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So Long It's Been Good To Know Ya
Here’s MY take.... I have a Superscoutmaster/rim drive, Classic platter, 3D arm. I found that spikes under the turntable made a very large difference for better. I put the motors however, on soft feet so that as the driving disc rotates, any out-o... 
LP: Left Channel Drops In and Out
Try another record...but it's quite obvious that its the fault of the record 
Upgrade Opinions, Thorens vs VPI
I would get a better cartridge....a turntable upgrade is spinning your wheels 
Can a buyer back out with no penalty?
The best thing to do is walk away and get on with your life.  Aside from giving the prospect a neg. rating (which no one cares about)....that's life 
My most remarkable service experience ever.
I have a number of good ones, but when I moved from New Jersey to Arizona, and needed my Vandersteen 5A's to be retuned....Richard himself held my hand and spent a few hours to properly voice my spekers.  Great customer service. 
VPI 3D printed arm mod.
Pivot damping generally closes in the sound,  ,,eliminates the air, etc.  Cartridges are designed with their own damping...that should be enough. 
Balanced interconnects vs. Analog
Beernut....unless your components are differentially balanced (separate circuits for +, -), you will derive no benefit from balanced connections.  Many companies include XLR inputs and outputs on their units for bragging rights.....fake. 
Why will no other turntable beat the EMT 927?
It would be instructive to audition the VPI DD.  I have never heard quieter. Spooky.....  Absolute speed accurate..  To ME....a bargain priced masterpiece. 
Upgrade Primaluna Dialogue 2 to Dialogue Premium
Little improvement....only worth it if you feel the need.  ...an upgrade, but a smallish step. 
Harman Kardon Citation 22 No Love?
The Citation line is excellent.  What do you care what people who don't know better say.  Enjoy the music and be happy that you have a great piece. 
power conditioning question gentlemen
What I try to do on these pages, because I'm a nice guy, is to relate MY experiences in this search for perfection....In fact, there is no such thing.  I must have spent a couple of hundred thousand dollars on the greatest next component only to b... 
Need Suggestions for speakers up to $15K new/used
Vandersteen is one of MY favorites 
power conditioning question gentlemen
..tried many power accessories....none worse than Richard Gray  for MY system. 
power conditioning question gentlemen
Inna....you're absolutely right.  Have no warts in your system, and you won't have to search and irradicate them.  (Get top quality gear) 
Turntable Recommendation 15K budget Avid Acutus, Brinkmann, Oracle, Nottingham,,
..and VPI is not in your consideration?