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Decca London Super Gold Compatibility Question
Unipivots are not right for the Decca.  Lots of resonance reflects back into the arm....you need solid bearings. 
Cable recommendation for Krell & Vandersteen
So many I know recommend Audioquest (though not silver) for Vandys 
recommendation needed-upgrade power receptacle- monster power htps7000 outlet 15amp or 20
I use Maestro outlets.....replaced PorterPorts 
Cartridge new or used ?
never used for me 
Need help and advice on a VPI 3D arm
..just as a final note....   all vpi arms are very good.....the 3D arms are better still, and the addition of the 2nd pivot is even better.  The gimaballed  3D arm is a bit different, but not better.  The Fatboy is "icing on the cake"....  The ver... 
Bright or Dim?
Geof....I seem to remember Purist Audio had cables that used light to advance the sound  their interconnect and speaker cables. 
Morrow IC's
If balanced interconnects are on your mind, let me know. 
Duelund internal speaker wire?
..just as an aside....I spoke to Richard Vandersteen about this very thing.  He said that they extensively use many different wire to make their speakers sound the best...sometimes wire with non"audiophile" credentials are better for a specific ap... 
Kimber 4TC vs 8TC
Go for it 
What about diamond cantilever/stylus combo
Harry W (VPI) says that the aluminum cantilever is much easier to work with and can get the diamond exactly mounted.  He says that it is possible to get a properly mounted stylus but that he's seen many more glued styli to be off...even the most e... 
Bright or Dim?
Re: PS Harvester.....Plugged one in, the light blinked, the sound was reduced to flat and ugly...two made the sound worse.  Returned all 3 - yuk! 
Bright or Dim?
I understand LED's put a lot of junk on the power lines.  Do they sell any of the old 100 watt bulbs anymore? 
Need help and advice on a VPI 3D arm
Too blue.....  with the 2nd pivot you adjust azimuth with the 2nd pivot adjusting screw..     The warping of the 3D may be common.  Mine did as well, and was quickly replaced. 
Is it all in my head??
A few weeks ago, I removed the power cord of my Ayre amp and replugged it into the socket...about 6 feet away.  Suddenly the system sounded MUCH better.  ....went the other direction and plugged the amp into a socket on the farther side, and it cl... 
Any Love for the Pioneer PLX-1000 Yet?
I wonder how my Superscoutmaster/rim drive/Classic platter/3D 2nd pivot from about 10 years or so ago would stand up.