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Center Channel with Vandy Quattros? Need help-
I don't have a need for really high end when I'm watching a movie....the plot/characters, etc. are far more important. I would retain the beautiful look and do the best I could regarding surround. ...but that's just me. 
Lyra Titan: Stylus broken during shipping
If the stylus guard was on, and the packing secure the guy that put it in the box broke it. ...or you are dealing with a dishonest guy. There is no way to break a stylus with the guard intact. 
Which power amplifier match audio research ref 3
I have to agree with the Audio Research. The same design team will have created them both, with the same performance character that makes each one together, better than their separate performances. 
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Right back to all of you....happy listening 
Affordable electronics to suit Thiel 3.5 speakers
I had the 3.5's and they sounded fine until I auditioned and ultimately bought my Vandersteens. I suspect that what you are hearing is the Thiel sound...If you didn't have the Vandersteens to compare it to, you might like the Thiels. Remember you ... 
VPI Rim Drive vibrations
Good place for those RollerBlocks. 
TT suggestion in the $7 - 10K range?
Bifwynne Are you now happy with the cartridge you have in your Classic? I have a 10.5i VPI arm, and if set up properly (not hard..just do it properly) I haven't come across too many cartridges that won't work. Some like Shelters need additional we... 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Ghosthouse...I don't understand your question. My system is all Ayre, except VPI Superscoutmaster rim drive/Benz lPS, and Vandersteen 5A speakers. I have owned many, many components, but the system I have now makes musical sense to me. I have hear... 
TT suggestion in the $7 - 10K range?
Personally, I would stick to a table with strong customer support. Truthfully, I have never heard the Ayre table, but I know the company and have only the highest praise for their products and their support. That is true as well for VPI. There are... 
Which Digital Level Gauge to buy?
What does this device do that a carpenter's level from Home Depot doesn't? 
How a nickel can make a valuable improvement
I was just going to tell you to ask for those washers. I'll be looking forward to your report. 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Todd...I AM belittling you because you don't know what you're talking about, and insist that you do. I am drawing on my past. I know instead of spending so much money on stuff that is proported to be value oriented, I should have bought the stuff ... 
How a nickel can make a valuable improvement
Sberger...My Bearpaws came with threads, and also with threaded brass washers. I threaded two of the threaded washers between the Bearpaws themselves and and the bottom of the turntable. I leveled the turntable exactly using a carpenters level by ... 
40 weight oil for VPI SAMA seems too heavy...
Why don't you free your mind as to the correct stuff and get a bottle of it from VPI....you will know that it is correct. 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Todd...stop screaming to me, you sound like a nut. Im telling him (not you) that I spent way too much money on stuff that people like you think makes music. If you save your money and buy the stuff that really sings and brings the pleasure that yo...