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Looking for a new phono preamp
The PS Audio Stellar Phono has created lots of buzz lately. You might want to check it out. 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
Dual (Don't recall the model)Clearaudio ChampionDenon DP-61FVPI Classic 30th Anniversary EditionVPI Classic 3 
Mint LP Best Protractor
If you have trouble placing an order over the web, simply send an email to Yip at mintlp@hotmail.com with the following information: 1. Brand and Model of Turntable :2. Brand and Model of Tonearm :3. Country of Residence :4. Tractor Type := Stand... 
VPI Classic setup tools
tablejockey, you took the words right out of my mouth.I owned a Classic 30th Anniversary for more than a dozen years (and fully pimped up during its later years), and now a Classic 3. 
Jazz for aficionados
mary_jo, I can smell myself being grilled already .. lolThanks for the warm welcome! 
Jazz for aficionados
Thanks rok2id! 
Jazz for aficionados
All excellent choices, guys!Aside from those well known tunes, here is my list of somewhat off-the-beaten-path choices:I am not sure if they are available on CDs since I only have them on LPs.George Arvanitas -- 3AMRay Brown -- Moonlight SerenadeJ... 
VPI Turntable Motor Pop - Did I Damage My Analog System?
malatu , The pop could damage any downstream component, but I doubt that you've such problem yet.The value of the stock suppressing capacitor across the switch is too low for your system. The stock capacitor is .001 uF which works fine with most t... 
How much will you pay for an exotic cartridge....
chakster, So what? Someone asked and i mentioned the biggest grey market dealer who sell some cartridges with fake serial numbers, he replaced them on ZYX cartridges, these cartridges are very expensive and exotic. So you automatically assume i... 
How much will you pay for an exotic cartridge....
@ chakster 2juki is the biggest grey market dealer on ebay, he’s from Hong Kong.You don’t know this ? I know 2juki, but the OP never mentioned such seller in his posts. 
How much will you pay for an exotic cartridge....
chakster, I am just curious, how do you know the grey market sellers are Chinese? 
Wharfedale Linton Heritage 85th Anniversary
tonyenders, needless to say you ultimately chose the Linton.I used to own a pair of C7ES3 and I am on the verge of get a pair of Linton.Would you care to elaborate as why/how you reached such decision?It'd help me greatly. 
VPI Uni-Pivit Tone Arms
almandog,I don't think replacing tonearm with a 3D arm or adding dual-pivot is your answer because none of these get to the root of your problem.The cause for the ear (it is called the azimuth weight, BTW) to tilt to one side could be many:1. The ... 
VPI Cuing arm falling too fast
These threads should provide some insight: http://vpiforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=13&t=7690 http://vpiforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=10823  
Wharfedale Linton Heritage 85th Anniversary
FYI, here is a recent in-depth review by Stereophile:https://www.stereophile.com/content/wharfedale-linton-heritage-loudspeaker