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Not happy with my refurbed MC225:
Maybe it nneds time to break in like the caps? 
"Warmer" Speaker - $600-1000 Range
I own some Triangle Comete's and B&W 602's. The Triangles are a bit bright. I recommend the B&W's especially with SS. I use the Triangles with my tube amp and it balances nicely. 
Any audiophiles brewing beer?
I was a home brewer for a couple of years then got a job as a professional brewer in Colorado for a brewpub. Its hard going back to making 5 gallon at a time after making 500 gallons.I do agree that kegging is the way to go. Using corny kegs is th... 
VPI HW19-MK3 or ProJect MP5 or Clearaudio Emotion?
The VPI mk IV is one bitchen TT. Easy to mod, great sound. 
Warm Sounding Surround Receiver
I have a Cambridge 540R that has a nice warm sound. 
Best Phono Preamp under $300 ?
If you can find a Bottlehead Seduction under $300 go for it. I bought 2 for under $250 each and they are sweet. 
Best Used Record Shops- Phoenix Area
You will have good hunting at the thrift shops. I bought a lot of really nice albums that way in Phoenix. but try revolver and stinkweeds 
Need help selecting bookshelf speakers for theatre
I'm using BW602's with my Cambridge AVR. Around $350 used. 
Ipod cable to Integrated amp
Get yourself an ipod dock cable to RCA's Apple Dock connector to M RCA it sound great with the Primaluna 
MOLD on compact discs
I would use a mild soap and bleach solution and dry with microfiber towel 
Which inexpensive ic's cables worth checking out?
MAC My Audio Cables, great price great sound. You can get a good deal here, he auctions the cables often. 
Best used record shops Boston area?
Got some nice stuff hereStereo Jack's Recordswww.stereojacks.com1686 Massachusetts AveCambridge, MA 02138-1868(617) 497-9447 
Phono Amp recomendation
Used Bottlehead Seduction $200-300, very sweet sounding 
Best tubes for the Pro-Ject Tube Box SE II Phono
I have the Tube Box SE and i really liked NOS Mullards but i want a warmer richer sound. I tried the GT reissue mullards but they sounded flat. 
CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos
Warsaw Village band, lots of drums and bass and cello type insterments.