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Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
Narrod...I can tell you..I just tried it again...DEAD quiet. 
Need Help on Phono Cable
Sonofjim...When I first got all my Ayre components, I was recommended the Cardas/Ayre cables for all connections. I wasn't very happy with the results, and discovered that the fault was the cables. Money was no consideration...I had various levels... 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
Yes...as a matter of fact there is a new Supergrease you might inquire about. It looks like vasoline, but isn't. It comes in a package that looks like a hypo needle. 
XLR vs. Phono Cables
it has been my experience that components are designed either single ended or balanced. Yes some of them can do either, but they sound much better in their preferred mode. Ask your manufacturer about that. I have all Ayre equipment, and indeed eve... 
Power cords and soundstage
Tvad...no, I have used the Tunami but with the V=046, and P-046 plugs. I removed and replaced the plugs The Accro link is better in all ways. This may be true only in my system, and may be different in other systems. I am using all Ayre components... 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
Hi Viper...My wife is an RN. I used her professional 200 dollar stethoscope to search for noises and yes indeed...my turntable is DEAD quiet. No scraping sounds, no hums, no noises of any kind. Sorry if you think you have something with less sound... 
Power cords and soundstage
Yes..4030 is Accrolink. The Tunami cord in comparison is a bit quieter I am told, however, it doesn't provide the depth, air, and clarity of the Accrolink. Chris ( I think it was he) told me that's because of the heavy shielding on the Tunami. As ... 
Dual-layer SACD Gain Issues
I found that burned reproductions of a CD is oft times better than the original...don't know why. 
Thiel 7.2 vs Hales T-8 opinion needed
The Ariel is darn good.. If you want to experiment, try new power cords, etc. before spending big bucks on new speakers. Yes new speakers will be different, but I doubt if they'll be better. What don't you like about your speakers now. Remember th... 
Alternative to VPI motor for Aries 3?
something is very wrong. Call VPI for an assessment. I have the motor which is DEAD quiet on my Superscout. 
Switch to silver for a treble boost?
I found that the inclusion of excellent power cables really opened up my system 
Need Help on Phono Cable
I'm using Anti-Cables with great success. You can try them with a money-back guarantee. I had Paul put extra shielding on mine, but found that I didn't need it, and use the standard version. 
Difference between the VPI Aries 2 & Scoutmaster?
I thought that the Aries series can use a longer arm..sorry. My Superscoutmaster has the rim drive, heavy platter, and feet. If you have a dual motor, do consider the rim drive..it makes quite a difference...the heavy platter is also worth it. The... 
Power cords and soundstage
Tvad...if you think that Oxaide Tunami is so good, try their P-4030 with the 046 plugs on each end. Jawdropping.. 
Difference between the VPI Aries 2 & Scoutmaster?
I have a Superscoutmaster/10.5i and second Stevecham's remarks. The Aries is a bigger table and can accomodate 12 inch arms.