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Outer ring - who uses and what are your findings
I have a SME 10 and the screw down clamp works well but it does not correct poorly warped records.  BTW @invictus005, SME makes both a screw down clamp and a collect clamp (both are the same reflex design clamps) to be used on non-threaded spindle... 
Talk but not walk?
The sound gets refracted ("back" removed) towards the listener due to the change in the transmission medium i.e. hot and cold air >>>>>I want to get on board your explanation. I really do. Can you be a little more specific and go i... 
Talk but not walk?
Why does placing 2 or 3 bowls of ice cold water out in front of the speakers improve the sound? The sound gets refracted back towards the listener due to the change in the transmission medium i.e. hot and cold air 
VPI 3D arm
If you wanted fast turnaround you should have ordered the dual pivot from a VPI authorized dealer who are set up to deal with retail customers as oppose to VPI who are not.   
VPI 3D arm
@drewmb1, your post does not make sense.  $211 for what?  VPI doesn't do direct to consumer sales, their products must be bought through a authorized dealer.  Are we talking about a warranty replacement, trade in? 
FS .
Pat....I would like to solve the puzzle. 
Thiel CS3.6 and PrimaLuna
Yes, the 3.6 and tubes are not the best match.  The 3.6 like beefy solid state amplification. 
Quincy Jones Interview
Bruno Mars is nothing special. There, I said it again. And, if he thinks he is it makes me question his judgement. Music is not just about sitting in a dedicated audio room and listening to the music with a critical ear, sometimes music just ... 
What is the name of your system?
Basement systemLiving room systemOffice systemMy carHer car 
Joule Electra question
Contact Rich Brkich, owner of Signature Sound, he can answer all your questions, plus he is a great guy to work with.  
ATMA SPHERE SCHEMATIC for a UV-1 M/M.......
@autospec has a history of trashing (attempting) the reputation of manufactures when he does not get exactly what he wants.  He puts himself out there as a competent amateur technician, but does not know how to wire a simple xlr plug.  Just check ... 
Any votes for or against a TV component stand with glass shelves?
Yes, glass may not the best material to make an audio shelf but the negative effects of glass can be mitigated with after market audio footers and/or platforms like Symposium etc.  
Replacing my Sonic Frontier Power 3's
If you like the sound of your Sonic Frontiers amps, then a CJ amp may not be for you as they sound 180 degrees from one another in the sound department.  The SF Power series of amplifiers are anything but tube sounding, border lining on a solid st... 
Anybody watch the Grammys tonight?
I get a kick out of the posters who claim they didn't watch the show and then follow up with a detailed critique of the show, including performances.  The Grammy's is best PVR'd, you can then watch the entire telecast is less than 30 minutes.  The... 
the table or the arm first?
What's first....steering wheel or brakes?Neither - frame, engine, suspension.