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Reducing Background Noise On Records
I was able to lower surface noise by a pretty large amount by replacing stock VPI Classic feet with GAIA II feet.  I thought things were pretty well isolated on a 3" maple block with isolation pads in each corner.  Obviously, pops and clicks are s... 
Benz Ruby ZH or Wood SM?
Now that Ruby Zebrawood has been around for several years, does anyone have any comparisons/experiences that they can add?  Thanks! 
Any of you experiment with optimal VTA for Benz Micro Cartridges
@atmasphere  is totally correct.  I decided to try my Benz Woos SL wide open (@47k) about a week ago.  To my surprise, I love it.  The Sutherland 20/20 phono pre is stable enough with the highs just as smooth as they were when the Benz was loaded ... 
Any of you experiment with optimal VTA for Benz Micro Cartridges
@prof  That looks like a very nice phono stage to go with a killer turntable and cart!  The other guys nailed it on what you should look for/do.  Congrats either way! 
Any of you experiment with optimal VTA for Benz Micro Cartridges
Reviving an old thread in case anyone reads this and wants more input... I've owned a Benz Micro Wood SL for over two years.  I have always set VTA with the top of the cartridge level to the playing surface.  Recently, I listened to some vinyl rip... 
Krell HTS 7.1 for 2 channel or a new or used 2 channel pre?
I just got my HTS 7.1 back from Krell for a few replacement caps.  They also updated the firmware from 2.0 to 3.7 for free (they didn't even tell me they were doing it!).  After having it for a few months, then losing it for 6 weeks, I can say it'...