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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... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
Drastic....Personally I like the Foz. Yes it is very sensitive to voltage, consequently I use a new battery once, and then keep it for my smoke alarms. I’ve used mine 5 or 6 times, and think its easy and accurate...love the idiot lights ...... kee... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
Nandric...My wife was a lawyer (lost her about 12 years ago to a failed heart transplant that was done by the famous Dr. Oz....a much nicer guy in person than on television...we used to have dinner with the Oz's...his liscense plate was "Wizard" (... 
Lyra Atlas experiences
Nandric...I was writing of your unfriendly comments to our Mexican friend.  It would  be better to discuss our beloved black boxes instead.Records are easily damage with one play when torture tracks are negotiated at poorly set up vtf, a/s , - esp... 
Are there headphones that image in front of you rather than in your head?
I have cross feed with my system..... they still sound different than speakers. Actually, I love my headphones...they have more of a see-through - cleaner, clearer image than my expensive speakers. I find myself however listening much more often t... 
Single ended vs xlr balanced
Boys and Girls,....that's why true balanced circuits cost so much more than single ended.  Check the prices of Ayre, Audio Research, etc. and note that there is reason for their high prices.  The result is clear to hear...  I can turn my preamp on... 
When will we ever hear turntables demoed fairly?
..that's what I suspected Stanwal....that 2 examples of the same turntable, arm, cartridge, on the same supporting table will sound different....then again....the same orchestra in 2 different halls will sound different.  There is no absolute....j...