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VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
truth be told, I never had any problem with either the 3D with or without the 2nd pivot or the metal VPI 10.5 arm with tracking any record I have.  I found the 3D a major improvement to the metal, and the 2nd pivot to be an even bigger improvement... 
VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
Thanks raul.....the 2nd pivot is certainly an improvement....probably as you say. 
Adding a turntable to my system
williew.......Everybody upgrads....that's part of the disease. 
Stillpoint Ultras anyone?
All of these resonance control gizmos do something....you just have to select your favorite taste 
Help me decide what to do with old tube amps
it seems to me that they have to work to sell them..... 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
In the old days, I bought into the Audio Research legend with an early transistor amp (D-100 maybe?) but it was lousy sounding and had to go back to the factory a few times for repairs until I finally sold it.  The sound is probably as the post I ... 
Amp recommendations
I agree with the Ayre/Vandersteen recommendation.    
RI - 500 Lightning strikes per minute?!!
2nd, 3rd, 4th re: political comments.   This is no place for it. 
Audio Technica ART9 sounds awful
...this is so much nonsense.   If the thing isn't working send it back. 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
I'm always entertained how everyone thinks what they own is the very best..... 
16 bit is good enough.....
I only have CD in digital....the way I understand it is that the higher the bits and the ability to use them gives more information to the experience....not just that it can reproduce greater dynamic range, but also to a more see through quality t... 
No strain with the Strain Gauge,
glad you're happy with your s/g.....just wondering if you've compared it to a top level Lyra, Ortofon, modern Koetsu, etc. 
16 bit is good enough.....
That's like saying that drug store readers are as good as prescriptions.... 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
...it all depends on how you value the stuff.....some people can't hear any difference ...some hear a lot of difference.   When I was in a prestigious music school for my advanced degrees, many profs.  listened to Beethoven on their Webcor portables. 
Considering switching from Audio Research to PrimaLuna, troube with VS115 amp
I don't know why you would go from ARC to PL