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Toe-in recommendation for stand mount monitors
Believe the maufacturer! 
Hiss noise from my SFL2 preamp
I have no experience with SFL2. Does it have tubes? How long has it been since you have changed? 
Are Mac and PC equal?
Used to think Mac OS platform/software was superior. Now am not so sure with right Windows platform/software. I have been using a Mac since middle '90s. 
preventing usb bus overload.
I've heard connecting multiple USB cables is a matter of audio quality/jitter concerns. I know independent labs measured it high. I use a Mac mini as a music server and there was a question of which port to use for audio. Most said the USB port cl... 
the greatest pop song ever?
Including marketing, or just music? 
Equalization for my set up
Sorry, I didn't notice you were talking about only 30-40 Hz. I was going to say check out a variable loudness control (see: http://alumlabs.weebly.com/). Much simpler to operate than a parmetric EQ. But a variable loudness control will increase th... 
Equalization for my set up
A few DB where: Bass, Midrange, Treble. 
High efficiency speakers
See the Decware 945/946 ( http://www.decware.com/newsite/DM945.html) 
Advise Needed For USB Cable 5m Long For OPPO 105
Maximum recommended length: 3m with USB1 & 1.1, 5m with USB2, 3m with USB3. Repeater cables not recommended. See http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/10-things/10-things-you-should-know-about-usb-20-and-30/#. 
Interconnect cable, $150 max For headphone setup
http://www.davescables.com/ 
How tall are Spica Gravity stands for TC-60's?
The stands are 26". 
Rogue Audio M 180 fuse upgrade
First worry about the reasons for blowing fuses. The fuse is there for a reason. 
Anybody own any direct-to-disc LP's?
Compared to LPs on present equipment, IMO, no! Of course, Direct to Disc may have been worth it on equipment I couldn't afford. 
Best Late Night Low Volume Speaker
Although not for everyone, recommend you audition single driver loudspeaker & a pair of bass augmenters. 
Speaker Axis ?
Sounds similar to my former situation. Can you tilt the axis of your speaker back? That should tell you if this exercise is worth pursuing.Also: How tall are you? How high is your seat off floor? How far back from front plane of speakers do you si...