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Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
Joecasey....can you explain your conclusion regarding the 515. Your statement is strong but you failed to support the reason(s) why you made it. Please do so empirically. Much appreciated. 
Speakers or Amplifier
I think Al has given you great advice. Get the room correction eq and a stereo pair of subs. You will be happy. Regardless of how new your amp is I can't see it going from weak bass to deep bass. Gains made during break in are usually more within ... 
Sold in one day
I've sold many items in one day. I typically keep my stuff in good condition, ask the lower side of the going rate and it moves. 
Adcom 515 verse Monster 3600 or 2600 power conditi
I use all of the above with fine results.I use the Adcoms, 1 each, for my mono block amps and plug them directly into the wall outlet. I use the Monster for digital equipment. I use a Furman for my analog equipment. All sound good to me. The reaso... 
Your favorite LP nobody has ever heard of
Tommy Bolin "Private Eyes". this is the best of Tommy's limited solo out put and is just fantastic both composition wise and sound.This is guitar driven, jam, straight a head rock and roll. Too soon gone. If this was the direction he was headed mo... 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Life is too long to settle on one....that being said....one needs a great tube amp, Class A SS and massive SS amp. Pick your favorite manufacturer....there are many good one's to choose from. 
Best High End Audio Manufacturer???
MSB...Rogue....Sutherland.....for their personal and exceptional customer service. Oh, and they make damn good products. 
the most underrated 33 1/3 in history?
Some of his most honestly written material....with a big of an autobiographical slant. The movie....although good story line suffers from marginal acting. The album....on the other hand is stellar on all levels. 
Barnes & Noble and vinyl LP's
Ithaca and Binghamton B&N's turn over their lps at a reasonable rate. 
Ring Clamps. What do you think?
Ding....ding...I think you got it when you indicated that it was the platter and not the ring. 
Why are records still warped?
I bought the "White album" and it had the most extreme dish of any album I have ever purchased. Out side of that, however, it played well. 
what type of cartridge/ stylus should i buy
Shure m97xe vintage sounding cartridge for vintage sounding table. It should work well with your arm and it actually sounds nice. Oh, and it can be had for less than $75. 
High End cartridges and the built quality
Wow, is all I can say. Back in the day we would have never known. These tools in the hands of consumers are going to mandate a change from manufacturers. 
the most underrated 33 1/3 in history?
Ok....I'll play. Paul Simon One Trick Pony. Great music....excellent recording. The live cuts are some of the best live recorded rock I've heard.I bet you have never heard anyone talk about this album. It is one of his best but has been long forgo... 
Why are records still warped?
I am not making up anything and speak the truth from my experience. Also, if you read my post....I do return them but then I get another with issues. This is a problem I've noticed 5 hat has increased with frequency over the past 16 months, or so....