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PrimaLuna Dialogue Premium
Wow,maybe if someone owns or has heard any of them? This is not a strange question to post. People look for advice all the time. Anyway, I have read so many positive reviews, but it seems too good to be true for a $3200 unit. 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Rich Robinson 
Most compatible phono pre for Lyra Delos
I am using a Chinook with my Delos and like it very much. 
Shelter 501 versus Soundsmith Zephr ?
The Shelter does not work with JMW arms. It sounds great most of the time, but there is undoubtedly a compliance mismatch. Which JMW arm do you have? The Zephyr might not be a good choice either if you have the standard 9 or 9t. Call VPI. 
VPI Scout cartridge compliance
The Zephyr is the perfect match for the 9 Sig and 10" arms, which weigh more. The best bang for the buck cartridge for the 9t is the DV 20x. Don't believe me? Just call VPI. Adding mass with weights or screws is nonsense, never worked for me no ma... 
VPI Scout/Scoutmaster cartridge recommendations
I disagree. A digital scale is a must. Furthermore, setting VTF at playing level is crucial. Test it out for yourself. I had a 0.1 gm variance. Setting VTF at playing level is strongly encouraged by VPI. As far as the VPI jig goes, I think that it... 
VPI Scout/Scoutmaster cartridge recommendations
Here is the thing. I had it sounding excellent 90% of the time, but there were instances of distorion and mistracking that would not go away no matter what I did. The fluid helped with that 10%, though is still was not right, but it killed much of... 
Lyra Delos
I just sprung for the Delos as well, let us know what you think!! 
VPI Scout/Scoutmaster cartridge recommendations
Whatever you do, do NOT get a Shelter, it simply does not work on a JMW arm. People will say that it does, but if you don't want to take my word for it, just call VPI. Just 2 days ago I could not take the Shelter anymore and sprung for the Delos. ... 
Your First Concert was.....
Rolling Stones Steel Wheels Tour-Alpine Valley, WI 
Any reviews of SP's Mellon Collie reissue?
I upgraded my tonearm and realigned everything and still am experiencing horrible mistraking on certain tracks. I am at my wits' end. I wish I knew how to ameliorate this problem... 
Good cartridge for the VPI Classic 1 turntable.
I second the GCPH, excellent for the price. I just sold mine for $475 and it was in mint condition. As far as the cart goes, I am finishing the setup for a Classic 3 arm on my Scoutmaster II tonight. I will be using a Shelter 501, I will let you k... 
Mint LP Best Tractor---HELP
Thank you, I own both protractors as well. It seemed from your post that you were implying that the Mint is inferior to the Feickert. I simply wanted to point out that that was not necessarily the case. I never stated that the Mint was a universal... 
Mint LP Best Tractor---HELP
Not necessarily a "nitwit", that is only his opinion (which is clearly stated in his post) AND the Mint costs $150 less. 
Mint LP Best Tractor---HELP
I had this same problem, I was told that the distance was 223mm, but every time I measured, I got 222mm. Too late as I already had ordered the Mint. I am now waiting to get the new Classic 3 tonearm and I just purchased the Feickert rather than de...