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Precision Motor Controller
Isn't a VPI SDS a low power AC regenerator that takes the incoming wall AC and regenerates it into a 20 watt variable AC frequency?  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
Ozzy, how long did it take for the CM footer to settle in to reach their potential?  Hours, days week?  
What do you use to keep high gloss speakers clean?
Light dusting with a Swifter once a week.  I don't use wax/polish or cleaners, as my speakers are kept indoors and are not exposed to the outside elements like a car.  Unless you have curious small children, finger prints should not be a problem, ... 
Buying from Canada!
It will also depend on how the seller ships the speakers.  If he goes the regular postal route, it becomes less likely.    
Ridiculous sale
If you have the financial means and don’t want to wait a year, why not pay a premium?  The seller is offering an additional benefit which they have attributed an associated cost.  If you don’t see the value, simply pass.   
Turntable sub $4k buy decisions too many.
One of your problems was that the vpi tonearm was too light for the Koetsu Black cartridge  
Footers- Break In? Such A Change.
I know that with carpet piercing footers it can take some time before the footer reaches a solid contact with the floor beneath the carpet and under pad.    
How does the VPI Aries II stand up to current mid priced tables?
@ozzy62, the upgraded platter cost $1500!  If you add that sum to your original used purchase price you could have bought a fully spec'd Aries 3.   
How does the VPI Aries II stand up to current mid priced tables?
The Aries 2 is a good table, but the cost to upgrade it with a current model platter and/or tonearm is cost prohibitive and would have been better served by investing in a more up to date model. A speed controller would be a worth while update.   
Reference 3A upgrades!
Many of the upgrades used on the RV were developed for the limited edition 40th Anniversary de Capo Be speakers.    
Reference 3A upgrades!
Shipping cost notwithstanding, the upgrade cost appears to be more than reasonable.  
Reference 3A upgrades!
What did the upgrade cost?  
5AR4 rectifier tube question
After extensive rectifier rolling in my SLP 05 I settled on 1959 Mullard Fat Base GZ34/5ar4 rectifier tube.   
Cary Audio SLP-05 First Impression
The “Ultimate Upgrade” is a regular factory authorized option and should not be considered a special order with limited consumer rights and/or warranty.  MD is a Cary authorized agent, therefore, it is their responsibility to deal with the manufac... 
Is mixing RCA and XLR cables bad?
@glennewdick wrote If your new Lyngdorf and your Mac both have balanced out and in why don't you just buy one lower cost balanced cable and use that. why try to make a balanced to RCA cable if you do not need it. Balanced cables are not as susce...