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REL Magic
Thanks for the info Pradeep! 
Listening Fatigue & Speakers in Small Room
Best monitors I have heard for the price are the Evolution Acoustics MMMicro Ones. I think they retail for around $4500 with stands. They have ribbon tweets. I don't have any affiliation with Evolution, and don't even own their other speakers, jus... 
Listening Fatigue & Speakers in Small Room
10x10x8? Monitors and a sub. That will be the ticket. The cubic feet of the room is very small and should be perfect for some monitors on stands and a small sub. You should get phenomenal sound with that. Agree with the above comments on B&W a... 
Seeking more 3d imaging, deeper/wider soundstage
All the above is great advice. Start with maximizing speaker placement. Looking at your system pics, I am not surprised by the lack of soundstage depth. The sub may need more placement tweaking too. After maximizing placement, only then would I st... 
REL Magic
Thanks for the info Pradeep. Please report back you experience with the Bassline Blue! 
Wilson Audio Sasha 2 & Avalon Indra
Bo is correct - definitely try your best to listen to both Avalon and Wilson. Unfortunately you will probably not get to listen to both in your own room or even with the same electronics or front end in various audio salons. Just to emphasize list... 
REL Magic
I'm very interested in anyone who has experienced changing to stock REL Neutrik cable for the REL bassline blue cable. Is it worth it? Significant improvement in sound? 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
I actually did it both ways for a trial. I stayed with the arm about 4mm on the set recommendation of 4-6mm and just used the VTA. The thickness of the matt is about 5 mm, so you have to elevate the VTA quite a bit to get the VTA/SRA back to where... 
TW Acustic Turntable Mat
Musichead, I have an XV-1s, TW 10.5 arm and a Raven AC. I my opinion, compared to the stock Millenium mat, the TW mat added a sense of ease and flow to the music, made the sound more musical without sacrificing detail, and added more bass impact. ... 
Audio Research Corporation ARC Reference 600
You could do them yourself if you had a schematic diagram showing you which tubes go where. But the cost would still be between $3,500 - $4,500 for new tubes for both monoblocks. Then biasing the tubes, etc......I agree with other posters, a brand... 
Audio Research Corporation ARC Reference 600
Find a nice used pair of Ref 250's if you didn't need the power of the 600's. 
Any updated opinions on TW Acustics Raven GT/10.5?
Ditto the good vibes about Jeff and HWS! Top notch! And I love my TW AC Raven and 10.5 tonearm. Great combo! 
Advice On The Mint Tractor
Patience and great lighting. Both of those and you will be rewarded with great sound. 
What should I sell these for used here? Buyers?
Craig's List please. You won't sell it here. 
Graham Phantom Anti-Skate. Is it effective at all?
Highly recommend the Feickert or a Mint Protractor which is very precise and can be made custom for you arm/table.