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Help. My system is shouting at me
Blazen69 -A bit more of an investment than new wire but you might consider the Musical Fidelity tube buffer. This might take some of the edge off vocals. I think it is especially worth considering for solid state. Don't know if it is a proper "fix... 
Best affordable SACD player that does superb CD's
Denon universal players...2910, 3910 etc. 
good power cord under $200
Initially, I didn't care for it. Thought it bright/harsh. After some hours now it seems to have settled in and I like it. Have only the stock cord and a DIY to compare it to, however. 
good power cord under $200
Mbolddal - I'm using a 5' MAC in my JoLida 502B. 
good power cord under $200
2nd MAC Soundpipe (My Audio Cable). Very affordable. Nicely made. Actually better quality and less $ than a DIY put together using instructions and parts from "Parts Express". 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Gregm - Do consider adding a record cleaning machine to your process. KAB Electro Acoustics offers a manual "machine" the EV-1 that you use with your home vacuum cleaner. It is vry affordable (<$200). Sucking "gunk" out of the grooves after ste... 
Help pick next speakers: Have Paradigm, Totem
You have probably visited the Totem site, but just in case...http://www.totemacoustic.com/us/products/columns/forest/specifications/From the Forest specsPlacement distance apart: 4' - 12' Impedance: 8 ohms (6.4 minimum) Sensitivity: 87 dB Power: 1... 
Help pick next speakers: Have Paradigm, Totem
How close to the speakers is your listening position? I think this might influence how well the Forests work for you. Not to mention power rating of the 2 channel you ultimately get. I own them but have them in a 15' x 13' alcove that opens on one... 
Shelby Lynne
Raks - thanks for the tip on "Lost Highways". I'll check it out. 
What matters most for an enjoyable home listen?
From the Neil Young biography, "Shakey" a phrase from David Briggs, "...the spook.". As in, ",,,it got to have the spook....". Relative to Mapman's original #1 and artistry, for me, artistry must include something transcendent. Highly subjective, ... 
"Fastest" 15 Minutes in Music
Thanks, Tobias. I see the link I tried to post got truncated. 
"Fastest" 15 Minutes in Music
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solo_violin_partita_No._2_(Bach) 
"Fastest" 15 Minutes in Music
Thanks, Steveott...I am not familiar with the piece and didn't understand your reference to the "Chaconne movement". Thanks for the recommendations. 
"Fastest" 15 Minutes in Music
Steve - please provide specifics to the Bach composition and recording you are listening to if at all possible. Thanks for the rave. 
How can you tell if noise is dirt or static?
What are you doing for cleaning?