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From Krell to McIntosh - Anyone?
Testsp pretty much summed it all up. You can't go wrong with McIntosh. 
The choice of wall receptacles
If you're going to upgrade the circuits, where will you stop?Not being funny, but really, what about the line out side and the BIG line all the way to the local utility? Those are the lines that pick up a vast majority of "noise" that poorly desig... 
Power Tube Break-In Procedure
Sounds like mind games!! If you believe something, does that make it true? 
Speaker cable gauge and amplifier power
http://www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm 
Recommend tube amp for $3.5K used
You're not asking for the moon. You're asking for a McIntosh!The new MC275, new or used, would fit the bill. It puts out near 90 watts per channel. Silent as a mouse. Personally, I prefer the look of the MC275 over the MC2102. 
Vandersteen 2Ce Signature vs 3A
I have the 3A Signatures in a 10 x 16 room. Excellant!!!!!!!Driven by McIntosh C22 / MC275 combination, 4 ohm output taps.My MC240 had no problem driving these speakers either. I had an MC225 that did well until pushed harder. Hey, at only 25 wpc ... 
Need advise choosing speaker wire
www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htmall your answers are there!! 
Trying to get back into Lps, I seem to be throwing
I have a 2 turntables hooked up to my C22/MC275 combination. An old Shure V15 Type III on a "high end" Technics and a Music Hall MMF7.Both play excellant! I think the Sumiko is your problem... 
Are first order crossovers best?
Correct you are.And after listening to many different speakers in many different price ranges, Vandersteen speakers sound the most correct (realistic) in their respective price ranges, and even when compared to higher priced models. Geeze, did I p... 
Need Copper Cables for 18ft Runs: Bang for Buck
Read: www.roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htmThen make your decision. 
Is it bad to stack your equipment
I built a "Salamander" clone rack for about 45. bucks from Home Depot stuff. That threaded rod does cost a few dollars! 
Best undiscovered speakers on the market today ?
www.humanspeakers.com All kinds of sizes for different rooms and parts for old Epicure (EPI) and Genesis speakers.A lot of good info and reading material. 
Rumor - Vandersteen 5 Upgrade Price Increase
a 5a Signature??? 
New to the Hobby what would you do next?
Buy used, old, McIntosh tube components and Vandersteen 3a Signatures and be done with it.I now sit back and simply enjoy the music..... 
Most bang for the buck?
If you have good equipment, the power supply will take care of any noise on the lines.Now, if your particular choice in electronics is a bit skimpy in that area, yes, a power conditioner can help.