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Symposium's Classic Damping Insert Kit for VPI turntables
I got rid of the standard VPI feet and replaced them with BearPaws (which are very heavy brass cones).....very pleased 
Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end
Ayre K1xemp......perfect for you   See if you can locate a good used one. 
Cable Controversy
EEGADS....my system is all balanced and can tell you that all balanced cables sound very different from each other in my system. 
Curious .. What is the compared price of your tt vs spkrs
Speakers are about twice the cost of the turntable 
A friend told me JBL DD67000 is actually very bad speaker, is it true?
Atmasphiere.....negative feedback is bad in amps...something you don't want. 
A friend told me JBL DD67000 is actually very bad speaker, is it true?
Why would you listen to anyone.....these pages are for reference and community spirit.  When it comes time to spend money you should verify your own purchase.   
Should I buy a Class A Amp.
Class A circuits eliminate crossover notch distortion, which is very low in modern amps anyway...you should listen to how an amp sound with the rest of your gear, and then determine its value for you.   
Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end
SunnyJim....you're spinning your wheels to think you will get balanced performance using an RCA adapter.   
I have a pair of B&W 801 Matrix 2. One of the crossovers burnt out. What am I to do?
The first thing to do is find out what the actual problem is in order to fix it.  You might have to seek a pro that can check out the problem and provide suggestions.  Your solution might be to get a pair of used something or others or hear throug... 
Ice Amp 125ASX2
remember how awful the early CD players were??   I'd wait a few few years if I were you. 
Is it necessary to use the same cable brand and model for bi-wiring??
Its best to use the same cable...as a matter of fact, its even better to bi-wire with seperate (but same) cable for each leg  (4 cables/side)  Cables that have single connection on one end and double (4) connections on the other are not as good. 
Bi-amping Rules
Unless you have the exact model for both amps, don't bother.  If you're contemplating a purchase of 2 like amps...getting 1 good amp for a side  is better than 2 lesser ones...and certainly better than different models.  
Help Picking a turntable
..anything with a VPI logo.  Their products are always above their price point, and their great support is always there. 
Audio Research Amps with Dynaudio speakers?
Audio Research makes gear in the top rankings for me.  This would be a good match. 
Why do almost all women today hate home audio?
..if only the stereo stores would provide a jewelry counter amidst all those black boxes.