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Grado Master Reference 1
Grados are musical cartridges, although not the last word in detail retrieval. They can hum in the wrong turntable, but if it works in yours, happy listening. 
Turntable volume help
The position of the volume control doesn't make a difference. You aren't hurting anything. If you are passed 12, 1, or 2...if it sounds ok it is. 
My new apartment has no 3 prong plugs with ground
If your house is not up to code, it doesn't matter...houses are "Grandfathered" without needing updates. I owned older houses for rentals, and that is what I was told by the township. 
Old NAD or newer high powered Denon?
..of the 2 I vote for NAD 
Nad M3? Need amp for Vandersteen 3 $3,000 budget
Asmazda...You USED to have? If the sound was so amazing why don't you have them any more....I recommend Ayre as does the above poster. 
VPI Customer Service
VPI has absolutely top notch customer service...as does Ayre and Vandersteen. I bought these brands because of their customer service and the performance of their products. I have been very happy with both of these criteria from these companies. 
Why does Computers - Amp - Speakers sound better?
No it doesn't 
My new apartment has no 3 prong plugs with ground
..just replace the wall outlests (easy to do). The 3rd (ground) might or might not be grounded...usually the box itself is grounded and therefore the plug will be grounded even if the 3rd wire isn't connected. Cheaters are no good..they ruin the s... 
entry level turntable
The VPI is made in USA (New Jersey). There is only the cuing device that is made in Asia..(this is what I was told). 
Electronic stylus force gauge question
Actus....I'm not pontificating ...just wondering why anyone would find an electricronic scale so important ( or the Counterintuitive, etc.) As I said before...there is some (not a lot, but some)variation in the building of cartridges et al that nu... 
entry level turntable
The new VPI Traveler looks/sounds nice. Certainly worthy of a look and listen. 
Electronic stylus force gauge question
Yuk...this "argument" is really getting silly. I offered my views because in MY experience, I found my posting to be absolutely accurate...but only for those who are looking for the very best their setup can bring to them. If that is not your goal... 
Richard Gray and Transparent: compatible?
Bombaywalla....I'm glad you're happy with your system, however, the Richard Gray stuff just ruined MY system. I both plugged the preamp in or not....daisy chained them or not...the results were always the same. The sound was MUCH better without th... 
What are your general thoughts of B&W speakers
Overpriced/unmusical/congested mids 
Rega P9 Feet on a P3-24
I had a very big improvement when I placed 3 Cardas Blocks around my P25...