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Turntable arm wobbly? Setup advise
Bifwynne..... when I dumped my A/S, the sound improved. If yours didn'd/doesn't, perhaps something is amiss with your setup. There definitely is an open-ness, and freedom without the A/S in my system. 
Anti-cables 'reference' speaker cables
Why don't you call Paul. He's the definitive expert on his own cables. 
Twisting wire on VPI for anti skate?
I have posted my findings a number of times and for the very last time.....relieve the burden of anti-skate on your tonearm and get better sound. If the anti-skate mechanism is attached properly to the VPI, it will not affect azimuth...but....no n... 
Upgrade Superscoutmaster or Buy Classic 3?
Moonguy....I went from a 9 inch Nordost wired to a 10.5i (not Classic...but the name change makes no difference) and could not tell a difference. Both arms were dialed in well.....Benz LP. The 9 incher can be raised/lowered on the fly...just not q... 
Upgrade Superscoutmaster or Buy Classic 3?
I too have a rim drive Superscout/Classic table and will tell you that the upgrade from a 9 inch arm to a 10.5 is hardly worth the trouble. Dump those feet and get Bearpaws for a truly upgraded sound. You must have the motor assembly able to move ... 
Turntable arm wobbly? Setup advise
Liz is correct again..... get rid of the anti-skate. I dumped mine and the sound got better. 
Strobe question
I got mine in Home Depot...Its an AmerTac model 73068 night light. I plug it into an extension cord and am able to place it right over the VPI stob disc spinning on the turntable. Works great. I think it was about 5 dollars. 
Would a subwoofer sound better?
You shouldn't hear a sub as a sub. The inclusion of a powered sub crossed over properly frees up your amp for better performance. 
ayre mx-r versus audio research ref150
No one but you can make that decision.....I would call John Rutan at Audioconnection in New Jersey who sells both units for advice, but you MUST listen for yourself at that price. I think you can't go wrong with either, but its a bunch of cash and... 
Sennheiser HD 700s need a lot of break-in?
Why worry. Just play it 
would 50 feet speaker wires be harmful to amp?
I wouldn't worry about it, 
Micro Seiki, or TW AC-1
I had only compared the M/S and TW once...a few months ago, and thought the M/S far better. I know that owners don't want to hear this, but the TW sounded flawed to me. Maybe it was the setup, but I heard the downplay of TW from a few people....ch... 
PS Audio GCPH to loud . Where to go next?
At least CALL PS Audio and talk to them about it. If you don't get a result that you like, I would send it back to them for a look see..... 
Sheer Audio MM-77 tube phono preamp - - ?
My advice is not to listen to anyone, but to enjoy your new purchase. 
VPI Scoutmater II W/JMW-9S/Lyra Delos
I am not a fan of Koetsu myself, but the arm will be ok with it. You might check with VPI as to the rear weight you will need. I am using a Benz LPS which is very heavy, but works very well with the VPI arm. (I have a 10.5i, but the 9 incher is ve...