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Benz Ruby vs Ebony
Call Musical Surroundings and get their opinion since they are intimately familiar with both. Report back what they say...that should be interesting. 
Von Schweikert VR5SE / Aerial 20T V2 ?
Soooooo much depends on the rest of the system. The 5A's reproduce what the other components send to it. There aren't many speakers better than the 5A's at any price. 
Questions for Vandersteen 5A owners...
I am using Vandersteen 5A's with Ayre components...very synergistic coupling. I have pinpoint imaging...left to right, and front to back. I noticed that it was good however became very much better when I upgraded the power cords to the amp and pre... 
Need cable advice
I have posted the answer many times to Audiogon. I strongly suggest you look at Anti-Cables. I can not recommend them highly enough. They are inexpensive, but are at the cutting edge. They have a money back guarantee. 
Periphery Ring Clamp & Cartridge Compatibility?
I experience this when the VTA was too low on my Benz LP/VPI. With proper setup, there is occasional slight scraping on records with a high edge, but once the music begins, it's fine. 
If I like sound of Ayre Integrated I would Like...
I wouldn't mind if they put all plastic parts in Ayre components. They all sound wonderful and that's what I am paying for. 
speaker cable connectors for Vandy5As/Ayre 5vxe
Why Shouldn't he?? 
Newbie Analog High Expectations??
You just might be disappointed. It depends on the quality of your CD player. If the CD player is not the cutting edge, than the turntable might be better. I have an Ayre CD player which can be more musical than my Superscoutmaster. 
Klipschorn speaker set-up
To rid themselves of the hole in the middle, Klipsch made a speaker called the LaScala that was designed to be placed flat against the wall between the 2 K-horns and that ran a combined mono singnal. 
Shielded vs Unshielded Stranded vs Solid Core PC's
Actually, the wire itself is the part that least affects the sound...the connectors are the real performers. 
Dynavector cartridge upgrade decision
Either the XV-1 or Benz LP. They are both great. 
speaker cable connectors for Vandy5As/Ayre 5vxe
The 5A's have non-standard screw terminals. Make sure that Audioquest knows you are connecting 5A's. ..just as a friend, I have 5A's and am using all Ayre (K1xe, V1xe,C5xe). I agree that Audioquest is a good match... I think Anti-Cables is a bette... 
Power cords and soundstage
TVAD I am glad that Tunami works for you. We must all remember that power cords are very system dependent. I have absolutely silky smooth and realistic highs with the 046/Accrolink cord..a better match for ME in MY system than the Tunami. There ar... 
Can a Scoutmaster use the VPI Rim Drive
VPI tables with 2 motor drive will accomodate the rim drive modification. VPI is still working on the single motor adaptation...I understand it is near conclusion. The super platter does not have an effect on overhang. 
Blowing Fuses
send it back to the factory