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Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
Something is very wrong.....there are some aspects of CD that are very good, but in truth, LP in properly setup system Is better.  Check your setup,....cartrige, pre.....etc. 
Setting up 2 power amplifiers to setup at once help?
not worth it.....even if done correctly 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Doug....there is no doubt about it now. The Schroeder cables are the very best I’ve heard in my system. I’ve tried many levels of Cardas, Kimber, Purist, Wireworld, Audioquest (interesting to me is that the ultra high level of Signature cables was... 
The Cartridge and Stylus makes a big difference.
I had a Benz LPS on my VPI 3D arm and I thought it was one of the best cartridges I have ever had.   No sibilants....just silky smooth, big wide open sound. 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Even my wife says she doesn’t understand me.......My thinking is that the cable from the turntable being the oldest of the Schroeders has reached a higher level of performance because the new ones (from the CD player) are still opening up. At this... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
Right Doug....2 -1 meter pair (phono to preamp, silver disc player to preamp) and 1- 5 1/2 meter pair from preamp to amp. Still not broken in.....interesting the 1 cable that is oldest is phono to preamp.... phono sounds WAY better than CD.  All b... 
The urge to tinker is awash. What TT might better mine and why?
Curiosity empties wallets.   If you're happy, go no further    
Power Conditioner for Amp
I don't know if you know that all Ayre stuff already has conditioning as part of the circuit...they call it Ayre Conditioning....  no lie... 
Doug Schroeder Method, Double ic
I am now Schroedrized......I got all the cables now, plugged them in and nothing blew up.   My first worry was that I ordered too short of cable from my preamp to amp, but no, I measured right...whew...  (about 5 1/2 meters) The sound is congested... 
Used audiophile preamp
Ayre...great sounding and tops in service 
Pheonix Engineering Road Runner
pb....in other words it would indicate speed, but control any variation? 
What is the most dramatic way of increasing a speaker's Bass and Low mid?
get a sub or two 
Power Conditioner for Amp
I have all Ayre equipment and using a power conditioner makes every component less good.  I have had success with a whole house power conditioner that was wired in my main box by an electrician....otherwise use good outlets, and power cords. 
Phono stage cartridge compatibility question
no 
tonearm bearings. How do we attach cartridge without ruining bearings?
VPI arms can be unplugged and lofted off......easier than easy...no damage.