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VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class.
Hi Mike @skyscraper Either way, best of luck. Report back when you're sorted.  
VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class.
It looks like you're moving two items at the same time—the arm and the cartridge. You'll never know what component is making the most significant improvement. Not best practice.  
Tannoy Definition Tower Speakers
DC10?  
Tannoy Definition Tower Speakers
https://www.hifishark.com/model/tannoy-definition-dc-8  
Have you ever solved a high end audio issue using non-audio technology? Or, visa versa?
I've a four pound rock from the yard inside a preamp to make it weigh more so its spring footers would be more effective when semi-compressed.   
Have you ever solved a high end audio issue using non-audio technology? Or, visa versa?
Bellows! I have no idea what that means...🤔  
Isolation Advice Needed
Thanks for the update. You might try the aforementioned Nobsound springs under your amps. I use them to good effect.   
Best Sound Track Ever Vote for One
The End of the F**king World series is sweet.  
Why do hipsters prefer analog?
@tylermunns The intervention was a reasoned explanation of why this was not the best investment they could make. They put the Crosley back and seemed to vibe with the argument. They also assured me their initial purchase decision wasn't based on a... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@big_greg +1 vexperience @mammothguy54 +1 Michael Hedges Ariel Boundaries. I bought it when released!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Leonard Cohen ‎– Death Of A Ladies' Man (Columbia 1977)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sarah Vaughan – After Hours With Sarah Vaughan (Columbia 1955 mono)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The Who - The Who (Polydor 1968)  
Will rebuilt Quad ESL 57s take the place on a great $30K dynamic speaker?
My best result with Quad 57’s was as follows - Remove steel grils Put them on stands about 18" off the floor Tilt the panels up to more vertical and angle in slightly I have them on 20" stands, grilles off, vertical and toed in. Monoblocs under... 
Will rebuilt Quad ESL 57s take the place on a great $30K dynamic speaker?
I had 57s in the 80s but they vibrated and resonated. I traded them in for Spendors and immediately missed the crystal clear midrange. Decades later, I bought an immaculate, consecutive serial number pair of black 57s. I run them with the front gr...