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Turn table speed variation question
Yes...a live piano can have vibrato if the strings are not in good tune, they can indeed sound like varying pitch. Also...A# and Bb ARE different pitches. That's one reason why string instruments are said to sound most like the human voice. A# is ... 
vpi anti static mat
The old (non anti-static) mat used for the Classic platter would cling to the record when it was lifted off...the new anti-static mat (from 3M) stays on the platter. They both sound exactly the same. 
Silver cables
...just wondering why silver is your preference. Silver is not necessarily better than copper... 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
Mustang....that's exactly what I was talking about.... you're the joke after all 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
Thanks Lewn, but just to clarify myself....I just think it is unjust for people to denigrate VPI or anyone without just cause. All you say is true about unipivots, however, I really never rock it. I shove it to the beginning of my LP, and use the ... 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
Angioccio.....It doesn't matter to me what you regard as good, bad, or indifferent, but to badmouth a product with misinformation does readers of these pages a disservice, and casts a shadow on you. The VPI arm is not at all unstable unless you se... 
Magnepan Ribbons and Hearing Loss
If you ever downshifted a Ferrari at 30 mph, and tweaked that gas pedal for even a second or 2 and feel the rush...you wouldn't ask that question. 
More turntable set up problems
..that's why it is imperative to decide on a component that is well established and has a reputation for wonderful customer service. I came to that conclusion years ago when I got burned with components that became lost in the marketplace. 
Solid State to replace Audio Research REF110?
Ayre - great sound, great customer support 
$7K to spend on new turntable + arm
I wouldn't worry about the Valhalla wiring. Actually, although the Nordost is brighter, overall, the Discovery has a better midrange and bass...although I guess that depends on the overall character of your system. 
Benefit of low output moving-iron Grado ?
By using a low output version, I suspect, you will hear very little if any difference in your system. I would check the capacitance and make sure its within the recommended bounds. Check your setup again and again to be sure it was installed corre... 
VPI Direct Drive Turntable
Even VPI says that their direct drive is only a bit better than their Classic 3. They make the DD for those that need that extra bit. 
Nordost New LE series speaker cables. Improved??
Nordost Red Dawn was too bright for my system....I preferred the Blue Heaven 
Chime in.What's the Best Cassette Recorder ever ?
Probably the Nackamici 
Turntables and power conditioners?
I find that good power cords are a great asset, power conditioners a liability