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What to add or change for my system?
Does your system benefit from the cable riser?...mine doesn't 
Do I need a power conditioner?
My system never benefited, only was hindered by conditioners. 
Ahhhh...breaking in a cartridge.
You should recheck the setup parameters after the cartridge breaks in...the suspension will be in a different place. 
How do you deal with absolute polarity?
Upon setup, I was very attentive to absolute phase....I never change the leads ....too much trouble. 
What to add or change for my system?
Power cords and sub (s) 
Is it too bright or is it high resolution?
brightness and clarity are two different things.  brightness is emphasis on the higher frequencies, and clarity is the definition between instruments, singers, etc.  When wearing sun glasses, the high frequency waves are eliminated, but (especiall... 
Shipping from norway to usa?
I would NEVER EVER do that.  Disappointment is looming. 
Is a low output MC superior in sound quality to a high output MC??
syntax has it... however, you have to have enough gain and quality in your other gear to appreciate the difference. 
Thiel Owners
obigny...yes Thiels are full range, I would use subs anyway - even 2. Its not that you’re adding booming bass, its that you’re evening the presentation, and letting your amps coast. You’ll be amazed at how the mids clear up.Re: Nordost....I think ... 
They Almost Never Quote A Price , Why?
Its called negotiating..... 
Out of these two cartridges which would you choose?
sbank.....Mine didn’t cost anywhere near that price...(I think I paid 2....) If that’s too much go for a black.. The upgrade is significant with either of my suggestions. The Expressimo weight is a significant upgrade as is the wiring.  I've heard... 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
Anti skate is such a low force that it is inconsequential..most part theoretical.  Actually  no antiskate sounds better than yes a/s. 
When and how did you, if at all, realize vinyl is better?
I don't know if its true.   I have CD's and the same vinyl...sometimes CD's are better, sometimes the vinyl is better.  (shoulder shrug) 
Why does bi-amping speakers sound better?
Its much better to use one better amp than 2 with inferior performance. 
Out of these two cartridges which would you choose?
How about Ortofon Winfield