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Anyone road test the new ARC Ref CD-9??
It boggles the mind to think they can produce a product like this for such a low price. 
How important is the transport when using a DAC?
The answer to your question is yes, you should have a transport that is well matched to your DAC because the system sound will take on the character of the transport. One of the better transports available at a reasonable price is the California A... 
Cured of upgraditis?
"I don't feel the need to change a thing."For now. 
Audio Equipment... the word Cool... and Life
Zoot, What about you? Are you cool? 
I feel like an idiot; lessons learned
No, no, no! You guys have it all wrong. If your system doesn't sound right you should buy an expensive line conditioner to filter out some of the nasty high frequencies. And if that doesn't do it you obviously need to install room treatment on all... 
Solid state amp around 2000-2500 used or new
Really, McCormack is in the same league as Pass now? 
Mordaunt Short MS-100 or ADS L470
This one is easy. Mordaunt Short. 
VT-200 in storage for 3 years
"I'm wondering if anyone knows what that could be."It sounds like you should have used a variac when you lit them up. Audio Research knows. Box them up and ship your amps to Audio Research. 
Need RCA repair
It's not rocket science. 
O.C.D. Speaker placement
"Tip - speakers should be placed much closer together than most people think."It never worked for me on the long wall and with large speakers. Every situation is different and requires trial and error because all speakers react differently with th... 
Need RCA repair
Try your local stereo repair shop. 
O.C.D. Speaker placement
If you are measuring from your speakers to the wall you are most likely off by much more than you think. Rooms are not square. In fact they are far from it. Try measuring from your listening position to each speaker with string. It is the only way... 
How Important is power conditioning if you have
If you already have good clean power there is no need for a power conditioner. I have tried many power conditioners with the same results as Taters and Kurt_tank. 
Are Reference Points still in business ??
"They claim to have a superior, patented way of coupling their cones to equipment."LOL, They all claim something. It's called marketing. 
Advice on bias range setting
"The higher setting will yield a more dynamic sound."A little cleaner, more open and better bass too.