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Well Tempered Ref. Arm
Was hoping that there might be some more current observations on this point. 
I am set on all but speakers, need advice on those
Audio Connection in Verona,NJ is 30-40 min. ride from NYC (bus stops right at their door) and you will have an experience unlike any you can get anywhere else.I've been a happy customer for 30 yrs. They're heavy into analog and tubes and should yo... 
VPI Rim Drive vibrations
Anyone with thoughts on my previous post? 
VPI Rim Drive vibrations
Anyone compare a silk (or any) thread to the rubber belt and then the Rim Drive. Would love to hear some in-depth analysis.What would be the bigger improvement.....spending for a Rim Drive or taking the cost and putting it into upgrading from an o... 
Favorite Pre Amp and Amp with Vandersteen?
Trelja,Thanks for remembering! 
How close to the real thing?
So far JAX2 has been the closest as the correct answer is...... 65%. Still lots of room for improvement. So, lets keep at it. 
Vandersteen 7 at Audio Connection
Buconero117, where did you hear the 7's? 
What`s your fave Audiophile Chill Out recording?
The Art of Zen - Tony Scott 
Tonearms of exotic materials- esp. Carbon?
I have a Well Tempered Reference w/carbon fiber arm. 
VPI Classic Platter
The point of my question was to try and get a feel for whether the relative merits of the "Super" vs. the "Classic" would be clearcut enough to prompt someone (like myself,who owns a "Super" on a Super scoutmaster) to unequivocally prefer one to t... 
VPI Classic Platter
At one point (~1 year ago) the quote I often saw (not sure if this was on VPI's site or one of the retailers) was that the "Super platter" was the ....and I paraphrase as I don't recall for certain....."best and most advanced VPI platter to date".... 
VPI Classic Platter
Myles,Was it the actual"Super platter" or one of the earlier incarnations of black platters? 
Which sub-help please
I have to echo what Audioconnection has layed out here - because that nicely describes my experience with the Vandy subs; but let me elborate a bit furthur. For me,the way the high pass filter allows the sound stage to "grow" - and the images in t... 
Well Tempered Ref. Arm
Maprik,I have the arm on a VPI Super Scoutmaster with a Superplatter that appears to be perfectly flat. So, I don't believe this is the reason for the apparently skewed paddletop (I still stand by my explanation of 4/17/09). Furthur thoughts anyone? 
Phono stages belong to which tier?
Those of you judging the Rhea,are you using the latest "S" version in your comparisons? Just trying to figure how to weigh your opinions ,as the latest version is supposed to be significantly better than the non "S".