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VPI bearing oil/grease?
VPI told me they have a new (about a year ago) super grease to be used on my Superscoutmaster. I have been using it with success. 
Anyone using McIntosh with Vandersteen Quatros
Macs tend to be on the warmer side of neutral as do the Vandersteens. That may make too much warmth for me. 
where to add damping fluid on a vpi jmw10.5i
Damping may not be beneficial at all. After you set up your table and cartridge with no fluid in the well, add only 1 drop of the oil at a time....then listen. If the sound becomes cleaner, clearer, with more depth and air, add another drop, etc. ... 
Vandy quatro vs Vandy 5’s
Are they 5's or 5A's...are the Quatros wood or cloth?? 
Changing from an XV1-S
Did you ever think of a Sussuro by Soundsmith? When I heard it, I thought it was wonderful...maybe perfect. Tracking, quickness, musicality...really great. 
Kimber 12TC or bifocal X for speaker?
No one can answer your question but you. Get some of each and decide. If you DO experiment, don't limit yourself to Kimber. Try Audioquest, Purist, Nordost, Cardas, and cheaper cables as well...Morrow, AntiCables, etc. Sometimes less expensive cab... 
Harry Weisfeld Was Right All Along
TWL - I don't think you're correct. Because the cartridge really tracks at a greater speed in the outer (away from the label) portion of the record, more anti-skate is needed there with gradually less as the record plays with nearly none at the la... 
Help with Turntable selection
VPI at first guess - what cartridge are you considering? 
VPI Classic
The tonearm should be rock solid. Something is forcing it to wobble. Make sure that the belt is not twisted or nicked. Also put your hand on the table while it is turning and feel for any vibration such as an out-of-roundness in the platter, or th... 
XLO vs. wireworld
Why are you wasting your time. Each of those and all wires sound different in different systems. If you really want to know borrow cable and listen how it performs in your own system. That's the ONLY way you'll know. 
Got $1000...how should I spend it?
Buy Gold 
If money were no object, what would be in your rig
Vandersteen 7's, Ayre monoblox with matching preamp. 
SoundSmith Counter Intuitive For VPI Arms
What is it?? 
Help DPS turntable bearing oil needed
Call Michael at Ayre.....303-442-7300 x223. 
son of Ampzilla
Yes it is a Bongiorn design. It is a less powerful amp than Ampzilla. I had one of those and they are both fine amps. He also made Charlie the Tuner...I loved that name. As I recall, there are people who modernize these amps and make them very muc...