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VPI 3D tonearm
I hear you and feel for you Stringreen. VPI generates all this goodwill in their attempt to help out and support previous and current product offerings, only to leave the customer discouraged because of poor follow through and/or execution. If I h... 
keeping amps cool?
In the past I had an amp stand constructed that incorporated 2 whisper fans that were used to draw the heat away from the amp thereby “enhancing” the amp’s nature convection cooling properties. The fan’s had a variable power supply to control fan ... 
Anyone tighten up drivers occasionally
I got torque settings from speaker manufacture and use blue loctite on the threads to prevent back-out. You will need a micro torque wrench. 
ARC tube CD players - Burn in
Don't worry about tube life, the 6550 tube is inexpensive. I would run it from sunrise to sunset. 
Lead shielding
Why would you want to introduce a toxic substance into your home? 
VPI 3D tonearm
Dnath, which version of the 10.5? 10.5, 10.5i, Classic? 
Koetsu RoseWood Standard upgrade?
IIRC, the Koetsu has an output of .4mv, therefore, your Shindo will have enough gain. 
VPI Super Platter out of square-will it work?
I agree with both Stringreen and Dougdeacon that a platter that has a problem with concentricity simply cannot be used with a rim drive.Is the stainless steel middle sandwich out of round, or just the Delrin layers? You can always run the rim driv... 
Amp: Can I mix tubes from different manufacturers?
Check with KR to see if the new KT-120 will work in your amp. 
How to test balance between right and left channel
If your system has the ability to adjust the balance level, I would just do that and enjoy the music, after all, that is what the balance control is there for. 
VPI Super Platter out of square-will it work?
I’ve owned most of VPI platter offerings. I never had a problem with concentricity with my Super Platter and I also use a rim drive. VPI discontinued the Super Platter as it was becoming very labor intensive and costly to produce. VPI claims a hig... 
whats it worth
Are you asking about a Bryston 1B preamp? Lot of info using Google. 
How to test balance between right and left channel
If you have a mono source you can measure the output of each channel, BUT measuring the output will tell you nothing about the system’s music balance as the measured signal cannot take into account the room’s acoustic properties. 
Looking to sell my LP Collection
+1 PtmconsultingLove that idea! 
Rating system insanity
The dealer had the opportunity to earn a possible repeat customer. I guess the dealer already has too many customers that he doesn't need another.