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Speaker Placement ....help
Check out Vandersteen.com. Look at the owners manual for the 5A. It gives great setup instructions 
Rim Drive Mod or how to make it even better
No foam rings...The problem with the cones, is that when you unscrew them...make them taller, they get rickety. 
New Speakers Coming My Way. Hot Dog
Let us know how you like your new speakers...especially after the excitement of new, and the breakin process nears completion. 
Rim Drive Mod or how to make it even better
Tfkaudio is right...get the feet Mike, it also makes it easier to level the table accurately (a must). You will like the rim drive - do it. 
New Speakers Coming My Way. Hot Dog
Don't throw away your speakers too far...especially the sub. 
Need help choosing new speaker cable
Anti-Cables - just try them. 
Cables for MBL systems??
I use Anti-Cables. They are cheap, and are preferred in my system (all Ayre with Vandersteen 5A speakers) to anything else. I tried them all. Audioquest Sky with matching speaker cables are wonderful too, but I can buy a car for that price. Anti-c... 
Benz LP Ebony, and S-Class Ebony
All Benz would want from you, to give you a new S-class is an LP from anywhere, broken or not, and 2000 dollars. Enjoy!! 
Halcyonics under my tt. Wow
I'm glad your new base is working for you, but I must caution everyone that bases are very system dependent, and none should be used (especially expensive ones) that doesn't come with a money back guarantee of satisfaction. 
Rim Drive Mod or how to make it even better
TFKaudio...don't fret...the ring will seat and you will be happy. It took a couple of days for mine to seat properly. Do get the minifeet...it makes the table much easier to level, raise/lower. Don't forget to use something soft under the motor as... 
Benz LP Ebony, and S-Class Ebony
Sonofjim... This is an honor and certainly no offense is taken. I have my LP set for a tad under 2 grams, but who knows... I only have a Shure scale which gives me only the ballpark approximation... the system is flawed and the sliding weight...es... 
Benz LP Ebony, and S-Class Ebony
Thom_mackris agreed with me one some point...he can't be a bad guy thinks me, so I went to his website. After reading lots of really interesting and great tips, I came across how important and critical is an exact VTF for the cartridge. Also there... 
Interchangeabe tonearms with RB300
The VPI arm screws into the top plate with wood screws...not hard at all. It's not a "drop in", but is very easy to attach. 
Benz LP Ebony, and S-Class Ebony
Yes - The mass comes from additional bracing - I think they use a brass skeletin to strengthen the Ebony wood. Have you noticed a change needed in VTA, or damping? Does it look the same as the older LP= or can you see any differences. Khrys.. perh... 
Is it safe to use Cardas lp todegrauss MM cart
Yes it is safe - its like playing a record of any kind of music. Yes if the sound comes out of the speakers, it degausses the whole phono chain. Personally, I find the results minimally impressive, however that's true on my system, yours may be di...