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What is more accurate: magnetic anti-skating, or barrel weight attached a fishline?
Thom...you probably know this already, but VPI’s Antiskate gizmo is the only one that I am familiar with, that can be set to progressively add or remove a/s either toward the beginning, middle, or end of the rescord....simply by rotating the devic... 
preamp for vandersteen Quatro
Dam....I wish Audio Connection would open a store here in Arizona.....makes me long for my New Jersey residence. 
Cable Controversy
That's why (for instance) changing the wire in your speaker cabinet is like designing a new speaker.   I spoke to Vandersteen who agonizes over all the different wire that goes into his speakers to make them what he wants them to be. 
What is more accurate: magnetic anti-skating, or barrel weight attached a fishline?
Stefani...no...you can only use your method and have it work only for that particular second of the record....it will change an instant later. 
What is more accurate: magnetic anti-skating, or barrel weight attached a fishline?
bifynne...no twist...just use my ears.....you always use too much and too little simultaneously.  There is no way to properly adjust for a/s.  ...a loud section of the record needs more, soft sections need less.....how much you say?,,,  that depen... 
What is more accurate: magnetic anti-skating, or barrel weight attached a fishline?
Nondric....your post regarding your Triplanar without A/S has rt channel distortion is suspect to ME.  That doesn't sound like the kind of distortion one would get from too little/no A/S.  Application of A/S applies more force to the left channel ... 
What is more accurate: magnetic anti-skating, or barrel weight attached a fishline?
Why is everyone so fixed on Anti-Skate?   I use no antiskate at all and find the sound more open and free than when I use antiskate...but it really makes little difference....the use or non use is equally wrong....it is impossible to properly set ... 
5% THD to .000 THD SOUND
Everyone should forget about specs and simply listen.  The ears are the best tool for evaluation. 
What in the world is going on.....
Thecablepro.....thanks for your interest and suggestions..I am using a VPI Superscoutmaster with rim drive, Classic platter, with BearPaws (large brass cones) which replaced the original feet. The arm is the VPI 3D plastic arm into which I have an... 
Symposium's Classic Damping Insert Kit for VPI turntables
I got rid of the standard VPI feet and replaced them with BearPaws (which are very heavy brass cones).....very pleased 
Recommnedations for moderately price balanced IC's, and adaptors to an RCA end
Ayre K1xemp......perfect for you   See if you can locate a good used one. 
Cable Controversy
EEGADS....my system is all balanced and can tell you that all balanced cables sound very different from each other in my system. 
Curious .. What is the compared price of your tt vs spkrs
Speakers are about twice the cost of the turntable 
A friend told me JBL DD67000 is actually very bad speaker, is it true?
Atmasphiere.....negative feedback is bad in amps...something you don't want. 
A friend told me JBL DD67000 is actually very bad speaker, is it true?
Why would you listen to anyone.....these pages are for reference and community spirit.  When it comes time to spend money you should verify your own purchase.