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Jethro Tull “Thick as a Brick” CD revisited
My copy of the CD sounds very good Like the OP, TAAB has been in high rotation since 1972. The CD sounds fine, although I still have my original vinyl I have not played it in decades. Try some of Tull's other albums, they are all pretty good, I... 
going from tube preamp to solid state
If you like the 6922 tubes you might like a good solid state preamp. Blow your budget on a really good one.   
Is Imaging Worth Chasing?
Now, most everyone who will read this knows more about audio equipment than me. Imaging is everything. If you don't have it in tons, learn how to get it.   
Debating between Mcintosh SS or tube monos.
300 watts of tube power puts out a LOT of heat, that would be my main consideration on big tube amps.  
Psychologist dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
“Well, Nick never pretended. But Gilmour and Rick [Wright, the keyboardist]? They can’t write songs, they’ve nothing to say. They are not artists!” said Waters. “They have no ideas, not a single one between them. They never have had, and that dri... 
Psychologist dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'
Waters writes dark, disturbed, and anguishing lyrics. The sorrowful lyrics are masked by the spirit lifting music produced by Gilmore and Wright.   
Macintosch 8950 or parasound a21
You need to slow down and explore the equipment you have and try to optimize it.   
Which amp for my new Volti Razz
Call Mike at Quicksilver and ask if you should get Horn Mono or Mid Monos.   
Question about Active Bi-amping
                                        ---amp one---to tweeter/midrange preamp---to crossover                                                                   ---amp two---to bass   
MC601 power output
More than 3db?  Not unusual for big amps to have quite a bit of difference. Is it audible?   
McIntosh with Klipsch Palladium P17B
How about a Mac tube amp? Sell your older amp and keep the others.  
Which amp for my new Volti Razz
Quicksilver horn mono. Not pretty but the best amp I've ever heard.   
Is Magnepan still in business ?
Magnepan is a manufacturer. Calling them is like calling GM because your Chevy needs service. They are understaffed and are tough to deal with but most of the time, they are busy working on your order.   
Speaker Break-in
I've only had one pair of loudspeakers that changed dramatically after a short break-in. Everything needs some burning in but mechanical drivers used in loudspeakers get to one-million cycles pretty quick. Hook them up and enjoy.   
Is It OK to Use a 20amp Tripp Lite Isobar Surge Protector Suppressor Instead of a 15amp?
I think so. It's a surge protector, it's not waiting to see 20 amps before it trips.