stringreen

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Lyra Dorian Set Up Issues
Yogiboy....a/s makes it worse not better. 
after a sale , how long am I obligated to fullfill the deal if not paid?
When the check clears you deliver...not one second before. 
One of the best HDMI cable?
Wireworld is fabulous....even the less expensive ones are better than most. 
Lyra Dorian Set Up Issues
I don't use antiskate....it makes the sound worse.. 
High quality interconnects - bargain price
Blue Jeans are well made, but not audiophile cables.  They sound ok...but that is all.  Contact ClearCables..... if that is too much ask him for a recommendation. 
VPI cartirdge alignment?
Actually, I did hear of this issue with Soundsmith cartridges.  All VPI arms have no trouble with any other cartridge.  If you can't resolder the clips, send the arm back to VPI (or if you have a dealer) to reterminate the clips 
A Big DIY Bang for Your Buck?
exactly what do you do with the magnets?? 
Kuzma Four Point compared to SME V-12 tonearm
I found that proper adjustment of azimuth is essential to good sound reproduction.  Make sure your choice has the ability to adjust. 
Audio Technica ART9 sounds awful
If its a new cartridge as you state, send it back for exchange.  If you bought it used, send it to Soundsmith for an inspection.   
Good source for TT dustcover??
I agree with ncarv.....Gingko Audio....they're in New Jersey.  Work is excellent - the owners are nice people. 
Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ?
ctsooner....I'm using Ayre,...tried many conditioners, all of them change the sound but include warts..   Not for me. 
Any Vandersteen 7 Owners in SFO Bay Area ?
Veerapon...I suspect the price of admission may only bring "marginal" improvement.  I have 5A's and heard the 5A Carbons and thought that very thing. One has to define "marginal" in their own terms. 
How come only 1 or 2 cartridge makers offer a tune-up after run in?
I wonder what they do in their "tuneup"...   I have had numerous cartridges and none offered this service. I personally readjust my arm as the cartridge ages....VTA, et al.  One of the pia pleasures of vinyl. 
Solid core Versus Stranded Speaker cables
HiFiman5.....you didn't say what Vandersteens you have ....mine are 5A's  and found Audioquest Everest/MontBlanc to be excellent, but to these ears, ClearDay cables work better for me. (WmLowe versions were not good at all in my system) 
Solid core Versus Stranded Speaker cables
auxinput.....I too am using XLR balanced interconnect and find that there is much greater differences with speaker cable....your thoughts?