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WHAT IS GOING ON WITH VPI ??
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WHAT IS GOING ON WITH VPI ??
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WHAT IS GOING ON WITH VPI ??
If you give me a list of parts, I can probably get them for you. 
VPI 3D & 10.5i armwand compatibility
I have a demo 3D arm that comes complete with a pivot assembly and tonearm rest bracket if you are interested. It is tested and works fine replacing a standard 10.5 tonearm. The pivot assembly is backwards compatible to the original 10.5 arm, so y... 
phonp pre amp
A transformer won't extend the distance, since it does not amplify the signal. You should put a phono preamp near the turntable with no more than a 1.2 meter run between the turntable and phono preamp. The phono signal is very small (5mV or less f... 
VPI Classic 3 anyone try a Denon 103R
It sounded so good that I demoed the ZU version of the DL-103R on the JMW 10-inch arm at audio shows (ZU DL-103R on the Classic 4). It also worked well on the JMW 12-inch arm. There is also one shown on a recent post on the Asylum by Seadog. I did... 
MC Step Up Math
I personally use 10x as a starting point. It is at the point where the cartridge sounds unconstrained by loading to my ears. I then adjust it lower until it sounds constrained than back it off a bit. With a SUT, use a formula that allows an output... 
MC Step Up Math
The Analog Dept link describes the process I use. Here is another link:http://www.bobsdevices.com/What-about-Impedance.html 
Are Bang and Olufsen turntables any good?
I have owned several B&O turntables over the years. The best was a 4002 (or was it a 4004) with a 20CL cartridge. I remember it sounding as good as some very high end tables with medium priced MC cartridges. I had compared it to Dynavector Kar... 
Best Phono amp under $2000.
I also like the Liberty B2B. It bested the Krell KPE Reference in my system. 
Phono stage good for classical and jazz?
I have no relationship to them, but I recommend the Liberty B2B. It works great and is in your price range. It does MM and MC. I have one and it outperformed the Krell KRC-HR Reference, Krell KPE, Jasmine and Cullen Modified GCPH. The problem with... 
Phono Stage Recommendation/ Advice
I personally like the Jasmine 2.0 MK II. I own 2 of them, well one 2.0 and a 2.5, but to me they sound the same and if you don't need 2 phono inputs, I would go with the 2.0. They sell for $495 plus shipping from China. IMO, they perform as well a... 
SUT decision: Ortofon Verto vs Ortofon STA6600L
I have written a short article on impedance loading that may help explain the differences. http://www.bobsdevices.com/What-about-Impedance.html 
SUT decision: Ortofon Verto vs Ortofon STA6600L
I Don't know if it is ok for me to discuss my own product here, but since it is moderated, I will let the moderator decide. I will not give my personal opinion but just refer to a few reviews of the 1131 http://cinemag.biz/news/STRP-120500.pdfhttp...