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ZYX cartridges
What?Sense of humor?I was serious.I know this guy other than my brother who thinks its a superior cart.As good as his zxy.He runs a sota too.He's so smart.He even runs it on a dennon table too.He loves it.Shure v 15 III forever!!!!!Baby!!!!! 
ZYX cartridges
Stay away from the zxy line.Their soft top to bottom.I suggest a shure v 15 III with a new stylus.My brother switched from a zxy cart to a shure and was blown away.He said his pioneer never sounded better.He knows his stuff:) 
Tube vs SS Amp with a All Tube Preamp
If you have a cold/sterile amp a good tube pre will give it some warmth.Only so much.I believe that one of the greatest things about a tube pre is how many fewer parts you can use.Fewer parts better sound.If you really want that tube 3d effect you... 
Typical upgrade path from VPI?
I'd bet you have a sub speaker integration problem.I would vary my crossover points.Probably up.No higher than 60 Hz if you only have one sub.Higher if you have two.I own several subs they all collect dust now.I never got them to give as good base... 
Upgrades for Scoutmaster, In order of improvement?
sell it and buy a Aries or tnt.Going down the upgrade path with vpi is a expensive expedition with vpi.Just buy a better table its cheaper.The only upgrade i would want is the sds.The problem is vpi has not sensibly priced it. 
Cartridge aging and tip wear symtoms?
A worn out cart will start to distort on the inner groves.Its a symptom.I know i have had it happen to me.FACT! 
Cartridge aging and tip wear symtoms?
distortion in the inner groves 
Best cartridge for Pro-Ject 9.1
I think you should look at the benz line.I have also heard good things about shelter and zxy.You didnt say how much you had to spend? 
Rega P5 or Nottingham Interspace JR ?
gGo nottingham all the way.They run on speed.All of them.It also looks better than a p5. 
Intriguing world of Analog
You have two choices in that range a vpi scout or a project 9.1.Add a cart of your choice and you will be well on your way to listening nirvana. 
Whats the best Cartridge for a bright Pro-ject 9 ?
If you want a cart get the benz ace. 
Grado wood bodies
I agree head down to the local hardware store and play around until one fits.The ones comeing are nothing special just metal wood screws.They are heavy.Brass would be alot prettier. 
What's a good cartridge for infinity black widow?
Get a grado wood body.Ive read there good for light arms.A guy on another sight swears by them with his sme series III.If it works on that set up it will work on yours too. 
How much longer will CDs be made?
Its better to run a server vs a trasport.You get alot less jitter that way.I was thinking of buying a audio note dac awhile back.The more i looked read and learned i decided to stay with my vinyl rig.Manufacturer's are just f ing us around with di... 
Have You Tried the Super Platter
I personaly would never call a company direct.If i had a buisness to run the last thing id do is waste time on guys who should be going to dealers for advice.Besides what makes a vpi not worth owning?a bad secratary?I want a good product for a fai...