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Kleos Sibilance
VPI arms don't require drilling the armboard. You simply screw it in the correct place, and set it up according to the cartridge. Very, Very easy. 
Tips for fine tuning a VPI Scoutmaster
Acadie....no! instead go to Vermontaudio.com, get Bearclaws, and sell the VPI minifeet. You will be amazed. Speak to Dan. 
Tips for fine tuning a VPI Scoutmaster
Some pointers....Start by making sure the turntable is exactly level. Use a small carpenters level you can get at Home Depot. Put the level on the platter horizontally, then vertically, and adjust the feet so that the bubble is between the lines i... 
Kleos Sibilance
...oops.... shouldn't have sent that....just too easy. 
Kleos Sibilance
Geoch....I find it interesting that you should think I was talking about you....and which camp are you in..the intellectual, or the stupid.... oh, I got it...before I read anything more from you, I think you should realize that your first sentence... 
Kleos Sibilance
Yes Curio....there are a number of posters who don't know what they are writing about, yet take the position of experts. You have to take the good with the bad and understand that the internet allows everyone to display their stupidity, and intell... 
Kleos Sibilance
I too have a JMW arm. I am using a Benz Ebony LP with absolutely no sibilant issue. Your problem is not a JMW arm issue. 
Upgrading from Ayre Vx5e to MXRs on Revel F52s
Its certainly a step up, however, for me personally, I wonder if the additional cost would be worth it. If you do this, do post your observations. 
Humming and static noise, Plinius SA 100 MkIII
Plinius amps are noted for hum/noise problems. I had a friend that had these feeding Arial speakers. The hum was awful. He was told by Plinius that they are investigating a fix. 
Would you pay to listen?
..by the way. I test drove a Ferrari, and they didn't charge me...why would I pay to hear a stereo system. Don't you EVER use the word Mazda and Ferrari in the same month. You just don't know. 
B&W 802 Matrix Series 1 Sound
For me, they are overpriced and not very good. 
Trans-fi Audio rim drive motor vs VPI with SDS
Why not the VPI rim drive? 
The Collective Wisdom
If you like what you've got...keep it. Save your shekles and when you have lots of them, get a REAL step up. It is sooooo expensive to make incremental improvements. Do it right for your satisfaction. and wallet. 
Should i keep my N802 or upgrade to N803D
I wouldn't ... 
Would you pay to listen?
Nope...I agree with Tvad