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Responses from stringreen

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. 
Tips for installing Ortofon 2M Bronze on VPI Scout
For ME, many years ago, I found that when installing a cartridge, I connect/disconnect the cartridge from those delicate wires when the cartridge is physically removed from the arm. Since then, I have not broken those delicate wires. 
New VPI 3D Arm
Biwynne...and then I heard that although the Atlas is fabulous, the Etna has a bit better midrange.... I would guess, that it is impossible to audition these cartridges, so I'll just have to guess. Still ruminating. 
Graham Elite
Bob Graham....I'm surprised at you for making that uncalled for belittling comment regarding the "fanciful idea" of 3D printing. I personally don't care if it is stuffed with doggie doe....if it works it works. 
Interesting bilind testing of Stradivarius Violin
..a Strad with what strings...with what bow....with what player....with what rosin...in what hall....there is no way to tell!!! 
Zyx Universe. O.24 mv vs .48 mv with low eff spkrs
The cartridge will be riding low - too close to the record if indeed the suspension were collapsed. What arm are you using and how did you come to the assumption that it isn't free to move enough? If the cartridge looks ok when playing a record, I... 
Turntable on suspended floor - shelf or braces?
Ablang.....yes - very effective. 
Does the VPI Aries1 best the VPI Classic1?
The Classic aluminum platter is a step up 
Channel Balance on Dynavector XV1-S
If indeed you set up your arm correctly, I would have your cartridge and/or your pre checked out. I have a Benz LPS which nails 0 on that test.