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Why do no audio enthusiasts use McIntosh?
I heard that most new Mc equipment is bought by dentists...that tells you something. 
Downgrading from Rega P5, what next?
Get a good set of earphones and enjoy your music. I agree in not selling anything. 
Solid State Power Amps That Sound Most Like Tubes?
The sound of tubes and the sound of solid state are converging so that the best designs are indistinguishable. Ayre is solid state and should be on your short list. 
cardas hexlink golden 5c speaker cable
There was no worse cable in MY system than Cardas...I tried all of them. 
How does a beginner turntable compare to digital ?
..it all depends on your entire system and room. You may like your CD player better after all is done. 
XLR cable for basic beginner
I love my Anti-Cables. They have a money back guarantee. 
Krell KSA100 doesn't stop upon shut down?
Actually, that's an indication that you have big capacitors...since they are holding the charge. When all the power is expended, it doesn't work anymore. 
Ayre V5xe vs. Modwright KWA 150
Jax2 - this is a fair analysis of the Ayre. ..I don't know the KWA. I think its interesting to note that solid state and tube sound are converging so that there really isn't a difference. I have an all Ayre system, and wanted to note, that Ayre eq... 
Audio Research Ref 3 Preamp + Mcintosh Mc501's
The only way to be assured of match perfection is to get the components from the same manufacturer. I found that this gives a synergy that few if any combo might have. 
Does anyone know someone who can modify Mesa Baron
I suggest you keep the amp for sentimental value without modifying it in any way. It will never be the same amp again..you would be moding it so that it in fact wont be. 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
The Grado is unshielded and will hum in the classic and also in a Rega. Its really a cartridge issue, that's picking up motor hum. If there is a way out of it, Harry will find it. 
Thiel 3.7
Cardas was the very worst cable I have used with my Ayre stuff. Try something else to discover what's there. 
Vandersteen 5?
Aewhistory...you must have pissed him off somehow. I have found him very pleasant and helpful. 
Unhappy with tubes so which transistor amp?
I too have had problems with my ARC gear....The sound is top notch from ARC, but is likewise top notch with Ayre gear. I've never had a problem with my stuff...it just functions without any problems at all. 
VPI Scout to Michell Orbe SE
Gundam91 Making statements that the VPI arms are terrible puts you in a position of being either a liar, or grossly misinformed. The VPI arms are a bit of a challenge to set up correctly, but if the directions are closely followed, the performance...