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What are the best speakers you have ever owned and why?
Gradient 1.3  lived with them many years.  
What do you mean you “heard” the turntable
I have the outter ring and 2 pound center clamp on a mystic carbon Mat . Music sounds like a cd , same set-up except this time on my bare platter.  So much better. 
Outer Platter Rings
Will Wayne’s audio  outterring work with Hanna el cartridge it’s a low rider , on the first run out groove . It’s 05 mm the cartridge rides lower, any one use the combo together. thanks 
No one actually knows how to lculate what speaker cable they need
Vtl 250 mono blocks,  speaker is Gradient 1.3  they are 4 feet away from amp,  thank you 
Gradient 1.4 Speakers
I own the 1.5 gradient for many years, still in my main system .great speaker , In my opinion, open , no sweet spot, it makes you think about conventional box speaker design. 
VTL MB-450 Bias adjustments
Yes correct , I own mb250 mono block, according to bea Lamm from  vtl.  I had the number 1 tube go out and the number 1 bias pot . had no reading ,until I put a new tube in .  
VTL MB-450 Bias adjustments
Bottom configuration is correct , staggered on my vtl 250 mono block 
Best tube dampers that you have used
Funny and assinine 
How do I find an audio advisor who does home consultations?
Udog  I be glad to help, I’m in Lindenhurst let me know. I’m retired now so any afternoon is ok..   
Tube match problems
Find your vtl model name and find your bias output and set accordingly...can always call vtl.  
Pass Labs
My studio has both ,audiophile system a vintage system and a real world system ,drums , guitars- electric, acoustic  ,piano.and I am deaf in one ear ...emotions in all systems ,and easy to tell the difference .  Enjoy it every time you flip that s... 
Evaluating a system - what do you listen for?
My hearing isnt isn't what it use to be but music will always be a window to the soul which is what it's all about ....enjoy 
Boulder monoblock 2150
It's all entertainment none of it is real ....so enyoy