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giant killer xlr's
I didn't find grain in Wireworld.. Look elsewhere for the grain. 
Is the at 150mlx a bad match on the jmw9 tonearm
Wilson...it looks like they have changed the arm since you got your table...the new ones can be damped...they come with a bottle of damping fluid. Also...I know this is an anathema, but try no anti-skate. Makes the cartridge sound better to my ears. 
giant killer xlr's
Wireworld is my favorites. AntiCable comes very close... There is a sense of ease with the Wireworld that Anti's don't have, however, if you don't compare, Anti's are very good. 
Is the at 150mlx a bad match on the jmw9 tonearm
What doesn't look right to me is flexistand? Don't know what that is, but VPI's don't like flex. You're right with the other stuff...a solid connection to Earth. I would take it off the flex stand and see what happens.. Also damping may cure this.... 
Speaker Cables for Revel Studio Ultima.
If the speakers are designed for bi-wire...do it. Wireworld cables. 
What to upgrade first for better sound quality?
In my experience, the more money you spend, the better the results....given well respected name brands. As you get to the top of the heap, your money buys ever smaller increases in performance. 
B&W 800D or 802D Cosmetic Issues
I had 800's ...don't play them loud....tweeters kept failing. Got rid of them 
Verastarr amplifiers? Anyone ? Owners or Opinions
Sounds like a money laundering scheme.. 
I screwed up
Yupp....that is true for my system as well. I have a dedicated amp for my Sennheiser 650's which are much better than my big system. I think that a good earphone system is better than any speaker system. You don't have room resonances, easier to d... 
Lyra Argo Question
I agree....cartridge is damaged. 
Flux Hifi Sonic Stylus Cleaner
I've been using Magic Eraser for years and never have damaged the stylus. 
Laser recommendation for Spkr set-up?
Boys and Girls...this is not the way to use a laser to set up the speaker. You don't want to point the laser at the listening position. Here's how to do it: First use a level and level your speakers. Turn your laser on and put it on top of one of ... 
Alignment question
I agree with Yogiboy...as long as the headshell slots permit accurate alignment...what else do you need? 
Dan D 'Agostino, Mark Levinson, Jim Thiel,
..good point.... I'm woried that Richard Vandersteen will retire leaving another brick in the wall. 
tonearms with VTA-towers for true "VTAF"
Sbank....yes Every time you change any adjustment on an arm you must change all the other parameters that are affected. Time consuming.yes, but you only have to do it again and again, until it is set.