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Turntable--Cartridge for the Rogue Audio Cronus
For that budget, I'd recommend a KAB Technics SL-1200MK5SE ($535.00), maybe the Tonearm Fluid Damper ($149.00), and a Audio-Technica 440MLa Cartridge ($199.00) or Audio-Technica 150 MLX Cartridge ($399.00), a MintLP alignment protractor ($110.00),... 
Teres Composite Platter, etc.
We'd be interested in hearing the story if you wouldn't mind sharing, Chris. 
If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...
"...but you really don't get your money's worth."After reading your assessment of Ayre gear (in this and your other thread), I question not only your analysis, but also the conclusions of your "insights". Very curious. 
Teres Composite Platter, etc.
Wow!!!!Will Galibier platters fit on a Teres table / bearing? 
Review: Verus Motor Upgrade for Teres
Nice review. I've really enjoyed my Verus motor. I have the solid acrylic platter, and would have liked to be able to A/B the Verus motor and the mylar belt drive motor. Also, I'd be interested to hear a platter shoot-out with the Verus (as CB tol... 
Teres Composite Platter, etc.
When in doubt, give Chris B a call. You never know what he has in stock. There's always a chance one remaining new item, a demo, a return for upgrade, etc. 
Denon Cartridges where to buy
I bought my stock Denon 103-R from SoundSmith.I like to support those who support me. 
If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...
The Ayre AX-7e is worth every penny. You are not just buying a bunch of parts, but also an amazing design, a respected brand, superb assembly, and top-notch customer service. Oh, yeah...it sounds wonderful, too. Throw an L-5xe in front of it, and ... 
N805's vs N802's
I agree with Krell1, but would also like to add a comment about how much power your amps have, and how loudly you listen. I used to have a similar speaker config (N805s + REL Strata III). I always thought the N802s needed a lot of power and some s... 
do record mats work
Perhaps you could DIY a mat using mu-metal shielding. 
Which Integrated got you off the merry go round?
Ayre AX-7e. Good stuff. 
best interconnects and power cables for Ayre
I have an all-Ayre stack at the other end of the extreme (AX-7e, CX-7e, P-5xe) and really like my Purist cables. My speakers are GMA Callistos. 
Speaker Break-in
Go spend $35 for the Isotek System Enhancer CD. It's worth the money. You will use it far more than you expect.The IsoTek vision has always been to create high quality products that improve the performance of a complete audio or home theatre syste... 
Choice of turntable ,tone arm and cartridge
Go with a Teres or Galibier. 
Good speakers at low volume?
Check out Green Mountain Audio speakers. The Callistos sound excellent at low volumes (specifically, they sound great at the lowest volume possible with an Ayre AX-7e integrated). I would expect the Eos and Eos HD to perform even better.