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Turntable distorition
Why look for zebras when there are so many horses to ride.  I agree with bcowen...   Go back and check and double check, and triple check your setup.  If you don't know how, bring it to someone who does. 
My most remarkable service experience ever.
...a great story.  I've had similar great stories with Vandersteen and Ayre.  When I buy an expensive box, I always take the company's customer service reputation in account. 
Tinnitus and its affect on listening enjoyment
Boy do I agree with you regarding the use of hearing aids.   I was told the reason that they are so bad is not necessarily the amp or speaker section, but the microphone.  No one can manufacture a high quality mic ...they go from about 150 or so t... 
The most transparent speaker cable
i've tried dozens of cables and none were better..or even as good as ClearDay Cables.   If you call Paul at ClearDay, he'll send you a trial pair no charge..  You got nothing to loose but a couple of dollars in postage and you very well might love... 
Shorten my speaker cables?
If it were me, I'd send them back to the manufacturer for retermination at your needed length.  The cost will be amortized over the years you use them.  I like to do things right. 
What's the benefit of balanced tonearm cables?
I can clearly hear the differences in balanced cable....are you saying that balanced cables sound alike? 
Connecting Oppo 103 to Ayre QB-9 DSD
Fiddleronroof....why don't you touch base with Ayre.  Michael Weidemeir is a good guy and will advise you well. 
Dynavector DV 505 anti-skating question
As the weight c/g changes with this arm, the suspension will respond detrimentally. 
What's the benefit of balanced tonearm cables?
I use balanced (XLR) connections from the cartridge, through the pre, through the amp.  ....I can put my ear to the speaker cones on phono input and hear nothing...dead silence.  This contributes to the clarity/definition, and transparent listen e... 
Dynavector DV 505 anti-skating question
I never use anti-skate.  If your cartridge works for you.... 
VPI 3D printed arm mod.
VPI metal arms have a damping adjustment.....VPI 3D arms are designed without one.  There is a reason a simple thing like a cup for fluid was eliminated.  I could guess, but then again..... 
Wilson Maxx II problem
It sounds you have a lot of money in your system....for ME, I'd spend the 1000 dollars and do it right.  It would be back at Wilson by now. 
VPI 3D printed arm mod.
Harry already has modified a few arms....Fremer, his own, et al.......just order the Prime with the dual pivot arm. Its not surgery....Harry says he’s working on a way to do it at home with no tools.  By the way....Lyras and Ortofons work great wi... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks Raul....I use 1000 ohms, but I suppose its common knowledge that my Vandersteen 5A's are a bit soft in the treble.   
Lyra Atlas experiences
Drastic....  Regarding the hot pressings that put down your Lyra..... I'm sure you double and triple checked all your adjusting parameters and the stylus itself.  If it isn't long in the toothe....if it were mine, I'd send it back to Lyra for an i...