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Upgrade Tonearm for VPI Aries 3
Abill....I've had many arms including the 10.5...know it well. You will hear an improvement with the 3D arm which is well suited for your table. I strongly suggest you improve the feet of your table with Bearpaws...it will make an audible differen... 
Views on Siltech cables with Pass Labs Pre/Power
I agree with Bo....power cables have the greatest influence on the total sound 
What hooked you to audio?
My uncle gave me his old Webcor phonograph and his entire record collection - must have been in the 50's...I was doomed. 
Any Tips on Buying?
Hi Jim....first know what you want. If you are anywhere near New Jersey, stop in to Audio Connection in Verona, NJ ....great place. By the way....I hope that Cardas works for you....it was awful in my rig. 
Need help determining next upgrade - 3rd ATTEMPT
Actually, it could be a number of things....one, or many. I would start with the simplest at first ..... cover any windows (glass), aim the speakers at your listening position, put resonance control feet under your turntable, cd player first...the... 
Looking for "realistic" speakers
Actually, what you need is a whole house gizmo that prevents surges to take out your valuable electronic stuff. I had a Vandersteen amp fried because of a surge and put in a surge protector. It protects the house and makes the system sound better ... 
Auto audio
Ebm....I suppose that snide remark was tossed in my direction, so I will comment. My response WAS off handed, but in truth, you can not get audiophile sound from a moving car. Engine noises, wind, suspension, and side seating all ruins anything cl... 
VPI Classic 3 anyone try a Denon 103R
Why has this thread turned so ugly.... just comment on things stereo and omit the personal junk. This site is supposed to help not hinder 
Auto audio
I'd rather hear the sound of my Porsche 
Please help with Spectron Musician Issue.
Kudos to Spectron for their help, but considering their reliability, I wouldn't own one for anything. 
which SS power amp for CAT SL1 Renaissance
Rowlands are very nice but so is Ayre 
VPI Classic 3 anyone try a Denon 103R
Your tunable is a very good one.....the Denon is only OK. Get a Good Dyna, Benz, Ortofon, Soundsmith, etc. 
lemon on on vandersteens
My Vandersteens are lacquered,,, all I do is vacuum them from time to time and they look great. 
VPI Classic 3 anyone try a Denon 103R
the classic table deserves a better cartridge 
Help me find WARM speakers a la Sonus Faber
Vandersteen has excellent speakers at all price points