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How much difference will a phono stage upgrade make?
Regarding cwb3rd’s post about Keith Herron above: your customer service from Keith is not unique. I have experienced the same level of above-and-beyond service from him over the years. It started the very first day that I received the VTPH2 (now u... 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Nice system, gpgr4blu! Thanks! 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Thanks gpgr4blu for your detailed response. I have 4 tonearms with the following cartridges: Transfiguration Proteus, Soundsmith Paua, Kiseki Purpleheart, and Soundsmith Zephyr Mk II. What’s the rest of your system, and what cartridges are you usi... 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Gpgr4blu,would you mind elaborating on your experience with the switch to HRX please?thanks! 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Bigbobbydmoney,Nice! I’ll bet that ‘table sounds great. And I do appreciate your perspective on the advantages of a piece that one knows so well and has put a lot of time and effort into. It’s sounding pretty sweet as I write this.... 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Thanks for your responses guys. I really appreciate your perspectives. Would love to hear more from those who may have personal experience with these ‘tables. Would be nice if I could have you guys actually listen to my setup!  
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Thanks wlutke. Sage advice! 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Thanks bdp24. 
Seeking advice on possible VPI turntable upgrade
Thanks Stringreen. Sorry about the typos in my post! Any experience with SSM vs TNT-HRX? 
Best vinyl purchases based on pressing, studio production, sound quality and enjoyment.
Stephen Fearing: The Secret of Climbing. Rega Records. All analog, recorded by Roy Gandy of Rega. A very live, real, warm, human sounding record. And good songs, IMO. I had to order mine from a Rega dealer in the UK. 
Soundsmith Zephyr MIMC upgrade to Paua opinions?
I have a Zephyr Mk II and a Paua. Both are awesome but the Paua is more refined and has a much lower noise floor, more resolving. Great cartridge! I would do it if you are considering it. I keep the Zephyr for my backup cartridge, and use my Paua,... 
Need a Record Brush. Got a recommendation?
Mapleshade brush with grounding wire works nicely to eliminate static problems. Have also used Hunt, Audioquest brushes. Mapleshade is my main brush now. 
Happy Thanksgiving to all members , enjoy the holiday
You too! 
Turning off tube preamp first sends solid state amp into protection?
 I definitely agree with what some of the other folks have said here about operational sequence.  I always try to remember this about my main amplifier: “last on, first off. “  I switch on everything else first and wait until it is fully powered o... 
Herron VTPH-2A Phono Preamp....anyone familiar?
I have had my VTPH 2 ( now upgraded to 2A) for a few years now.   It  does not seem to be better for any particular type of music in my experience. I listen to jazz, rock, pop, Acoustic, and world music. It excels with every type of music I play. ...