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VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
Sberger, I've found setting the azimuth to be a challenge. What I notice is that, using the "coffee stirrer" method, I can get the stirrer parallel to the table, but when the stylus sets down on the record, it tips slightly away from the center. S... 
VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
Dodgealum, The 5 spaced indents don't influence anti-skate force. The weight on the other leg does. The fishing line should be connected to the indentation that makes the fishing line parallel to the table when the arm is in the armrest. You then ... 
VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
Dodgealum, I'm not sure what you mean when you say "Installed with the wire located midway up the shaft...". Which wire? Which shaft? Cheers. 
Classical Recommendation
Mozart Clarinet Concerto K622 https://secure.stereophile.com/stereophile/recordings.shtml Just what the doctor ordered. Cheers.Tom 
VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
I'm wondering if he was right when it came to 10 and 12 inch tonearms, but maybe not so much for 9 inch arms? 9 inch arms have a far more formidable anti-skate issue, due to the greater headshell offset.I only need a little more anti-skate! I soun... 
Who sells high quality audiophile CD’s?
I've always been very impressed with Rounder Records. 
VPI Scoutmaster - Anti-skate again..
Yes, I undid the lemo twist (sounds like a new dance craze). I even tried to counter the excessive force of the mechanical anti-skate with a clockwise twist of the lemo connector. It had no effect that I could notice. As for tracking force, I'm cu... 
Azimuth adjustment on VPI Scoutmaster
Thanks. I was pretty sure that the adjustment would need to be made with the lemo connected, but there is always that little seed of doubt... 
How to tame...
Even Pete Townshend says that the hearing damage occurred not from performing, but from playing/listening on headphones. Beware of those insidious devices.Also, you might consider attending more concerts of un-amplified music, and less of the ampl... 
Newbie looking for cheap dependable table
I also recommend the Music Hall tables as a good value. Pro-ject also makes good budget tables. Don't worry about all the necessary tweaking. It's not really necessary. We mostly tweak because we want to, not because we have to. (However, you will... 
sony sacd players to get
I owned an SCD-C222ES modified by SACDmods.com and it was terrific. The SCD-777ES is optimized for 2 channel SACD play, and is a formible player amongst all SACD players. The SCD-C555ES was rated a best buy by Stereophile and I heard great things ... 
Small form factor, budget DACs?
The Birdland Odeon-Ag. It's small (weighs about 3 lbs.). It has a volume control for direct connection to an amp. Absolutely stellar sound. A bit over your budget. There is one for sale right now at $795 which is a very good price if the re-clocke... 
Best Amp for Sonus Faber Cremona Series
I've had experience with the SF Grand Piano Home speakers. A great speaker. My guess is that the Cremona has a similar impedance curve, so I can tell you this. My 55 wpc tube amp was not enough for the SF speakers. I doubled the wattage to 110 and... 
Led Zeppelin cd box set remastering quality
Classic records just re-issued the Led Zeppelin catalog on 200g vinyl, if that interests you. 
Out of curiosity, where does everyone live?
Chicago. Age: 39Cheers. Tom