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Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
A very large glass of Basil Hayden's will make any system sound smoother. Guaranteed.Dean. 
What time do you wear?
http://images.andale.com/f2/115/106/719175/1103688046760_NewCrystal.jpgDean. 
Your Best Hobbies (other than Audio)
I collect pre-1900 American fly reels.reelsmith. 
How do I keep my cats off my amplifier?
Cats hate white noise. If you have a tuner, de-tune it (so to speak) and crank it the next time the cats get on the amp. It's how I trained my cat to stay the heck away from my Maggies!Dean. 
Personal speaker evolution
In chronological order:Genesis Model OneYamaha NS5a/d/s L710IIAllsion 3B&W DM7IIa/d/s/ L1230Euphonic Audio NymphsB&W DM7IIWharfedale DiamondsMission 700leSpectrum 208Vandersteen 1bB&W DM7IIDahlquist DQ8B&W 801 80 SeriesPlatinum Aud... 
Which amp ? ...
Thanks guys !I did a little research on the VK200 and it indeed looks as if it should be at the top of my list. Thanks!Dean. 
Any opinions on the Audio-Technica OC9ML II?
In my opinion, it is a steal. Almost ten years ago I bought one of the original ones that retailed for almost $700... and it was a good deal then. At $300 it is an exceptional bargain.I have used it on a Sumiko MMT and FT4, as well as the PT6 arm ... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Favorite live recording: Little Feat "Waiting For Columbus" Dean. 
audio request
If you get one of the better units that can store uncompressed files you should be okay. I have a Request Fusion 80 and I think it sounds okay using the digital out and storing uncompressed files. The idea of using a computer is a good one, albeit... 
Your First System
It was the day after Christmas, 1974. I took my Christmas money into New York City and bought a Pioneer PL-12dII turntable with an Empire 1001 cartridge. When I got home I plugged it in, put on a record and watched it spin... which was all I could...