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Perimeter Ring Clamps: Yay?, Nay?, Sources??
I have a VPI with center weight and peripheral clamp......none of my 100's of records experience warp problems  
Thiel Owners
I remember using Purist cables on my Thiels......they seemed to tame the highs and expand the mids/depth/width.  
VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class.
No...going from the 10.5 to the Fatboy is not a huge improvement....perhaps Fatboy was properly adjusted.   The Fatboy sound is just different...not better (but everyone has their taste).  To get the 10.5 arm closer to the sound of the Fatboy, the... 
Fozgometer V2
 wider soundstage.......more air/space around instruments  
Fozgometer V2
I use the Fox 1 (same but uses batteries rather then plugged in).... Its made a very big difference for the better.....easy to use.....great results. Don’t forget the recommended LP for it.  
Need a easy drive speaker while I am traveling
I use a 400 dollar Sony Walkman and top Grado in ear phones....couldn't be happier 
Audiophile Grade Wall Receptacle
I'm using Maestro.....they were the most neutral when I was auditioning outlets  
Bel Canto Ref 600 M - Fuses - Power Cords
try Audioquest  
The magic of outdoor listening
Get a Sony Walkman to store your digital tunes....use the top Grado in ear phones and take it anywhere with really high end sound  
VPI Fatboys versus others in its' tonearm weight class.
When I got my VPI arm, they also sent me a metal guide that when placed on the spindle, the exact placement of the 3 attachment screws of the arm was accurate and obvious.  There is no hole to drill.  
Sound Better w/Amp Directly Into Wall Then Thru Zero Surge
Ive never had luck with power conditioners.....they all change the sound but there always are warts  
to bi-wire or not?
I use biwire shotgun.....yes, better. (also depends on speakers used)  
Anti-skate problem with Rega RB303 tonearm
The cartridge is too light.   Try adding a minuscule amount of downward force and it won't mistrack.   I have listened both ways and like it with no adjustment for a/s.  Using a/s damps the cartridge to close in the sound slightly.   The whole thi... 
Anti-skate problem with Rega RB303 tonearm
I like no anti-skate.  It's impossible to set it correctly anyway.  If you set it at any one point on the record the entire side before and beyond is wrong.Can anyone tell the difference with and without anti-skate? For the Rega problem, I'd check... 
Are Harbeth the only warm and euphonic speakers in town ?
Vandersteenn