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I believe I experienced great PRAT for the first time
The term PRAT was developed by the marketing department.   
TTW Audio (TTWeights)
@stereo5 ………no, we are on the same page.  I will not be dealing with TTW now or in the near future.   
TTW Audio (TTWeights)
I remember when TTW left the industry and posted his scorched earth postings all over the internet slamming both the audio industry and calling audiophiles both gullible and stupid.     Good luck building back all the burnt bridges.      
VPI's website down
The VPI forum took a lot of pressure off VPI's customer service team, especially when questions were more of a technical nature.     
Problem with Bryston 4B SST.
@brunomarcs, how is the $400 shipping cost a Bryston issue?  Did Bryston charge you for the diagnosis?  
Struggling to spend 13k with three dealers
If you are willing to trade/sell your Klipsch Cornwall 4 at 40% below market value, you should be able to sell them without issue.  Heck, at that discount, even the gear flippers will be tempted.   
Kiseki Purple Heart NS to Dynavector xv-1s ??
@jim94025, my first two samples of the Purple Heart NS were defective.  The first exchange was painless but my second return was a nightmare.  My Dealer ended up taking care of me but the distributor / manufacture was a PIA.  I’m not sure if they ... 
Kiseki Purple Heart NS to Dynavector xv-1s ??
Based on my listening preferences, the Dyna xv-1s all day long….  
VPI tonearm length improvement
There are many generations of the JMW 10” tonearm, therefore, there may be more differences other than length.    
Reference 3a NEW mm decapo
I just checked Reference 3a’s website and there is no mention of a new model or change.  
New Dynaudio Heritage Special..?..!
My initial observation: DHSs are an "audiophile speaker" while the S40s are a "music lovers speaker". Audiophiles don't love music???  
Stacking pass labs power units??
Why not just try it see for yourself?  
Back to Teo Audio cables as my last stand.
I assume that Teo mainly sells direct to consumer based on their very limited dealer network (non of which show Teo Products in their listings).  Since they have standard product offerings, how hard would it be to post prices?    
Merry Christmas to Me.....New tonearm on the way
Congrats.  Great arm, well proven winner  
Manley Chinook - setting for Ortofon Quintet Black S
As long as your preamp has around 12-15db of gain and your amp has an average input sensitivity of around 2v, the Manley’s  60db setting will be fine with your cartridge.