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Not Enough Options for Auditioning Speakers
Get in touch with John at AudioConnection in NJ....He sells everything and is very willing to give advice.  Look up his phone number and give him a call...you won't regret it. 
Best Bang For The Buck I've Ever Spent
Don't forget real live plants (not silk ones) 
Maestro faceplate - does it make a difference?
I replaced one PortaPort with Maestro.....after which they all got replaced.   Maestro on my system wounded open effortless, clear, etc., etc, etc, 
VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
I can't help wonder why there is so much discussion on this.  Raul thinks the single pivot is flawed because it is unstable (wiggle)...the 2nd pivot stabilizes the arm and thus corrects the issue.  It me it sounds better with the 2nd pivot than wi... 
Maestro faceplate - does it make a difference?
Its not the faceplate, but the Maestro outlet that makes the difference.  Just use a 29c plastic Home Depot faceplate 
Cardas: Cross vs. Reference and Clear
I haven't tried the newest rendition of Cardas, but none before worked well in my system.   
Audioquest
Audioquest is at the top of the cable heap.  Pick your price point an go. 
Analog Front End Next Upgrade
When I removed the power conditioner, there was an improvement...a no cost investigation. 
Acoustic Signature WOW XL question
I would rethink the VPI.  
Are future improvements in Amp/PreAmps slowing to a crawl?
Class D is on the cusp of breaking out into SOTA performance.  There are a very few very expensive Class D's that can really strut...most are very far away.  I remember when CD players were awful....now, there are some excellent ones.   
Linn LP12......That good??
...once set up properly...adjusted accurately, how do you get it home? 
Good Bass Recordings on CD for Subwoofer Testing
I think the 3rd Symphony from the Boston is great as well.  The Telarc is ok, but loaded with digititus (to me). 
Linn LP12......That good??
Rssb....You're absolutely right.  The Linn is inherently unstable.  I remember those days having the turntable on the Linn support so that I could get to adjust the springs.  Perfect.... after 1/2 hour....the heat in the house went on, and it star... 
When System Improvements Are Marginal
Sometimes it takes a month or more of listening to hear if the new addition is right or wrong. When the trolls rear their ugly heads, it is clear...but was not even hearing them when first added to the system.  In some circumstances, the addition ... 
best way to go from balanced XLR - RCA (unbalanced) - anyone...?
There is no advantage to what you are doing.  If the ARC has RCA's, use them.