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noromance

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Got a new (to me) VPI Aries for Xmas... what’s the arm upgrade path?
Isn’t the 3D a drop-in replacement? 
What is the name of the tool?
You might also read up on decibels and power.  
MC cartridge High output vs Low output
@discodrom If you are looking at the 2M Black, consider the Audio Technica VM750SH or VM760ML. Quieter in the groove than the Ortofon. 
Need suggestions for balanced equipment to Combat noise/hum
Have you tried more heavily shielded interconnect cables? 
MC cartridge High output vs Low output
High output versions will always sound worse than low output versions of the same model.  
receiver or preamp
A receiver has a power amp in it already so why buy another? Cash them in and buy an integrated amp? You've answered your own question. You're not pushed about "absorbing" the music so buy what you need. A cheap receiver.  
Tonearm suggestion for Garrard 301 schedule ll oil bearing?
If you’re staying with those cartridges and playing heavy rock, the Jelcos are all you need. I play everything from airy female vocals, jazz, classical, Hawkwind, The The, rap, Blues... No need to blow $5k on a Reed or Schroder etc. How is you Gar... 
What album have you bought in the most different formats.
Sophisticated Beggar - Roy Harper, in order of SQ.Original 1967 vinyl - raw, detailed, and transparent.CD 1994 reissue - Sounds good, like original record but with slightly decreased soundstage. Remastered 2019 vinyl - cleaned up but transparency ... 
Atma-sphere MP-3 Mk III vs Alnic L-10000 OTL linestage + Allnic phono aotl
Look at Dave Slagle's EIMA LR Phono Corrector.  
Best audiophile Christmas song
While not the best, O Little Town of Bethlehem on Barbra Streisand's 1967 Christmas album is sweet. 
Vinyl pre-echo?
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/early-faint-phantom-turntable-vinyl-signal 
Atma-sphere MP-3 Mk III vs Alnic L-10000 OTL linestage + Allnic phono aotl
Ouch. The Allnic 10000 is expensive.. You can load up the MP3 with V-Caps or spring for the 2 box MP1. 
Help me troubleshoot this problem
+1 Buy a really cheap cartridge to test.  
Cartridge Trial & Error
Sell the table. Buy a Technics 1200GR and Nagaoka MP110. 
Flexible Shielded Tonearm IC?
Adapter?https://www.amazon.com/Cable-Matters-2-Pack-Adapter-Degree/dp/B07RDLWFZH/ref=asc_df_B07RDLWFZH/?tag=...