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TW Raven AC or SME 20.12
Unless SME fixed the problem on their V, when I had mine, the only way to adjust azimuth is to shim one side or the other of the cartridge. I think this adjustment is an absolute necessity for proper playback. 
VPI CLASSIC 3 PLATTER
I don't know Wenol...the best metal polish I know of is Flitz. Before I use polish on mine, I would try a glass cleaner/spray. 
Anti-Cable Power Cables
Schipo....you don't know what you're talking about. Years ago Anti-Cables were magnet wire, but they are not now....you can even get silver cables. They are cutting edge. Check out their website/or talk to Paul. 
Question For VPI Super Scoutmaster Owners
Ptmconsulting......that's what Harry told me as well. ...very little resonance in the arm. Right now I'm awaiting the next upgrade to the Classic platter....its ceramic, which Harry says is a leap above the Classic platter, which is/was a leap abo... 
Question For VPI Super Scoutmaster Owners
I am one that has posted that the upgrade from the 9 inch to the 12 inch is a very small upgrade ...although I have am ordering the new 3D arm and will post my finding on that one. Regarding the Gingko dust cover....when you have settled on the ar... 
VTF issues
I have had too many experience with Ortofon ....bent sylii on a brand new cartridge in the package, etc. 
Feickert blackbird, kuzma 4 point which cartridge
http://www.hpsoundings.com/2013/03/preview-zyx-universe-ii/ I personally like the Benz LPS 
Which part of my turntable system should I upgrade
...why would you want a phono stage.....there is room for improvement is all of your components. I would not change a thing until you have sufficient funds to take a giant step. If your NAD has a headphone connection, I would try decent cans which... 
Triangle Comete EX, Comete 30th Anniv, or Trio?
I only heard their statement model....I personally feel that any speaker would have been better than what I heard 
Retip for zyx
If I crashed my Porsche, I would only have Porsche fix it. 
Retip for zyx
If you do get a retip on it, it will not any more be an Airy3 
Is a dimmer noisy when it's turned OFF?
...then there are dimmers that don't make noise (that you can hear), but kind of pixilate (make fuzzy) the sound of my system....actually, its the ceiling fan that does that. I searched many hours to find out what was wrong to find the problem. 
Cartridge and Phono advice for Classic 3
If I were you, I'd consider a high output cartridge which would eliminate the added expense of the phono pre. There are many good ones that would mate well with your arm on the Classic.... 
How do I smooth out violins?
Bo...violin (string) sounds are actually "sawtoothe" waves.....extremely difficult to reproduce electronically. Its a rising pulse followed by a sharp drop....you need fast equipment to cope. ..here's some info that might be interesting. The hair ... 
Why does an audiophile grade power cord matter?
Eliz....I've heard the same thing before...and to THESE ears, the right power cord makes the most positive difference.