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Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
Concerning pressure gauges and valves. My Terminator rig is in storage, but I recall that optimal results were obtained with a Weiss pressure gauge in combination with a high quality brass needle valve. You need simple brass automotive fittings an... 
Router extender.
Over the years I have struggled with all manner of access points and EN over AC.  Google Mesh works very well, is easy to set up, and expands with additional access points.   
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
A very nice system, chakster. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Lew, the L07D came to me with the Kenwood tonearm rewired from cartridge clips to RCA males.  I believe it has Cardas wiring. The fellow who sold it to me said that it was a fairly simple matter to loosen or uncouple the bearing and slip through t... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
@luisma31 FWIW, my PD-444 subplinth modification is easily reversible. The stock RCA switch box comes off and its vacated mounting points receive the subplinth. The outboard pillar is the only projection, and doesn’t diminish stock aesthetics. Ano... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
@Chakster That's nonsense.  What diameter hole is appropriate for an EPA 100 MK-2? If Micro Seiki never make one, the OP's machinist could easily fabricate or over-bore one that will pivot off an outboard pillar. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
If you have access to a woodworker and machinist, it's not hard to expand a PD444 with a partial subplinth and third arm base out front.  I did that with a thick wenge wood subplinth and a brass pillar that accepts standard Micro Seiki brass canti... 
Cartridge options going forward
Have Soundsmith retip the Etna with his best OCL diamond, preserving the stock Etna cantilever. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
As evidenced by every post, Al is the best among us. 
Trans-Fi Terminator Tonearm: 2019 Update
My Terminator is not currently set up, but I like the idea of a second surge tank made of stiff material like a capped PVC tube and placed close to the tonearm. I suspect the underlying issue is that a long, soft silicone hose modulates in sync wi... 
Convert USB to SPDIF
The Berkeley Alpha USB and Denafrips Gaia converters are both well regarded, but probably overkill for an AVR. 
What are you streaming tonight?
John Petrucci "Terminal Velocity" (Qobuz 24/96).  I suppose he's today's Jeff Beck. 
What are you streaming tonight?
Ditto new Savoy Brown.  It ain't Hellbound Train, but close enough. 
Uptone Audio EtherREGEN review
As stated in the manual, the chassis is its heat sink. I’ve had one for 300+ hours, and agree with you that it is a meaningful improvement. I’m synchronizing it to a 10mhz rubidium clock. 
JL Audio Fathom F112 wiring question
The wire that traces to the ground plane(by inspection or using an ohmmeter) is negative.  Alternatively, just toggle the polarity switch to find the best sound.