rockyboy

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To ring or not to ring?
Will now try to convince my wife that this is really a "must have" accessory. Will be a hard sell. 
To ring or not to ring?
Thanks for your input. If I start collecting pop cans along side the highway, forego an anniversary present for my wife, and not put anything in the collection plate at church, I may be able to afford the VPI ring. 
Audio fuses
Gbmcleod - Would my FMJ 23 benefit from a SR fuse? Have never had the cover off; can I easily access the fuse? Do you happen to know what size fuse it takes? 
Record cleaning machine or other devices??
Don't overlook the Spin-Clean. I just got one and find it pretty handy for batch cleaning. You probably don't want to fill the reservoir every time you have just a singel record to clean. 
Improving sound quality of streaming setup
Appreciate the input. Currently using an iPod Touch for my remote. I understand that the Zardoz already has a reclocker but will confirm with manufacturer. 
AFFORDABLE HIGH VFM RACKS - Opinions Please...
I've been very happy with my 3 shelf Steve Blinn rack - attractive and sturdy. He can build a rack to your specs. Doesn't cost anything to at least give him a call and get a quote. 
Power Cords - Just Say Yes
Just took delivery of my new preamp. WOW! What an improvement. But I noticed it has a wimpy PC. Will I replace it? Probably. Will it improve my system? - at least pyschologically! Like I said earlier, enjoy the ride before you get old and lose you... 
Power Cords - Just Say Yes
My 2 cents. We have to remember that this is a hobby (and an expensive one). For most of us, we don't have "needs"; we have "wants". Fact - some wire can sound better than others. Fact - it can be ridiculously expensive. Fact - we don't need it; w... 
Audioquest Emerald generation 1
I have a pair of early AQ Emeralds (as well as a pair of Turquoise) that I will sell. Email me off line and we can discuss price. 
Direct drive vs belt vs rim vs idler arm
Been out of town visiting elderly mom and came back to enjoy the input. Appreciate your thoughts. I own a VPI Classic 1, but was toying with the idea of getting a vintage table from Artisan Fidelity (which drove my original question). But upon my ... 
VPI Classic hum
I have the same vintage Classic TT and have been using a Benz Glider without any hum. Suggest you send your table into VPI and have Mike take a look at it. 
Cartridge gain question
Please disregard my original post. I should have first searched the archives on this subject. I've since found a great explanation in an old thread. 
VPI Classic 3
Great! I just sent my Classic 1 into VPI on Friday via UPS for inspection and either upgrades or possible trade in for a Classic 3 and now all I can think about is getting a damaged TT back from UPS. I have to stop reading these posts!!! 
Which cartridge do you use with the vpi classic?
Interesting to read how folks on this forum have multiple cartridges. I don't have the finances to experiment with cartridges and I'm hesistant to sell my Glider and buy a more expensive cartridge without some assurance that it will be a nice impr... 
Best cdp under $2,500
Don't rule out an Exemplar modded Oppo 95. It will impress!