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The current best band in the world?
cisgo I come close to agreeing with you about KC but there's just too many other great bands. I could never choose just one. But they are at least at the top of my list. 
The current best band in the world?
bdp24 Marty and his band sound a lot like the Byrds. All members are great musicians and sang a few songs each. Of course they throw some humor in to the mix too. I talked to Marty at the western art museum before the show. He's very down to ear... 
The current best band in the world?
bdp24 I saw Marty Stuart a couple of months ago and although I'm not much of a country music fan, it was one of the best concerts I've ever seen. He did an interview and book signing at a local museum that featured his many years of photography.... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Cleeds. I still have my Safety Raiser from the 70's. It never worked. The Thorens Q-up model was much cheaper and works great. Mine was $8.00 when I bought mine.http://www.thequp.com/ 
My music sounds brighter
If it's bad caps in the amp it could very easily make the sound brighter. 
My music sounds brighter
I suspect it's the amp. It may need servicing since it is 20 years old. 
Which Nakamichi to choose?
The Tandberg TCD910 would be great but they are rare. What about the 3004?https://www.ebay.com/itm/Tandberg-3004-Vintage-Cassette-Deck-Near-Mint-Condition-for-parts/123311638...Aiwa also made some good decks I hear.  
Which Nakamichi to choose?
Tandberg 3014A. 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
Good to know HiFi. Is McCormack still in business with Conrad Johnson? Apparently not. http://www.mccormackaudio.com/index1.html 
Have Passive Preamps Finally Come of Age?
@rwwear why not? “Preamp” literally means a control device upstream of amplifierActually a preamp has a phono stage. The correct term is "Line Stage" if there is no phono preamplification and equalization. And a passive line stage does not pre-am... 
Have Passive Preamps Finally Come of Age?
If it doesn't amplify anything can a device still be called a preamp? 
Relaxing Records for Better Sound - Using the AFI FLAT
http://vinylflat.com/vinylflatproducts.html 
Schitt turntable anyone?
It looks like just another belt drive turntable. If they wanted to do something not so ho hum they should design a good direct drive model and get rid of that crappy uni-pivot arm. 
Krell KSA100 vs Threshold 400A vs McCormack DNA 0.5
The problem you are describing is an issue we now see frequently on the original DNA-1 and DNA-0.5 amplifiers that are now over 25 years old. It is an issue that we no longer consider repairable. The problem is with the... 
Need cable to soften brightness just a little?
But are they angled in enough echolane?