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Vibration Issues / Turntable Decisions
fdranger610 - How can you live with such ugliness..   I told him how to fix it  
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
It takes years to fine tune a high end system.   You don't just open the boxes, hook them together and think you've got it...you don't 
How to choose a cartridge you can't hear on your system?
Great question...the answer is you can't.  The dearth of stores willing to demo cartridges are dwindling, and even if you hear two different cartridges in the store, setup is oh so important (I look askance at all "experts"). 
Has anyone made the jump to $uper High end and were disappointed?
You have to know who you are.   If you drive a Honda - perfectly great car, but then buy a Porsche,....you have to provide additional money for maintenance, additional care in parking (setup), etc.  If you are willing to provide the additions, app... 
Linn Sondek question
the suspension has to be adjusted...by the time you get it home it's out again 
Best monoblock amps for $2000 used
why is monoblock so important?   a good stereo amp is better than maybe not as good mono's 
I need help, please? Listening to my system through music!
Don't listen to anyone but yourself.  Too many people on these pages don't know what they're talking about and you've suffered emotion and financial loss.   See a lawyer.   ( I don't think you have a case since you acted with free will)  
Stylus cleaner
I used to use Magic Eraser, but I called Soundsmith, and got the Smith himself who said he can't recommend that.  I told him I had an Ortofon, and he told me to use a brush with the bristles cut nearly off ( very short) with alcohol.  (but not often) 
"Straight" talk
Slaw et al.....without looking at the speedometer...can anyone tell when you're going 56 mph.... 
What direction is VPI headed?
...for those with problems with their VPI unipivot....they make a 2nd pivot which makes the arm as stable as any and improves the class A sound of the 3D version as well. 
What direction is VPI headed?
Testpilot....the salesman wanted more money from you...he has his own interest at heart...but that's why they call them salesmen.  I have a Porsche sports car with many items that are very appropriate for the track - none of which I use to get fro... 
What direction is VPI headed?
I have a VPI and would do it again...but in truth, their customer service now is not nearly as responsive as when Harry had it.  I know its a bigger company, but they should not forget those that put them in that position.  also, no product should... 
Preamp for a BAT VK-55.
adapters will not improve the sound......You should choose BAT for best integration. 
Audio Power Industries Power Wedge 16
Try it....if you don't like it sell it....don't just write about it..... 
LP's... Do they sound better now than 30 yrs ago?
Chakster...I have lots of older RCA's, Mercury's etc. that sound wonderful....I also have some digitally recorded LP's that also sound wonderful.  New records (popular especially) are highly processed and not lifelike...  While I'm writing I'll re...