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Shahinian Obelisk Overhaul: burn-in period?
Why worry now...they're improving. Just listen and enjoy without criticism. 
Admittedly a bit lost
Badri....providing that you have a very good headphone amp, you will never get better sound than from your Sennheisers. I have 650's and Entymotics for the Ipod, but truth be told, there are many things that the 650's do that my Vandersteen's don'... 
VTA for a Dynavector 20X2L
Sometimes its very difficult to find what horizontal is. The SME V prints a horizontal line on the arm...very useful. The are arms that are not all that easy. Horizontal is a good place to start if it can be found. 
new Cadenza Blue issue?
Mistakes happen...only God is perfect. My cartridge was delivered to me that was internally wired wrong....don't ya just wonder... 
VTA for a Dynavector 20X2L
The difference between being almost right, and being right is enormous. Be mindful of every parameter of tonearm setup to fully appreciate what it can do. It might take a month of tinkering with all the adjustments, but to get it right should be y... 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
Moonglum.....what in the world were you listening to. My VPI is as quiet as a CD (though much better sound). Something is very wrong here..... 
Turntables
I agree with Inna.. 
Quatro Wood CT VS. 5A's
Using the rear tweeter negates the Vandersteen science. The speakers are instantly defective. 
VPI Avenger
Doug...be damned the cost...(just kidding).... I found these guys to work best in my system. The company makes more expensive gizmos,...tried lots of stuff....these are for me. 
VPI Avenger
Drpat....just wondering if you set up your Avenger using the Fosgometer.... made a very big difference for the better with my 3D arm. 
Whats wrong
Maintenance means a lot...on cars, and on stereos. My stereo was sounding progressively crappy. At first I thought my ears were going (they probably are), but was able to bring the whole system back to life by cleaning all the cable connections. M... 
Mint LP Best Protractor/help
Click onto mintlp.com 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
Linn with Ferrari drive or anything else is old school. 
A-B testing of cables
Can't be done. Cables have to break into your system. Just moving the cable slightly changes the sound for worse. 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
Get a VPI Prime with 3D arm....