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Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
I have a Superscoutmaster......I never liked Terrastones as much as Bearpaws...(each system responds differently). If you can find a dual motor/rim drive....that is a step up.  I thought the move to the Classic platter a big step up. 
Where do cables upgrades have the most impact?
the sound of your system is the sum total of all the pieces. 
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Keith - not nearly an attack...simply observing of your writing style. Surely cables, capacitors, volume controls, etc, etc. all change their makeup after a while of use. My cables came to me sporting fuzz, no bass, no air....missing all that all ... 
Zerostat Milty really?
Milty was of no use to me.....they called it a DiscWasher AntiStatic gun then.  I'm not a fan of record cleaning machines as well.  I think they are way overpriced....yes it makes the records sound a bit better, but not worth the hastle.  I use a ... 
Audioquest Makenzie XLRs
There are top level Anti-Cable XLR's for 260 dollars or so on Ebay - make a bid.... 
Skeptic or just plain hard headed
Keith  - you sound like you're 12 
Sudden problem with turntable
Take the cartridge out and send it to Soundsmith....you'll get back smiles again.  Don't bother with anything else since this happened suddenly....not a setup or cleaning suggestion. 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
Isolate it via springs which bring lively resonances to the game, or solidly support the table. 
The Future of Audio Amplification
Merrill has a very wonderful class D amp...but super expensive 
best interconnect at decent price
Darmento - have you checked E-bay for Anti-Cables....there is a great pair for little money 
What to do when the preamp you were ripped off on shows up online ?
I hope you put it on your credit card....just call them and they'll remove the sale.   If from PayPal call them.....Ebay, call them 
Turntable got absolutely crushed by CD
The 10.5 arm can do justice to all cartridges...That's not your problem. 
What is the first album you purchased, and do you still have it?
Ray Coniff.....Concert in Rhythm.....I still have it. 
Seeking information
adg101 is right. ClearDay cables are astoundingly good...too bad the manufacturer is ill.  I suggest get as many different sets you can try, and evaluate them for yourself.  All cables are system dependent.. 
Thoughts about speakers for a newbie
If you're interested in very high quality sound and have limited funds, consider high quality earphones and a dedicated headphone amp.