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Sony SCD-777ES vs current Players
The 105 doesn't have a fan so that wouldn't be an issue.I could probably sell the SCD-777ES for the price of a new 105.Hmmmm... 
Shielded Phono Cable Suggestions?
Grover Huffman Phono Cable for 200 
Benz Micro Wood SL - Repair or Replacement?
Nandric, I sent it to Benz Micro here in Switzerland and the price isn't just for a retip, it's a rebuild with new generator, coils etc.They also can do an exchange for a Ruby 3 for $2000 
Benz Micro Wood SL - Repair or Replacement?
I sent it to Benz Micro, the stylus, cantilever and coil are all damaged.They will keep the body and back plate and ftr a new generator, cantilever and micro-ridge diamond ( I had the older Fritz Geiger one) for $750 and will "only" take 3 weeks o... 
Nordost ICs cause hum, replacement needed.
I'm more and more tempted to try the reasonably priced British cables form these two guys:http://markgrantcables.co.ukhttp://referencefidelitycomponents.co.uk/design-of-interconnects/ 
Nordost ICs cause hum, replacement needed.
Thanks Bo, the amps are much better now after being completely refurbished by John Sampson who was the MF Service Manager for many years, the improvement after his work is huge. If I can get the right interconnects it should sound pretty special. 
VPI Classic vs Avid Volvere SP
Yes, the arm does sound like a weak link, if a Volvere comes up with a decent SME arm for example, it would be more worthy of consideration.Thanks for the help guys. 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
Thanks, the cart has arrived but the turntable hasn't yet :-) 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
In the end I ordered a Benz Wood SL, hope to hear it in around one week's time!Thanks for all your help. 
VPI Classic Finish
I believe the Walnut finish is nicer, I'm just unsure if it'll look terrible beside the other wood finishes around it :-( 
Replacement for Nordost Cables in my system?
@Coxhaus - I have been using the SPM cable between my turntable and Phono Amp, it was previously used with my CD Player. 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
I'm considering replacing them, what would you suggest as a replacement? 
Cartridge for VPI Classic?
@Restock - The Delos is interesting but would cost me double the price of the Benz and 40% more than the XX2. I'm not sure I want to spend that much but as ever in this hobby I may end up stretching :-) 
Replacement for Nordost Cables in my system?
Thanks for all the replies.@Coxhaus - To be honest I'm not prepared to spend thousands on cables to have SPM end to end, I think I'd rather spend that kind of money on component upgrades.Knghifi - The cables do sound very interesting but again 5 i... 
Replacement for Nordost Cables in my system?
I just discovered that ProAc have recently started selling their own speaker cable, this may be a sensible first step.