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you've got $25,000.00
You've got to hear the VPI Superscout all tricked out with the rim drive... for the rest - spend it on records and tickets to live concerts 
DRT XV1s Vs Orpheus Vs Shelter Harmony Vs 47 Labs
Of those three, I like the Dynavektor. The Jubilee always sounded hard whenever I heard it 
VPI JMW9 Sig. Arm Tube Ringing. Any remedies?
Before making any mods to the arm (no offence Lwerener), I'd make sure the arm is functioning as intended. I have never heard a ringing when playing either the 9 Sig, or the 10.5i that I'm currently using. You may also try damping the arm slightly... 
VPI JMW9 Sig. Arm Tube Ringing. Any remedies?
I used the Ebony 3H with the 9 inch Sig arm and it was jaw droppingly wonderful. I dont remember any ringing at all. Call VPI with your question...they are wonderful about solving problems like these. The E-mails are short and to the point, but th... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
I use a Precision (brand name) steamer from Waldgreens.com Its about 20 dollars and I use it with really dirty garage sale albums. I also have a nitty gritty which does a good but not so thorough, but easier to use job. I also clean my stylus with... 
Rim Drive Super Scoutmaster (VPI)
Personally, I would stick to VPI throughout or Teres throughout. I believe that the best can be had from the pieces designed for each other. If you check my system, I have all Ayre electonics and am pleased how well they work together. 
Bi-wired vs Single Termination
I got into this Bi-wire thing when I got my Vandersteen 5A's. Richard Vandersteen says and I have become a believer that to bi-wire you must have 2 totally seperate pair of cables - 8 wires for a bi-wired stereo pair. Go to the Vandersteen website... 
Valhalla interconnects - recommended?
Personallyl, I think the whole Cardas line is awful..their power cords are especially sinful. The thing about Nordost Valhalla is that it takes a very long time to break in. I don't hear a brightness, but rather a cleanliness, or clarity that real... 
grado hum
There is nothing to do. It is system dependent and if yours hums, live with it or change the cartridge 
To damp or not to damp JMW-9 Sig ?
Harry said that it is true that damping could be adjusted by that top screw, however, it is real easy to screw up that adjustment and therefore it is not intended for us owners to screw around with it. 
The VPI Rim Drive
I just moved from NJ to Scottsdale...My whole system is in boxes, but will put it together today. I have the belt Supersoutmaster, and the kit to convert it to the rim drive. I'll let you know later. 
Rega p25 to vpi scoutmaster or phono stage and mc
I had a Rega 25 completely decked out with every possible upgrade. I went to a Superscoutmaster with 10.5i arm. I put my old cartridge - a Grado Sonata low output into the new table and was very happy. I then got a Benz Ebony and went WOW!! 
Is turntable == phono stage == cartridge right?
If the VPI Scoutmaster doesn't do it for you, there are many improvements/upgrades from VPI. Personally, I'd look elsewhere. The Scoutmaster is a wonderful table. 
Stereo Sound cart rankings
Rediculous.. 
Best protractor for aligning to cantilever
Harry W told me that the DB protractor is a very good one as well.