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Need help with IC upgrade Cardas Golden Cross
I've posted this before.... I tried all of the Cardas cables and there was nothing that was worse in my system. At least try others...Cardas may very well work for you. 
New XLR cables for system? Need your opinions
I know they are cheap, but at least try Anti-Cables. They do everything right for my system. 
New Cartridge- Broke the Stylus
N80nut....Forget the Zerodust. Better and way cheaper is Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. Cut a 1/2 inch thick, 1 inch square from the block, put it on the turntable, cue your arm into/onto the Magic Eraser - up and down via the cuing mechanism, brush the ... 
Are scratch LPs part of the game ?
Wow Tvad.. I thought I was the only one from reading these posts....I DO change my underwear and socks every day.... 
Are scratch LPs part of the game ?
Its "yes" for me. No matter how carefully I handle LP's I always have some new tick,or pop during the next play. It always pisses me off...just like the always present "sicko" who waits for the quietest, tenderest part of the concert to cough, sne... 
B&W N800, 800D, 802D for my room 16x17x8
Eandylee...another thing about Vandersteen speakers is they are musical...no matter what kind you are interested in. 
Removing fine scratch marks from VPI plinth
..just call it the "butler's finish" and leave it alone. 
B&W N800, 800D, 802D for my room 16x17x8
Why don't you at least give a listen to a Vandersteen product. They are easy to set up, pleasant to listen to, can be tailored to your room, fairly priced, etc. The cheaper ones are a bit ugly, but the top models are nice looking. 
Can you ever have too powerful amp for speakers?
NOPE if it is a good one. 
Cable Elevators - What do you use?
I tried using them, but it made absolutely no difference at all. 
Amplification for Wilson Watt Puppy 7s or 8s
Reboot....I suspect there is no worse combination than Wilsons and Valhalla 
Vandersteen 7s
Those of you who own 5A's.... I tried switching out the original power cords with home made ones....Oyeida plug and Accrolink wire.... I know that Richard says there is no difference, but to these ears and in my system it was a WOW. Not only did t... 
Vandersteen 7s
I understand original 5A owners will be able to upgrade (almost) their 7's....new drivers and electronics, but same cabinet. I was told the result is about 80% of the 7's. 
Wilson Audio's New Sound?
Why oh Why is everyone mad at me. I simply suggested to go to a couple of live events to hear what real music sounds like. I am a professional musician and am around live music every day. I heard the big Wilsons at an audiophile meeting set up by ... 
Why power cable effect overall syste sound?
I too have experimented with power cables, and they all sound different...not only quieter or less quiet. I find that about 80% of the sound of cables comes from the terminations, not from the cable itself.