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Thoughts on interconnect vs. speaker cable length.
I prefer IC to be 1 - 2 meters, speaker cable 8 feet. Lots of opinions on this, just don't assume that shorter is always better. 
Do stands make a difference for equipment?
I have found that Mapleshade Maple Platforms have helped with every component, either with the Mapleshade on the floor for amp, or on shelf in stand for TT, CDP, and preamp. Love the brass footers too. 
Fisher 500-C M&K 1b
Just connected my Teac iPod dock/DAC to the Fisher. Such fun and great sound! 
Solid state amp around 2000-2500 used or new
All fine amps... 
Classè Six vs ARC LS7
I preferred my ARC LS15 to the Classe Six Mkll which it replaced , but I have always missed the phono section on the Classe. 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
The Rotel RB-1090 was essentially a two channel version of your amp and sold for the same price. There are lots of good two channel amps you could essentially trade your Rotel for, just don't think the GFA 555 is one of them. 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
I agree that the Adcom 565 mono blocks are also way better than the GFA 555 in question. 
Adcom GFA 555 versus Rotel RMB 1095for stereo
I have the Rotel and to me it's a much better amp than the Adcom. I use it for home theater, though it might even sound better in two channel. 
Upgrade under $1000. Aragon or?
I have owned the Aragon and Acurus products, and for what you're looking to spend, I much prefer integrateds from Naim, Portal and Primare. 
OUTLAW RR2150 vs NAD C 326BEE sonic differences?
Many phono preamps at low prices that are as good as the Outlaw's built in one. Very happy with my Parasound phono pre. Agree that as integrateds the NAD and Outlaw are similar. I have had numerous quality problems with NAD. 
Connecting sub to Yamaha CA 810
Lots of folks prefer the speaker connection to a sub. I also think you can use the Yamaha's pre out jack. 
PreDAC for Rowland 201 monoblocks
Sorry Ziffle. The Capri is a wonderful pre, I have used one for three years based on Guido's suggestions. 
PreDAC for Rowland 201 monoblocks
I found Mapleshade maple boards and brass cones to work well with Capri. Any favorite power cords for Capri Guido? 
What kind of power cord comes with expensive gear
Despite my poor eyesight and miserable hand eye coordination, I do feel comfortable attaching a power cord. 
What kind of power cord comes with expensive gear
I'm always hoping the cheaper cable sounds better, I didn't want the after market power cord to improve the sound of my system. But unfortunately that wasn't the case.