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Shipping a VPI TT, Arm & Cartridge. Help Needed
Actually, if you go to the UPS store, they guarantee a safe delivery for anything they pack and ship. You might have to mortage your house, however it will get there undamaged, or they will get you another. 
vpi tonearm v.s. clearaudio
By the way..If you're in New Jersey, you are welcome to come over and play with my VPI to see if you like it. 
vpi tonearm v.s. clearaudio
I have a JMW 10.5i. There is on these posts some trepidation because of it seeming unstable. It does react unstable when you hold it, however it is a very stable arm in the groove. There is no bumping, tipping, etc. when its playing records. There... 
which would you replace first?
Audiofeil.. Why is it that you think I haven't? Is your temperment always to strike out? Answer Piedpiper 
Thorens Stabilizer
It says right in the instruction not to use a spindle clamp when you use this mat. 
To damp or not to damp JMW-9 Sig ?
,,just for your edification..the Gingko platform is in 2 pieces with the table itself suspended, but the motor not. 
LP -12 Felt Plater Mat
The non-felt mat delivers much more air around the instruments with greater depth and width. The Boston does the same but to a slightly lesser degree, however, it seems to have more definition. When I exchange the Boston and the anti-felt, I like ... 
cantelever not straight, advise please.
If it was mine, Id consider it useless, get my money back and get a new cartridge. A bent cantilever can not be fixed except by replacing it. By "straightening", it, whose to say that the diamond is in its optimum position. No thanks = not for me. 
To damp or not to damp JMW-9 Sig ?
Artemus_5..try the Gingko platform under the VPI. Check out their website. Vinh the owner is extremely nice and very helpful. 
LP -12 Felt Plater Mat
Xagwell...I think you might be pretty safe with the Non-felt mat, but all the others (Boston I'm positive) you have to change the VTA. 
VTA for arm vs VTA for cartridge
I just read that you do your evaluations with headphones. I have the Sennheiser 650's with Cardas balanced upgraded cables and use the Headroom Blockhead (top of the line) headphone amp. The sound is in many ways better than my speakers, but for s... 
To damp or not to damp JMW-9 Sig ?
Damping added depth and air to my Benz LP.. Sorry it didnt work for you 
Phono hum
No Kmulkey, let me clsrify what I meant...these devices get rid of static electricity if your concern is damaging something from the zap therefrom. You have to eliminate the hum via a different means - you cant enjoy your music with the hum unless... 
Phono hum
Use a Talisman, Milty Zerostat, etc. You can't listen to the thing humming along!! I/m using Anti-Cables from the Superscout to my Ayre. Not only is there no hum, but it is dead silent. If you turn up the volume and put your ear to the speaker you... 
LP -12 Felt Plater Mat
I liked the Non-Felt mat, or the Boston Carbon Mat