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Swiss amps. Worth the price?
..I would be concerned about customer support.  Does one ship it back to the manufacturer?  How accessible is it. 
$510.00 for an Aluminum cover for the ARC Ref. 10?
Why not take the old one to a sheet metal worker, and have him/her make you one of sheet aluminum 
What would be a good turntable/tonearm/cartridge
The reason I suggested the Winfield because it can be had for much less than asking price, and the performance is much more than asking price. Its really a steal. 
What would be a good turntable/tonearm/cartridge
VPI Prime/Ortofon Winfield ...hardly get much better without piles of more money. 
How much difference if the tonearm is mounted 5mm
If you mount the arm the 4mm closer I would suppose that it would be fine...(Harry said he or anyone else can not detect a bit off)...however, as for ME....I would want it absolutely correct. ....just a question....why would you want to exchange a... 
Tonearm ringing excited during playback
Bif...could be a defective cartridge, but I would try the damping first. I had a Benz that tracked beautifully in the VPI metal arm. 
Rega RP10 vs. VPI Classic Signature
TableJock...one can see the accuracy of any turntable by downloading an app called PlatterSpeed. It was invented by Dr. Feickert which is a recognized high power name in audio. You download the app from the app store which is free, play a 3150 hz ... 
Tonearm ringing excited during playback
If you're positive you set up the arm correctly, and that the table is not on a ringing supporting shelf/table, etc. then I would use a bit of damping at the pivot. Just add 1 drop after listening...if the sound is good, add another drop and liste... 
Rega RP10 vs. VPI Classic Signature
VPI could use a better cartridge. ...maybe a Black or Windfield or better. ...also check out the Prime...better arm and comparable turntable. 
Cleaning records. How often really?
My wife doesn't cook at all, and won't let me near the kitchen for any cooking either. (ocd) We live in the desert..no damned humidity either. 
Cleaning records. How often really?
ct0517,, only use Skippy crunchy....get it at Costco. 
Cleaning records. How often really?
Almost never.... I use a Hunt brush before playing. I have a Nitty Gritty, but only use it to get peanut butter off of the record if I find some. 
Benz Micro Ruby Z
My LPS sounds best into my Ayre preamp at 1000 ohms 
Rega, Pro-Ject, Technics SL-1200
I NEVER kid around 
Rega, Pro-Ject, Technics SL-1200
Sam...you think I'm kidding or out of my mind don't you. I actually made lots of money with these cans as an idea to create a company that sold the end result of the idea to audiophiles all over the country.