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Most fancy tonearms
I can't believe that the one that looks like it is on a string and has wheels actually works. This one.http://ierihon.com.ua/images/img/tonarm_4070.jpg 
Amp suggestions for Epos
Unless it is unbearable I would wait until I could spend more money, a couple of hundred will buy you a lot more amp. 
Isolation stands for basements
Yes,It does. Get as good as you can afford. you don't believe the difference it can make. 
Jeff Rowland preamp phono better than dynavector?
It usually makes no difference which line level input you use. The only way you will know if you like the JR better is to try it. Buy the JR but don't sell the 75 till you have compared them. The 75 is a very good phono stage, better than the one ... 
Jeff Rowland preamp phono better than dynavector?
I have used both of these, being a dealer for both. I think you are confused about the nature of the 75 as you are calling it a step up transformer. A SUT is used in front of a phono stage for very low output cartridges. For example, I have used a... 
Adromada III or sumo nine
I had a 9 a rep left with me for a while when I was thinking of carrying them, I remember that I thought it was a good amp at the time but it was so long ago I can't remember much else except I thought it was well built for price. 
Sota Cosmos IV
Very possibly , depending on the quality of the current at your location. The worse it is the more it will help, 
VPI Scoutmaster feet
The Star Sound feet are $ 43 each. the 1.5 inch size, The 2 " work as well. I also use their saucers under the points, they are $8.50 or so. I took the rubber feet off the motors and substituted their .2 Audio points point down. Either blutaked on... 
Best transformer for MC Denon 103R
Something else is wrong, I have a Bob's Devices SUT and Denon 304, 103 and 110 and do not have this problem. I noticed a marked improvement in the soundstage and if anything a little too much highs, this was also the reaction of two other experien... 
Cartridge re-tipping service: worth it?
I have heard good things also about them. I just had a Denon 304 cantilever replaced by Soundsmith. It is larger than the original but sounds fine. It was $162 including return postage. I am going to have them do 2 more for me. Expert might well d... 
Cheap Interconnects from Hong Kong
Some are, some are not. I bought some PS Audio power cords from HK and if they are fakes they are very good ones as the appear completely identical to the ones I have bought here. I bought some alleged Siltech speaker cable also, I think it is gen... 
Spendor S 100 & cables
I have 2 pairs myself. I use Cardas Golden Reference speaker with 2 sets of Cardas jumpers, get one with bananas, makes hookup easier.I use VDH The first Ultimate ICs , except digital, which is Transparent Reference. I just had one pair rewired wi... 
PS Audio GCC250 vs. Krell S-300i/400xi/300i
HIFICRITIC has the S-300i as a best buy and much better than the old model. 
Best integrated for BW802?
Krell S300i or any of the Musical Fidelity top ones, M3, 300, 500,550, 750. I use the M3 myself. The Krell is a giveaway! 
VPI Scoutmaster feet
The removal of the rubber ring is the thing that I credit with much of the performance increase of the Star Sound feet. If you want a rigid suspension for your turntable then I can't imagine how it would help. You don't want the table damped in th...