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Setting anti skate on a VPI for Soundsmith cart
it is nearly impossible to set azimuth by eyeballing the horizontal rod...buy or borrow the Fozgometer and its accompanying test disc. Use Soundmith’s recommendation for vtf...don’t be concerned with snti-skate. I don’t use it at all...there are m... 
What speaker cable made a major difference in the sound quality of your speakers??
ClearDay.....excellent....he'll send you a trial to audition...won't even charge postage. 
Thiel Owners
I had 3.6's.   ...when my wife got sick and passed I needed a present so bought B&W something Diamond ....Thiel's were much better....mistake. 
2nd pivot for VPI 3D
Thanks Bill....I'll give it a try. 
2nd pivot for VPI 3D
Thanks Bill.....an important adjustment on the 3D (really any arm) is the azimuth adjustment.  If more pressure is provided with that second pivot, am I wrong in suspecting that the azimuth would be disturbed?.  When I use my Foz in the setting up... 
2nd pivot for VPI 3D
I've been reading everything I could about this mod....it seems to be universally accepted as a pretty significant improvement.   I have a 3D with a Winfield installed, and now am a bit concerned about the question that low compliance cartridges a... 
Absolute top tier DAC for standard res Redbook CD
I own the Ayre C5......no need for anything else.  Great 
Vandersteen help needed
I don't know your model speaker, but am using Vandersteen 5A's and believe that your description might come from an imbalance due to uneven floors.....that the arrival time of the 2 speakers to your years are different.  Here's how to get it right... 
Break In Experiences with Anti-Cables level 2.1 speaker cables?
I was using top of the line (don't remember the number) silver anti's  I thought they were ok until I installed Clear Cables.....C/C is better by far in my system.....the same basic sonic presentation as top of the line Wireworld.  
FM alive and well here...curious question
I (being an audiophile) A/B'd the sound in my car (a factory installed Burmeister system) comparing FM to Sirius.......FM is significantly better on the classic music station (KBACH) here in Arizona, and better too on any station. 
Hum sound ..is it me or is it you? LOUD hum in system
refridgerators and/or tv's are often the culprits.  They really send noise into the electric lines/ether. 
Koetsu cartridges - what arms work?
Koetsu stone in a Dynavektor arm.....  this arm will keep it in check. 
What kind of lamp to use with a stroboscopic disc?
fluorescent - get a night light at Home Depot. 
Ayre V-5xe Review
Ayre/Vandersteen/John Rutan......there is no better combination. 
Tekton Double Impacts Ordered Jan 3, 2017 and NOTHING
I always find better success in these things dealing with known brands....Vandersteen, Wilson, etc.