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Anti skating on Michell Tecnodec - Yes No Maybe ?
Raymonda....I suggest suspending your car from a hot air balloon to save wear on your tires and suspension. 
Who remembers the Dahlquist DQ-10's?
I remember the DQ-10's fondly.   I believe what made their sound so much better was that they were time aligned.   
Cary SLM-100 amplifîer upgrade question
...not a Cary fan......nor a Vincent one.   I agree with sbank (above).  Don't make a move until you can do it with a high degree of success. I've been chasing "The Absolute Sound" and have spent way too much for many years.   
Cartridge help: Ortofon Cadenza vs. Soundsmith Paua
another cartridge option is the Ortofon Winfield....a lot of cartridge for about 3000 dollars.   Talk to Harry about it....   
Cartridge help: Ortofon Cadenza vs. Soundsmith Paua
That's right.....  The top cartridges are clearly steps up....  You should be thinking Lyra Atlas, Etna, Ortofon Anna, et al.  (I would suppose the rest of your stuff is up to it as well) 
Cartridge help: Ortofon Cadenza vs. Soundsmith Paua
Why in the world would you put a "price point" cartridge on an Avenger with the 3D arm.  You're wasting the performance level. If you haven't the funds now...start saving and do it right. 
Feedback on Ayre and Aesthetix with Vandersteen 5As
I'm using my 5A's with Ayre....no complaints.  I would heed Audio Connection's recommendations...he's never steered me wrong.....however......I have just installed ClearAudio double shotgun bi-wire speaker cables and was shocked at the presentatio... 
Need to lay a portion of my high-end speakers cable under the floor ...
..so what's the problem,?   If the cable is under or over the floor, I see no difference.  I presume the cable will not be near any a/c wiring, etc. 
Review Purist Audio Design Limited Edition Part2
All cables sound different depending on what they are connecting.  Purist makes some good cables ....(you need a fat wallet for the really good ones)....there is never an end.   You (I) can always find better. I had Purist and moved on. 
Anti skating on Michell Tecnodec - Yes No Maybe ?
The only way you'll know for sure is to set the arm with and without a/s and listen yourself.  I've done this a number of times and always come out with no anti-skate sounding the best to ME.   I believe that a/s damps the cartridge in its use, an... 
what is the problem with too much tracking force?
There is only 1 absolutely proper tracking force which puts the magnets/coils, suspension load etc. in its optimum position ...all balanced with each other as the designer intended.  Sure, it will play at the range that the manufacturer says it wi... 
What are the best subwoofers to use with Magnepan 20.1s?
Quality of sub is not that important...just use them to correct dips around the room. 
Stacking REL Subs
I would try spreading them around......they can be very effective at filling unwanted dips/peaks 
Confused: Should I Upgrade Cables or Amp first?
Cables react differently connected to different components.  Finalize your system then experiment with cables. 
Need feedback on loudspeakers
Specifications as you listed mean absolutely nothing.....you must listen and like the speaker you buy.  Any perceived wart not revealed in the specs will eventually become intolerable and a waste of money.