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Vandersteen Model 7: has anyone heard?
I am a 5A owner which when set up properly is already a great speaker. When I heard the 7's I personally felt that although it was slightly better, it wasn't worth the upgrade FOR ME. Richard said that I would hear a greater difference set up in m... 
Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic?
Dover...you clearly have no idea what you're talking about 
edenSound Footers & TerraStone.
Dan (Edensound) makes protectors for Bearpaws made of the same brass material ....a big step up visually. They make small and large....I went with the large (I had both to compare). The large looks like Bearpaws and the protectors are one unit, th... 
Best Cart for Delphi VI with SME V tonearm
wondering why the Benz LPS is not on your short list...I think it should be... 
VPI Service - I'm impressed
VPI is at the top of the heap for me. They are always there with very strong support. They are really interested in their customers. 
Von Schweikert VR-1 speaker:quality sound or hype?
Not for me... Have you heard Vandersteens? 
edenSound Footers & TerraStone.
I have Bearpaws on my VPI Superscout/Rim DRive....the improvement was major. Highly Recommended 
Where do you go after a Dynaudio C1 ?
Vandersteen, or Tannoy..... 
What Power Cord can improve clarity and bass slam?
I don't think you are looking for a power cord. If you don't like your system (needs more bass slam) you need different speakers and/or an amp that would give it to you. 
Practicality of footers to isolate turntables.
I also am using the Edansound Bearpaws (big brass spikes) and found them a very worthwhile addition. 
Replacement for VPI TNT mark v
I don't think you know how good the Classic is.... and the support that VPI demonstrates time and time again.....and when/if you are ready to move on, how good the resale value is. All that has to be taken into account. Put a Benz LPS on the Class... 
Albert Von Schweikert VR-4
Personally they're not for me...nor is Albert....however, if you like the sound, you should get them....sounds like a deal. 
Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic?
Check out the Benz LPS....you'll need to contact VPI for the proper counterweight, however, its what Harry uses. 
Well Tempered Amadeus turntable, giant killer?
It is written on these pages that the VPI arm is not a good arm, yet it is put in the A category by Stereophile/Absolute Sound. 
Moving coil with a bit less leading edge
Benz cartridges are excellent and musical - The more you spend the better is the cartridge