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Dealing with Static on LP palyback
@spatialking  The fan does make some noise, but not as bad as a vacuum machine, besides you only turn it on for about 20 seconds and blow on both sides of the record only before each play of the record.  Get the one with the on off button it the ... 
Dealing with Static on LP palyback
Get one of these anti static fans from Amazon. Works really well. Apply to a record each time you play. Problem solved. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DB8F7L41?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1  
Help deciding between two speakers.
I bought a pair of Infinity RS3b's new back I think in 1978.  They were really nice speakers at the time.  Over the years the foam around the drivers and front baffle rotted and I refoamed the drivers.  The baffle I replaced with carpet That I cut... 
Wilson Alexia 2 lacking some bass
I also have the Alexia 2's.  I run it with Esoteric electronics.  The Alexia's bass is awesome is the word that comes to mind.  It's the sitting position that is the problem.  I found moving the sitting a couple of feet closer or further away from... 
New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
I can tell you my experience with my Esoteric E-02 phono preamp which has balance and unbalance inputs.  Since my Din cable is RCA, that was what I was using until I decided to see how the balance input of the Esoteric compares.  I use a couple Ca... 
Do I need 10 gauge power cord if I have 10 gauge from panel?
If you have never tried a aftermarket power cord before, I would recommend getting something something that doesn’t cost too much like a cord from Pangea and try it in your system and see if you can hear an improvement or if you can hear a differe... 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
If you want the best sound, I recommend a Well Tempered Classic.  I had one for many years before getting a Well Tempered Reference.  The difference in sound between the two is minor.  The Classic completely destroyed the VPI HW-19 Junior in sound... 
Stylus not tracking and sounds terrible
I started with a Denon DL103 cartridge way back with a Well Tempered Record Player and the sound was so much more musical than my Sony cd player at that time.  I went to a Benz MC3.  Huge improvement.  Upgraded turntable to Well Tempered Classic. ...