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Phono cable idea's
see earlier comment...email me if you want something special. This is a no brainer since I had a chance to audition without purchase. 
Pass X250.5 With Vandersteen
In your setup, it would be an incredible match. Nuff said! 
Parasound JC2 pre a good match for Pass X150.5 ?
Thomas, I occasionaly run low power tubes with my MMG's. No problem. I can't see you not enjoying the 105.5 with the 1.6's. 
Class-D or switching amps, any opinions on??
Class D can offer as good phonics as A, A/B. Though, they are different beasts. Some like their signature, some dont. I have Rowland 201's and love them for what they can offer. I would look to purchase some second hand, and try them out. 
Balanced connection XLR microphone cables ?
Vurry nice indeed. 
X250.5 compared to Naim Nait5i
I would say yes. I have yet to pair a pass .5 with any pre and not find it pleasing to say the least. What cables? 
Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaning System
Loricraft is the best IMHO. Many audio/record/LP preservation societies use these machines. They are not as loud as most others. 
Balanced connection XLR microphone cables ?
Here is a not-so-true story.I purchased some inexpensive XLR cables from a music store also. Plugged then in, and noticed a horrendous improvement in soundstage, imaging, focus, lower and upper frequency extension...and the tingling in my nose dis... 
TD-160 tweak questions
I am going to help you. Though I am still nursing my morning coffee and as I look at all your question...I'm getting a headache. LOL. 1 - Rewire straight from tone arm to RCA plugs. It just makes it easier to pick cables you like later on. DIN is ... 
rewire older speaker internal wiring?
Peter, I'm a putz. I own the 4312C JBL Monitors also. I can't believe I forgot to mention this. I have never thought about rewiring them...till now. LOL. I will try to find some time to take them apart and see whats going on inside. Keep me posted... 
Adagio Audio cables
As I expected, anything out of Germany is going to cost an arm and a leg. And possibly a chin. You have to wonder if that is due to "appropriate" pricing estimates for that product..OR, the ability to charge higher prices due to an "altruistic" re... 
Power Cables which take the soundstage back
Richard, flat out telling someone an opinion is...an opinion. It doesnt matter if its for or against or neutral. As long as no one put anyone down BECUASE of their opinion...then its all fair in philia (audio) and war. 
rewire older speaker internal wiring?
Excellent. Be patient, and avoid cold solder connections. 
X250.5 compared to Naim Nait5i
The PASS will make everything peachy keen. And wait till you add those 1.6's. You will have no need for sleeping pills again. 
mcintosh vs jeff rowland
I suggest we eliminate "3D" from the Two Channel Terminological Dictionary of Audiophilia. Or TCTDA (if there is ever one to be written that is). It is a confusing description. A well staged image is not 3D. Live music is not 3D. Any source of 2-c...