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VPI Super Platter
I think you have lead in your platter and therefore VPI was forced to change. That platter sounds very good though - don't put it in your mouth. The inverted bearing does make a difference..the thing that I would be interested in is the ring clamp... 
An Audiophile Goal
Those posts above are absolutely correct... Also, does one really want to hear a string quartet at Tina Turner levels? Even Tina sings softer or louder as the music dictates. The really good part of this is that although we may not have on/off swi... 
Considering going Vinyl--Please talk me out of it
Nope - Its a lot of fun... Not only do I like the quality of sound, but I really grove on my Rube Goldfarb looking VPI Superscoutmaster with all the wheels and pulleys. :) 
Signal vs. Audio Art vs. Speltz Anti? Need help...
Oh my - someone said that anti-cables are weak in the bass?? With my Vandersteen 5A's they literally shake the house with organ, bass drum, etc. 
Unplugging / replugging Anti Cables Changes things
I have to agree with Muralmann1. I never had a problem with my Anti-Cables. As a matter of fact, I compared them with Purist Anniversary, Kimber Select, Audioquest Sky, etc. and in my system only Audioquest was similar (although the price differen... 
best cartridge for 60,70's classic rock, folk ....
Any Benz. You will be happy with any of the recommended cartridges on these posts, but if you are critical, you must listen for youself. 
Is RIAA equalisation enough for Phono Stages?
I remember om the old days, Scott, Fisher, McIntosh all had various rolloff configurations. I remember RIAA, AES, FFRR and other indications you can point your control to. 
New update for VPI tables
Good for Harry - He's always trying to make his products better. In truth, they are some of the very best you can buy. Upgrades are all optional and retrofittabke, I personally commend him for his expertise in making the product even better. ...th... 
New turntable break-in?
VPI says 20 hours of breakin for their Superscoutmaster 
Compendium of retail LP stores
Princeton Record Exchange in Princeton, NJ 
JMW-10.5i Tonearm on Scoutmaster
I spoke to Harry W. yesterday, and my arm will be coming in the next couple of days. I'll report what it takes to install it on Audiogon. Stan 
JMW-10.5i Tonearm on Scoutmaster
Ahemmmm (as he clears his throat) I have it from a VERY reliable source that the great HP went ape over the Supercoutmaster with VPI 10.5i arm et al. 
whistling in the ears
It's called Tintinitus, and there is no cure. Maybe it will get better with time, maybe worse. 
SDS question
Sameswei...by the "brass piece" ..do they mean the shaft of the pulley? and if so, how do you get oil on that shaft, it being under the wide pulley 
Plants for Humidity
..they are good for the acoustics of the room as well. Artificial plants are nearly useless.