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Mapleshade Brass Footers w/ Rega P3-24 ?
I would use Mapleshade's rubber/cork feet under the the Rega instead of cones. I'm using the VPI Scout so I have indivisual Gingko feet on top of a maple platform. 
Cary SLA 70 vs. Rocket 88
I once owned the Rocket 88 and was deeply disappointed in it. I would by something (anything) else. 
Graham Phantom and VPI TNT/HRX: Bliss?
I have a lowly scout and I have it on top of six Gingko balls that are on a Maple slab that's on brass cones. 
What VPI junction box do I have?
Whatever you do you have to twist the wires coming out of the top of the arm. I've had this table for years and i just did it. It's like I have whole new arm. Do it and do it now! 
Are VPI tables considered musical and involving?
Musical means soft and soothing with limited dynamics. It's a back-handed complement. 
VPI 10.5 new stainless arm
All I know is that you must twist the cable coming out of the top of the arm! This is not a suggestion. You have to do it if you want the thing to work properly. 
Info on Gingko Cloud 10 & 11?
It's all good. Get the cheaper one and add balls. 
Gingko vs. pucks
Opps, I mean objectivist. Any way the Gingko is awesome. I use Minis on top of a maple block. Also cars have shock absorbers for a reason. 
Gingko vs. pucks
Stehno is the perfect example why subjectivist suck. They suck any joy and fun out of this hobby and totally faith in measuring equipment that can't come close to equalling the human ear. You put your record player on a Gingko platform and you hea...