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Where can I get my Tri-Planar burn in cable cooker
wow...never thought of that before!Thanks for the great suggestion 
Kuzma Stabi Ref/Stogi Ref vs TW Acustic Raven One
I have the Kuzma Reference with a Triplanar arm. It is an outstanding combination. I was considering an XL for a while, but in the end, I could not justify the price difference. Wish I could comment on the Raven, but I haven't had the opportunity ... 
XLR interconnects?
another fan of the canare or Mogami. I have had great success with both. 
Airport Express to DAC - Cable Suggestion
I run from an AE to a Bel Canto DAC2. I use a simple glass cable I bought from monoprice.com. For my application, this works fine. The Bel Canto is great at jitter reduction. Your DAC3 is generations ahead of my DAC2 in jitter reduction, so I assu... 
Walker Vortex Vacuum Wand for VPI
for those looking to pick one up before they are gone...elusivedisc has them in stock and have a 10% off sale going till 12/7. use the term "HOLIDAY SALE" in the special instructions to get the discount. 
What is your cartridge and tracking force used
I found the recommended tracking force (1.85) was the best on my set-up. I tried .05 increments from 1.5 to 2.1 
Stones: Sticky FIngers.....
first canadian pressing is reported to be the best. As others have said, it isn't a sonic marvel to start with. 
I'm taking a poll...
assuming you have on-the-fly VTA, why not adjust it? It makes quite a bit of difference when the VTA is dialed in. I mark the setting on the plastic sleeve of the LP and can quickly reset for each LP. 
Triplanar RCA out to Balanced out for MP-1
have you called Tri Mai at Triplanar to see if it would be easier to have him change the connectors? Congratulations on the great new Pre-amp! 
Mini to Toslink adapter for Airport Express...
or....on the other end of the spectrum.soundprofessionals.comThe sell Toaslink/mini cables as well as the adaptors. They are reasonably priced.I guess it is all about how serious you want to be about it. 
scrubbing lp with discdoctor brush and vpi 16.5
I don't scrub on the VPI. I take it off. But that is only for stubbon gunk or truly dirty LP's. The rest I soak on the VPI and hold the scrub brush in place as the LP turns. 
Advice on turntable rig
take a look at the Kuzma stabi line...great performer for the price. 
Where to buy vinyl?
http://www.soundstagedirect.comgreat service and selection! 
Anti-Cable IC's
I use several pairs of balanced anti-IC's. They have worked great and never bested by others I have evaluated. As others have stated, it is really system-dependent. 
Mobile Fidelity Carbon Cartridge?
thanks for the link. I had seen that review as well. I am sort of curious why no one steps up and talks about their experiences with the carbon cart. I have to assume that few are being sold.