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Sporty SIE2 and SIE2i Earphones
And a poorly written ad to boot. Where are the moderators when you need them? 
Asking for guidance on my first hi-fi system...
The fact that they can't be satisfied with merely posting their own listening experiences ( which they have yet to do here, btw) says quite a bit. A very wise engineer once said, "If you haven't listened yourself, you don't HAVE an opinion." The b... 
Integrated or receiver or separates advice sought
Those older Linn preamps can be troublesome. I'm talking about the models with switching power supplies.As for Linn amps, I'd look at the AV5105 instead of the two you mention.Good luck with the search and a big thanks for your service. 
Who is Harry Nillson
PS I also distinctly recall that my mom loved the song "Without You" (from the album Nillson Schmillson) when she was usually horrified by the LOUD music coming from my room. I think it gave her hope about my future.Martykl Hey Marty, what did mom... 
Slow speaker cables?
There's nothing to get B, it's all mumbo jumbo !!!!TpreavesStart off with a correct answer and then comes the "mumbo jombo." I love it. 
Older is better - D/A chip?
Roscoeiii has it right IMO. The DAC chip is just one link in the chain. 
My amp has no faults
I find no fault with the Hypex NCore NC400.WilsynetCheck here for opinions on the best amp ever built. Hypex Circle Never heard it, but sure is a lot of excitement over it. 
Why no as many post about music vs equipment......
What Elizabeth said. That may have been one of the shortest answer she's given, also one of the best. (Did I say that?)I found Steve Hoffman's forum about a year ago, at the same time Agon was going thru the change, and it has become my most used ... 
Asking for guidance on my first hi-fi system...
Always nice when people provide follow-up. Hope you get years of enjoyment with the NAD. 
shortening interconnects
Check youtube for how to videos. 
Do you ever just listen to music
That's the reason I sit down to listen. There are times when something in the recording draws my attention from the music. Sometimes good, sometimes bad. But the music is what makes me sit back and relax again. 
Asking for guidance on my first hi-fi system...
Do some more research and watch the classified ads here and on the other audio related sites. I owned the Audio Refinement amp mentioned above quite a few years ago and it's one of those pieces I regretted selling. Also owned a NAD C352 and though... 
Perfect Debute Albums
Kula Shaker - K This has become one of my favorite albums. With the exception of the final cut and the long delay to get there, not a dull moment on it. 
Does you wife touch your system?
My wife never touches the system in my listening room. In fact she rarely walks in the room. There are other ways to listen to music in the house which she enjoys. As for household chores, I do more than she does. But she pays more of the bills so... 
How many switches do you have to flip the play a CD?
NonoiseMy CDP is on all the time so it's one switch for the integrated, one for 'open tray', the insertion of the disc itself, 'close' and then 'play'.Same sequence for me.