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Should we upgrade high end fuses?
Do a search in the discussion forums for IsoClean. You can read all about it. 
Anyone have experience with wall mounting a table?
I've got a VPI Scoutmaster on the top shelf of a Target VW-2 (along with a 60 lb slab of granite replacing the MDF shelf), and a phonostage on the bottom shelf. When I first installed it (into the studs in the wall), I kept a carpenter's level on ... 
Where to sell 78RPM records?
I was at a (non-audiophile) friend's new house that he just moved into. During the move, he found stashed away in a far dark corner of his old house, a stash of 78 RPM records that had belonged to his grandmother...including Fats Domino "Blueberry... 
What hybrid power amp?
Another option is a modified Counterpoint SA-100/NP-100. See this link for info.http://www.altavistaaudio.com/np100.htmlCheers. 
Headphone amp necessary?
Todds7 --Volume levels with this setup from the Wadia are no problem (the Wadia's output voltage is set to 1.0V, so if I needed more volume, I could get even more by setting it at 4.1V).... but even at 1.0V, there is plenty of volume with lots to ... 
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Click on "Member Lookup" on the homepage (under "Learn"). Enter member name. Click on view feedback. 
I hope break in is true
I'm sure others must have tried this simple test to confirm the phenomenon of "break in." I had two identical pieces of equipment (Counterpoint SA220/NP220). As you may know, these are complete rebuilds by Mike Elliott. One had several hundred hou... 
Cleaning old record collection.. advise please
I had good luck with my collection that was stored in a concrete floor basement. Moisture wicked up into many of them, and mildew grew on the covers and some of the vinyl.Patiently cleaning them with Record Research Deep Cleaner and then RR Vinyl ... 
VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
Tfkaudio:I had the same frustration setting the azimuth (which by the way, I have not figured out why VPI makes us adjust the azimuth and the VTF with the same counterweight, so that as you adjust one, you skew the other!!). My setscrew ended up j... 
VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
Dodgealum:I finally decided to install the mechanical antiskate on my Scoutmaster. My understanding is the same as TfkAudio's. The weight on the AS adjustment has a very small hex screw in it that holds it in place. You loosen that screw, and move... 
How to expand of line inputs?
The Manley solution is called the Skipjack. Unfortunately it retails for $900. 
Wireless Wav. Files to Stereo
Squeezebox. Do a search and you'll find all sorts of information on the Squeezebox, as well as other options.Cheers. 
Merlin VSM-MM v. VSM-MX
Thanks all for the helpful information. Since I'm looking in the used market, I'm trying to gather as much information as I can from sources other than Bobby himself. I realize he has a great reputation for helping folks even if they are not buyin... 
is it just me, new Steely Dan cd's too brite snare
Two Against Nature CD sounded well balanced to me. I've not heard Everything Must Go CD. 
Azimuth adjustment on VPI Scoutmaster
I've got a Scoutmaster. I adjusted azimuth (as well as VTF) with the lemo connector plugged in. I never even thought about making these adjustments without it connected.Cheers.