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Cat-proofing your speakers...
I have two books "100 Uses for a Dead Cat" and the sequel "100 More Uses for a Dead Cat" Once you do the deed I would be happy to make some suggestions. The most creative is have a taxidermist install a pencil sharpener just beneath the tail:)But ... 
Nitty Gritty 1.5Fi vs. VPI HW16.5vs. Okki Nokki
I also sold my Nitty Gritty years ago for the 16.5 and am so ahppy that I did. I did get rid of the VPI plastic nut and bought a TW weights record clamp that works great. The 16.5 is a simple but extremely well built machine that should last for y... 
Using both the Balanced and Unblanced inputs
To be sure e-mail or call Mcintosh. 
What Interconnect for Mcintosh mr-78 tuner
I don't have your tuner but for years I have found Cardas Golden Refernce to work well with my McIntosh gear. You can buy used pairs here for 500 give or take. If you don't like them you can get your investment back. Or as another option check wit... 
Best McIntosh Tap for Dynaudio Confid 5 Speakers
I agree with Tpreaves. I have a MC402 as well and I use the 4 ohm but my speakers are 4 ohm. I tried the 8 ohm at one time but didn't notice any difference, I haven't tried the 2 ohm yet. But everything is system dependant what works for someone m... 
Furutech deStat original v's Furutech deStat II
In addition if someone can ofer the comparison of the size and ease of handleing. I have the original and find it pretty bulky to hold, is the II smaller and lighter? 
new pink floyd sacd's
Actually there has been some links to Amazon posted in those threads and from what I can see they will be expensive. Hopefully once the record company feels they have made enough $$ they will release less expensive sets.But I do plan to invest. Al... 
What are your favorite phono cartridges?
The Lyra Kleos, I have about 80-100 hours on it and puts a wrinkle in my wranglers each time I listen. 
Stereo Imaging
That reminds me of when I was sampling different cables for my system. When ever I would try a certain cable I would hear a wider soundfield and deeper into the room. So I would immediately jump up to set my pre/pro to 2 channel as I thought I had... 
Do you ever doubt you ears ?
I don't doubt my ears as much as I doubt what I am hearing.As mentioned at the end of your question, evaluating cables is most difficult for me. It takes several attempts to decypher the differences once the process begins. Blind Tests are best bu... 
RIP Gil Scott-Heron
I discovered him years ago, though considered a rapper by some I never saw him in any catagory but his own. "the funeral will not be televised" 
Good CD for testing bass response
Bela Fleck "Flight of the Cosmic Hippo" title track. I may have the title not exactly right but it's close. 
Missouri Tornado prayers go out to all
Amen to that! We get so caught up in our dailey lives we lose perspective. It can all be gone in just a few seconds.Fellow Gon'r Mofimadness lived through one about three years ago, his home was heavily damaged but by some miracle his vinyl collec... 
Best used VHS player....
I second the Mitsusbishi S-VHS I had one and sold it but should have kept it. I also have a JVC S-VHS 9900-U that does a very good job on sound and video. I still use it wo mainly watch old concert videos that haven't made to DVD yet. 
I'm looking for good pre amp with bass & treble
Any McIntosh will have tone controls. What is your budget?