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Should I bypass my Shunyata Hydra power conditioner?
I am still using my old original Hydra with the fancy wooden case.  Love it and would never part with it.  I have it daisy chained to a newer Denali.  Everything plugged into a Shunyata, even the amps.  As a few posters have noticed, amps may init... 
Best Louis Armstrong LP to Start With?
I'd say Ella & Louis Again on MoFi. The 45 RPM St. James Infirmary LP is also stunning, but it's just two songs. 
HDMI what to buy?
The cheapest. They are all the same. They either work or they don't. I purchased from Monoprice. 
Name a couple of HOLY GRAIL LPs
For fans of 20th Century Classical look for Wilson Audiophile's "20th Century Masterpieces" for piano and cello. It puts the performances in your listening room. Simply amazing. 
Personal amp evolution
This covers about 16 years ....Classe 15Classe 25Jeff Rowland Model 10Jeff Rowland Model 12Butler Audio TBD 5150 
VR-4jr or Gallo Nucleus Reference 3
I've heard both of speakers with some very expensive front end gear and well as with mid-priced gear. I believe you will get more mileage out of the VRs. The Gallo's are quite nice, but I fear they will not be able to resolve what your gear is cap... 
Gallo reference /TAS vs Me
I share your impressions of the Gallo's. They were OK, but were not what TAS described. The mid-range was a bit vieled and the upper bass region was muddied. I went to the dealer expecting to purchase a pair of these speakers, but instead bought s... 
Audiogon "RECORDINGS TO DIE FOR" list
Some of these are available on CeeDee, but my recs are based upon vinyl playback.1. Schubert: Arpeggione Sonata in A Minor. Rostropovich, cello & Britten, piano (King Super Analogue Reissue).2. Count Basie: 88 Basie Street (Analogue Production...