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"Original Jazz Classics"
FYI Mosaic Records' True Blue Music is selling a handful of OJC's for $5.98 . These are limited, but there are some pretty swell titles some of which are "Bud Freeman - All Stars ", "Tommy Flanagan - Something Borrowed, Something Blue " "Hampton H... 
New update for VPI tables
The key is you don't have to buy every upgrade. Things are going to sound great even if you never buy another upgrade. Why is that so difficult for people to understand? And upgrade doesn't mean that the current product is bad, just that it may so... 
New update for VPI tables
I agree with Stringreen. Nobody is forcing anyone to purchase any of VPI's upgrades. The products speak for themselves, and certainly any of his current tables are pretty great in the most basic stock form. But it sure is nice to have the option o... 
VPI SDS connectivity question
The Scoutmaster power cord is removable. 
JMW-10.5i Tonearm on Scoutmaster
I too would like to hear feedback on this, as well as how difficult the mod is. VPI(Sheila) says that it's simply a matter of installing four wooden screws(?) and a metal plate onto the top plate of the turntable. That doesn't sound right. Anybody? 
SDS question
That's exactly what I did. It's actually 3 set screws, 2 in the shaft, and, once the shaft is removed, a very small one to lift out the brass nut. I then dabbed a swab with motor oil and brushed. Not that simple, but there it is. I hadn't even giv... 
SDS question
I've been using Phil's Tenacious Oil, a bicycle oil, for several years now after it was recommended on the Vinyl Asylum. Used it on my Scout, and have been using it on my Scoutmaster with excellent results.Here's a link:http://www.philwood.com/Phi... 
How much better is the Scoutmaster vs. Scout?
Congratulations! You're gonna love it. 
How much better is the Scoutmaster vs. Scout?
scoutmaster, and get the ring. without it you'll be forever complaining about warped records. plain and simple truth. 
What is bias a tube amp ? Is it difficult?
Fyi, Decware makes terrific tube amps and preamps, and they are all self-biasing. Check out Decware.com . Good luck 
VPI Scoutmaster Belt...Is Your's Still Going???????
no problem with the the platter belt of my scoutmaster, but did have 2 belts break on the ring as well. but since they were replaced several months ago, no problems. 
Phono Stage: EAR 834P VS JLTi
i've owned the jlti for several months, and love it. there was a pretty long break in period, and i also had to play around the with the setting to get it where i felt it was really delivering. make sure you try all the settings. what i like best ... 
Shortlist of best cartridges with VPI
i've used a shelter 501, a dynvector 20 xl, and a benz glider on my scout and now scoutmaster signature, but nothing has brought me more enjoyment that the sumiko celebration. incredibly easy to set up and very non fussy, it is by far the most mus... 
Best affordable phono preamp?
by the way, that's vacuum state, not stage. 
Best affordable phono preamp?
love the vacuum stage jlti in my system. check out the one on sale here for info.