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VPI ScoutMaster or Project RM10
I would go with VPI for the following: Upgradeable, Parts easily obtainable, sound quality, american made, resale value will be higher.All one mans opinion, others may disagree. 
Mcintosh ms300 sound quality?
I heard it at the Rky Mtn Audio Fest and thought it sounded great. It is just digital storage. The Mc rep had a lot of music and I always had to look to see if it was the CDP or the 300. 
Wilson Watt Puppy 7 Blowen tweeters?
Has it happend on both speakers or just one? I had a problem years ago with JBL and it turned out to be the crossover. It was just one speaker. Contact Wilson they should be willing to help you out. 
Amps and Quatros
Thank you for the correction. As a native and resident of the ROCKY MTN region we have no semblance to Iraq. I was ta the show and thought that the Ayre Mono's sounded great with the Quattros. I have also heard them with the V1 Ayre and had no com... 
Hail to Mcintosh
I must chime in here as well. I have and continue to own Mc gear. I realize that I may be missing something by not having other amps or pre amps but I would be missing something as well with the other brands as well. That would be the Mcintosh sou... 
Best Cartridge for Rega RB 300 and RB1000 ?
Take a look er a listen of the new Rega MC Cartridge. I heard it the other day and am waiting for the dealer to break it in so I can try it at home. Very good first impression. 
Cardas Cross vs Analysis Plus Copper Oval IC
Do a in home AB comparision. This is the only way you can be sure. It was the AB comp that got me hooked on Cardas in the first place. 
Best affordable phono preamp?
For half that money look at the Ayre. I tried one and it does an outstanding job. So spend 2300 on it and 2700 on vinyl. 
Sticky tonearm lifter on old Rega TT
Sounds like from your description that something got askew either by impact or mfgs. defect. I would contact the distributer and see if there are any parts available that you can rebuild the lift mechanism. If not force it down out of "arms way" a... 
Is Digital actually better than Analog?
I love the vinyl sound. In my opinion we hear in analog and vinyl never leaves that domain. I also love the convenience of CD's. I think it all comes down to how much you are willing to spend on either format in equipment to maximize playback qual... 
best cd player redardless of price
I agree before I plopped down 28K it would be in my system for at least a weekend. Operative word is "extra 28K" which I serioulsy doubt I will ever have in my budget...unless I get the right 6 balls to come in lotto.As far as value there are bett... 
best cd player redardless of price
The Naim 555! I listend the other day at the dealer and we did an A-B comp with a cheaper Naim and all I can say I wish I had an extra 28K sitting around. 
What should be the first component when upgrading?
I agree w/Muzikat with one exception. I would do speakers last. Once you have the front end set the you can in-home the speakers that best match you front end. What is your budget on the CDP? 
Velodyne DD-15 setup question
No 60 is as low as my pre-pro permits. I would love to have that option though. 
Removing the lid of your amp/preamp
I only take mine off once a year to blow the dust out. Never had a heat issue and I would be afraid of some freak accident that could result in a short from something dropping on a circuit board. Oh and I take the covers off to change the bulbs......