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Vibrapod Isolators and Cones
Glad to hear you had good luck with them.I tried them and heard no difference ay all. 
Phono.. does this mean?
Not always,some companies install phonojacks for connecting a phono preamp.My Rogue TempestII has phono jacks but no phono stage.Your manual should tell you if you have a phonostage.If you don't have a manual,search the web for one.The company tha... 
Amp Comparison procedure. Amp off when not in use?
Turn the thing off.Better safe than sorry. 
Rogue Cronus with KT-90 tubes
Call Rogue Audio at (570)992-9901.I think the people that made the equipment can give you the best advice.Good luck. 
Building Second System...which cables in my budget
Make your own cables.It's a fun and easy project. 
KT 88s - Gold Lion re-issue vs others
Ditto the Gold Lions.They tightened up the bottom end on my amp a great deal.IME,changing the signal tubes netted a bigger change in the sound. 
Difference between Marantz CC4001 & CC4003??
http://www.crutchfield.com/App/Product/CompareTo.aspx?g=53100&cc=01&compareItems=01|642CC4001&compareItems=01|642CC4003 
Speakers for Rock Music
Get a pair of Peavey PV-115 PA system speakers if you wanna rock.Cue up Uncle Ted's "Strangle Hold" and turn it up to 11!!!!!!!!!! 
Bass rant
It's obvious a lot of you have never heard a well put together car system. 
Pass Labs X250 meter failure
Audiofeil....did you not notice the exclamation marks at the end of the sentence? In this case it was meant as a humorous jab. How much money do you think Pass stands to make on a minor repair like this factoring in parts, labor, paperwork, shippi... 
Best Looking SS Integrated Amplifiers Under $2,000
I think this unit is absolutely beautiful.Great sound also if it works within your system.I have no affiliation with the seller.http://www.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?intatran&1260306355&/Marantz-PM-15S1-Reference-Seri 
Pass Labs X250 meter failure
Don't worry about.Enjoy your music.BTW,they will more than likely replace the meter not repair it.It's easier and they can charge more!!Just my thoughts. 
Would a speaker upgrade work?
Grab a pair of used Paragon Titans or Atoms.Great sound for not a lot of money.There's usually some in the classifieds. 
How reliable are EAR amps
Absolutely not.I'm sure Liz is as beautiful as, her post is entertaining.Vandy,take your toys and go home.You have been a bad boy!!!! 
Glanz GMC 10EH needle ???
Try here.If you don't see it on the site,call and they can probably help.http://www.needledoctor.com/