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VPI Traveller
Usually, VPI arms work well with Benz, Dyna, Grado, Soundsmith, - most med. mass cartridges. I have not heard the Traveler, but Harry wouldn't build a dog - especially in honor of his recently departed wife. 
Ayre V-Kxe and Thiel 2.4s
The thing about the Ayre amp is that not only is it a great sounding amp, but it is absolutely stable into difficult loads...and doubles its output with decreasing impedance. Note, as I mentioned above, its best sound comes from using it in balanc... 
Rega P3-24 Vs VPI Scout.
VPI and Dynas (or Benz) ....matched in heaven. Great!! 
Amplifiers:A Keeper for Life. Do you know of one ?
Audio Research and Ayre....greatly protected by wonderful customer service, and wonderful performance. The companies are stable and not going out of business. 
Mirror for cartridge set up?
The VPI gizmo isn't bad, but after setting up my cartridge with a MINT, the sound was improved. 
B&W 804D vs 803S
Spinaker...My comment wasn't useless. I simply reminded him to listen to other speakers and not be stuck on B&W. When my wife passes away, I needed a present and bought an 802D - the first speaker that I came across reading their glossy ads. T... 
Which Mono Cartridge at around $1,300.00?
I don't understand the need for a mono pickup. I play mono records with my LPS and am very pleased....many times it sounds better than their stereo versions... 
Need info on amp rec. for these Thiel cs2.4's
Thiels are too good for the other equipment you are considering. These speakers sound excellent with excellent ancillary equipment...otherwise, you are spinning your wheels. 
Hansen Prince: Dartzeel, Soulution or Boulder
Ayre and Audio Research make the best amps for MY ears 
Tranquility DAC
Thanks for the comments....I have an all Ayre system with Vandersteen 5A speakers. The system is actually very neutral. 
B&W 804D vs 803S
Before getting stuck in the B&W brand look elsewhere as well. 
Tranquility DAC
Abruce....that's very (actually overly) kind. I just was interested in your judgement of it. 
Best amp for Sonus Faber Amati Anniversario?
My favorite amps are Ayre and Audio Research 
VPI Customer Service
Agiaccio....I would be surprised if you hear a difference. kindly post the results. 
What speaker cables are most like Speltz cables?
..you don't think that Anti-Cables are flexible?? Although there is "body" to them, they can easily be bent into any shape you would like without any damage to the wire or the sound.