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Responses from pops

Speaker distance
9 feet 5 inches center to center, Thiel CS6 
20 Year Old Amplifiers compared to 2017
@aardbear, CJ makes great stuff, always has.  Not sure why more on this site don't use it.  ARC gets way more love, CJ used to be more competitive but has not kept up with the volume of innovation.You have very nice gear! 
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas all - spin some tunes! 
Plinius 8200 mk2, really low volume!!
Your Plinius should have more than enough power - are you loading your MM cartridge at 47K?It has to be the relationship between the phono stage and amp. 
McIntosh MC 601 Using two taps at the same Time
Miketuason, it is difficult to connect 2 spades in one tap, for biwiring, perhaps that is what the OP is referring to as well. 
New Adcom power amps?
Good for Adcom!  My first high end seperates were the 555II and 565 preamp.  I like it that someone is innovating in "big iron." 
Classe or McIntosh Is Classe going out of businesssed
I have Mac and Classe amps - like them both but they sound way different.  Don't want to jinx myself but I have had a Classe CA200 for 23+ years with zero problems and it still sounds great.  It would be great to see them get back into the game. 
Cable advice needed
My findings  are the same as Schubert. Pre to amp number one.   
Pat DiNizio, lead singer of The Smithereens, R.I.P.
I have enjoyed his work also, bummer, RIP. 
Amp upgrade / Did Classe go out of business
+1Siox....I own and love 2 such brands, Thiel and Classe and his comments are spot on.... 
The latest and greatest
Interesting topic crwindy.  I am concerned that when my "legacy" gear wears out I will not be able to replace it and get the same performance.  Classe, Thiel, vintage CJ as an example.The latest greatest doesn't always stand the test of time, or g... 
Most overrated bands
+1 Valinar.  Neil's not the same off reefer.  
Amps or Speakers which one to upgrade next
Me too Jond!   
Which audio component would you like Santa to place under the christmas tree for you?
World Peace....nah just kidding.  A complete top of the line MBL system!  Not much chance.....like a snowball in you know where! 
What is it that you don't like about your Listening Room ?
i am usually alone....However my room is great.