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Simple & Cheap Way to Cut Turntable Vibrations
Can you post picts of the pads and packaging plus ones of your nice system? 
unexpected VPI Traveler DC motor change in new ver
I confirmed today with VPI that it is an AC motor but the step down walwart prevents using the Cruise Control. 
something similar to moongel but easier to apply?
I talked to the seller while I was handling the return. Moongel changed it's formula to make it more sticky so it can be applied to the bottom drum heads also about 6 months ago. I could not even separate it without damaging the gel. 
is an ortofon mc-3 turbo too light for traveler?
anyone? 
VPI Traveler vs Pro-ject Xpression III?
Re-read the Stereophile VPI Traveler review done on Nov 5th, 2012 and it seems like what he heard with the RP3 vs the Traveler is very similar to what I heard with the Pro-ject Xpression III and the Traveler:For its part, the Rega-Dynavector combo... 
Pro-Ject 2Xperience Classic or Music Hall mmf 7.1
Where are you finding the xperience deal with the ortofon bronze? 
Hum from Plasma TV
humbuster? 
phono cable chryoed
Any places in Seattle to get cables cryoed? TIA 
VPI Scout with Grado Master - but what next?
I would try a wall mount shelf first. 
Build a TT based set up for $5K
My Tekton 6.5t monitors are not forward sounding and remind me of larger (and with more bass) linn tukans with a better tweeter. Speakers that sound forward to me usually have metal, kevlar or a carbon fiber drivers. Speaking of linn, I've always ... 
Build a TT based set up for $5K
I have no experience with the gear you mention (marantz, grado, atlantic). I know what works for my ear and my system and many people agree with how the components in my system work. I have been a musician (trumpet and french horn for over 10 year... 
Build a TT based set up for $5K
- VPI traveler with Ortofon cart (2M blue or a mc-3 turbo, which is what I have) - $1300 + $200 - $300 for cart - Jasmine LP 2.0 mkII phono preamp - around $550 - Exposure int amp and maybe one of their tuners if you want a matching set - $1650 fo... 
Shelf for VPI scout
Maybe a rega wall shelf with a large enough maple (or other material of your choice) platform on top? You might even be able to try different platform materials since they are separate from the metal shelf... 
VPI traveller vs Project rm5.1 vs second hand VPI?
@zenblaster, your last post on 2/6 sounds similar to what I heard in my following thread (the 12/30 post specifically), but I could be wrong.traveler vs xpression III 
phono preamp for Grado Master low output to C11
Second the Jasmine, much better than the Pro-ject tube phono box II with upgraded tubes (which was already pretty good to start with) and much much better than the Vincent Pho-8 two boxer. They are available from Amazon also.