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turntable hum
Try reversing the left and right ground connections. 
Vpi tnt or vpi rosewood prime b
TNT, Ditch the VPI arm, get a new arm board and find a used ET II arm. 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Gentlemen,Can’t help but once again congratulating the members of this thread.  On other A’gon threads if one gets off target he is quickly excoriated and belittled.  Not here.  The latest example is the discussion of the London cartridges.  A few... 
Record weight for Garrard 301
I’m using a VPI HRX weight on my 301 to nice effect and it looks terrific. 
Reasonable high end interconnects: without breaking the bank
A little surprised to see no Grover Huffman recommendations here.  Reasonably priced.  The IC’s are very low impedance.  I’m using a pair of Empress IC’s for phono to preamp and am very pleased.  (Van den Hul Black Beauty SPX on ET II arm with VPI... 
Best cheapo Cartridge
Hello @rauliruegas ,My Denon DL 103 M arrived back from Needle Clinic with boron cantilever and micro ridge stylus.  Very smooth without being being too sweet.  Nice extension on the top and bottom.  Lots of heft in lower midrange/upper bass.  I'm... 
Best cheapo Cartridge
@rauliruegas,@rauliruegas,  I just sent my 103 M off to Andy Kim at Needle Clinic for an upgrade.  I'll let you know how it sounds when it comes back.  The 103 M is a very low output MC at .12 mv.   That said, running it through a Herron VTPH 2a i... 
Best cheapo Cartridge
@rauliruegas  I'm wondering if in your experience with many, many cartridges you have auditioned the Denon 103 M.  As I am sure you know the M is quite different from all the other 103's.  i picked mine up for $250 and, while it is not up to my fa... 
Recommendations for a Phono Preamp
I will second @millercarbon.  I found an absolutely mint Herron VTPH-2a here on A’gon for 2200.  I’ve had it since March and love it. 
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
Mark Levinson No 23 
Phono stage recommendations
Using a Herron VTPH-2A on my second turntable (refurbished Garrard 301) and concur with bpoletti. 
Besides Aja and zeppelin pressings, what others are demo level recordings?
Keith Jarrett:Standards LiveStandards Still LiveECM puts out great vinyl. 
Forever turntable under $2000
Used VPI HW19 MK III or MK IV.  Lots ow ways to tweak (upgrade) with suspension, stand alone motor, speed controller, etc.   
Turntable that will be around heavy foot steps?
I have found that the heavy plinths such as those sold for Vintage Garrard and Thorens tables help a lot. 
What's been your turntable ownership over the years?
Dual 1019Rec-O-Kut transcription with SME arm  Don't remember models.Systemdek table and armVPI HW-19 MK 4 with Sama and ET- II armGarrard 301 totally refurbished with Ortofon T-110 arm The last two I currently own and enjoy.  The Garrard is a par...