buconero117

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How Important is Getting Your Rack Out
tt's really should be in anothr room, and never between the speakers. Air borne vibrations always impact the cartridge to a large degree, the table to a lesser degree. 
Upgrade turntable or buy a record cleaning machine
Before a clean machine, trying a $30 steam unit would seem sensible. It works wonders. 
What do you feel is the best sub-$4000 turntable?
a used vpi 
Double width studs for isolation?
Be sure the studs rest on isolation materials at the header and base strip. 
VPI Scout- motor pops in speakers when turned off
Mekong56 knows that if he does the fix, the warranty is voided. Where in the world is quality, customer service.? 
VPI Scout- motor pops in speakers when turned off
Here we have a typical 'hi-end' approach to customer service, e. g. let the customer take care of the problem via various workarounds. Why VPI cannot ship the units with the problem corrected tells you loads about arrogance. VPI's motor vendor nee... 
VPI Scoutmaster static
Perhaps getting a humidifier will help, it can clean up the sound. Look for the German unit Venta, great method. 
Music for speaker setup?
I've used Opus 3 stuff and it is ideal. With CD in repeat mode, you can quickly train your ear to detect 'better'. 
New2Analog - Table Setup Help?
Agree, don't use the built in pre. Start up the price latter. Something used at $150 would be ideal. 
Warmed cleaning fluids
Water, being a cleaning fluid, works wonders in a steam form. No better way to clean. 
RIP VPI TNT
Acrylic was one of harry's one step backwards thing. I am sure Harry's business model will come up with something for the 12.7 arm, for without a table with a lower price point, that premium arm will go nowhere. Superscout reference is still the b... 
life expectancy of a cdp?
2500 hours, btf 
Phono stage with volume control?
ear does it, but not remotely. 
Best tube amp $2000-2500?
cayin, no contest. great sound and great value 
Rega P3-24 Vs VPI Scout.
vpi is the way to go. no one does it better. maybe the new 'classic' vpi would be a better choice in that you will be buying for the future. If it disappoints, the vpi has great re sale value.