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Dynaudio C1 Nameplate
I would take a guess they are early editions. I have seen this in other Dynaudios. 
What's under your sub?
NOTHING but the floor! anything under the sub DECOUPLES it from the room . That's not good for true sub bass! 
New to turntables - does this gear combo work?
Swamp is correct, you should consider a real preamp for best sound ..do not over look this important stage it is the most profound effect on how well the system will sound besides speakers. A good sounding preamp is what your system really needs t... 
what is my system's weakest link?
The McIntosh will be a SOLID investment that will last. Good choice.Anything you can do to improve the turntable would be a great choice as well. Be careful to match Cartridge compliance with YOUR tonearm for best synergy.Many cartridges do not go... 
KT 120 tubes safe to use with Cayin A100T
You would benefit from some good advice from ANDY @vintagetubeservices.com He would most likely say a set of REAL kt88's are the way to go. Of course you might not want to spend $300-$400 a tube for that amp it might be overkill. The cayin is auto... 
Best interconect for ASR
Dump the Cardas and replace with Morrowaudio.com cables. The Cardas are badly Colored cables that get in the way and are not good in the highs as you stated. Morrow cables are not very much $$ and I use them because they are transparent in sound, ... 
'80s vinyl sound like CDs?
Mrvordo, I use Nordost SPM (reference cable from the late 90's) for Speaker cables and Morrow Audio for IC's. I switched to Morrow because they sound as good or better than the Nordost for a fraction of the price. I don't like cables that SOUND li... 
Sony scd 777 es problems
You could call Dan Wright @ Modwright.com And he would be the best one to speak with as far as problems and or Mods for it. 
System too bassy - Primaluna & Usher
You have to get rid of those cheap cables and get something more solid core ..NOT stranded monster cable! ... THIS will make the biggest improvement in tightning up that bloated non defined bass you speak of. Dont even think about tube rolling unt... 
Question for serious Siltech users
Try some Morrow Audio cables..I stopped paying big $ for cables once I found these cables from Morrowaudio.com .Siltech is out of business I heard. And I have never read anything good about them here on the Gon. I would also try Kimber audio cable... 
McIntosh, Sunfire, ?
I have to recommend the MC352 you will not be sorry, it is super fast,very big wide soundstage and is slightly warm with awesome detail and slam! Plus it never has any issues, it just always is very reliable. I however recommend a tube preamp and ... 
Need Wilson Watt Puppy 8 High frequency speaker
Why pay a ton of $$ for wilsons?? You could buy some Montana Liberty speakers that are half the $ and sound better IMO. 
'80s vinyl sound like CDs?
Whoa there Mrvordo, These statements about new vinyl sounding better today are just not true IMHO. By the 80's they were in the TOP of there game recording and pressing vinyl records, thats why they sound a lot more dynamic and full and rich.Of co... 
Add DAC or mod player?
Thats what I do ...I have a McIntosh CD201 for a transport into a Monarcy Audio DIP then to a MSB DAC with the Burr Brown chips, it is a very analogue sound that's warm and easy to listen to for long periods at higher volumes. 
McIntosh C 220 Pre amp tubes...
Any tubes that came stock with it are junk, sorry to be so blunt.And McIntosh runs there tubes hot! You might get 2-3k hours if your lucky with stock tubes. Call Andy @vintagetubeservices.com 616-454-3467, And be patient, Andy is old school and he...