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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... 
Richard Gray and Transparent: compatible?
I have tried MANY power conditioners and there was none worse than Richard Gray...absolutely ruined the sound. 
Loud pop when I use the turntable on/off button
Mine is dead silent (Ayre electronics) 
Record Clamps, which one and why?
I too have a Superscout Rim Drive with a Classic Platter....I just got the word that it sounds better without the rubber mat. I tried it and it does. 
Speaker placement question-
Regarding speaker placement...you never can tell what is best for your room without trying it. Put the speakers on teflon sliders which you can get at Home Depot or Lowes....put the components in the center of the room, and slide those speakers al... 
Electronic stylus force gauge question
Actus..how do you know that your Delos tracks best at 1,75, EVERY cartridge I've set up is a bit different than the next one off of the assembly line. Also, if your arm is a bit high or a bit low to absolutely horizontal (who can tell when that oc... 
Loud pop when I use the turntable on/off button
Actusreus is absolutely right. 
Electronic stylus force gauge question
Why do you want to track your Delos as close to 1.75 as possible? Maybe it sounds better a bit heavier or lighter...that's why I think the Shure scale is totally fine. You get it close with that, and then experiment by listening. I don't really ca...