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Volume Increase of decrease as system improves
Maybe you're getting older with declining hearing acuity..... 
Is it worth upgrading my power conditioner to Shunyata?
I've never had luck with conditioners....  See how it works in your system if you can borrow a demo. 
Recommendations for XLR interconnect cables on a BAT system
I'm using Clear Day and have tried almost every cable ....everyone should at least TRY it in their system. 
Superb Service
I agree Michael at Ayre, Richard Vandersteen, Harry at VPI, John Rutan at Audio Connection in New Jersey...all provided me with spectacurlarly good service. 
Hearing Aid
yes ps...I thought the Phonaks pretty good, but too digital.  The t's, p's, k's, etc. were too exposive for me....although I would have got them had I not tried the Bernafon. 
Audioquest colorado sound to bright
My Dealer in New Jersey, called me specifically to tell me of the wonderful performance of Colorado. I greatly respect his ears and knowledge of what is available. Remember that all cables sound different in different systems, but I have no doubt ... 
What SS preamp compares to a tube preamp
Modern electronics' sound signatures are meeting between tubes and s/s, no matter the circuit.  I have all Ayre equipment and recommend them highly...never a problem. 
Hearing Aid
Today, I got a call to try a new hearing aid called Bernafon.  ..comes from Switzerland and I find it much better.....cleaner, clearer, much less digital, more open, etc.  (also more expensive...but)  These are my keepers. 
what cartridge do you use with the Mayware formula 4 MK 3 arm
ADC or Sonus 
Amp upgrade for Thiel CS 3.7
I'd also look for a high powered Ayre amp 
Hearing aid advice & suggestions?
After lots of searching....I found Costco's top of the line Rexton (cheaper than all others I tried) is the best for music.  I'm a pro violinist and play better in tune now...can hear the overtones much better (less guessing).  Their service was s... 
speakers on pallet
When I got my Vandersteen 5A's, they were shipped upright bolted to pallets....not a scratch. 
power conditioner
..tried many, they all have warts I cannot live with.   You must try them inl your own system to hear if the colorations et al are acceptable to you. 
Magnepan 1.7 w/ Tubes & lots of Class D Power
Maggies deserve better than class D amps 
NY Audio Show
I remember the NY high end show was HUGE and exciting..in the Waldorf.  Its a shadow of its former slef..  too bad.