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A Worthwhile Untrasonic Cleaner
Thanks for the insight.I’ve put off purchasing US, and have patiently listened thru ticks/stitches while watching solutions become affordable to schlubs like me2020 may be the year I finally give in.The Spin Clean will hopefully be officially reti... 
How Good Can My Vinyl Get?
Your table setup is now only as good as the REST of the system can deliver.This is said, because of a recent downgrade of a "decent" $2.5K cart in a 6Kish table/phonostage setup. That is plugged into a price appropriate downstream setup. A 6X LESS... 
Blown away with 2 speakers hifi sound!
gongli3 is the envy of everyone on this site.It’s clear, many here are audio nervosa afflicted. Instead of simply letting the music take you away from this challenging time we live in, we listen to hear the faults of a recording and our system.Not... 
Night and day speaker connection
If using 4 speaker cables sound "better" to you, run with it.But in the end, even the exotic/pricey drivers STILL  use  a low tech, thin gauge of wire going to the actual cone. Hmm.... 
VPI classic to ClearAudio maximum solution
The search function is a wonderful thing http://www.vpiforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=3635&start=0The ceramic coating appears to be one of the questionable VPI "innovations"The same platter you previously used, just with the coating. I would play b... 
Help me decide between these two turntable/cartridge combinations
What a great place to " carefully" and indirectly plug your place of business. 
You've never heard a Moonlight Sonata like 'dis
Classical music, just doesn't need  visual help to appreciate the music.  Any music,  for that matter.Watching a young woman perform with what's considered "normal" attire is distracting.Ruins it for me.  
Best cartige for the money and why?
This cartridge has been around for awhile. https://www.lpgear.com/product/ATC01.htmlIt's been  a popular choice for value a MC for years.Plenty of reviews out there.   
VPI forum
I meant you can at least get an idea of your situation, by the many VPI owners here. Some, not all suggestions, are actually helpful. 
Sammy Davis Jr. -PBS American Masters
Great post, geoffkait.That kind of talent just doesn't exist anymore. Singer, multi instrumentalist, impressionist, actor- Sammy was on another level. 
VPI forum
The knowledge here, is VPI experienced.  
How much do you need to spend on analog to rival digital?
Well cmon, some of the thread subjects are just waiting for a goofball like myself to oblige.I'm digging midfi warts and all, because I have killer music. I love perfecto audio gear I hear at someone's home or show.  
The Truth About Power Cords and there "Real" Price to Performance
If you're brave enough to try one of these, they DO offer improvement for a bargain .https://www.mapleshaderecords.com/audioproducts/powercord_prev.phpI used one one for years without  worry. It looks like a disaster ready to happen, but if you ha... 
Seeking help finding the weak link(s) in my system and offering suggestions please.
No one is mentioning the room and speaker setup in the room?The basic gear without fancy outlets, cables in a proper room  setup probably would have more impact. 
The Beatles Anniversary issues question .....
If you're a "purist" then, don't bother. An original British press is the only way to fly.Im a purist in my mind, but lack the funds to facilitate my dream of clean, mono Parlophone copies.The Giles reissue of SP is nice sounding. Nothing groundbr...