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Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Right Doug....2 -1 meter pair (phono to preamp, silver disc player to preamp) and 1- 5 1/2 meter pair from preamp to amp. Still not broken in.....interesting the 1 cable that is oldest is phono to preamp.... phono sounds WAY better than CD.  All b... 
The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why?
Curiosity empties wallets.   If you're happy, go no further    
Power Conditioner for Amp
I don't know if you know that all Ayre stuff already has conditioning as part of the circuit...they call it Ayre Conditioning....  no lie... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I am now Schroedrized......I got all the cables now, plugged them in and nothing blew up.   My first worry was that I ordered too short of cable from my preamp to amp, but no, I measured right...whew...  (about 5 1/2 meters) The sound is congested... 
Used audiophile preamp
Ayre...great sounding and tops in service 
Pheonix Engineering Road Runner
pb....in other words it would indicate speed, but control any variation? 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
get a sub or two 
Power Conditioner for Amp
I have all Ayre equipment and using a power conditioner makes every component less good.  I have had success with a whole house power conditioner that was wired in my main box by an electrician....otherwise use good outlets, and power cords. 
Phono stage cartridge compatibility question
no 
tonearm bearings. How do we attach cartridge without ruining bearings?
VPI arms can be unplugged and lofted off......easier than easy...no damage. 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I found the old RCA Dynagroove and RedSeal classicals to be much better than current records.   (Soundtrack from Peter Gunn, Fiddler on the Roof, Daphnis & Chloe, Bernstein Mass (Columbia) etc.) 
Pheonix Engineering Road Runner
Yes....I would get in touch with Sota and ask your question. 
Go dual small sub, switch to closed sub or buy a bigger sub?
You don't say your system......If your question is about the sub.....get another sub......   2 are better than one.: better than a bigger one. 
Replacing The Factory Jumpers On Magnepans - Does It Improve The Sound?
Probably not.... 
Onzow Stylus Tip Cleaner
I've used BluTack and Magic Eraser.....both do a good job if used properly.  BluTack was recommended by Soundsmith who didn't recommend Magic Eraser.