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I'm considering replacing my passive preamp with a tubes. Is it worth it?
Personally, I've never had any luck with passives....they work in my system but not well. 
Picking up my Prime on Saturday
stereo5.....John Rutan is the best.   Good luck with your new toy 
Why Single-Ended?
Atmosphere.....great post...thanks.  I have a fully balanced system and wondered why when evaluating cable interconnects....there was such very little difference.....speaker connections much more obvious. 
Feedback through turntable
Get in touch with Edensound Audio and try out their BearPaws....large brass cones.  I have a Superscoutmaster with a 3D arm and these made a HUGE difference...no down side.....the sound is better by far, and I can do back flips, and never get feed... 
Richard Gray Power Conditioner/UPS Maintenance. Model RGPC 400 Pro
..try not using it....Richard Gray was detrimental to my system....all systems are different. 
The Palladian-A step beyond
Has anyone compared the AT1000 and the top Lyras?...Atlas/Etna 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
No Way.....   There is no unintended compensation introduced in my arm.... I am using an Ortofon Winfield - normal compliance.I have validation with my finding from golden ear pro reviewers who also say the a/s is unneeded... blurs things....anti ... 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
Normansizemore.....Do you remember the Harmann-Kardon turntable with linear tracking?? 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
Cleeds et al.....   I just wonder how many have really compared the sound of a/s with no a/s and came away with the sound being better with it.  Everyone can decide for themselves but to me it is SO clear that no a/s delivers better sound that it ... 
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...