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What Brand Of Hearing Aids Are Audiophiles Using?
Go to Costco,,,,,Take a listen to the Phillips  
Outlet - Shunyata vs Hubble 20 amp
The best one I found after trying many.....Maestro  
Cartridge question
Get a Sure or Stanton or Pickering cart.  
Advice? Less than $4k, solid state preamp, neutral to gentle
I've got Ayre....  it's about 10 yrs old....never had a bit of trouble with it.  Sounds great.  
Hesitant to upgrade my phono cartridge
Paul G....if you raise the arm, be sure to adjust all the other parameters as well.   The Fozgometer is a very useful tool  
Power conditioner vs use of a audio grade outlet?
yup....I use Maestro's also  
Lyra Etna Lambda SL tracking force
The designer knows what he's talking about....follow the instruction    
My first tube integrated: which one to get?
Separates are better  
Do Costly XLR Cables Make A Difference?
it will make a difference if the XLR cables connect 2 components that are both differentially balanced.  
Advice on Repairs for Audio Research VT100 Mk II
I agree with Cleeds......I sent back my Ayre solid state amp and it cost me about that for a couple of resistors that were a bit out of spec.  
Stylus skipping at beginning of record
nothing to do with antiskate.....raise the rear end of your tonearm.  Then adjust for all the other parameters  
For Vandersteen owners & lovers: Which other brands do you like?
I have 5A's.....use Ayre electronics with great satisfaction  
Balanced vs. Single Ended Interconnects
fagetaboutit  
Help! Trying to pick an amp/preamp for an Acoustat 1+1s
I had Accoustats...started on fire.....glad I was home to put it out  
Ultrasonic record cleaners
I have one but rarely use it...just takes up space.  Not worth the time or expense of having it.  It may provide a very slightly positive difference but only if you concentrate on the sound...I concentrate on the music