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What direction is VPI headed?
When I went to Mercedes last year to buy a new car, the salesperson convinced me that I needed to purchase the optional panoramic sun roof, the upgraded audio system, upgraded performance motor option, and the parking assist package. A year later... 
No-one talks about Rowlands anymore
The first rule of Rowland ownership is: you do not talk about Rowland ownership  
"Straight" talk
@clearthink wrote. " Example: when we change VTA/SRA the AZ changes too "It is obviously apparent from this claim that Raul is not well informed about the intricacies and standards involved with properly installing and aligning a phono cartridg... 
Wonderful visit and 5-star customer service at Audio Doctor in Jersey City, NJ!
@gpgr4blu...you are coming off as an Audio Doctor stalker.  Personally, I enjoy audiotroy's forum comments.  BTW, the forum is also about learning about new products 
Will preamp manufacturers tell you if the model is phase inverse?
Since there is no recording standard for phase, does it really matter if the pre-amp does or does not invert phase when you have a 50/50 chance that the recording will be correct? 
used Sonus Faber repair (again)
I had no problem getting my second hand SF speakers repaired by Sumiko.  All they wanted to know was that my speakers were originally sold through their NA distribution networks and that they were not grey market imports  Although grey market impo... 
CARY SLP05 - tube configuration?
If you are running single ended, the tubes labelled 1,2,4,5 will have the greatest impact on sound as they are used in the gain stage. If you are running balanced, tubes 3 and 6 are used as buffers and also provide gain to the balanced section, th... 
Dynavector XX2 MKII? Your thoughts of it?
First of all, 1,000 hours in not slightly used.  $400 used plus $500 for  Soundsmith ruby cantilever/stylus upgrade would get you an awesome cartridge.   With 1K hours, half of the stylus life is gone.  If you like the 20xl, the xx2 give you the s... 
Curved and Straight Tonearms
I would like to solve the puzzle Pat...what is "this thread has jumped the shark"  
Curved and Straight Tonearms
Why is it that most of today’s cost no object SOTA arms employ a straight arm tube. Where are the super "S" arms? 
Allnic 1201 and Herron VTPH-2
Which one should I choose....Allnic 1201 or the Herron VTPH-2?  Nice problem to have!!   
Anyone Using Crystals?
If a retailer or manufacture is willing to give a money back if not satisfied guarantee, why not give crystals a try? 
Last stylus preservative...anyone still use it?
Are talking about Last Stylast which is a stylus treatment or are we talking about Last Stylus which is a cleaner?  I only use the later. 
I would like to get into Turntables but ......... HELP!
Visit a trusted dealer and let them guide you.   
McIntosh MR78 upgrades?
This is an easy question. Send it to Audio Classic for the Richard Modafferi modification. Well worth the money, plus unlike other modifications, this will add value to your MR78