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what is my system's weakest link?
After all the advice here, the only way to figure this out is to listen to some different pieces. As Frogman says above, take it slow and go one piece at a time. Your speakers are approaching 20 years old so I would still suggest you start there. ... 
I recently picked up the Yaqin MC-30L with the opt
Very nice write up. Thanks for sharing your experience. 
what is my system's weakest link?
During my crazy days of changing equipment almost as regularly as my underwear I owned a pair of Thiel 1.6s. They were only a little larger than the 1.5s but they were so much better to my ear. Much smoother sound with deeper bass. Also much bette... 
what is my system's weakest link?
I'm going to disagree with the consensus as I owned the Thiel 1.5s a few years ago. I found them to be overly bright with limited low end. The opposite of warm and inviting in my experience.Guess what I think you should upgrade? If you like the ti... 
Chime in.What's the Best Cassette Recorder ever ?
An oldie, but a goodie. 
Enlightened Audio Designs DSP 7000 Series III
Ebay is the way to go for that. What's wrong with it? Maybe I'll make you an offer. 
SS Pre-amps that can beat an Audio Research sp16
Never heard the sp16 but did own the Bel Canto Pre3 as well as a few other ss preamps. IMO the pre3 provides absolute neutrality. The volume goes up and down smoothly with not a hint of coloration no matter the setting. If separates were in my fut... 
NAD M2 "Protection ,right channel short"
excellent update 
Your top 3 worst purchases ever
"You didn't learn your lesson after the first one?Or the second one........?Shakey"It must've really sounded good. 
NAD M2 "Protection ,right channel short"
Send it back immediately. 
Repair PS Audio Trio A100?
Have you contacted PS Audio for the repair? I had a Trio C100 that lost one channel and PS Audio fixed it for free. They said it was under warranty which surprised me as I was the second owner. Good luck. 
Underated bands that shouldn't be...........
Kula Shaker. Get a copy of "K" and listen a bit, then go on from there. 
Still mystified by mega expensive power cords
So here's the drill. Put on Jennifer Warnes' Famous Blue Raincoat and listen. Swap in expensive power cord and listen to FBR again with attention to minute changes. Swap back in original PC and listen again to confirm differences.I can't think of ... 
Maxell or TDK?
A toss up in my opinion. There were a lot of good tapes back in the day. 
Vandersteen 2ce vs Sonus Faber Luito
If you can swing the $500 it's worth a try for the experience if nothing else. I love the Vandersteen sound but caution you they are very critical of setup. From my experience, the two most critical aspects are vertical tilt angle and giving them ...