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Anyone send back Magnepan MMG's?
My take on the MMG's is they are a wonderful midrange speakers with compressed dynamics that you have to sit directly on axis for. If you can live with the things it doesn't do, and appreciate what it does so well, then these speakers are for you.... 
Scoutmaster runs very slow
I suggest you not worry,... bring the speed to 33 1/3, and relax. If the sound is steady all is fine, if the sound wavers...ah, then it has to be looked at. 
Using a Cork turntable mat on VPI Scout
When you're done , report back Certainly you can't hurt anything..don't make anything permenant 
Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI?
Dealer set ups are always questionable. I have never had a dealer set mine up correctly. Chances are you have a new cartridge and even if it was set up perfectly, it will change as it breaks in. I don't know any dealer that is willing to put in th... 
Mint Tractor
OOOPS...I didn't use Scotch Tape. I used a thick tape that I use when repairing violins...I knew it wouldn't leave a residue...sorry. I would call or write to VPI and ask them what they recommend. Stan 
Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI?
..actually the Signature has better bass (midrange, highs, dynamics, etc) than the regular 9...and its just "wrong" to go backwards. 
characteristics between these
In my system, there is nothing better than Anti-Cables. Check out my system 
Kimber Monocle XL
My experience too has lead me to Audioquest over Kimber. Also...if you biwire, use seperate cables (they can be wrapped + and-), however don't use the bifocals method of combined ++ and--) 
Steam cleaning records 2
..the power cord is the best tasting...too bad 
Suggestions for an effective record cleaning kit??
Clearly you don't wipe the condensed steam off with a microfiber cloth. If you do, I haven't found anything better. 
Question concerning the Mint Tractor
I did not compensate for the setup jig...actually, my arm was/is just a hairbreadth off of true horizontal with the back end down very, very, slightly. After setup with the Mint, I found that adjusting the VTA was unnecessary. 
Anyone NOT like the sound of VPI?
I urge you to give that Nordost wire more time to break in. Get back in 6 months..it takes a very long time. The notion that the VPI table is inherently bass light is ludicrous. I have bass on mine that can shake the house. I doubt if wall mountin... 
Question concerning the Mint Tractor
Follow the directions exactly and you will be rewarded... 
want to build a 2 channel system where do i start
I'd start by listening to speakers. Find a speaker you like, then find out how to power it, and the rest just falls in line. 
Mint Tractor
Emailists..I wear reading glasses (father time is creeping up on me), and found that the supplied illuminated magnifier worked best without my glasses. I also have the 10x loupe which I found very difficult to focus with my eyes...others with youn...