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Responses from pops

Can I straighten an off-center twisted cantilever?
Cdk - don't try it, chalk it up as a mistake and send er back to be fixed properly! Bummer... 
Mapeshade cable lifts or any cable lifts?
Dan - you made me shudder with the cartridge example!!!You make a good point. 
Best bourbon?
Larry, actually that is not true. Bourbon can be made anywhere in the U.S. 
How awesome is the McIntosh MC501?
I like them. They work equally well with both my Eggleston Andra II's and Thiel 3.6. I listen to mostly classic rock and they crank out dynamics effortlessly. 
"God Bless the Child" on Idol?
Edorr, his emotional stability issues as you state would be a deterrent in a pro career, well that's what a high functioning autistic individual has been hearing his whole life so you fit in with most unfortunately.You may not like his vocals but ... 
Most expensive Audio disapoinment?
top shelf wire, for me Kimber 3035, Kimber 1030, MIT oracle V3 SC, MIT Magnum M1 IC's and M2 SC 
Kimber Select 3033 versus 3035 and 3038
I lived with 3035 for 2 years and could never warm up to them. Programmer is right, there are so many great choices for cables at all more reasonable price points. 
"God Bless the Child" on Idol?
Right Tubegroover, we knew there was a problem when they had James sing a hillbilly duet with Scotty at the beginning of the show. 
TOP 5 CD OR LP LISTENED MOST TO IN LAST 3 YEARS ?
All LP'sTen Years After - Cricklewood GreenWishbone Ash - ArgusJohn Lee Hooker - Mr. LuckyJohnny Winter - Alive and WellWilco - Sky Blue Sky 
Best bourbon?
It means MM uses red winter wheat in the mash bill, of course all bourbons by law must be made from 51percent corn MM is no exception. Some other bourbons like Basil Hayden for example use a higher mix of rye, giving it a lighter, spicier characte... 
Speaker cables for Dynaudio C1
Wow I don't find the diablo's cloudy at all! In my system they are remarkably clear and clean. So far they are the best sub 1K SC I have had in my system. 
Vinyl lovers I must be crazy
Bob - I went back to vinyl about 4 years ago and have not sat down on my main system and listened to a CD since. It is that big of a difference for me.The only 3 things I don't like about it: cleaning records, flipping sides (20 or so minutes only... 
Robin Trower
Slaw - well said, I completely agree 
MIT cables vs. Synergistic Research cables?
Wig, I will be very curious to hear your take in your system because I agree with your statement above. I own and have owned many variants of both IC's and speaker cables for years and I just don't quite get what Dave hears. Although, I have no ex... 
Is it wrong?
What's not wrong is having fine bourbon whiskey like Knob Creek!