stringreen

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Room treatments behind or between speakers?
Nothing should go between your speakers except for the amp on the floor. 
New Denon.....AVR 3100W
I got my Denon receiver hooked up ....flawless installation...everything works. I use HDMI for cable, Blu-Ray, and into TV. Looks and sounds fabulous Highly recommended 
Grado cartridge for vintage setup?
I had a Sonata low output and never liked it. It had a muddy character to it...maybe it was the turntable I had it on (Rega), but never the less, I sold it. 
HiDiamond cables burn-in
I find that the cable sound when first put in the system is pretty close to the sound you get after it breaks in. The sound goes south after a few minutes and restores after a few days. 
Have I Hit The Point Of Diminishing Returns?
If you can't articulate what if anything bothers you about your system, you are at a loss to "improve"it. Take your money to Fidelity and have them invest it for you. 
Question of priorities in audio cables
In my experience, the connectors contribute most to the cable... workmanship?? If it works the workmanship is fine if not, ....... 
What most important in the sound of your cables?
..that it has no sound 
Miracord 50H Turntable
i had a Miracord in the old days with a Stanton 681EE cartridge that brought me great pleasure. If the table is in good condition, it will bring smiles to you as well. 
Where can I find a Benz lps cartridge for sale?
Right you are Nandric....VPI had to make a special one for my 3D arm. The cartridge is quite fabulous and worth any trouble it may make. 
VPI 10.5i counterweights ..umm.. weights
talk to VPI...they can make any weight that you need...they will recommend one for you. 
New Denon.....AVR 3100W
Dweller lives in the Netherregions.....I've used Google once or twice..... Thanks Kgturner 
New VPI 3D Arm
Okonrad.....I also have a 3D, but was told that my arm has the "old" side weights...that there are new larger side weights now, however the tower has to be changed to a new black colored one to accommodate the larger space so that the new weight d... 
Vandersteen 5A- Power Cords
Keith...I agree with you that power cords make a huge difference....but as I said above...not on the Vandersteens 5A's that I own. I am using Ayre as well. I made my own power cords with Furutech ends and Acrolink cable. The cable is far less impo... 
Purist Audio Power Cables
The thing about Purist cables is that they have their own sound. I think cables should have no sound. Purist cables make systems sound more like tubes than solid state...that may be good to some, but I think its coloring. 
Pulled the VPI trigger
Tell VPI what cartridge you're using so they can suggest the proper counterweight.