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Cartridge setup revisited
I'll bet it is still off. Get a Mint protractor and hear that same kind of improvement still again. 
Blue Ray Quality with a 1080i / 720p HDTV?
for a couple of bucks a month you can subscribe to Netflix and get any BluRay you want 
Good Performance/ Value Oriented Balanced IC's
I agree with Larryken. I am using A/C balanced and am extremely happy. 
Worth upgrading tonearm cable?
I think you should save your money and when you have enough for a new good arm/cartridge update, then pull the trigger. 
How can you not have multichannel system
I have been a part of many string quartets, and have never heard that. I remember in the early days of stereo, I had a recording of a ping pong ball bouncing left and right. This is even worse. 
Would you buy used headphones?
Neither used headphones or used shoes... 
Neil Diamond.........
Have you heard his Taproot Manuscript?? Its his take on African music as is done like an opera 
Cartridge Setup w/Geodisc by MoFi
I can attest that a Mint protractor is worth investing in. The difference I got with the Mint, and another jig, very carefully done is enormous. 
Jumpers vs bi-wire
If you go to the Vandersteen website this issue is covered very well by Richard himself... 
Kubala-Sosna power cords?
I agree with Ptmsonsulting about the high cost of this stuff. Yes, there is the issue that power cords can act as tone controls, the right ones "allow" a purity and clarity to come through. I think of it as a copy machine....if the paper is pure w... 
Antiskating .... The last analog secret
It has been my experience that torture test records are usually damaged and worthless 
Acquiring an awesome system, but how?
I agree with above, however, I have found that there are expensive mistakes along the way. If you want to peruse this ofttimes elusive goal you have to just shrug your shoulders and move on. I have spent many thousands of dollars on stuff that ult... 
Your three favorite audio dealerships?
John at Audio Connection 
Cardas Neutral Ref IC v Cross IC Sonic traits??
Audiofeil...you are right. What I am saying is that people should experiment and find the right cable for themselves. Even though Cardas is recommended by Ayre, I heard results in my system, that were poor at best. You know that I am a professiona... 
Power conditioner/protection question
Hi Magfan.... Evidently peace of mind is valuable to you. By all means use anything you like. I have never had any trouble with gear blowing up. I've had lots of stuff in the past 30 years or so. I maintain that I personally have never heard a pro...