cpk

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VPI Scoutmaster platter/bearing install
ahh white lithium grease is what you are supposed to use and IME you shouldn't have to use any force. if it wasn't greased you may damage the bearing. 
ML Aerius or SL3's?
SL3 no question about. 
What is the best place to buy tubes?
My vote is for the Tubemonger. I have gotten a number of excellent preamp tubes from them. 
Cartridge & phono stage for VPI Scoutmaster setup?
I posted this yesterday but so far it is a no show. I use a ASR mini-basis (about $700 used) with the chip upgraded ($70) and a VDH DDT II. Amazingly good sound! The upgraded ASR bettered the Sim Lp5.3 and Benz Lukasheck I had and might even be a ... 
Review: Tel Wire Cord Tel Wire Cord Power cord
Thanks for the nice review! As you noted the cord does sound pretty good out of the box but it does benefit from burn in and will continue to improve up to about the 400hr. mark. Enjoy and Happy Listening! 
Build my own speakers?
Other then the right tools to make the enclosure you also should have at least an RTA. Making a balanced speaker strictly using your ears is more then difficult even for the very experienced. You should also keep in mind that buying expensive driv...