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Stereophile Class A tables
Don't select a component because of a Class A rating. I personally heard many Class A components I wouldn't buy. 
Purist audio Elementa advance or Cardas clear lite
Wow... these are so totally different, you had better listen to them to see if either of these is right for you. 
Mc Intosh vs other brands
...it all depends. I've heard Mac gear sound better than so called "State of the Art" designs. The important point is the sound that comes to your ears. Everything in a system contributes to that sound. To MY ears, Macs are very "forgiving"...whic... 
SACD vs Analog
Too many times I heard Redbook CD's that are better than their SACD counterparts 
VPI Classic 3
BRF.....the arms you suggest are very good ones, sound different from each other, but not necessarily better than the VPI. The real trick is to set up the cartridge well no matter the arm. 
Considering Beveridge, your opinion please.
Beveridge speakers are wonderful....and that you told me that they can be made new for 2500 dollars makes them a steal. Be sure you feed them with excellent ancillaries and you will be in heaven. 
would b&w 802n be an upgrade to my b&w 804S?
I'm not a fan of B&W Speakers and thus have to suggest you listen to other brands 
Lyra Delos vs Grado Statement Reference low output
Be careful on which turntable the Grado will be mounted. They have a tendency to HUMMMMMMMM 
Ayre CDX-7eMP or Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP
I like Ayre 
VPI Classic hum
Your Classic should be dead quiet. If not, call VPI and they will tell you what is wrong. Don't listen to hum....not a good thing 
Koetsu-like Cartridge recommendations
I love my Benz LPS.... 
Turntable Choices
The Traveler is the most cost effective.....I bet you will love it. 
Why does the recording sound better?
I found that a burned CD always sounds better than the original....don't know why - perhaps less jitter 
Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre
Why would you want to switch from Ayre. There is a synergy using an all Ayre system that would be denied with another "house sound" fighting what Ayre is all about. Be sure to interconnect with balanced cables (I use Anti-Cables with great satisfa... 
Thiel Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Metman...what a dumb comment. With the infusion of money the value of the company can grow if it has viability. ....if not....it deserves to become history