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Match amps to speakers
The preferred english usage is forums. 
Pass labs x350.5 VS. McIntosh MC402
There you go. Like I said, you have to listen for yourself. Two high quality amps that have made many people happy- but not neccesarily the same people. It is really interesting to think about how we all hear things differently, and just as intere... 
Pass labs x350.5 VS. McIntosh MC402
The house sounds of these 2 companies are very different, so don't buy without listening first, no matter what reviews you read. I'm sure that it is a matter of sonic taste, and not quality, but on the strength of numerous reviews, I bought an X25... 
Tweaks
Good isolation tweeks are definately worthwhile. Cones, pods, pucks - they all have a noticeable effect, especially on source components. Try some and see what works for you. 
Any good equipment racks that are afordable?
I bought an Adona SR4 last year after owning a trusty old Target rack for about 15 years, and I am very happy with it. The access to components is so much better, it is very stable, it looks good and the shelves are infinitely adjustable. I think ... 
Diapason vs Reference 3A de Capo i
On the strength of positive reviews, I bought a pair of DeCapos 4 years ago on Audiogon. I was using a Mac MC300 and a Mac 2105. I didn't like the sound at all, and I sold them faster than any other speaker I have ever owned. I heard the Adamantes... 
Audible illusions Modulus 3A or Klyne 6L
I can't comment on system synergy, but I can say that the Klyne preamps are beautifully made, and the sound is also beautifully balanced without harshness, similar in my mind to the better Jeff Rowland models of the past. 
CD Repair?
I have polished damaged CDs with jewelers polishing compounds of several types and high speed spinning buffs. On a CD that has seen a lot of abuse, it will remove 90% of the scratches, but the really deep gouges will resist being removed completel... 
Your fav online resource for high end gear is....
I turn to everything from magazines to Audioreview and of course Audiogon. Still, there is no substitute for listening for yourself if possible. In my case it isn't always possible. I read many glowing reviews of the Pass Labs X250.5 for example, ... 
Beautiful Monitors?
Definately consider Diapason Adamantes. They are small and beautiful, and they make great music without a lot of power. On top of that they are small. 
female ballad song or artist from early 2000's ?
If you like the song, you must be able to at least tell us what some of the lyrics are. That should make identification pretty easy. 
Review: Tube Research Labs M-225 mono blocks Amplifier
Why are you selling them? 
tons river nj
I'm sure that you mean Toms River. 
Reissue recordings with added tracks
Oh, I have to agree with you Tpreaves. As one example, I bought a remastered copy of Jethro Tull's Benefit last year, and not only are there a number of bonus tracks, but they are mixed in with the original order of the songs, which I think is aki... 
Dual Turntables
I had the 1229Q for many years and really liked it.