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Sota+SME IV=Ugh !!!
I had a SOTA with a Series V SME and it wasnt a good match at all. As I remember, the V was a very heavy arm which didn't mate well with the SOTA springs. It worked, but I could never make it sing, and I eventually, left it for something else. You... 
Amp for Vandersteen Wood Quatros
I have an Ayre V1xe and am using it with Vandersteen 5A's with great results. If your pocket book can go for the monoblox, they are a bit better. John at Audioconnection is an Audio Research/Vandersteen dealer and can advise as to that brand. Good... 
Amp for Vandersteen Wood Quatros
Audio Research or Ayre 
Need help from Vandersteen owners....
John knows what he is talking about....I use Anti-Cables with MY Vandy 5A's with wonderful results. Because of a move to Arizona, I have an extra pair of speaker cables if you want to try them. Let me know. They are seperate cables plus, minus, 5 ... 
Do you buy Insurance for Stereo Equipment?
It is covered under the homeowners insurance....take a picture of it to prove what you have. 
Signature Anti-Cables
Dmm53....Paul doesn't have reference speaker cables - only regular ones which are excellent. ..from Paul himself. 
need 15 foot IC's any suggestions?
I have balanced 6 meter interconnect (anti-cable) Respond back if interested 
Speaker cable recommendations please
I have extra Anti-Cables - balanced interconnects and speaker cables 1.2 price. Let me know 
Graham Phantom with Benz Lp-s Tracking problems
My LPS is tracking flawlessly on a VPI 10.5. I noticed that the counterweight is very close to the pivot so that really might be the difference. 
I need speakers for low volume listening -
BRF has the right idea. I presume you don't want to disturb your neighbors or new child. Real music is not soft...soft sections are contrasted with loud sections...even string quartets should be played at a realistic level....real music in real sp... 
Classe move to China
YUK.... stick to American 
Magnepan 3.6, 3.7 or Tannoy Westminister SE
,,just wondering if you've heard the Vandersteen 7's 
VPi HW 19 jr upgrade
What I know about VPI's is that the table enjoys a solid pathway to the center of the earth. The Edensound Bearpaws as mentioned was a tremendous improvement to mine. 
Balanced XLR to RCA Adapters: Good or Bad?
When I used adapters, it was clearly evident that the sound suffered...your system may be different. 
Suggestions for Speaker Setup
Rlwainwright....You may be right about YOUR speakers, but as far as mine...you can hear the difference in another room of the house. As I said in my post these suggestions work for MY speakers. Some speakers can't be fine tuned to this degree. I f...