jperry

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Harbeth SHL5 VS Vivid V1.5 VS AN-E
I would not pick the Harbeth for electronica. I did not hear the SHL5, but I used to own Compact 7. 
Isolation disc for speaker spikes on wood floors.
There are a number of options here. I opted for the Cone/Spike Decoupling Glider in brass at $16.89 eachhttp://herbiesaudiolab.net/spkrfeet.htm 
Porqupine Tree
There are a number of threads if you search "Porcupine Tree", but not much under "Porqupine Tree" 
Suggestions? Tubed linestage pre-amp??
Ghost, you don't need to change your budget, but if you can deploy more cash on a temporary basis you could probably buy both a used CJ ET-3 and Aesthetix Calypso, then sell off the one you like least in your system. You might have some shipping c... 
Hi Fi House liquidation
A "Buyer's Premium" is common in auctions and it is how the auctioneer is paid. 
Suggestions? Tubed linestage pre-amp??
The Calypso is less than half the list price of the Callisto, and is your price range used. I think there is one listed now for $2,400. No relationship with buyer, but I own one, like it, and think it is a great performer, especially at the used p... 
Suggestions? Tubed linestage pre-amp??
Aesthetix Calypso used 
What is the effective length of Basis Vector 4?
It is the same as a Rega arm. Call Basis if you need help. The are very helpful. 
music with clear placement of the instruments.
I think you would like this1978 - Swing Sessions (Eiji Kitamura)(RCA - Direct-to-Disc LP, RDCE-10)Limited Direct To Disc edition, recorded live at Iruma City Auditorium, Saitama, Japan. 
Tonearm for Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk3?
It does not have a 3 bolt pattern. It drops in the hole. Not sure how it would work with your TT. You could call Basis. I have not heard it side by side with the VPI. The basis is a finely crafted precision tonearm. 
Tonearm for Acoustic Signature Challenger Mk3?
Basis Vector is a drop in for a Rega in terms of pivot to spindle length and IMO far superior to a Rega. 
Audio Research M100 Thumping
You should have them checked pronto. They have some issues and you don't want them to damage themselves or your speakers. 
Phono/Preamp Discussion: The Missing Link
"I think equivalent or even better trafos can be had for much less." Dfel What SUTs do you think are comparable to the Auditorium Homage for significantly less?I am not familiar with that many, but would like some other suspects to check out and h... 
Sota Sapphire S/N- 14,584--- Saved from trash
Thanks Viridian, I did not look and just assumed there would be info on Vinyl Engine. I used to own a SOTA, but that was a long time ago. 
Phono/Preamp Discussion: The Missing Link
Did you hear the Leben/Auditorium with a EMT TSD cartridge? That is a great combination. You can look at my system if you are interested in what I have for comparison.