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Benz Ruby ZH or Wood SM?
I would call Musical Surroundings and get their opinion. They know how their cartridges act with arms of all stripes. If you can get to Garth Leer, he's been very helpful to me. 
Wilson Sophia 3 vs YG Acoustics Carmel
Howard...how did you come to like these speakers? Have you listened to others? 
Best new 70" to 80" display
There is a new Sony that is truly outstanding. Its a 3D tv ( I don't care for 3D ) but you can turn the 3D off 
Center Speaker Suggestions??
Kal...like what details are you looking for. The various speakers are connected with 2 conductor speaker cable to their appropriate outputs to the Denon being mindful of keeping the pos and neg in their appropriate outputs and inputs on the speake... 
VPI Classic hum
I am using the balanced (XLR) connection out of my VPI junction box. I can turn the preamp's volume control to its limit without hum or noise. The background is totally black 
Musical Fidelity Tri Vista DAC, Should I upgrade?
I was actually commenting on the original poster's question....it seems everyone on these pages is looking for that piece of the puzzle that will make it all right. I wasn't trying to be snide...just what we all do around here. English is not a ve... 
Phono Pre-amp with XLR
I am using a VPI Superscoutmaster/rim drive with a balanced XLR junction box to an Ayre preamp. The result is an absolute quiet background and clear, clean signal. My LP's are as quiet as CD's. No hiss, hum, - nothing even with the volume control ... 
CJ custs – please help me get rid of my headache
..just for the halibut.....try PURIST cables. Borrow a pair, but although these cables to me in MY system are not true to life, they bring out that "midrange magic" you're missing. 
Mccormack DNA-1 deluxe vs PASS X150.5 amps??
SunnyJim...I hear your frustration. I am quite sure, the changing of your amp will do little to really make you happy. If I shared your predicament, I would borrow a good pair of earphones and a good headphone amp ...the only way I know of to hear... 
Yamamura m6000 speaker cable??
I think you are correct, and not the seller. 
Musical Fidelity Tri Vista DAC, Should I upgrade?
That's what we do around here. 
Speaker Rake
The Vandersteen 7 has a laser device built into it which facilitates your very adjustment problem. The lasers are pointed directly toward the listener's seated position for the best sound. You are correct that misadjustment of the rake angle on so... 
Do you use variable speed on your turntable?
Audiofiel...thanks for the chuckles..very good. 
Best treatment for speaker feet????
Try making a platform of cinder blocks. They are cheap and might really improve things. I would also put spikes under the speakers. I am using Vandersteen 5A's that come with spikes. In my last home in New Jersey, my listening room was on the seco... 
Should I try separates
If you're happy as you say you are, you will just open yourself to the dredded and very expensive upgrade sickness.