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VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III?
All VPI tables benefit GREATLY by the use of Terrastones, or Bearpaws. Check it out....Edensound.com 
Ayre D to A
Thanks Zd....isn't that true of this whole audio thing anyway? I know I'm setting myself up for a long and hard battle, but am becoming interested in playing digital files. 
what would you change if anything, in this set up?
I do love Ayre...the products, the customer support, the philosophy... the weakest link is the Macbook. I have one and suggest that it degrades performance appreciably if you are using it to store music files. The MacMini, however is world class..... 
Review: ayre cx-7e mp CD Player
EXron....You are dead wrong about Ayre. I have an all Ayre system and it outperforms many for many years. Customer service is exemplary...the top category of all. Yes, there are scratched, or marked discs that it will not play, but for those, just... 
What to do with my Ipod tunes?
Actually, Itunes can be quite good. Try Pure Music download (free to try) and be amazed....oh you should listen through good earbuds 
Looking for a power conditioner/regenerator/filter
The Richard Gray stuff was the very worst in MY system. Those who are using this should try it without and listen...you can always put it back in. 
Looking for a power conditioner/regenerator/filter
You should try one in your own system to hear if you like it. I tried many and came to the conclusion that they do more harm than good IN MY SYSTEM. 
Nordost ICs mixing with other speaker cables
I'm a non-mixer myself. I think it is futile trying to match voiceings of different cables to find a reasonable sound. 
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