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Cable management....crossing at right angles or
I simply try to keep mine from actually touching each other. It’s basically impossible not to have a wire cross here or there. The only cables I try to isolate as much as possible are my phono connects. Other than that, it is what it is. I wouldn’... 
ARC Ref 6 Tube Microphonics
I call it the 6H30 Zing… not a worry! Enjoy the music! Doesn’t the Ref 6 have essentially a built in attenuation? My LS 26 has low, mid, and high gain settings via the remote. I know the Ref 3 and 5 do as well. It also has the ability to choose S... 
Complete vinyl system, TT to speakers, for $1500?
Look for a Japanese brand name integrated with an MM input. Denon does one for around 400-500 US. Add a Project or Rega (buy here, ship there) entry level TT, she can then add a pair of good bookshelf speakers and be right in that range. Cart swap... 
What is the most important cable in your system
Power, then interconnects have had the most overall impact on my system, with speaker cables being a close third.   
Which integrated for Wilson Sabrina's
All mentioned are excellent amps. Problem is, they all have different characteristics that may, or may not, be to your liking. I found Gryphon to be a little too lively for my tastes. Overall very good, but edgy for me. Pass makes some great stuff... 
After fifty years… amazing. What high end audio can be.
Yep, ditto. A relative newcomer to the high end game but definitely very happy with what I’ve been able to put together! Not saying there may be some future plans, but for now, very, very happy. A bit of Elton playing currently as I type! Merry Ch... 
Songs of debauchery and excess
Gin & Juice… Snoop.  
Rel Neutrik® Speakon DIY Cable
I did. Bought a true Neutrik and made my own. Much better.  
Only two tracks to test your system, forever!
Both vinyl… 1. Porcupine Tree Harridan or Herd Culling 2. Anything Peter Gabriel 3. Bonus tracks: Roxy Music Avalon, Bryan Ferry Beté Noir  
Integrated amp for Sonus Faber olympica nova 1
If you want to go hybrid, check out the BAT (Balanced Audio Technology) VK3000se or VK3500SE. Really liking this concept these days.  
Re-tip Ortofon Cadenza Bronze
Send it to Ortofon, you’ll basically get a brand new Bronze for cheap (relatively speaking) Not to say another shop couldn’t do it, but it probably won’t be much cheaper.  
Crackling in right channel, what do I do? Help, please.
Do you hear this phenomenon simply listening, at any volume, or is it related to volume change, or power on/off etc? It could be just about anything. Could be as simple as ground noise, or as bad as an amp on its way out. More details would be hel... 
Just got a new Bluesound Node. Very disappointed!
I would agree, your Node has issues of some sort. A reset might do it, easy enough to try. For the $$$ the Node (especially the current one) sounds really good.     
Sabrina X Anyone Add Subwoofer(s)
Once you get the 812’s dialed in, you will have an excellent sounding setup. Subs aren’t that hard to set up if you do it properly, especially REL’s. Your room WILL be a factor though, and treatments would be prudent.  
Wilson Watt 3 Tiny Tots Tweeter issue
I’ve got Wilson’s as well… yeah they are freakin’ heavy for sure. Put them on sliders, makes them much easier to deal with when getting them placed.