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Is no preamp the best preamp of all?
Be very careful not using Vandersteen's high pass filter. If the slope is wrong you can give yourself a very expensive repair of the midrange's 
Attention Vandersteen 5A owners/ amp matches
I've talked with Richard about this many times, and according to the return guarantee cards, Ayre and Audio Research top the list for associated equipment. 
Need to start a collection vinyl must haves.
I like Norah Jones' new album, but the sound is awful. I got the CD, and thought the vinyl would be better, but,,,,nope. Too bad. 
Anti Cables vs Alpha Core Goertz-Spkr Cables
I use Anti-Cables on my system....all Ayre with Vandersteen 5A's. Ayre recommended Cardas or their own Ayre cable (a Cardas design) which I bought. A friend wanted to try his Purist Anniversary's in my system which I did and was amazed at how much... 
Why use a super accurate cartridge protractor
The reason to get a MINT is for its accuracy. I agree it is very tiresome to do it correctly, however, if accuracy is your goal, that's what needs to be done. Nylon washers will not mount the cartridge solidly to the arm...I use steel to protect t... 
powering two pairs of Dahlquist DQ10s
YUK....get them off the wall 
B&W 801D or 802Ds
I would listen to the competition....I had B&W's and sold them. 
Record Revirginizer
I find the best cleaning method is with a steamer 
Is Bass Non-Directional In A Two-Channel Rig?
Richard Vandersteen and I were talking about this very topic, and he likes even more subs than 2....he likes 3 and even 4. The reason is you get a more even projection of the sound. Yes even with his 7's he gets better midrange and highs by using ... 
Goertz and Vandesteen
I have Vandersteen 5A's which are kissing cousins to the quattros. I am using Anti-Cables after trying much of the high priced cables sold. Audiodquest silver cables (Everest and Sky) and Anti-Cables were the best...Cardas the worst. 
Why use a super accurate cartridge protractor
I have found that it is worth the effort....after all, you just have to do it once... 
New 'Vinyl Flat' flattener?
I guess I've been lucky... 
New 'Vinyl Flat' flattener?
How do you get warped records? I live in the middle of the desert in sunny, hot, Scottsdale, Arizona. I store my records in the garage that goes to 120 or so, yet, I don't have warps in the records. I store them on shelves in an upright position, ... 
Is Bass Non-Directional In A Two-Channel Rig?
Try putting the sub in a corner... 
Hafler DH 500 update?
I'd upgrade it or dump it. Its too old to plug in.