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Best Arm for Raven One?
Is there a difference between the Phantom and the Phantom II on this turntable ? the phantom can be had for used$2500 in the used market vs $5000 for the Phantom II.thanks. Noli 
Most musical integrated amp you have heard?
Accuphase Integrated amps. I think the LFD Zero III is going up the list as well the more i listen to them at the dealer's place. 
Are VPI tables considered musical and involving?
although i havent heard of the VPI Classic, the latest of VPIs product-most people who owns this tables concurs its musicality. So this might be a good table for you to consider. YMMV 
Affordable SS Integrated for Merlin TSMs
The Rotels are definitely not so good with the TSMs. They are a bit a dry combo.The Audio Analogue is ok but nothing beats the EL34s with the TSMs though. 
Monitors to replace Dynaudio Confidence C1's
am a bit surprised that you find the C1s dry. They are also quite dimensional if set up properly.anyhow, what are the rest of your gears.I find the C1s very good, though i dont own them.Anyhow, try to take a look at the Harbeths like the C7es3 and... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
"I was in the VPI room, and you won't believe this, I never saw the Classic. I was looking at the Aries 3 and HRX. I don't remember the sound from the room at all."Its possible that it was not used on the VPI Room but in some other room with other... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
I read that during the Las Vegas CES2009 this table was placed in a $200,000 hi end system. I wonder what the content of that system was ? what cart, phono stage and the rest of the system was ? anyone knows ? 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
Without regard to price, it's the best table I have owned period. It's just so solid, no weaknesses. I would say that it is a statement table from VPI that will actually increase revenue substantially. Why buy any other table of theirs', or really... 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
Those that have heard the VPI Classic and believe that its price performance package betters the other higher VPI line brethen. With this kind of performance, and if to put it in a price point, would you say, this Classic TT should be priced at $3... 
LFD Integrated Zero MK III
The LFD Int zero is quite a musical amp. I auditioned one at my nearby dealer.Most of what Ryder said is dead on.I wonder what Dr Bews did to this small amp.For those curious about this amp, give it a try, it wont disappoint. 
Has anyone heard the VPI Classic yet
VPI also informed me that the s/s tube is only for cart like the Denon DL-103. Other than that, most carts will just do fine with the regular alum tubing. 
VPI turntables come with phono cables?
thank for your clarification- that helps a lot. 
Vinyl Front End Upgrade
Im curious, how does the VPI scout with Whest stack up against the ESO Digital player ? Is it close ? Or the vinyl rules ? thanks. 
Upgrade from Spendor SP 1/2, what's next?
For the spendors to come alive, a good s/s amp is more recommended that the Cayin amp. I have friends with Cayin amp on spendors, while the midrange is ok, the dynamics and details kinda suffers a lot.Suggest you consider a good 100-150w s/s amp f... 
Affordable SS Integrated for Merlin TSMs
Merlins loves tubes though. I never had luck with them using s/s amps.Look at the EL34 Jolida amps or the EL34 Cayins amps from China. these work great with the TSMs.