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10 Great Classical LP's
Gramophone has just put all their issues on line, no charge to sign up and use them. I would start there. 
VPI super mini feet under VPI Scout ??
How do you know it is a waste of money, have you tried it or do you possess psychic powers? The prevalence of posts by members who have never heard what they are commenting on suggests that many do. 
Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best?
I'm the hundredth poster, Do I get a prize? Let me sum this up, the Linn still makes music and can make you happy. I finally bought one this fall because I found one that had been for sale for years in great condition with a Grace 707 and F9E for ... 
VPI super mini feet under VPI Scout ??
The ones that screw into the table replacing the VPI feet are the 1.5 1/4-20 thread ones. I suppose that you could use the unthreaded ones if they are the right height. You can use them either way but I have found that their cups improve the sound... 
Newbie Question: High Output v. Low Output
For most audiophiles MC is considered better than MM, but there are good MMs. The high output MCs have additional wiring in the cartridge, to be very non technical, and this increases the complexity and the chance of something going wrong. BUT, th... 
VPI super mini feet under VPI Scout ??
I am a VPI dealer and suspected that it might not make a big difference. I am trying something else, I just ordered some Audio Points from Star Sound to replace the standard cones. I talked to Harry about it and he thought it would probably be wor... 
Classe' Preamp comparisons
I sold them years ago and used a DR-5. For what you can buy one for now they are hard to beat. 
Replace rubber feet on Rega table?
Look at the Star Sound feet. You can get threaded ones in various sizes. I have used both and decided to carry these, but Mapleshade is also good. 
I seek your guidance - re turntable
There are several. I have seen an almost new VPI Scout for $995 recently. It would be hard to beat this table under $2000. Can be upgraded if you want. I think VPI is an excellent table , have been a dealer for them in the past and am again now be... 
Stand Recommendation
The ones I recommended don't look bad. If you want to spend the money Skylan is very good. 
Stand Recommendation
Related to Twb2s idea. Go to a store that sells yard statues and other concrete articles and buy 2 colloms. some are quite good looking and can be painted to match whatever you want. I had though I discovered this myself but I found someone from I... 
what phono amp for a VPI scout with Lyra Dorian
I received the Dynavector P 75 and it sounds good right out of the box, suppose to improve greatly with break in. Only trouble, has internal dip switches to adjust loading, very small, can't even see them. Probably not a problem for those of you w... 
John Boulton ...?
Judging by his performance at the UN it would probably be a death ray. 
VPI table isolation
I put 4 Audio Points discs under the 4 VPI feet. They are $8.70 each. Cut down on vibration in my system. My Scoutmaster is sitting on a VPI TNT stand with a 3 " thick maple block from Michigan Maple block resting on Audio Points on top of the TNT... 
Need advice picking a preamp.
Don't get an active preamp. Buy a PRO-Ject Tube box 11 SE for $699. It is both moving magnet and moving coil and will go up against those listed. Get a Creek 22 passive preamp, it competes with active preamps costing 5 or 10 times as much. Its abo...