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stringreen

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Opinions on bang for the buck on TT & tonearm
VPI ...pick a price point and go 
3 speakers to consider.
I would discount Sirix's post....never heard a Fiat owner who didn't love his car. 
BEST CART FOR SMEV12 ARM at TW BLACK NIGHT TT
Dreamaudio... elucidate the Anna tracking problem please... 
Cars. What does the typical audiophile drive?
A new Porsche....love it 
Subwoofer: should we even use them at all?
Richard Vandersteen advocates the use of powered subs. Not only does it extend the bottom, but cleans the mids and highs as well 
Balanced headphone amps
I have something called the Headroom Blockhead.....it is quite wonderful. The biggest problem is the on/off switch is in the back 
New VPI 3D Arm
I listened with and without (Harry you could have devised a way to remove the devise without removing the rear counterweight and spending an hour or so to reset the arm.... ) anyway, I prefer the sound without a/s and am enjoying it that way. 
New VPI 3D Arm
I found the Foz to be accurate and easy to use ...certainly better than the rod method.Suteetat...you must have the regular rear counterweight. Did you touch base with VPI as to which cartridge you are using? They made the determination for me and... 
New VPI 3D Arm
Hiendmuse....I have the redesigned counterweight. Harry and I went round and round with it. The Counterintuitive does not fit on the rear counterweight that I must use for my cartridge (Benz LPS - very heavy). When I complained to the Chief at the... 
What started you on the path to being audionut?
My uncle gave me his collection of Danny Kaye albums (books of 78's). Grandma bought me a Webcor phonograph... the result is a depletion of my bank account. 
New VPI 3D Arm
Hiendmuse....yup - yip's 
New VPI 3D Arm
Hiendmuse....make sure you order the proper rear counterweight for your arm. 
Graham Phantom Anti-Skate. Is it effective at all?
Mulvling....good choice. I don't/have used a/s for years and never have found a reason to use it....however in your case, something is wrong, and I wouldn't subject a high priced cartridge to a wrong setup. When you get your arm working correctly,... 
VPI Scout Ground Hum
I would touch base with VPI...no one knows better, and eager to help. 
Tips for installing Ortofon 2M Bronze on VPI Scout
Thebambino....the only way to do it correctly and easily is with the Fozgometer and its accompanying record. Doing it right is well worth the money spent on the Foz.