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Am I a hopeless audio snob?
Turntables are a real hard choice... I have owned several, including the Technics. I have come to the conclusion that 90% of your choice should be if the aesthetics appeal to you...Most quality TT above $1k will most likely be pleasing sonically.... 
Sound System on $10K Budget
What a great room you have... enjoy the journey. Don't be afraid of used equipment... you'll save a lot on the budget. As for type... I'm partial to.. Vandersteen 3aSig. $2k used Theta Dreadnaught 1 or 2 with 4 amps... $2k used Preamp... Audio... 
Question about digital outputs
Yes... I ran into same problem. I connected digital and analog outputs ... just change to the analog input to listen to SACD.  
Vinyl Newbie - So Many Questions!
Yes... a phono preamp is meant to plug into a preamp... it should be OK. If your preamp sounds ’right’ with CD, etc. ... it should work with ifi Go to Clear audio to get specs for your cartridge... 47k ohms should be OK. GET A FORCE GUAGE.... t... 
Advice needed on power cables, wall warts, conditioning, electrical outlet
Make sure your electrical system is grounded well. Install additional grounding on your home... assuming you own a home.  Think of power like water... dirty water....  Think of power cables like water filters.... pour in the dirty water, clean... 
Vinyl Storage Suggestions
search Pinterest .... tons of pics of LP storage 
Verastarr---Magnepan Upgrade
Time to revive an old thread....I just installed this Verastarr Maggie Upgrade on my 1.7i....At first listen, I thought "bright".... then I continued. I soon realized that what I heard was not brightness but upper frequencies that I previously had... 
Serious thoughts about Audio Research LS 27
I have owned one in the past.... if you like Audio Research sound, you'll like it.I did... 
Blue Jeans Cable Sound Good???
I returned them.... guessing something wrong with cables or it just wasn't a good match for my system.Search is on for 6m XLR....  thinking AQ Yukon ???Anyone out there with 6m XLR to sale... ? any brand 
Vandersteen Model 1 or Focal 726
While I get the sub thing.... I run a pair. The midrange/ tweeter/ x-over in the 2ce Sig II will be 10x better than the Model 1... and, they will fill a moderate size room with plenty of bass.  
Vandersteen Model 1 or Focal 726
If you like the tonal balance of the Vandy's ..... I would spend that $2k upgrading to the 2ce signatures.If you are searching out something 'brighter' with thinner midrange... then Focals will do.This is an opinion based on my preferences. 
interpretation of dealer speaker statement needed
MrD is correct...  
Cardas Cables vs Wireworld Cables
I agree with above statements 1000%.   Room first.After everything is sounding good.... swap cables and listen with your ears, your system, in your room.... sorry that's the best I got for ya...  
Advice on acoustic treatment
That would be difficult to deal with.... Acoustically.  Is there any chance you could build a wall out a few feet to mimic the other side? 
Magnepan 20.7 and Subs
Stereo pair always sounds better.... but one in center works OK too.Get one ... try.... either like it or buy another.... easy button.Now go get a second job to pay for it... :)