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AR XA turntable needs new cartridge...
IMHO, I’d either buy a stylus for the Shure, (it’s still a very good cart) or buy a new Goldring E3. My favorite cart under $300 or so. I love mine. Pretty damn sweet!  
"New" model VPI?
3-Point Floating Suspension (3D Isolation) The Model One introduces a new 3-Point Floating Suspension system designed for superior isolation from external vibrations. This advanced 3D isolation system stabilizes the turntable, minimizes motor noi... 
"New" model VPI?
@dynamiclinearity...you state below that the new tonearm has a "removable" headshell? The pictures I’ve seen shows that’s not the case. Also, how do you know that the new parts can be used on the HW-19 series? Just curious. I found this: "The ne... 
"New" model VPI?
According to this: https://trackingangle.com/features/vpi-introduces-new-model-one-turntable-part-of-a-new-upgradeable-forever-series The 500RPM motor is for the 230v countries. The Stainless Steel/Acrylic top plate was on the MKIII and a few o... 
"New" model VPI?
It's a modern day HW-19 with updated technology. Still use a custom HW-19 as my reference table.  
Preamp upgrade
I've owned so many preamps I couldn't count them all. My vote is also for the Audible Illusions.  FANTASTIC unit!  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
@bruce19...+1 @hasmarto...-1  
PSVANE Discussion & Impressions Thread
Pretty sure that Audiogon suspended them.  Not sure why??? https://www.audiogon.com/users/alightronics  
Andy Kim - Needle Clinic
@viridian...lol!  Took me sec to get it, but that's clever!   
Phono Preamp Selection
Don't know if you've bought anything yet, but this just popped up.  Spend the extra $100 and you'll have a KILLER phono stage.  Read the terrific reviews.  Not associated in any way with seller. https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisbbaid-parasou... 
Phono Preamp Selection
Schiit Skoll review: https://trackingangle.com/equipment/schiit-skoll-is-not-a-schiit-show  
Phono Preamp Selection
The Schiit Skoll would be hard to beat at $399.  
CEC Belt Drive CD Transports vs Jay's Audio CD Transports
@no_regrets...IMHO, Stephen is, if not the best, one of the best techs in the country!  I have recommended him numerous times and have always had great responses to his work. VERY talented and experienced. One of my highest recommendations!!!  
JD Souther has passed away
Here is a really good article and interview with JD: https://www.analogplanet.com/content/rip-jd-souther-consummate-songwriter-talks-about-buying-turntables-mastering-vinyl-and-his  
JD Souther has passed away
@bdp24...my favorite Eagles song has always been "The Sad Cafe". Spent quite a few nights inside... If you spent 1979 on in LA, you need to watch a docuseries I posted about earlier. I bet you might have even been there at that time?  Part one is...