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Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
Well  :-)http://pbnaudio.com/audio-turntables/vintage-direct-professional/dn308Good ListeningPeter 
Suggestion on XLR Cables
The Canare I recommended above is a very high quality cable and if bought from BlueJeans Cable comes expectedly terminated. A balanced system is not nearly as finicky with cable choices as a non balanced one. IMO the Canare has no "tonal" trait, i... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
You can buy all of them at sources like Digikey or Mouser Electronics, both have reliable supply of quality brands like Nichicon for an example - buy the high reliability 105'C ones.  Don't get too hyped up about what "brand" to use Nicihcon is a ... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Vinyl engine has the service manual for free download - there is a complete parts list in it.Good ListeningPeter 
Suggestion on XLR Cables
Shadorne   +1 on the Canare - unbeatable for the $ Available terminated form Blue Jeans Cablehttps://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/balancedaudio/index.htmGood ListeningPeter 
Is tonearm cable the most important cable in the system ?
+1 to Cleeds comment - Connecting your Cartridge to a fully balanced phono preamplifier amplifier is the way to go :-)  the cable used will be much less critical this way.Good ListeningPeter 
On/Off Switch
When you make Power amplifiers with extremely large power supplies the on/off function becomes an important issue, not only for being able to start the Amplifier but also for making the switching function last for a very long time.  The on/off fun... 
Searching for the most "accurate" speaker (below 15K)
http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/m2-5-loudspeakerFrom it’s maker Good ListeningPeter 
Downsizing Speakers in Main Listening Room - Your Feedback on Some options
http://www.libertyaudio.com/products/x-vox-loudspeaker-systemFrom their makerGood ListeningPeter 
I have joined in the ZYX Family
Chakster,The cartridge I currently use, the Ortofon MC Anna should be right up your ally then :-) comes with a offset printed Manual, a Solid Oak Case lined with Velour, a tool kit in its own sown bag.  https://www.ortofon.com/mc-anna-p-156Probabl... 
I have joined in the ZYX Family
Lewm,I used a Universe 2 for a little while - it is an excellent cartridge.  Its surprising how well the ZYX sounds in spite of the cheapie looking plastic casing they are mounted in.  Good ListeningPeter 
I have joined in the ZYX Family
Have had several ZYX Cartridges including the Universe2 and the Diamond - they both were fantastic sounding Cartridges.  The Diamond suffered a broken cantilever at the hands of my customers Grandchild. Repair at ZYX at the time was almost the pri... 
Would you use an Ortofon A90 on a Jelco tonearm?
Used a MC Anna on a Jelco SA750D at a CES Show some years ago - this was a OK combination.  Turntable was a GrooveMaster DC (VPI Super Plater MAXON DC Motor with our own Motor Controller)     The Jelco arm is unbeatable at the asking price - and J... 
Which Preamp "internals" would you choose? Based on picture only
http://www.libertyaudio.com/products/b2b-2-line-level-preamp-dacThis one :-)  From its makerPeter 
Buzzing just won't quit: Can someone please help?
(Wall > Vidar amp (no input) > Venere speaker). Subwoofer unplugged/disconnected. This made no difference. Well then it has to be the amps - if I read your above statement correct. that is is also present in your subwoofer is a separate issu...