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Lyra Delos vs Grado Statement Reference low output
Be careful on which turntable the Grado will be mounted. They have a tendency to HUMMMMMMMM 
Ayre CDX-7eMP or Electrocompaniet EMC-1UP
I like Ayre 
VPI Classic hum
Your Classic should be dead quiet. If not, call VPI and they will tell you what is wrong. Don't listen to hum....not a good thing 
Koetsu-like Cartridge recommendations
I love my Benz LPS.... 
Turntable Choices
The Traveler is the most cost effective.....I bet you will love it. 
Why does the recording sound better?
I found that a burned CD always sounds better than the original....don't know why - perhaps less jitter 
Ayre K5xe vs BAT Pre
Why would you want to switch from Ayre. There is a synergy using an all Ayre system that would be denied with another "house sound" fighting what Ayre is all about. Be sure to interconnect with balanced cables (I use Anti-Cables with great satisfa... 
Thiel Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Metman...what a dumb comment. With the infusion of money the value of the company can grow if it has viability. ....if not....it deserves to become history 
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.