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Which would you pick between these 2 and why?
I prefer the less-electronic sound of the McCormick gear-just my two cents. 
5 channel interconnects? ac zen
Try the Parts Connection/MAS ICs.$70/m for a solid-core silver IC with teflon dialectric.Have worked great in my HT set-up. 
Lexicon RT-20 ... Interesting lack of information
Lexicon is planning/releasing a blu-ray player next year.A few dealers dumped these units cheaply. I have heard this unit at a friends' home and highly recommend it.In fact I told another friend and he also bought one.For $900+,it is a solid perfo... 
Tube Rolling for the PSE HL-1
What sound characteristics are you looking for?The Siemens/Amperex 6922/7308 would probably be my first choice. 
Which Integrated got you off the merry go round?
PrimaLuna Prologue 2.With upgraded tubes,some feet and a better PC-no need to look back. 
Doug Decan I think there is a new ZYX 4D cartridge
Dealer disclosures? 
Does the Transport make a significant difference?
For the price of a good quality transport,you can get into a complete CD player with digital outs.This might also allow for comparison of its' analog outs, to the trans/dacs' output when auditioning a digital cable. 
recapping crossovers....do or don't?
Upgrade the Solens.Bypass the MITs with a .01ufd V-cap tftf. 
Cheaper substitute for VAC Avatar?
PrimaLuna PL-2 with 12ax/12au tube upgrade.Shuguang/Mazda:about $100. 
Symphonic Line RG1 MK4 Vs Plinius SA-102
2nd the Symphonic RG-1.Had this amp for a while.Compared very favorably with the better tube units that I had on-hand.Had a warm,full timbre and good dynamics.Decided against it because it was only available in the chrome-toaster finish at the tim... 
Anyone heard the Von Schweikert Unifield 3?
The original VR-5/7s were lean in bass performance.The newer 5 se/7/9 are different animals.IMHO the original 5/7s weren't up-to-snuff and were built directly after his minor business collapse and his relationship with the driver manufacturers was... 
RB 300 wire- Ingognito or Cardas and why?
The Ingognito will be more articulate,the Cardas more laid-back.Depends on what will mate-up with the system better. 
static charge
Ground the metal rack,via the third prong on an AC cord.Make sure to contact the grounded rack and discharge yourself. 
Tube amplification for Lipinski 505's?
PrimaLuna PL-2.Great sound and the upgrade of the driver tubes won't run more than $100/4.This is an impressive unit for $800-900. 
Atma-Sphere MA2 Mk2.3 / Krell KSA 250 / Passlabs?
2nd the Pass.