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VPI Rim Drive
..just an album or 2. I was very careful not to twist it during installation. I heard the increased performance immediately. 
idler wheel vs direct drive technics impressions
I can almost guarantee a "professional" will not take the time to set up your table correctly. Tuning a turntable also requires one to listen carefully how it interacts with the cables, the preamp, and really..the whole system. My suggestion is th... 
Power cords for Cary 500MB amps?
I have posted my fondness for the power cords I have. Check out VHAudio.com ...look at Oyeida plugs and Accrotech wire. Its easy to make...no soldering required. I even think it's only a tad more than your budget. 
Vandersteen 5A
Mrmitch..Other then marrying my wife, this is the best thing I've done recently. Becoming a full time Arizonian, you see how nice the people are, how well the local government works...how "right" everything is. I know Anthem...if you can,also look... 
VPI Rim Drive
I E-mailed them about 4 months ago, and inquired every couple of weeks about availability. Evidently VPI had been working on which material to use, because it took that long to get - each time the response was "coming real soon". I know lots of pe... 
DIY advice - Building my own bi-wire
There are some cables that are very difficult to work with (Cardas et al) Make sure you have the expertise to do the job. 
2008 RMAF – – – all things analog.
Doug...just a comment on the elasticity of the belt...I guess thats why the rim drive makes the VPI's sound so much better. 
DIY Acrolink or Lessloss for Cary SLP-05?
I'm using the 046 series...gold over palladium. Highly recommended. ..just the gold was too warm for me. 
2008 RMAF – – – all things analog.
Dougdeacon et al...Another point I'd like to raise..Unless a record is flat, one hears pitch wavering coming from the tonearm traversing the undulations of the warp. Many tonearms' effective length is varied at the rise and fall of the cartridge. ... 
New record=Bad Sound
It sounds to me like it needs a cleaning. If you live near Scottsdale, Az, I'll do it for you...or buy a steamer (they aren't expensive) and have a go at it. If it doesn't clean up, you then can bring it back to your dealer. 
Great sounding new vinyl
Have you heard any of Vanska's Beethoven? These are not available on Vinyl, but the SACD's are very good...and the performances are even better. ..just my thoughts 
The best speaker you ever heard?
Wilson Alexandrias and Vandersteen 5A's. A friend actually has them both (two sets of Vandersteens..one pair placed near for jazz, and one pair placed far for orchestra works. He couldnt make up his mind I suppose, so got it all 
Vandersteen 5A
Yes...there are lots of lows coming forth. Accoutical bass even sounds "right" Now that I know the sub is missing, I can hear the powerful subsonic whack of a Telarc bass drum is anemic on that side 
DIY Acrolink or Lessloss for Cary SLP-05?
Why would such a little price difference be a factor. Oyaides plugs are the biggest asset in this application. 
Questions about Zerostat use
Why the caution as to aiming it at the cartridge??