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Speaker Cable Suggestions
When I tried ClearDay cables I couldn't believe how much better they were in my system after auditioning all top price cables from top manufacturers.   Try them with a money back guarantee......I'm not affiliated with ClearDay, just a satisfied user. 
VPI Analogue Drive System
Thanks tom....  I just listened again to mine, and find it dead silent....I guess I have to get one to test out in my system 
Preamp - Ayre vs. Audio Research
The only answer is that you have to listen for yourself to hear if that particular sound works for you.  Ayre and AR are my two favorites.  I chose Ayre (all my electronics are Ayre), but that's me....  I like the Guarneri over the Strad.....would... 
My Rega RP6, Exact combo may be going back due to hum.
VPI and ortfon black 
VPI Analogue Drive System
Doesn't my SDS that drives my turntable do what the ADS does??  What's the difference - is one better than the other, etc. 
Give and Take
czarivey......stuff happens.....my other 5a is fine......one thing I should say.  A couple of years ago,  I had to send back the bass amp because of an electrical surge.  Perhaps that also affected the midrange.  I have nothing but compliments re:... 
Best line conditioner???
People have endorsed conditioners, but in all I've tried, I can't do the same.  They all change the sound but add warts that I'd rather forego  
Ayre owners and preamp options: seeking advice
I agree with Randy-11 et al.   All my elecronics are Ayre...they all work well together, are ultra reliable, backed by Ayre's great service department and sound great......what more could you want... 
Give and Take
Yes they are fantastic rpeluso......I heard a metalic/fuzzy sound from the left speaker on some frequencies that has been there for months...  tried cleaning all the contacts, ran the Ayre break-in disc, and yet there it was again. The Ayre disc h... 
Initial impressions of my new Vandersteen Quatro's in Audi Havana Black
I have 5A's in a wood called Kowazinga.....whenever I get guests in the house they exclaim how beautiful those things are...   I had a furniture refinisher in the house for some scratches on the coffee table, who couldn't resist taking closer look... 
Jeff Rowland to what?
just reading all these posts....the bottom line is that You have to be satisfied. All components have their own special flavors. ...and too how these boxes integrate with each other. I’m a pro violinist, and am astounded how different my violin so... 
VPI Analogue Drive System
can anyone hear a difference between the SDS, and the ADS??  Just wondering..... 
Apartment Dweller's Paradise - The Ideal 2 ch. system?
You can get state of the art sound by getting a top flight headphone and dedicated amp to drive them...even upgraded cable from one to the other for 1/2 the price.....and you'll have jawdropping audio with no complaints from the neighbors no matte... 
Setting anti skate on a VPI for Soundsmith cart
Once I heard the difference that no a/s offered it clearly meant me taking off the a/s gizmo from my 3D arm.   What I hear is center soloists are much more clearly delineated....  no bleed left or right...the soloist is clearly right there.  Once ... 
Jeff Rowland to what?
I have always have had success with the amp and preamp from the same designer/manufacturer.   I went from the Rowland to Ayre.