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P.S. Audio B.H.K. 300 Mono Amps, B.H.K. Preamplifiers, PS Audio Dac
I find that all components from the same manufacturer brings out the best from each 
P.S. Audio B.H.K. 300 Mono Amps, B.H.K. Preamplifiers, PS Audio Dac
not a ps audio fan..tried many 
Interesting difference between 12" and 9" tonearms
..just a guess......the 9 inch wasn't set up properly. 
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
BLUMARTINI......It is oh so easy to do it yourself and  you'll  pat yourself on your back with pride.  
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
Use top of the line Furutech connections with Accrolink cable....you'll save lots of money, and be completely satisfied 
Which balanced IC between pre amp and power amp?
I have a completely balanced system using all Ayre fully balanced components.   If indeed your stuff is fully balanced, there isn't much difference using any good (and maybe some not so good) balanced interconnect.  The speaker cables have great d... 
Recommendations for a good audiophile digital coax (BNC-BNC) 50 ohm cable?
I've always had good luck with anything Wireworld 
Cartridge loading
I too use 1000 ohms on my Ortofon.....experiment and find your own perfection. 
INNER GROOVE DISTORTION
The VPI  Gimbal pivot is better in some ways than is the single pivot (spike).  The more solid bass, etc. ...greater clarity from the gimbal can be had by adding the 2nd pivot modification to the spiked arm.  Easy to do and for 150 dollars is mone... 
Considering Rogue Audio or P.S. Audio
Never had any luck with PS Audio 
Recommendations for headphones under $400?
The best place to get good headphone listening is with a dedicated headphone amp.   
My stereo receiver is a little too bright. Can a cable help me out?
wrong to think of cables to correct problems elsewhere in the system.  Find out where your brightness is and correct that issue 
INNER GROOVE DISTORTION
Do not use the wire twist method...unreliable at best. I’m just wondering if antiscate is theoretical. I hear no difference with/without. I use a very minimum....just in case. I hear no inner groove issue ...although the beginning of the record al... 
Is it a good idea to buy CD players over 10 years old even it is a reliable brand?
I have an Ayre universal player that works perfectly and sounds just as good 
New upper trim level Corvette or seven year old used amps?
I've owned many Porsches.....in my world, the Cayman is the best of the lot.  ...not the turbo 4, but the 6.  ...not the 911 in any configuration.  They(911) may be a bit faster, but in the real world, those split second differences mean nothing.