakers at the optimum height
I agree with Zman but... make sure you level the speakers and make sure they do not rock side to side or back and forth. You can also try toeing them in some. Ex. 15'' from the back wall outside corner 16'' and inside corner 14''(middle of speaker... 
mcintosh MC 7270 or mc 7200
I owned both. Loved both. You won't beat tubes. 
Which amp for Cary SLP 05
I'm running a CAD 120's with an SLP98P. Match made in heaven. At least try to audition one. Best of luck. 
Best preamp for 2k-3k
Cary SLP98 (P) 
CD isolation platfroms
Check out (google) Moon Zero Gravity Magnetic Levitation Shelf. The shelf is suspended in mid air using 2 shelves with guide pins and magnets opposing each other. I think it's hogwash, being 500.00 but maybe you could make your own. Happy listening. 
Why do subs sound bloated or slow?
If you have good speakers in a 2 channel system a sub is not necessary. Use it for tv. 
Sell towers for bookshelves?
The only reason I sold my Linn Katans was because I got the Linn Majik 140's. The Katans sound great and you can go aktiv in the future. Happy listening. 
Cary CAD 120S vs. Rogue M-150
I had a V12R and liked the sound, but biasing is a pain in the ass and it runs hot enough to fry a hamburger. Great sounding, but I have the CAD 120's and you won't go wrong. It runs much cooler has that warm tube sound. It's hooked up to a Cary S... 
Audio Metallurgy GA-0 interconnects
I just sold a 1.5M and .5M set and have 1 more .5M set left for sale. The only reason I am selling is due to a new rack configuration, so I am buying 5 new sets with different lengths. These IC's sound better than anything I've ever heard at a rea... 
Why no heated gear?
Keep the Mac. They run much cooler than other tube amps by design. Nice amp. 
MintLP Protractor Issue. Anyone else?
I just checked mine also, it's 21 months old and still like new. Did either one of you clean it with anything? I store mine in it's plastic sleave and in the box, and have used it several times. Good luck to all. 
Solid State to Tubes and Back Again
Went from SS and 1 new Mustang Cobra and 3 GT's in an 8 year span to a minivan and all tubes. Mustang again...maybe, but SS never. 57 years old. 
Which cost more: your system or your car?
My system. I sold an 07 Mustang GT in July 09 got 18k back on the 26k car. Spent half on gold and the other upgrading equipment. If gold hits 1700 per oz. I'll have driven the car for free. I bought 4 new Mustangs in 8 years (one was a Cobra) when...