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Vinyl “Pops & Clicks” eliminators
I heard the Sweet Vinyl at AXPONA and was suitably impressed. We did AB testing and while I could hear a difference, it was not significant - a very slight veiling when click suppressed. .  
Need help with a forced downgrade
Get the 1200 - a classic and better resale value. Don't buy until you sell the VPI. You could be left with both. 
Is the buyer responsible to cover the cost of a return?
The coil assembly may have got knocked out of alignment during shipping.  
Need help with a forced downgrade
Schiit Sol and Mani. The Pioneer PLX1000 is worth a shot too. 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
@halcro I wonder if that's why your LDR doesn't sound as good as I think it should. I know I suggested trying it on the DD table instead. Perhaps you could try a before and after clip with the LDR in the Yamo or a metal (Mg) shell. 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
@halcro I was hoping you'd stop by. I'm baffled. It's not the first time I've had well-reviewed items sound worse than what I already have. I'm certain the leads were correct. I took a photo in case I forgot the orientation. As you know, the Bosto... 
Is ground noise really normal? If so, why?
Further to what @pragmasi said, ensure there are no routers, cable modems, or Wi-Fi units nearby. Move them with the volume up and note the change in hum levels. 
Is ground noise really normal? If so, why?
Vinyl roar? Or hum? 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
@nandric  Thanks for the laugh.  
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
@nandric What's your point? Are the 4 specials better, more satisfying, to your ears?  
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
@best-groove I hear you. I've more software than time to listen to it all. I'd rather listen to quality over quantity. Cheap tweaks help. 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
Thanks @lewm for all that! Of course I know you were not being judgmental.  It's great to hear alternative opinions and insights. I wonder if it's the Deccas. I know my three Deccas trounce my Audio Technica AT750SH which I bought out of curiosity... 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
Thank you @billstevenson 
Testing the Yamamoto HS-4 Carbon Fiber headshell.
@nandric I've been listening to, and participating in, @halcro cartridges comparisons. One of the most valuable outcomes of that wonderful thread is that we all pretty much agree on the results. If that is true, then, why are we hearing such diffe... 
Croft and LFD comparison with Harbeths
@tomic601 What issue?