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TT suggestion in the $7 - 10K range?
Personally, I would stick to a table with strong customer support. Truthfully, I have never heard the Ayre table, but I know the company and have only the highest praise for their products and their support. That is true as well for VPI. There are... 
Which Digital Level Gauge to buy?
What does this device do that a carpenter's level from Home Depot doesn't? 
How a nickel can make a valuable improvement
I was just going to tell you to ask for those washers. I'll be looking forward to your report. 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Todd...I AM belittling you because you don't know what you're talking about, and insist that you do. I am drawing on my past. I know instead of spending so much money on stuff that is proported to be value oriented, I should have bought the stuff ... 
How a nickel can make a valuable improvement
Sberger...My Bearpaws came with threads, and also with threaded brass washers. I threaded two of the threaded washers between the Bearpaws themselves and and the bottom of the turntable. I leveled the turntable exactly using a carpenters level by ... 
40 weight oil for VPI SAMA seems too heavy...
Why don't you free your mind as to the correct stuff and get a bottle of it from VPI....you will know that it is correct. 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Todd...stop screaming to me, you sound like a nut. Im telling him (not you) that I spent way too much money on stuff that people like you think makes music. If you save your money and buy the stuff that really sings and brings the pleasure that yo... 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
Gee whiz...you guys are tough. I am reviewing all the money I spent on those low budget amps and value oriented crap only to upgrade, and upgrade the upgrade. I am suggesting that he wait to afford the stuff he wants, and if it is the 8000 dollar ... 
Armoire between speakers
Probably dramatic if its a large armoire. 
Dynavector xv-1s for Scoutmaster Sig.
You will be very pleased with this combination. VPI arms have been getting a bad rap, which is not at all warranted. I am using a Benz LPS on a VPI arm with great results. 
surface noise and cartridge/ phono pre questions
Have you tried the MINT cleaner? I got a sample when I got his alignment jig. I use it and then suck it off with a Nitty Gritty....works well. 
Thiel 3.6's vs. Vandersteen 3 sigs
My perspective is that both Vandersteen and Thiel make musical sounding speakers..they both need good electronics to make them sound their best....they both reveal faults preceeding them. My question is why your sub doesn't mate well with your Ven... 
VPI Super Scoutmaster Cartridge ?
This post was to remind the original poster that Benz cartridges are an alternate to Dyna. He might like the Benz take better if he found a store that could demo both. 
Complete newbie needing guidance/purchase advice
...for your budget, I would get a good pair of headphones, and a good headphone amp. This will bring FAR better sound and enjoyment to you than used/mediocre speakers being poorly driven. When you get your income and budget going, than you could g... 
DCM Time Window 7 - AMP & PREAMP
I don't know the 7's but my brother got one of the earlier models which sounded very good with a Hafler amp. ...just guessing, I suspect that your speakers are better than the electronics you're driving them with. I was never fond of Carver's amps...