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swampwalker

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McIntosh MC7100 Barrier Strip connection ??
Barrier strips require small spades. Not sure the size, but I've had to go to auto hi-fi based manufacturers like Monster. 
Ring fly wheel stabilizer vs none.
Sirspeedy- Forgive me for being dense, but wouldn't you just turn the platter off while changing LPs? 
krell & merlin what next?
I presently am using a Joule but also liked very much Atma-sphere M-60 2.2+ 
King of the Hill
My wife seems to think so although in my case, its a pleasingly plump, muddy, slob ;~) 
Irving Bud Fried has died
Joe- I'm sorry for your loss. 
Joule Electra VZN100 with Merlin VSM-MX.
Just a quick update; my Joule has been back and running for about a month; Jud got it fixed in less than 2 weeks. It sounds great. I have not yet swapped it out for the Berning; personal matters have intervened. It is an excellent combination and ... 
Best headphones you've ever heard/used
The X-can should work just fine, IF you can get a line level signal out of the iPod. I don't know enough about the i-pod to know if that is possible. Check with the folks on headfi-org about the details. Run a search there and you will probably fi... 
Selling McCormack Upgraded Gear
Amen to that, Eagle. 
What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps?
1markr- I've got a LA100 MKIII in my system right now and the soundstaging, imaging and bass are a big step up from my Syrah when used with my Joule VZN-80. It is not however, the most dynamic presentation I've heard, but I want to try a new tube ... 
Denon 5910 VS Esoteric DV-50
Sorry, I'm feeling a bit crotchety lately. Jmpwme is correct, but I predict chaos nonetheless. 
Best headphones you've ever heard/used
Forget the adapter, you will need a headphone amp to get the Ipod to drive the relatively high impedence Senns to anything close to their full potential. W/o an amp, I would recoomend the Etymotic 4Ps which are designed to run off a "p"ortable pla... 
What can you tell me about First Sound pre-amps?
Anyone ever hear an FS vs. a Joule? 
Denon 5910 VS Esoteric DV-50
Drum- you are going to wish you never asked ;~) Run a search on DV-50 and stand back. 
Best headphones you've ever heard/used
Some of the folks at head-fi really like the Qualias but the opinions have been mixed, FWIW. 
Definitely not the sound of silence :
The answer is YES it (lightening can).