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Starting an Analog front end - Rowland?
I owned and like Rowland very much, but I switched to Ayre and couldn't be happier. The K1xe has a very good pre built in. 
Where does fatique come from?
Distortion is very fatiguing. 
what does everybody think about 120hz and lcd's
I have a Sony with no noticeable blur. Plasmas have a glare that may not be appropriate in many situations. 
Cardas vs. Synergistic Research
When I tried Cardas power cords in my system, it took the system to an all time low. I never had such poor results with any power cord...and that was breaking it in for months. That is true for my system, yours may be different...every cable likes... 
VPI Speed Problem
VPI sells the proper lubs Call them, they are very nice. 
which XLR cables?
I use Anti-Cables with great satisfaction. 
Subsonic Rumble Solutions
..have you tried removing the squishy balls and tried the table solidly in place? ( Squishy balls never worked in my system) Also, a few years ago, if I had the grill cloths off, I could see the woofers slowly advance and contract rhythmically (pr... 
Using XLR to Rca adapter
Ridding yourself of as many adapters as possible is a good thing. 
Vintage Denon Direct Drive Turntable
That magnetic strip is unrepairable, but necessary to the operation of the table 
How will XLR cables vs RCA effect a phono pre
..I understand the quality of difference between balanced and single ended has lots to do with how the circuit was designed. Some circuits that are designed single ended, probably wouldn't benefit much from a balanced connection. Those circuits th... 
Vintage Denon Direct Drive Turntable
Be very wary of the Denons. There is a magnetic strip on the inside of the table with a pickup head to read the magnetic pulses. If the strip is scratched, or otherwise not in pristine shape, do not get the table. 
1 Room 2 Systems
Optimally, nothing (except power amp(s) on the floor) should be between your speakers. Also, there should be absorbency on the rear of the speakers even though they are pulled out from the wall. I would think a hi def LCD which has a soft screen a... 
Any modification on Ayre C-5Xe last three years?
There is a mod on the C5xe. It isn't major...I think its only a firmware update, and is brand new. Check with Michael at Ayre. 
looking for interconnect under 200 dollars
Anti-Cables... No question 
Best Blu Ray video and for 2 channel transport?
Panasonic DMPBD 55/35