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Does anyone pay the same attention to their car audio?
I have an uber expensive Burmeister radio/CD /blutooth/ GPS player in my car. Any speed over 2 mph and the upgrade is valueless...the tire/engine noise masks any upgrade value. 
ADC 26 BEST PRITCHARD CARTRIDGE EVER? or BEST CARTRIDGE EVER?
I had an ADC XLM which was mounted in a Grace 707...a great combination.   I had problems with the suspension failing, however, it was very easy to replace.  At the time I thought it excellent, but my components were not as good as I currently have. 
I need your suggestion for a Preamp.
I have an Ayre K1xemp....wonderful unit.   Mine has a great phono board, and remote....the sound and service are tops. 
Cartridge distorting progressively during playback
Check to make sure the tonearm or its cables are binding....If you checked the setup et al, send the cart back for an inspection.  I've had a couple of bad Orofons (one of which was replaced by a defective Ortofon - but returned and another was se... 
New TEO Audio ICs, who has them?
..not belittling the product, but there are way too many posts declaring the second coming on these pages. 
Bryston XLR vs Pangea Premier SE XLR
I Have top of line XLR balanceded silver Anticables if you can use.  Sgreenp@msn.com  
Does removing anti-skating really improve sound?
Millercarbon....or increase vtf slightly to eliminate mistracking.  Very many high end audiophiles don't use a/s 
Anyone compared Sennheiser HD800 S with Beyerdynamic T1.1?
...just wondering if it was plugged into a dedicated amp....personally I love the Senns 
heeeelp please audio reserch 5SE - resistor blew up
I had an ARC which needed service.  I had to send it to the factory...to repair it required special tools and jigs 
Koetsu Rosewood - Best/safest way to clean stylus
Magic Eraser or a blob of Blutac on a business card  
Does removing anti-skating really improve sound?
If using no a/s you get abit of mistracking use a bit more vtf 
Constrained layer damping tape on toroidal transformer?
I just got back my Ayre amp that the manufacturer  updated/repaired.  They put tape on the cooling  finds  and told me Ayre recommends it to reduce unwanted resonance.  
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Maxima95....my system is fully balanced XLR....totally  interconnect Schroeder wired and love the way it sounds. 
High End SS Preamplifier Ayre, EMM Labs, ML, or Pass
Another Ayre supporter......build, sound, support..all great 
Cartridge issues need suggestions
I wouldn't put a hot iron on those pins......its a nice cartridge when working.   Send it to Soundsmith for a look/see, and a serious opinion