benjysch

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Best Record Cleaning Fluid
I have been buying records since 1970, and as was typical, used a Discwasher.  In the early 1980s, I bought a used VPI, and converted it to the 16.5.  Mostly, I have used distilled water with about 20% isopropanol, and a couple of drops of Kodak P... 
Forever turntable under $2000
I'll put in my vote for the Linn, too.  I bought mine (SN 1734) used in 1975, with a Keith Monks mercury arm.  I've tweaked it over the years, recently attaching the Lingo, and placing corner braces (have a friend with a great wood shop).  You can... 
Philosophy: Bearing vs. Unipivot
I want to thank you all, and to Doug have just a couple of comments for clarification. I understand that one part moving on the point of another constitutes a bearing. Perhaps I should have specifically named ball bearings, but then folks may have... 
Whither Oracle Mk 1?
Thanks so much for the help guys. I suspect I will go with the Origin motor and power supply. As far as a leaking bearing, I assume that if I pull the platter and replace or add oil, I'll be able to tell if there is leakage? The Technics arm has s...