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2008 RMAF – – – all things analog.
Dougdeacon et al...Another point I'd like to raise..Unless a record is flat, one hears pitch wavering coming from the tonearm traversing the undulations of the warp. Many tonearms' effective length is varied at the rise and fall of the cartridge. ... 
New record=Bad Sound
It sounds to me like it needs a cleaning. If you live near Scottsdale, Az, I'll do it for you...or buy a steamer (they aren't expensive) and have a go at it. If it doesn't clean up, you then can bring it back to your dealer. 
Great sounding new vinyl
Have you heard any of Vanska's Beethoven? These are not available on Vinyl, but the SACD's are very good...and the performances are even better. ..just my thoughts 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Wilson Alexandrias and Vandersteen 5A's. A friend actually has them both (two sets of Vandersteens..one pair placed near for jazz, and one pair placed far for orchestra works. He couldnt make up his mind I suppose, so got it all 
Vandersteen 5A
Yes...there are lots of lows coming forth. Accoutical bass even sounds "right" Now that I know the sub is missing, I can hear the powerful subsonic whack of a Telarc bass drum is anemic on that side 
DIY Acrolink or Lessloss for Cary SLP-05?
Why would such a little price difference be a factor. Oyaides plugs are the biggest asset in this application. 
Questions about Zerostat use
Why the caution as to aiming it at the cartridge?? 
Questions about Zerostat use
Most of the directions above are correct. Always point it at the record...squeezing the trigger emits positive ions, releasing it releases negative ions. 
best interconnects and power cables for Ayre
The D1 - especially if it has been modified to the last iteration (it isn't currently being made any more) is a wonderful player. The C5xe however is better (not slightly) with Redbook CD's however, it also plays SACD and DVD audio which the D1 do... 
Anyone know a good USB cable brand?
Check cablestogo.com 
best interconnects and power cables for Ayre
I too have an all Ayre system. I have posted this before, and told of my trials of almost all cable connections, both interconnects and speaker cables. I found that using balanced cable is a MUST, and that Ayre and Cardas cables were the worst. Th... 
Dynavector Combo Upgrade Suggestion
Everything helps. Sure a better pre is better, but then again an even better pre is even better. I'd go up the Dyna line since you like that combo. 
which model vpi sds do I own?
Madfloyd...you set the settings by the use of a strobe. ..it depends on your house with its' particular electric power. As far as a belt position...the belt position on the tapered spindle is there to vary the speed. I would set it in a mid positi... 
When cantilever not parallel to cartridge sides
..let me guess....ORTOFON.... Yes send it back. Would you buy a new car with a pushed in fender?? 
which model vpi sds do I own?
I just checked with VPI. They said that the case was changed to eliminate the rack mount...other than that, the circuit/performance is the same as it was 10 years ago.