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Lyra Erodion vs Ypsilon MC16 for Lyra Kleos
I agree that unless you get a killer SUT that would bring out the best in low output moving coils (read expensive), then a high output cartridge without the added SUT will ultimately give better sound. 
"ANTI-CABLE" SPEAKER CABLE vs Audio Arts SC5?
Remember that all cables sound different depending on to what they are attached. I maintain there is no BEST cable...just the one that sounds best to the listener in his/her own system. 
Best way to run in your Cable Elevators?
The best cable elevators are 1 inch cuttings of toilet paper cardboard tubes....and you don't even have to burn them in. 
Turntable Recommendation for Beginner
VPI has a new turntable - "the Trveler" that sounds way better then its asking price. You could get a cartridge installed perfectly by the factory and be done except for the listening. 
Vintage Power Amp vs new age power amp
Electronic parts (capacitors, resistors, printed circuit boards, etc.) are better as time moves on...there are new materials, or construction techniques, etc. that makes these black boxes perform better. Even though there is excellent older stuff,... 
Wilson Sasha Spike adjustment help?
Here's a hint from John at AudioConnection in New Jersey who helped me set up my Vandersteens. I found that using this suggestion greatly increased the focus and 3 dimensionality of my speaker....I presume that it will do the same for yours...... ... 
Turntables with warm/smooth mids and highs
If you do get a Linn....make sure that it is set up in your house. If it is set up perfectly in the store, by the time you get it home it will be out of wack. 
Don't use this to lube your VPI Classic bearing
I have to agree with Actusreus....I put just a bit on top of the ball of my Classic platter (on a Scoutmast/rim drive) and it's fine. 
How to get the impact of a live concert?
Roxy54 - Scottsdale 
How to get the impact of a live concert?
There is a small auditorium in the Music Museum in Phoenix, Arizona that has the very best sound I've heard in a venue like this. These speakers are clearly labeled Tannoy. I go to events there even if I don't know or have an interest in the perfo... 
VPI JMW Jig Question
Actually, although the VPI jig works, the MINT protractor is more accurate and therefore better. 
SME V : what to expect ?
Lespier et al....I changed the springs twice, but always had the same issues. I've heard the SME in other systems that was quite nice, but it never worked for me. Sometimes trolls are doing their dirty work with high end systems. I've experience t... 
SME V : what to expect ?
Actually, I had an SME V on a Sota which wasn't good. The arm is way too heavy which stretched the springs...and the lead shot couldn't easily balance the suspension. After working very hard I got it to work,however it wasn't nearly right. I think... 
Don't use this to lube your VPI Classic bearing
The Classic platter comes stock originally lubed with a special dry lubricant. If too much lithium grease is used later, it mixes with the dry lubricant and may even prevent the platter from rotating (that happened to me when I got the Classic pla... 
Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic?
What really bothers me ( I know it shouldn't) is that the VPI 10.5 or Classic arms (Valhalla)(they are really the same) have a reputation on this site of being "average" at best. In truth, every time this arm is professionally reviewed it gets hig...