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Cartridge for VPI Classic?
Zephyr 
Sibilance issues with vinyl rig
Life's too short to be offended by priggish gear snobs :-) 
Sibilance issues with vinyl rig
apparently I've doing been doing something wrong all these years--because once set-up properly, I've never had sibilance or tracking problems with the JMW-9 arm. 
VPI VMW-9 Arm: Signature versus Memorial?
See responses to this (your) same question on audioasylum 
Ultralinear vs. Triode
I seriously prefer triode setting (~40W) for rogue tempest magnum integrated. My speakers are Merlin TSM-MM. Triode results more realistic sound IMO. 
VPI Classic Motor Lubrication
40 weight motor oil is specified in the manual. Your suggested application method should work. I plan on squirting a couple drops of oil in the tight gap after a year of operation. 
Upgrading a Scout II, Best bang for the buck??
No question a platter upgrade should be considered. 
Upgrading a Scout II, Best bang for the buck??
We're looking at $700 for the platter upgrade, $700 for the vpi outer ring, and $150 for the vpi center weight--that's a costly overall upgrade, which is why I recommended the most cost effective upgrade would be to replace the cartridge. 
Upgrading a Scout II, Best bang for the buck??
Upgrading the platter would cost around $700, I believe. 
Upgrading a Scout II, Best bang for the buck??
According to VPI, the VPI Periphery Outer Ring Clamp doesn't fit the Scout. 
Anyone tried Soundsmith VPI Zephyr MI Cartridge
I share Macdadtexas' enthusiasm for this cartridge--it's an outstanding value. I also own a VPI Classic. 
Upgrading a Scout II, Best bang for the buck??
A high output MC cartridge such as the Dynavector DV 20XH will result in best bang for buck improvemnet, IMO. 
VPI Classic - Now you have one......
I've got a hum and buzz that I can't yet defeat. 
mmf-5 arm adjustment
The Pro-Ject manuals are far superior. My advice to anyone purchasing a Music Hall turntable is to download the manual for the "equivalent" Pro-Ject model. 
mmf-5 arm adjustment
Download manual for Pro-Ject 2 which has instructions for adjusting the azimuth. Pro-Ject also manufactures the mmf-5 and the tonearms are essentially indentical. You must remove the anti-skate stub to access the azimuth adjustment screw. http://w...