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Hi, Goners Sota Saphire tonearm, cartridge match?
A friend of mine is using the Lyra Dorian on the same turntable you have, with fantastic results. 
which XLR cables?
Recently used Discovery Cable interconnects in balanced configuration. Priced very right indeed plus offer all the performance of the big time brands. Were highly reviewed in TAS and now I know why, just cannot be beat in the price/performance cat... 
Denon DP-1200 turntable
In 1978 it sold for $375.00 and worth about $200.00 today for one that is operational. Denon no longer supports this table, so parts and service from Denon is no longer an option. In my opinion I would move on to a newer table. When adjusted in pr... 
Amp/preamp combo for B&W Matrix 801's
The Pass Labs X350.5 coupled with the Klyne Model 6LE3.5/P preamp will drive those B&W very nicely and provide a deep rich signature. 
Amp recommendation: Cary SS vs. McCormack vs. Ayre
Many of the Cary lower end amps are Class D amps (digital)I would investigate further. 
Amp recommendation: Cary SS vs. McCormack vs. Ayre
Very nice speakers indeed, not many audiophiles have them. But I dare say to drive those properly your budget of $1,600.00 is a bit optomistic. In my opinion to do justice to those speakers I would be looking at a Pass Labs X 250.5 at the very lea... 
Where to buy record cleaning fluids
Try these sources for AVISwww.osageaudio.com and www.audiointelligent.comUsusally have it when no one else does. 
VPI Aries Motor noise
At present VPI only answers the phone Tuesday through Thursday.While I can't comment on the VPI Aries motor. The HW 19 MK IV I have recommends using 40 weight motor oil and apply 1 or 2 drops to the motor shaft and no more than that. I do know tha... 
Driving 4 ohm speakers
Bryston as well makes multi speaker switching box. 
Threshold S300 Power Amplifier
Have used Klyne, Spectral and Coda preamps as well as Threshold preamps with this amp. However the best of the group I used was the Threshold FET 1, which will accomodate two RTR decks. Although the FET 1 will most likley need servicing by now due... 
Coda Still Alive??
Many thanks for info. 
What makes for a "great" turntable?
Okay after 50 years in this hobby and having owned more turntables than most members. Back in analogs golden day the tables of choice were Dual and Thorens and many of those survive to this day.But Dual and Thorens now are mere ghosts of what they... 
Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
Five years is not even a blip on the radar. Been at this since 1957. 
Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
Another insight to the dilemma and I know these folks and this article is very true.http://www.miaminewtimes.com/1997-06-26/news/twilight-of-the-tweaks/1 
Supporting Local Audio Stores are we?
Okay for what its worth here is more fuel for the fire.http://www.enjoythemusic.com/Magazine/viewpoint/0801/longlive.htm