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Record-playing Rituals?
These 10" LPs are not the typical softer vinyl we know but the stiffer, less yielding vinylite. The LPs are remarkably unworn except for the solvent use. Steam cleaning and brushing may be in order after the various VPI cleanings. My friend sugges... 
Stylus cleaning: tools, fluids, techniques?
I see so many negative comments on forums that suggest the worst case scenario without knowing the facts. I'm glad extremephono wrote back. I've got several friends using them on their Benz, Lydian and ZYX cartridges. (Premature collapse-it's know... 
VPI-19 feet
Dear Bob Bundus, I purchased the stands prior to the seimic sink. The stands (and equipment) are 20 feet from the speakers in a 25' deep room with an alcove of 8' X 6' for equipment in the back. The stands did not do it for me. The seismic sink does. 
Stylus cleaning: tools, fluids, techniques?
ExtremePhono.com for the best stylus cleaner with no liquid. 
VPI-19 feet
The cones are HORRIBLE once you know what the VPI can sound like (or not sound like). I still use the stock feet but have a Townsend Seismic Sink under them, totally removing the vibration problem. This setup includes the VPI IV modified, SME IV m... 
Record-playing Rituals?
I cannot get my latest 3 ebay purchased, solvent (probably alcohol) cleaned records clean on my VPI 16.5 with any solution after three tries. They play okay with lots of surface noise (no scratches) but the stylus picks up (I guess) softened or st... 
Help Me Get Out Of The Dark Ages
Yes, my upgrades from my two pairs of A35s are Legacy Signature IIIs and a Focus speakers ($4K and $6K). They are obviously better and more efficient. However, for under $200 a pair, the A25s are a steal. 
Cheap Thrills Dynaco A25 vs Sound Dynamics300ti?
I bought my parents, sister and daughter A25s matched with Sherwood 7100A receivers. They now enjoy audiophile quality sound. I have four sound systems at home, with Focus and Signature IIIs as my best speakers and A35s in the others. Dynaco speak... 
Advise.....Best cartridge under $1000.00
Why not the Lyra Beta? It retails for $1000 and is a very revealing cartridge with very low record noise (on my VPI IV modified/SAMA/SME IV modified). It is a terrific sounding cartridge that has excellent tracking and projected very long life. My...