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ARC Ref-300 or 600 or 210: Which sounds best ?
Where does the vs115 fall into the category ?Is the vs115 close to the sound of the Ref 110 ?Is arc pre-amp necessary to get the most out of these amps ? 
Benz Wood SL Very lean from the start
I have not had experience with any Benz cart, how does the benz wood sound in comparison to Koetsu, SHelters or clearaudio carts ? would like to hear some inputs. 
Harbeth P3SER
Its extremely difficult to go wrong with these speakers!These are among the most musical speakers to have.They are flexible and very easy to drive. 
Lamm 1.2 or Ayre MXR's
I would definitely go with the lamms 1.2, if not M2.2Tried and proven amps. 
Graham Phantom B-44 shipping question
Depends on how much fluid there is left in there. If very little, i just leave it on. 
Azimuth and the Fozgometer
Looks cool ! 
Azimuth and the Fozgometer
good luck but the fozgometer makes huge difference. Even inner groove distortion has been minimized to some degree.Wish they have a device similar to like this but can guide you to a "better" alignment. 
Azimuth and the Fozgometer
This device works like a charm. Highly recommended.After 10 minutes of adjustments with this device & the test records, imaging is now more precise, more solid focus and fuller sound.... Highly recommended 
Plinius 9200 or Accuphase 450 integrated
No comparison. The E450 sounds much refined than the 9200.Both are powerful but the 450 is warmer, fuller presentation. 
Transparent cables with Thiel speakers
i haven't heard them with Thiel speakers but with Wilson speakers they sound very very good.The midrange becomes clearer & the high's more refine.Bass is also tighter.BUT I read Cardas works very well with Wilson speakers too, so both will pro... 
koetsu rosewood signature vs. Blue urushi
I agree Capnbob wholeheartedly.Even when using different phono stage, the sound can vary from cart to cart, etc.Wow, quite a bit of collection.How do you compare the Shilabe & the Koetsu RSP ?I ve heard few times the Shilabe & its quite a ... 
koetsu rosewood signature vs. Blue urushi
is it safe to say that bang for buck, the rosewood signature ? 
Shelter 7000 load capacitance
i load my phono stage 100 ohms. Sounds great! 
koetsu rosewood signature vs. Blue urushi
Is there a big difference between the Rosewood signature and the Rosewood signature platinum ? 
Upgrade Tube Integrated or Buy Separate Pre-amp?
if you plan to keep the jolida, changing to better parts would definitely improve.If not, suggest you purchase a better int amp.