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My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
When I modified my belt drive to rim drive, it was a definite improvement...clearly audible.  From the instant the cartridge touched the record, the bass was more solid, more clarity in the mids, even it seemed to have improved the dynamics.   
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
HUHHH? 
old jmw9 vs new
Why make such a little improvement, when you could take a giant step up with the 3D arm if you can mount it on your turntable (you don't say what table you have) 
best speakers what do you think
Have you listened to Vandersteen speakers?  No matter your price range, they have an able contender.   
Please help! - Buy VPI Classic or keep Technics 1200
i have to laugh at the absolutes that are posted on these pages.   The reality is that TableJockey's are my thoughts exactly...re: Rega as well. 
Soundsmith Zephyr MkIII, Boheme on VPI Classic 2 Companion
The Black too etched?...that's what I object to the Soundsmith carts.  As to which one is better....there is no answer....they both will work fine. 
Do I need a power conditioner?
no 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
Raul....You seem to be getting bad comments on these forums.  I, certainly appreciate your efforts and do hope they continue.  You seem to always be telling the truth whereas many on these pages just pontificate will guesses rather than experience. 
Feedback through turntable
Marble is awful for a VPI.....it rings like a bell. DO try Bearpaws as I mentioned above. Roller bearings are no good for VPI...it must be anchored to the center of the Earth. Anything that allows motion doesn’t work. ..springs, Gingko balls, etc. 
Audioquest WEL Signature
Has anyone tried the top end Wireworld?  They work extremely well in my system.  They aren't colored, enhanced, editorializing, etc., etc.  What's interesting to me is that ClearCables Biwire Shotgun are nearly identical, except that Wireworld has... 
My personal experience with Direct Drive versus Belt Drive
In the real world...everything matters.  You can't put the same cartridge on a different turntable and equate the differences to the drive systems.  Even things like what the table is sitting on, the type of material the base  of the turntable is ... 
Have you ever tried a pair of speakers and said this Is the last thing I will ever need.
I know better. They’ll plant me with new speakers position properly in my casket. 
Ceiling Speakers
No such thing in audiophile terms as ceiling speakrs.  OK for background music, etc. Bose is fine 
Magnepan 3.7 - 3.7i owners need help please
It may have been an upgrade in model number, but not worth the trouble.  You probably have to break the new ones in more to achieve their potential. Just enjoy the music and don't try to find flaws.  If something REALLY sticks into you THEN you ug... 
Using 2 different model amps to drive one pair of patio speakers....novice questions
Leave it alone....its fine.