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Stylus shape?
If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, well it must be......... 
Vpi. Aries scout or traveler?
I believe the Scout is the better built and more expensive TT. One would assume it to be better. I say this because I have owned neither. 
Alternatives to Brick and Mortar
While I can't think of an alternative for the moment, I do believe that going to a brick and mortar shop, listening to a product you like, and then go home and order same product on line for 2 to 3 percent cheaper is immoral and just plain wrong. ... 
Hard of Hearing Audiophile.
You might as well get used to EBM's responses, cuzz this is what he does. 
What's your profession? Age?
Old enough to know better.Occupation : Cleaning up the city. ( I drive a garbage truck.) 
Why perfect speakers dont exist the truth revealed
"Fargin icehole"  From the movie Johnny Dangerously. 
Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner
As Tomic601 and Bob said, you don't need a lot of wattage to drive the Vandys. The integrated amp I chose happens to have a robust amount of power output. 
Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner
I use a Rogue Pharaoh integrated hybrid. 175 WPC. It has a tube preamp section and a Class D Hypex power output.Although many of the above choices would be very good too!I too, have Treo Ct's. 
Harbeth vs Vandersteen vs Sonner
Jim. I think the OP's original name "Cleo" is a great name for a speaker. Contact Richard V. and see what he thinks! lol 
Can you recommend an integrated amp 2K or less for Golden Ear Triton 2's?
Rogue Sphinx v3. Good power output, lots of flexibility. $1595 
Vandersteen updates and amplifiers
repeluso,I have been personally invited to Jim's home for some of the finest listening of great music that I have ever experienced. Jim's systems are beyond reproach and he sets them up to professional standards. He lets you sit in his personal "s... 
best vintage stereo receiver
Sherwood S-7900 
Vandersteen updates and amplifiers
Hey Bob, that's a perfectly good idea going for the pair of Sub 3's. I talked to tomic601 about this and he seemed to think it's a great idea.I want to do this also, but being retired creates some financial limitations.Although it's not out of the... 
Rega planar 3 or Project X2? Which is the better turntable?
Do you really want a good turntable, or do you have too much time on your hands for doing something constructive. 
Vandersteen updates and amplifiers
Agree about Ultra Fidelis. Jon is a terrific guy. Bought my Treo CT's from him in that very same room. That was five years ago, and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. I also augmented my Treo's with two Vandy 2Wq subs. I believe I'm getting n...