speakermaster

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Do I expect too much?
I am sorry it sounds like another case of we sell it do not know what to say when questioned about the product syndrome but i would say that you want the bolts more than finger tight in a speaker that produces vibration or you would be tightening ... 
Best settings for my first MC cart
gain at 60 db and impedance 100 or less preferably around 60 to 75 ohms make sure it is set to variable i have an xx2 mk2 and mine is set for 64 db of gain and 60 ohms on loading with fantastic results. 
Power Cord Order of importance
You do not mention which kimber cords you have but i can tell tell you that i have not heard a better cord on an amp than the kimber but you do not mention tube or transistor either. I can say that my other favorite cords are from shunyata and aud... 
Sonus Faber speaker boxes worth $1200 ?
not worth it at all what a joke to even ask for that much ripoff lol 
Amp and Pre-Amp suggestions needed
You want to go all vintage solid state amp and pre amp with an ohm sytle speaker because they require all the gain and current you can muster to feed them i have an old set of upgraded ohm walsh 4's that need all the gain and current you can throw... 
Looking for a ‘’No braine’r Integrated amplifier under 7500 or so
The go to integrated amp would be an accuphase they have never skimped on quality at all in their fifty year existence. 
Last Audition - Blown Away By A Lottery System
For 20 grand you could assemble a vintage system that would blow away the high overpriced new stuff it would blow your mind. 
Having trouble reducing the vibrations on my turntable setup
I would make sure that your tonearm and table are properly grounded and that you put it on an isolated wood stand with soft feet . 
“Black background” — What really contributes to this phenomenon?
Setting up your entire system with low noise components and power conditioning and dedicated line feeding your system will guarantee that blackness you want. 
Which speakers did you find bright, fatiguing or just disappointing in some way?
Any speaker made after 1990 that has been with soundstaging and air as a main criterion is all of the things you want to avoid. 
The guru on fuses:
I can tell you that vintage fuses are an incredible upgrade because of the high quality of their construction. 
If Cables Are Not Tone Controls...
The better wire lets more through without alteration it is not a matter of tone because the better wire effects the tone less. 
Von Schweikert speakers
I have some experience with von schweikert speakers because he was a major player in the design and development of the woofer and passive radiator design in my ess speakers. I have also heard one of his statement speakers in chicago years back and... 
Best upgrade for cd player?
I can tell you that a bettrer cord and interconnects can make a difference as well as a dedicated conditioner that separates the digital from the analog equipment as well as a dedicated line to plug all your gear into. 
Critical subwoofer tip
i agree that setup flexibility with a subwoofer is of utmost importance the level and phase can be a big factor in proper sound and mesh with the rest of the system as well as placement.