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VPI TNT MkIII - pluses and minuses?
The VPI TNT is a very versatile table that can accommodate any tone arm, including tangential arms. You have the choice of belt drive, belt plus flywheel, or rim drive as the drive system. There are numerous platter options including 100% acrylic,... 
Zyx vs. Van Den Hul
Hey Frogman, I would have thought that you would have gone for a VDH Frog and not the MC1S :-) 
Is the V.P.I. Traveler made in China
The only part that is sourced offshore is the tonearm lift mechanism. The rest of the VPI table parts are sourced and produced in the USA. 
Parallel? How do you set the VTA?
I can’t see adjusting VTA for every album either. What happens if you change your cartridge? You’ve got to start all over with each album. Not criticizing those who do adjust for each album…it’s just not for me 
Is the V.P.I. Traveler made in China
VPI advertises the Traveler in both the press and on their website as “The only entry level high end turntable that is made in America!!”Good enough for me. 
How difficult is to replace a broken cantilever?
Contact Soundsmith http://www.sound-smith.com/ 
Chemistry question on aluminum
Most aluminum products are clear coated or anodized to prevent oxidation. i.e. Rowland as an example. If you look at a car aluminum wheel, the are all anodized. 
Parallel? How do you set the VTA?
Zenblaster, it is all about the “best” compromise. You set the 92 degree sra for an average thickness, etc. Variance in record thickness, difference in cutting head angles, will affect the sra but not to the extent that it will significantly chang... 
Parallel? How do you set the VTA?
200x usb microscopes with a focusing rail can be bought on ebay for less than $100. It takes some practice to get a serviceable image with a horizontal reference, but once obtained, you then overlay the image with protractor software to measure th... 
Tonearm cartridge wires question
It's easy to try. Each cartridge will react differently. 
Dunlavy SC IV or Merlin VSM M
Both great speakers, but apples and oranges. Room dimensions and associated equipment will dictate your choice. 
Record weight for J.C.Verdier laPlatine
Is the Verdier spindle too long for the Micro Seiki ST-10? If so, you can alway bore out the S-10 to increase the depth. 
Allnic family
David Beetles of Hammertone Audio is and has always been first class. 
VPI cartridge install f/phase inverting pre
Yes, only switch one. If you run multiple sources, leave the cartrige leads alone and switch the + and - speaker leads. That way all the sources that the pre inverts phase gets corrected. Some will tell you that phase is over rated due to the lack... 
Volume affected by uneven lengths of spker cable??
How many miles difference are we talking about?