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Audioquest Sky XLR
This is one great piece of cable. 
Empire EDR9 users: Need advice
I can't believe you haven't tried the Benz LPS.....the best cartridge I have ever heard. 
a solid state amp that is recessed in the treble
What is it about the highs that you don't like. I think that if you heard clean and sweet highs you would like them. What is your system now...perhaps there is something going on that is irritating. Some cables can do that.... 
Ayre V-5xe/K-5xeMP or Modwright KWA-150/LS-100?
I agree Podeschi...that's why I got them. In truth however, I don't think many people have ever heard them properly set up. Richard Vandersteen and I spent lots of time (phonecalls...thank you Richard) adjusting the speakers to sound the best for ... 
Soundsmith Straingauge SG-200 cartridge system
you must listen to the straign guage beofre purtchaseing. It sounds very different and you must be prepared for the differences. 
Ayre V-5xe/K-5xeMP or Modwright KWA-150/LS-100?
..and I vote for Ayre... not because I own them personlly, but because they are very musical, and their service department is absolutely top notch. 
Well Tempered Amadeus turntable, giant killer?
Have you listened to the Classic VPI? Before you jump you should listen to this one too. 
Better speaker value here?
The Salon 2's are a very musical speaker. When I heard them I tried to find warts, but couldn't. They are very pleasant to listen to and should make you happy. 
Thoughts from THE Show, is $29k the new $10k?
I wonder how many of these companies with rediculously priced components will be around next year. 
Vandersteen 2Wq crossover
Both Richard and John (Audio Connection) are oh so helpful with their advice....and are always right. These two guys are good to know. 
Transfi Salvation Turntable opinions
Johnnc....have you heard the rim drive with Bearpaws and the Classic Platter?? 
Thiel CS 3.7 and Vandersteen 5a, 5a Carbon
Agreed! John Rutan is the bomb! 
Granit amp stands are they killing my sound?
I have a VPI Superscoutmaster/rim drive. I found that rubber or anything compliant under the table (as in footers) makes the sound "rubbery". I use Bearpaws...(Vermontaudio.com). They are very heavy brass cones and they really clean up the sound f... 
Thiel CS 3.7 and Vandersteen 5a, 5a Carbon
I own Vandersteen 5A's and don't find them dark at all. I'm using all Ayre electronics and the system is completely balanced. I've also heard the 5A's with Audio Research gear and found that combination wonderful as well. When I listened to the 7'... 
"ANTI-CABLE" SPEAKER CABLE vs Audio Arts SC5?
I have lots of Anti-Cables balanced interconnects and speaker cable I needed longer or shorter lengths in my new home.