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Going to replace my Fluance rt85
What’s the original little scout selling for these days?  
Vinyl noise?
I know on my scout the arm comes very close to the arm rest during play. Is it possible you are getting slight rubbing on the arm somewhere for a brief period?Just a thought.... 
VTF on a Dynavector 10x5
The believe the reason the VTF was set a bit high is due to the arm on your Scout. With no anit-skate, VPI recommends setting VTF about 10% over the recommended level. That said, I run a 10X5 on a Scout as well, and run it right at 2.2 and it trac... 
Seeking Phono Installer in SF Bay Area
I have not been yet, but everyone speaks highly of "The Analog Room" in San Jose. Might want to try calling them. 
Finding ultra-pure water locally...
I have heard automotive stores carry it, although I have not checked myself. 
How did you get into vinyl?
I am in my thirties and just within a year or so really got into vinyl. I was reared on it growing up, and always had great memories of listening to those albums as a kid. By the time I was a teenager, CD’s were taking over. I built a decent but n... 
mcintosh MT10 turntable good or not.
Currently buy from musicdirect and have only bought 180g and 200g.While most of those "audiophile grade" pressings are very good, I think you will be very surprised how well a good condition, clean old original pressing can sound. I have a mix bag... 
the best music dvd video??
Definitely check out “Rodrigo y Gabriela.” The CD comes with a DVD of their live performances. Very cool stuff. 
Willie Nelson, the star who wasn't supposed to be
Completely agree Psacanli. The sound of his music, and just his presence, is truly something special. 
Radiohead: In Rainbows -- Vinyl or CD?
I also bought the discbox which comes with both the vinyl and CD versions.The vinyl that comes in the discbox is EXCELLENT! It comes on 2 45rpm discs that really break the mold of new pop/rock albums sounding like crap.I believe the retail version... 
Willie Nelson, the star who wasn't supposed to be
Oh man, I could go on and on. I am a huge Willie fan, and have quite a good chunk of his albums.Two great early albums: Phases and Stages; Shotgun WillieThese albums have many of his classics on them, along with many great songs many have never he... 
Has anyone added a second belt to their VPI Scout
AFAIK every Scout pulley is tapered. It is not really noticeable with the naked eye, but it is there. I think this explains his speed differences.With that in mind, I cannot see how this would lead to positive results as it would seem the two spee... 
Any new record cleaning products?
For those of you using the AI product, are you using the multi-step process, or the one-step process?If the one-step is reasonably effective, I like the sound of that.