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inches above vtl amps
I went 5 1/2 from the top of the amps to the bottom of the shelf. See my systems for photo. I also installed a fan to blow across the amps during crazy concert sessions as a precaution, otherwise its not needed. It been like this for a few years n... 
stereo for someone special
The Linn classic might be a nice all in one solution.The Arcam Solo is another good choice. 
friend needs help to dispose of inherited vinyl
Maybe you can donate it to the music department at Yale 
A CD platyer that is s sonic match to an LP12?
Audio Research CD7, sell the farm this player is worth it. 
Audio Research Ref: CD8
I recently purchased an updated CD7, an upgrade from my beloved CD3MK II. The CD7 is in an entirely different class.The sound is so big, detailed and lively. Instruments and voices are so real and vivid they sound like the band is in the room. I l... 
How much should I spend on a cd player or universa
The better your source the better your system. Sounds like you might want a universal player from Sony,Pioneer, Marantz 
Best Interconnects and Speaker cables
I use the Pro Silway cables also and like them .I also use Kimber Selects and Bifocal xl speaker cable and I heard an improvement. 
$3000 Upgrade Dilemma: My Next Purchase
If you like vintage Tandberg the 3018 is a big step up and the upgrade price is about $500.00 next step is a preamp from CJ, BAT or ARC with built in Phono and some have remoteThen get a pair of Aerial 9's for 4-4500 and hopefully you can get some... 
Amp evolution ques. - what comes after a Harmon K?
For problem free listening I would suggest recent used gear from say the last 5 years or Less. There are so many amp choices like adcom, parasound etcYou migh also consider a starter tube amp like an ARC VT60if that is not out of your budgetI have... 
Is a VTL ST-150 enough?
I had a ST-150 with my Aerial 10T's and they sounded great.When I moved to a larger room I got the MB-450's and they sounded even better. 
Mac 2200 pre amp problems-quirks------
This is a great unit with no issues. It sounds great,Smooth detailed and relaxed. There are so many inputs and outputs. The Headphone amp and mini jack do not sound that great. I use an outboard Musical Fidelity v-3 or Grado for State of the art H... 
can biwire cables be used on a non-biwire speaker?
If your speakers have 5 way binding posts you can simply put banana connectors on the highs and spades on the lows and connect them both. I seen this used with excellent results on top of the line Nordost cables. 
Two-part headphone question
The Musical fidelity v2 headphone amp is a steal with a pair of hd 580 or hd 600's . I think its a nice step up for not much more money if anyYou could get the awesome v3 for little more.I also like the Grados too. 
Tube pre amp with phono stage and remote
Mcintosh C-2200, 2300 BalancedAudio research SP 16, new SP 17 SE 
Hi Rez download sites in Canada??
You can download from anywhere...Chesky.com records has HDTracks.com