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Review: Sony SCD-XA5400ES CD Player
Interested in knowing why you only compared it's cd section to the BAT while ignoring Krell and other Sony's? 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner
$3500 is asking much to much money just to clean lps. When a steamer for less than 40.00 bucks will do most likely the same job if not better. 
I am sick of cables
Nasaman I enjoyed your posting and I agree with you with the many nights I stood up thinking of owning one of those exotics. I would beg to differ with the "They obviously spent too much on R&D". Most wire is purchased in large bulk from compa... 
How Important is Getting Your Rack Out
your rack is fine in the middle has long as it is an opened air design. 
I am sick of cables
Yeah I brought up this topic on another audio forum and was almost lynched. 
JMW tonearm repair?
Contact VPI, then contact Don Corleone and have him talk to your friend with making him an offer he can't refuse. like paying for the repair of the tonearm. 
VPI Scout "tweaks"
Apparently VPI is switching to an aluminum platter for the Scout. What difference this will make I have no ideaI Have a feeling this is going to be an improvement over the clear acrylic platter? 
Is there a consensus as to blu ray sound quality?
Arthur Salvatore from the audio critique talks about the possible improvements using blue ray technology if Incorporated in the ELP LP laser reader. There is a new, highly relevant technology that the current version of the ELP does not employ: th... 
Vpi aries with Benz L-2 cartridge
I happen to agree very much with the poster Johnbrown. When it comes to Lenco and what is being called the greatest phenomenon in turntable history bs. If only by building a bomb proof plinth,you then shall have what we all are trying to attain, m... 
Fremer/SSM w/Rim Drive
please tell us what He had to say? 
Vpi aries with Benz L-2 cartridge
Yeah go Lenco, you go Lenco...I am amazed at some of the Lenco converts on the Gon, and yet not one converted Lenco and Arm combo sells? What gives here, I thought once you have purchased a Lenco you should have the equivalent of audio Nirvana. I ... 
Double width studs for isolation?
OK, I'm going to do something I've never done here publicly and state my credentials: I attended grammar school PS 101 Oyster bay and at the age of 19 I suffered a grave disappointment I wanted to go to college but they said I had to graduate gram... 
Now that's a load .....
Contact Polycystal with that question. I'm sure they have the right answer without you having to guess and finding out the hard way. 
Double width studs for isolation?
Apply a layer of Styrofoam: Please be aware that the NYC fire dept has done studies with Styrofoam installation. Applying Styrofoam vertically increases it's potential to catch and spread fire much more quickly than when used horizontal.I could on... 
VPI Scoutmaster static
Waltwalden: since you do have an Ikea and you have tried all or most suggestion's pertaining to grounding the table. Then I would at this time isolate the VPI by separating it from it's Oak rack would be best.