larseand

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Ground Control to Major Tom...
That's the most difficult part, my entire analog rig is new. New table, new cart, new phono preamp, new phone and cable... If I unhook the ground wire the home is very loud, so on some level, it's doing its job. I'm not in contact with anything el... 
Warren Zevon,"Warren Zevon"
Excellent response thank you! Been looking for a original pressing, not much out there.  
Phono Cable, is it necessary?
VPI Prime/ VPI Shyla cart and Manley Chinook...Should I just go with the VPI phono cable?   
Phono Cable and interconnect compatibility...?
More info... I'm running a pair of Focal 1038 be speakers with 2 REL s3 subs. Using Silversmith speaker cables. I want to stay away from a bright sound as the Focals need to be reigned in a bit...  
Phono Cable and interconnect compatibility...?
More info... I'm running a pair of Focal 1038 be speakers with 2 REL s3 subs. Using Silversmith speaker cables. I want to stay away from a bright sound as the Focals need to be reigned in a bit...  
VPI upgrade?
Thanks to bobsdevices for the find!  
VPI upgrade?
I'm going to grab that VPI Prime walnut B stock and enjoy a $1,000 discount. Also, plan to replace the 2M Black w a MC cart. Also will consider a phono pre upgrade... Thanks for your input!  
VPI upgrade?
Just found this at Upscale: VPI Super Prime Scout 21 Turntable w/ 10.5" Tonearm & VTA On the Fly $4800 list, sale, $3499...Thoughts?      
VPI upgrade?
All of the information and expertise is greatly appreciated. Please remember that my budget is $3,500. Happy to buy used! Perhaps, I'm dreaming to find a significant improvement. I looked at the Pure Fidelity website and realized it's an $8K sug... 
VPI upgrade?
I just realized that's a $4500 tone arm recommendation :(  
VPI upgrade?
Thanks, I know I have a decent table, just need to tweak the variables.  
Looking to replace a CD transport...
I would love to find an affordable Jay's...Correct me if I'm wrong, I thought the retail was close to $5K on the new Jay's...   Andrew  
VPI Scout upgades?
I've just ordered a set of 5 Pods from John Townshend...hope it's a wise investment and starting point to appreciate the Scout to its potential. 
VPI Scout upgades?
So much good info and recommendations based on real experience! 
VPI Scout upgades?
tzh21y,That's why I want to keep it and find its potential.I have the table on an oak base I built. Two 18'x18" x1.75" Gaskets between them...i still get feedback from a suspended hardwood floor! Lots of mass but not really working to remove vibra...