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A Visit to Vu Jade' Audio in New Jersey
..just wondering if the Vandersteens were modified...if so -how? 
Help with random noise!
Static electricity? 
Subwoofer HUMMMMM
big_greg......not thundering, but very annoying.    
Subwoofer HUMMMMM
jperry...thanks - that’s what I suspected. Although the sub was (not now) in the system, I don't hear any sub contribution.... The manufacturer will repair it for 150 dollars or so.....I just have to send the back of the sub to them. I’m thinking ... 
Subwoofer HUMMMMM
I have a 5.1 system in another room......Denon/Sony TV, with NHT speakers, there are 2 speakers in the ceiling of every room in the house for background music  
VPI Classic 3 or SME 20/2
I had an SME V which wasn't able to adjust for azimuth. (I don't really remember)   Maybe that changed since I had mine, but azimuth adjustment is very important for proper setup for me.   
Quatro Wood setup help
If you're concerned about leveling...use a penlight laser (very cheap on the internet), a couple of post-it stick-ums and a pencil.  Place the penlight laser on the flat op of the speaker slowly move it left to right, until you can see the red las... 
Looking for a New Cartridge
They get better as  you up the Ortofon line.....don't go there if you aren't curious 
Turntables
LuvRockin......no acrylic for me....changed to the Classic and very happy. 
linn sondek tt
Davey - I bought it and returned many times to an authorized Linn dealer for adjustments.   If owning a Linn requires more than that, its beyond my efforts. 
Quatro Wood setup help
no need to get a audiophile approved power cord for the Vandy’s......there will be no difference...even if you could connect it...  just read that Johnny set them up....don't touch them they're perfect. 
Vandersteen 7 mark ll or big Kef blades
Lucky you.....personally, I would choose the Vandersteen, however only you can make that happy decision. I own Vandersteen and have been very happy with their support, I don't know Kef support....that might be put in the decision making. 
Mixing balanced and unbalanced inputs/outputs on Ayre preamp - amateur question!
Ayre makes wonderful equipment, but there is a difference for the better when you use balanced connections.  The benefits of the balanced operation is nullified when connecting unbalanced equipment.  I have an all Ayre system and everything is bal... 
is ok to use wifes new make up brush to clean styius needle
..just make sure your wife hadn't used makeup on it beforehand. 
Quatro Wood setup help
I am using Vandersteen 5A's which are quite similar.  While you're waiting for the setup person, if you have all the controls in their central position, you will have achieved 92.7% of your setup.  The one critical adjustment is to the high pass f...