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What would you do?
You could change the rca cable and power cable to a better one...its easy to solder a new set in.Morrow audio sells awesome cables that you can order bare wire on one end and eichman copper rca's on the other.I used Morrow Audio cables on a Thorne... 
Dynaudio contour with 30 watt amp
These speakers dont work well with tube amps, period. You should consider a quality solid state amp with at least 75watts-100watts. Dynaudio Contour series love power. 
Vinyl essentials for novices
I 2nd the SPIN CLEAN for wet washing ...you cant beat their fluid it works awesome. 
Bi-wire: is it worth it?
Yes bi-wire them. Every thing gets better when you use 2 runs of good cables..try some Morrow Audio cables. They wont break your bank and they are invisible. 
Interconnect cable
I would do the whole system in Morrow Audio Cables. Be prepared to A)not pay a lot B)experience an awesome change and a whole new world of sound. I have recommended these cables to my father and 3 of my older brothers,they all love them AND me for... 
What is my weak link?
If it moves your soul, then dont change it. If I were pushed for an answer. I would change that DL-110 on the Thornes to one of the Grado wood body Prestige cartridges $350-$600 range...They sell both low and high output ones so you can match it t... 
Nation wide Quality Caring Delivery for Audio Gear
DON'T let anyone pack these for you if you can help it, do the packing your self. There is no retail service that has a brain, when it comes to shipping outlets...None of them know how to pack anything worth value, sadly. 
Nation wide Quality Caring Delivery for Audio Gear
You have to crate them your self and then call a shipping service like PAX GLOBAL,UPS FREIGHT,FEDEX GROUND. This way they will arrive undamaged. 
Best Phono amp under $2000.
Musical Surroundings NOVA phono pre. It charges while not in use then when you turn it on it switches to battery mode. Super quiet and all the settings you could ever need,awesome sound! 
Amps bridged to mono with 4 Ohm Magnepans?
I have never been a big fan of Bridging 2 amps. To much dynamic power can damage your speakers not to mention the distortion levels are always a lot higher when you Bridge most amps. Consider some quality mono blocks or a high power stereo amp. I ... 
Best Cartridge for my system, MC or MM ??
Dynavector 10x5 with a RB301 tonearm is a awesome match! This combo works amazingly well. I can't say enough good things about the Dynavector. For my table (modded Rega P3) and arm it's a match made in heaven. For some reason I lean toward the MC ... 
HOW TO MATCH PREAMP TO AMP
When matching these two components you want to look at input IMPEDANCE of the amplifier and the output IMPEDANCE of the pre amp.You want these two #'s to be at least 10 times or more apart from each other (more is better). This will assure a great... 
Help for a vinyl novice
My brother uses a Rega P3 with the Rega Exact cartridge $600.00 and he uses the LSA Integrated amp as well. He loves It!! Big, Dynamic and taught with excellent imaging and sound stage,brilliant highs and beautiful mid range. 
Help for a vinyl novice
My current vinyl front end consists of a Rega P3/24 with a Dynavector 10x5 cartridge and a Musical surroundings Phonomena phono preamp. Also, I upgraded the table with a Groovetracer acrylic platter and Reference sub-platter. I have spent a total ... 
Mac MA 6100 worth the $$ to update? orig owner
Also, I would check on that DL-103 with the tonearm you are using. This cartridge works with heavy arms like the ones used by old DJ record stations. And I am not sure if it is a good fit for the table/tonearm you are using. The DL103 has a comlia...