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Screw-down reflex clamps vs. record weights
I bought a VPI Classic and later added the rim weight. My wife was skeptical but the improvement was significant! I used the included clamp until it unscrewed the center spindle! VPI said that happens rarely, but it was alarming. I bought the cent... 
Help with Acoustat Model 1 + 1
I am using Maggie 1.7s and recently added a pair of JC1 amps. These are good for 800 watts! I had read even these little Maggies need lots of power but I was not expecting the improvement over the Cambridge Audio power amp I had been using, good f... 
Sub's for Magenpan 3,7
Whatever sub you use, get a DSpeaker anti-mode 8033. I use the 1.7 Maggies with a Paradigm servo 15. I had been looking to change subs but this sub device made a huge improvement. I do like the idea of a servo unit with these quick speakers, but a... 
McIntosh C2300 Power Cord Recommendation
I just bought a pair of JC-1 mono amps and after a bit of research I opted for Green Dot, hospital grade power cords. You can get 14AWG which should be more than adequate. I don't believe power cords that seem too big to bend, and cost a great dea... 
Best interconnect between pre-amp and CD player??
I suggest using a balanced cable whenever possible, quiter and more secure. I bid and won Audio Metelurgy cables and found them superior to Kimber Heros. Now all my cables are theirs, and they are nice folks, too.