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VPI VTA Base question
Thanks for the response's so far........ but back to my original question- can anyone tell the difference between the 2 arm bases? Something visual or something I can measure? Visually they look the same to me on VPI's website. I recently acquir... 
VPI VTA Base question
I have the proper P2S distance. The cartridge is pegged to the rear of the headshell slots and it needs to go back a bit more.  Just trying to find out if I got the right base at this point.  
Which pair of speakers changed your Hifi life?
Large Advent- standard cabinet- bought new in the early 70's. Couldn't afford the upgraded style cabinets.   
What are/were the best sounding cheap components you have ever had?
 I'm surprised Magnepan hasn't been mentioned yet (unless I missed it somewhere). I bought a pair of the LSR's for my son and a was simply amazed what those speakers could do at that price.   
Tube Socket Savers, why?
Socket savers are a wise idea for tube testers.  
VPI-HW19 first model
Hmmm, I was just in touch with them a few days ago via email and got a response the same day.  
Phono cables
 I replaced a grounding wire I ran from the bottom of the spindle under the TT to the grounding lug on the tone arm junction box (probably some 12 years old- the copper strands were badly oxidized) and I cleaned all the connections at the junction... 
Jadis Branded KT88's (manufacturer?)
Not sure about your KT88's but I had a pair of Jadis branded 274b's that were a mirror image of Full Music brand I have.   
Phono cables
@lewm  Dynavector xx2 mkII on a VPI Aries table and VPI arm.         
Phono cables
  Doesn't the fact that there is no more hum with the Aural Thrills cables mean the problem is solved?       
Phono cables
It sounds like a trial period/ money back might be the way to go here. @grk - I will give Alex a call.       
Can one have too many tube components in a system?
I had mostly all tube gear (amp, preamp, cd player, phono amp, headphone amp) with very efficient speakers for several years, never had tube hiss issues.  
Big Below 15k used that can play loud as heck
Klipshorns with a couple subs  
Luxman L-550 AX Mark II on low volume (apartment)?
Looks like the L-550 AXII has a loudness feature (on the remote). I do activate the loudness control at low level listening on my L-590 AXII  
Who are the Stand Up Guy's and Gals in this Audio Industry?
Sean Casey from Zu Audio