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Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
You’re right Doug....no class D......All Ayre - CD/Universal silver disc player, amp, preamp, VPI turntable/3D arm 2nd pivot/Winfield cartridge, Vandersteen 5A speakers. Everything including phono is balanced cable, speakers are bi-wired. Top Wire... 
Speakers for a very large room?
I too have a large room.  The best thing I did was to get rugs.  You'll be amazed how that large space will just eat up the sound and be disappointing.  It took me a long time to get it even approaching right.  Take your time.   If it were me, I'd... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Doug.....I bought the 1 meter pair from Audio Sensibility....it seems they make a cable that doesn't need the Y connectors but still maintains the Schroeder method.  He told me that this cable is better than the double with Y connectors since it e... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Thanks Doug.....I'll look into Audio Sensibility....:) 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
..just checking......the Y connection for balanced cables in this application needs to be female XLR to double Male, and then double Female to single Male....is that right? 
'Diamond' cantilevers: a man's best friend?
The diamond at the end of the cantilever is man made and shouldn't be that expensive.......a case of marketing. 
Turntable mat Sonic differences; cork vs. leather vs. rubber compound
..just buy all that are available for sale, then make your own from anything you can.....it still won't be perfect.....there is only one more to evaluate..... 
How can anyone want more......Just a very happy listener.
Mr.Decibel.....what are you doing on this website??  You've achieved what none have done here..... satisfaction?   what's that!!    
Making a difficult decision
to me, most integrades are not nearly as good as seperates 
XLR interconnect for new DAC/pre-amp to power amp--suggestions please for $500 or less
mtrot......when you had a chance to listen and evaluate, let all of us know your results. 
XLR interconnect for new DAC/pre-amp to power amp--suggestions please for $500 or less
I've tried lots of cable...your choices are all good.   In MY system, using XLR balanced cable, there is little difference in them.  Try a cheaper cable that is returnable and see for yourself 
The Devil is in the Cartridge Setup (and a good phone pre)...
I find the latest Norah albums poorly recorded (LP) 
Tonearm rewiring
The best way to wire a cartridge is to mount the cartridge to the arm  with the screws first.  Then using your fingers (not long nose pliers) the clips and be easily pushed on (but don't push them on all the way). Doing it this way, the tool won't... 
A Dimes worth of Improvement
unless you try it you don't know what you're talking about.  It costs 20 cents.   I got this from the Harry's section of the VPI website.   There are those who say that pennys are preferred....I found that dimes work best in my system.  No....one ... 
A Dimes worth of Improvement
it's a hunk of -  heavy maybe stainless steel- that sits over the spindle when in play