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PS Audio or Ayre?
I agree with Beetlemania.  Not a single complaint with the units or the serice department....always got through with a phone call. 
Dead Can Dance reissues - not happy
I have the originals which don’t sound unduly bright....big, spacious, excellent.  Are you sure about your cartridge installation/adjustment? 
My Amp is Broken - Not Sure What to Do - Any Recommendations?
Ayre and Vandersteens are a very common pairing.   
Nakamichi Cassette Decks
I had a Nak  1000 ii    I had it for years until a belt broke which was fixed by Nak  service in New York....I think I traded it for a Rek 0 Kut turntable ....memories faded.   It was a 3 head deck - sound was fine...only the slightest increase in... 
Kimber Kable bifocal xl
This is for bi-wiring speakers.....the amp end has just 1 pair, where the speaker end is 2 pair.......   I have found that this arrangement is not nearly as good as using separate cables (4 cables) for each speaker.  Kimber is very good cable, but... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I ordered some cable to try it out.....we'll see 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
..just wondering if the use of an inexpensive cable (BlueJeans,etc) using Doug Schroeder’s method provides better sound than using expensive top of the line cable. (you can see my insecurity in spending a few hundred dollars in low end cable) 
USB Cable Comparison Audience / Cardas / Purist / Stealth / Wireworld
All cables are system dependent.   In my system, Nordost Valhalla was way too "goosed".   I agree and own top Wireworld. 
SAT 30K+$$ TONEARM: W O R T H T O H A V E I T ?
These prices are simply outrageous.  I can get better sound for less money by hiring pro's to play in my house...and put the left over money in Fidelity. 
Power conditioner or outlet?
Vair68....probably not......you must listen and return if it doesn't perform in your system.  I tried Audioquest harvesters and boy were they awful ....closed in and grained up the sound 
Going to Rocky Mountain Audio Fest - any advice
load your checking account and bring a check. 
VPI prime scout VS Music Hall 9.3 VS Technics SL-1200GR VS Rega Planar 6
Unipivots are a bit different to handle....it took me 2 minutes to become accustomed to mine. 
Subsonics with Grado & Rega Arm
Rega and Grado don't like each other.....heard of these problems with this combo before. 
It is hard enough buying new speakers, let alone older speakers to use as an upgrade
The idea that Vandersteen speakers are hard to incorporate in a room is very wrong.   Richard gives very specific instruction....follow them to the letter...use his test tones, etc. and you'll be pleased.   You can call him and speak to him direct... 
How should I listen to Suzanne Ciani "LIVE Quadrophonic"?
..just play it as a stereo record.....I have quad records that sound great without going quad. (EMI Aida)