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2nd systems- who’s got one?
Actually 4, I won't get into a long list of components, but living room, bedroom, office(spare bedroom), and last, the garage.   
Just a public call out
Congrats as well, happy listening!  
Does Anyone Buy Schiit for the Sake of Schiit?
I never really knew about Schiit until researching for a headphone amp for my Marantz UD5007 and Sennheiser HD800's/Audeze LCD's closed back headphones. After reading reviews on Schiit amps,  I purchased a used Lyr 2 off CAM and swapped out the st... 
Let me explain something to you jive turkeys.
Reminds me of the words from a well known tune...." ji ji ji..jive talkin"  
Intergrated Amp suggestions for B&W 805d4
Krell K300i....    
Does Formula 1 racing and high end audio go together for anyone else?
Spent 88 - 94 stationed in Germany and went to many F1 races, also attended the Grand Prix in Montreal several times, love F1!  
Let me explain something to you jive turkeys.
Far out man.....  
American Made Audio Products
Being in Canada, I love my American made Krell K300i intergrated amp.....  
Best double live vinyl?
Deep Purple - Made in Japan.  KISS - Alive 1975....sorry, couldn't resist....  
Eric Clapton reveals this week of his declining health
Clapton, The Autobiography is a must read for any fan, an awesome book. I have had the privilege to have seen him 5 times starting in the 70's, the man is an incredible artist and showman.   
CD player
+2 for the Marantz 6007  
I miss my Loudness Button and Tone Controls....
I must admit, I do miss my tonal controls and regret getting rid of several eq's over time, but don't miss the loudness button, just use the mute button nowadays.   
Buying used vs new speakers from a technology perspective
I am with the yes and no camp, yes on my newer model Monitor Audio Platinum PL300ii design,  but no with my older 2000 Klipsch LaScala's, of which, I'd rather have these than the newer Klipsch LaScala II design.   
Speaker positioning: why do audiophiles neglect this so much?
I always adjust/measure my 2 channel speakers by toe in and measuring distance to the "old" sweet spot, plus distances between speakers, the back wall, side walls, from audio rack etc, and once adjusted they stay put. My Monitor Audio Platinum PL3... 
Most beautiful turntable under $5k
I own the Gold Note Mediterraneao, and to me, a truly beautiful work of art.....