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What responsibility does a seller have to tell a customer an item has been serviced?
none....when buying a new car, the dealer often fixes scratches, et al. It seems your unit was delivered as advertised. 
Esoteric A100 Service Nightmare
...that's why all of my stuff is American made backed up by those with proven support.  State of the art /time moves on - that's when you rely on customer support.  ...a lesson for buyers of expensive boxes. 
Is shielding necessary on interconnects & speaker cables
its best to not use shielding...closes in the sound.  If you need it, you need it. 
Looking for the best Preamp with a phono circuit built in
Look for a used Ayre K1xe.   There was an option for phono (excellent one) and remote. 
GO PATS!
crappy 1/2 time show... 
Does any one know a cable that is able to compete with clear day double shotgun?
Double shot ClearDays work in my system as well.   ..just a cautionary note....all can cables sound different on different systems.   
Phono Protractor. Recommendations?
get a 3D arm and the 2nd pivot. 
Do you use VPI Anti-skating?
The twist method is certainly a poor choice.  The stiffness of the wire can not be controlled, and, it changes (relaxes) quite readily.  The 2nd pivot is a serious improvement - be sure to use the Fozgometer to get the azimuth right.  I tried with... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
atmasphere....that’s interesting. I have all Ayre balanced, and am using Doug’s cables and I hear a definite difference....not questioning you, just my 2 cents. 
Bi-wireing speakers
The best way is to have all separate wires.  - 8 all together. 
SS preamps with two XLR inputs and at least four outputs [two of them XLR]
My Ayre K1xemp preamp has those requirements 
Low Volume Listening - XLR Cables ??
I have top of the line silver balanced AntiCables....let me know if you can use them  a deal 
Bi-wireing speakers
I follow Vandersteen's suggestion....never had trouble.   
Has anyone compared Ayre K-1x to Pass X-1
I have a K1 - there are a few permutations to this unit.   Some have a phono, some with remote.  Mine is both ....and there is an update K1xe.   I remember when mine was modded to xe.....a definite upgrade.   The performance of the unit is quite w... 
BUY Bryston!!!!!
Good for Bryston, - I've had similar experiences with VPI, Ayre, and Vandersteen.