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VPI Prime 3D arm making noise
You might post your question to the VPI forum.http://www.vpiforum.com/viewforum.php?f=12 
Lifters ForGetting Cables Off The Floor, Worth It Or Snake Oil
I tried snake oil once and it made a difference, a worthwhile upgrade ....  
Stupid Question Alert!!!
Thanks for the alert ... 
Lifters ForGetting Cables Off The Floor, Worth It Or Snake Oil
It also makes it easier to clean the floor if the cables are off of it. 
Isolation footers for amps
Yes, the idea is to form a triangle under your component. Put two in the rear and one in the front center or visa versa. Either remove your existing feet or put the cones next to them, contacting only the bottom of the chassis. By using (3) feet, ... 
Last stylus preservative...anyone still use it?
I use it on my 20+ year old Benz Glider on every record side since it was new. 
802d or 800d
Split the difference, go with the 801d .... 
26" Speaker Stands for Persona B?
I use and recommend VTI stands, DF or VSP series. I have the DF series filled with small pebbles. They are sturdy, affordable and look good.http://www.vtimanufacturing.com/product_category/speaker-stands-df-series/ 
Isolation footers for amps
I have done experiments with a few items mentioned above and have come to the conclusion that hard coupling items like brass & ceramic cones or spikes, work better in rooms with concrete or carpet over concrete floors. Isolation devices like I... 
Isolation footers for amps
I recommend Herbie's Tenderfeet. I use them under all my components. 
audio :the crazy room where they DONT WANT YOUR BUSINESS
It better jibe with the "tapes"!! 
I have a blown driver and I'm not sure what to do
You are driving a lot of speakers with that amp and up to a certain volume level, you should be ok. You might have crossed that line and as peterr53 suggested, over drove the speakers. A distorted source could have contributed to the problem also.... 
I have a blown driver and I'm not sure what to do
It seems you are overdriving your speakers. Is it a volume issue or maybe an amp issue? 
Mark Levinson ML7 auction
I agree with cleeds. This is a relatively rare and expensive piece. Do you really want to do business with someone that said he would ship and then won't answer your questions? 
Pathos Classic One MKiII vs. my separates
Yes, I recently acquired a matched pair of Matsushita-National 7DJ8 tubes (made in Japan) from a seller over at AudioMart. I only have a few hours on them, however they sound really good. The tubes they replaced are rare Valvo Cca’s, expensive and...