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Balanced Inputs
...depends.....many times balanced connections are included, but they are not balanced at all, but are a sales gimmick  
VPI upgrade?
Look for a used Superscoutmaster......better than almost anything else.  
Which Line Level, Balanced Preamplifier?
I've been using an Ayre K5xemp for years....never a problem....always great sound.   I'm using it with XLR interconnects to an Ayre amp....  
Cables from amp to preamp or longer speaker cables…
shorter cables to speaker....longer from preamp to amp.  XLR is good if your components are differentially balanced                
You ended up with Ayre, what are your speakers?
I have V1xe, K1xemp, C5xemp, all Ayre with Vandersteen 5A...   All the stuff is old, but so am I  
Reterminating Audioquest Hurricane HC
Let audioquest do it  
High mass vs Low Mass Turntables - Sound difference?
Its not the mass of the turntable, but the mass of the arm that has the greater influence on the cartridge  
Synergistic Research XLR: New Foundation SX versus used Tesla Precision Reference
there is no reason for xlr unless your equipment is differentially balanced.  
Is my Salesman telling the Truth?
I got rid of my full loom of Cardas for that very reason  
VPI turntables
If you not completely happy with the unipivot, VPI has a 2nd pivot mod that I use...its about 100 dollars and is worth the cost and setup time.  
Sumiko Flux Buster Demagnetizer
Unless you know for sure that your cartridge can receive this treatment you can ruin it.   Check with the manufacturer  
What now?
The answer is earphones  
Acrolink Cables, anyone heard them?
I made my Accrolink power cords with the use of top Furutech connectors.   I haven't heard better.  
Okay to use RCA adapter on a fully balanced amp?
you are loosing what the amp is capable of if you are sure your amp is fully balanced.  
Phono Cartridge Purchase from Asia?
I had a Benz LPS.....wonderful cart....I suspect the one you're getting is similar in sound......pay the price and buy from the distributer