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Done, really done!
Well, those “last words” have held true for 2 years- in the equipment world that is a long time for many!  
Done, really done!
Ozzy- there’s something she needs to talk to you about. Sorry-  
Store auditioning and then buying on-line from others. How do you feel about it ?
Ok- so let's put this in concrete terms. Item X available at a traditional store for $2,000, new with warranty, and available on line, new with warranty, for exactly 1/2 the price. As a consumer, are you obligated to sustain the brick and mortar r... 
Which audio component would you like Santa to place under the christmas tree for you?
A Linn Kandid cartridge would fit nicely under the menorah 
Authorized Rega Service Center in New York
The Sound Organisation is the US Distributor for Rega.Please contact them for details of a Rega dealer near you.The Sound Organisation159 Leslie StreetDallasTexas 75207Tel: 001 972 234 0182Fax: 001 972 234 0249 
Short of running new, dedicated 15 or 20 amp lines for audio, what can I do here?
i've found that LED lights can cause interference. I had a lot of interference coming in on FM, which I solved initially by keeping the LED lights off which isn't always a convenient solution, and then by using a ferrite ring on the FM antenna lea... 
Better Sound For Free!
What does #3 do? 
Solid state DAC under 12K retail preferably with ethernet
Best Dac I have ever heard- Bricasti 
How important is the rack you use for your components
I’ve always used simple steel racks to good effect. My turntable is on a Sound Organisation 3 tier rack; I’ve owned that rack since the early 90’s and have been happy with it. My other gear sits on SolidSteel racks. I’m satisfied with those too. M... 
Bryston or Pass Labs
Well, what did you think of the Bryston? With the Sopra 3, I might lean towards Bryston 
Why not batteries instead of power supplies?
IIRC, ASR makes battery powered gear 
USB cable opinions
I'm using Audioquest Carbon to a Bricasti DAC. Very pleased with the results 
Speaker Cable Length Impact
No point, keep them as is, unless you are going to make a 6 foot pair and a 4 foot pair which you could use elsewhere 
Amplifier that visually matches Thorens TD-160
Someone else already mentioned Tandberg that was my thought too  
Pass Labs X260.8 owners please check in ....
I presently have an X250.8. It's excellent-