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VPI Avenger
Doug...be damned the cost...(just kidding).... I found these guys to work best in my system. The company makes more expensive gizmos,...tried lots of stuff....these are for me. 
VPI Avenger
Drpat....just wondering if you set up your Avenger using the Fosgometer.... made a very big difference for the better with my 3D arm. 
Whats wrong
Maintenance means a lot...on cars, and on stereos. My stereo was sounding progressively crappy. At first I thought my ears were going (they probably are), but was able to bring the whole system back to life by cleaning all the cable connections. M... 
Mint LP Best Protractor/help
Click onto mintlp.com 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
Linn with Ferrari drive or anything else is old school. 
A-B testing of cables
Can't be done. Cables have to break into your system. Just moving the cable slightly changes the sound for worse. 
What is your recommendation on upgrading a Linn LP
Get a VPI Prime with 3D arm.... 
Wacky Question about cartridges
I like an Ortofon Black..(among many cartridges) 
beryllium vs diamond
CTsooner...that's what Vandersteen does. 
Headphone Amps?
For the perfect answer, call Michael Weidmeyer at Ayre. He knows everything. 
Advice on using a laser for speaker positioning
I used a laser in setting up my speakers as well...Richard Vandersteen instructed me in its proper use. Here goes. First put your speakers on carpeting (fuz side down on wooden/tile floor, and waltz the speakers around the room to find its best re... 
Tone arm upgrade
What does better mean in terms of actual sound....I don't think the upgrade would bring that much. If you nit pic...sure it might do better but I would think there isn't much value in the upgrade. A cartridge change is in order however. 
Wacky Question about cartridges
Chayro...lemmy says he will get an Aries/JMW...this combination would benefit from the finest cartridge without modifying the tonearm. 
Cadillac of Turntables?
Whart....Fiat/Chrysler doesn't own Ferrari anymore. Just a couple of days ago there was an IPO for Ferrari - now a separate company. I was going to buy in, but found out the asking price.... 
VPI Avenger
Bif....the 3D arm is MUCH better (by the way..the new Valhalla cable is a worthwhile upgrade so I understand..haven't heard it yet. I have the Discovery wire in my 3D which is better than the origianl Valhalla wire)....take out your VPI feet and i...