mred

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VPI Scout Upgrade Path Help
Seems like a better cart. would be the right move.I did some quick research and it seems you have a good Pre amp (with phono section} but your amp seems like the next weakest link. But given your ~$1M budget I think you'll see a better "return" on... 
Upgrades for Scoutmaster, In order of improvement?
Not questioning your opinion,just curious,name some of these better arms.Thanks. 
Proac D38, Wilson Sophia II, Avalon Ascendant???
I know you were in a difficult position - having to extrapolate how the D38's would sound from your experience with the D15's(two steps down in the line) - but I worry ,for you, that you've jumped from a known and loved family sound to one very di... 
A Little Technical Help with the VPI Strobe
I too have found differences to be heard with different cords. I would try as many as you have access to. I doubt there would be any one best ;just different.I personally have used Omega Mikro,Virtual Dynamics Nite III and Absolute power cords.All... 
faint precession of sound on vinyl
It's called pre-echo. The signal engraved on the adjacent groove wall is actually "read" by the passing stylus;though at a greatly reduced amplitude.At least that's the way I've understood it. 
best used VPI table?
Can you be more specific on how the two sounds differed? 
VPI rim drive new feet
Sonofjim,What is this "softer drive belt" you refer to? 
Advice on turntable rig
I recently upgraded from a HW-19 MK. II 1/2 to a "just about" Super Scoutmaster..... but kept my Well Tempered arm.If your interested I'm looking for $400-500 for the old table. 
The price ratio between table,arm, and cartridge
Gregm,Although you surely jest I think you got it about right."Seriously, it's not bad". 
VPI HW 19 - replacing springs with pucks or cones
Wntrmute2,The "limbsaver" you refer to is that a product from the Sims Vibration Labs catalog? Which item? 
VPI HW 19 - replacing springs with pucks or cones
Can the rifle dampeners be just dropped in place on the 4 corners of the base of my HW-19 mkII? I just added a Superplatter and SAMA and VPI suggested the noodles but I'm having trouble finding the right size diameter noodle. If the rifle dampener... 
Where are the full-function preamps?
What about Audible Illusions?