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Focal Maestro Utopia III vs. YG Acoustics Hailey 1.2
Completely agree with joelha. I too have owned a few different models of YG speakers. (Carmel, Kipod II sig, Anat III sig.)  Before each upgrade my wife and I auditioned many speakers to see if we could find something we like more. Still using the... 
Lyra Etna SL vs. Transfiguration Proteus + Koetsu Urushi
I had and really liked my Koetsu RSP, until I brought in both the Benz Gullwing and LPS. I preferred both of the Benz cartridges at a lower cost over the Koetsu. Between the two Benz's they were in my system for over 5 years total.  IMO to get a c... 
Lyra Etna SL vs. Transfiguration Proteus + Koetsu Urushi
tzh21y,The Air Tight Supreme is faster, more transparent, higher resolution of detail, still equally fleshed out and musical. The Opus 1 takes it up even a few more notches.  I still have a new LPS for back up.   
Lyra Etna SL vs. Transfiguration Proteus + Koetsu Urushi
I moved from the Benz LPS (4 years) to an Air Tight PC-1 Supreme. Also owned/used the Koetsu RSP for a while. I listened to a lot of cartridges and couldn't find one I liked more than the Benz, until the Air Tight Supreme. I would try and listen t... 
Is there any danger in leaving a class D amp on unattended for ten days?
My system is on all the time. Like markalarsen, the only time the system is off is if the power goes out.  
Full-sounding SS amps (besides Pass)
BAT, Tenor Audionet.   
Power Cords for Parasound
I 100% agree with Matt M. I use eight (either Magic or Silver Resolution) Signal cable cords in my System. Best deal for power cords I have found. The Silver Resolution add a little more top end than the Magic cords but they are both excellent cab... 
TW Acustic Phono Users
A couple on my list for running multiple arm/cartridges are the Thoress Phono Enhancer MK.2EMT JPA66 MKII 
Upgrading form Pass integrated amplifier to a better one
The Audionet WATT integrated is very good, and shouldn't be to hard to get an audition. Good luck with your purchase! 
Speaker cables for BAT - Dynaudio
After living with either mostly or all BAT systems for over 13 years, and using many different cables, I preferred the Audioquest the best. The Mont Blanc speaker cables are very good and would probably be in your budget used.  
Lee Morgan Documentary
That was a really good show! 
Wilsons are the best speakers in the world
inna,Lansche, Focal, and MBL didn't make "my" top 5 or 6 speaker list.  ;)  
Wilsons are the best speakers in the world
When at their best, i think the newest Wilsons are top five or six. Along with YG Acoustics,  Magico, Marten, Kharma, Vivid. 
Magico S5 vs KEF Blade 2 vs TAD Evo One vs YG Kipod II Sig w/pwr bass
Coin toss between kipod and Magico for me.  
Best Budget RCA cables
When comparing entry level Audioquest,  Blue Jean Cables, and Signal Cables,  i thought the Www.signalcable.com were the best.  The analog Two's in both rca and xlr are really nice cables.