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What commerical audio system tweaks provide sound quality improvement??
They all change the sound.....its up to the listener to determine if it's better or worse. 
Should high-end shops be "OBLIGATED" to advise about component matching for best sound?
Why complicate matters....  If asked the salesman should give his /her personal opinion....I remember when I bought my first Mercedes.  I was excited about owning the marque coming from a Honda Accord.  On the test drive (his name was Jay Kyle....... 
Cassette Deck??
I had a Nack 1000 - had to replace belts, but it ran fine...easy to align. 
Wrapping my head around MC carts. HELP!!!
my advice is to forget those silly specs.....they don't matter at all.  If your cartridge was professionally installed just listen to some music and enjoy.  If you installed the cart yourself, double check the alignment, put on some music and enjoy. 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
I wish you only the best....when I lost my wife, it seemed that was the end for me as well..... very gradually the sting lessens....the sadness will always be there, but those wonderful remembrances with her will take precedence. Good luck 
XLR/RCA dilemma
Sfall - is completely correct. I’m using Vandersteen 5A’s with Ayre, and the 5A’s have amplified subs built in. Ayre can install any needed circuitry in your Ayre if desired. 
2nd pivot for VPI 3D
jjss49....scan(m?) /improvement.....you should choose your words more carefully - (and check your spelling).   I have spoken to reviewers who say the 2nd pivot is a great improvement on a product already tops in it abilities.  I also heard from so... 
2nd pivot for VPI 3D
kindly post your findings gshepard.....thanks 
RCA interconnects, can I expect 3.5 meter to offer good performance?
I'm using 3.5 meter interconnect from preamp to amp sitting between the 2 speakers, but they're balanced.  To get a professional opinion call the guy at ClearDay cables...he knows lots about this stuff and is very honest. 
Advice using electrostats with tube amp.
I wouldn't go with the Cary if I were you. 
An upgrade a long time overdue
I'm using Vandersteen 5A's with Ayre....haven't heard a better match. 
Very Bad purchase from upscale audio Acoustic Zen Adagio
If you can't just return the speakers, and the finish is disturbing you, bear in mind that the speaker can be excellently refinished by a furniture refinisher....I know that would be an expense, but sometimes if there is no other way, its best jus... 
XLR/RCA dilemma
Personally I would retain the Ayre purity using balanced connections and finding a better way.  I have an all Ayre system balanced from cartridge/CD player through amp and am very satisfied.   
Ever sit down to listen and just say wow?
The last time I was enthralled about a music system was with Infinity IRS, Audio Research, Decca cartridge/Linn Sondek  (it was the last time I had sex also - don't know if there was a connection) 
An upgrade a long time overdue
Why is time a function of your decision?  Are you annoyed at some aspect of your system?  Even if you buy used...its a great way to slim down your wallet without satisfaction.