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Phase Inversion??
The easiest way to check for phase inversion is to use any of the "Test and Demo" disks out there. If you hear a difference. act upon it. Otherwise you just need to try your system with a certered vocalist and then try it with the phase inverted a... 
How to setup on turntable
It seems to me that, barring a defect in the turntable itself, the first thing I would check is the connections at the cartridge, ensuring their tightness and phase.Good luck.Ray 
New Audio Note M2 Preamp
I have an M2 and loved the sound, and if you want to improve it you can roll the 6sn7 tubes for better ones and use tube dampening devices. It is a very musical preamp and was an definite improvement over using just my 47 Labs amps without a pream... 
Best used dac under $2000
I use the 47 labs Shigaraki. There is a definite sense of "rightness" about it that is very addictive. 
Do 1st Order XO's produce a smaller
I would suggest one of the many speakers out there that use direct/ reflecting principles, such as the already mentioned Walsh designs, but including Shahinians and others. Look at the single driver website, as well. 
Review: Forty Seven Labs 4715 Shigaraki DA converter
I fully agree with your appraisal of this DAC. Coupled with the Siragaki transport and Gaincard amps there is a great deal of communicative ability here. 
Review: 47 Labs Gaincard Amplifier
The Tripath Bronte was recently reviewed in a Brit Hi Fi rag and they didn't like it very much, although they tried to smooth things over by saying it was "tube like". I lived with it for two years and wanted for nothing. I still own the Bronte an... 
The best speaker you ever heard?
I now own a pair of second hand Ocellia Tilias. I think the manufacturer has discontinued them in favor of the Celia. In my own home, they are the best speakers I have owned since, due to financial woes, I gave up my Clements RT-7's. Driven by a n...