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Accuphase AC-3 Re-tip new cantilever vs new purchase?
You may also have experience with the AC-2...these are more widely available. How does one compare to the other?  
Accuphase AC-3 Re-tip new cantilever vs new purchase?
You are absolutely right. The re-tip w/new cantilever is $500 and these cartridges seem to be around $1500 (with shipping and tax) so... I’m gaming out worse case scenario - I buy a used AC-3 and it needs work. $2000 spent for my ’ideal’ cartrid... 
Audiogon Tech Question
Boy, you can say that again.   Having said that... how does the saved search feature work in this situation?     
VPI Scout 1.1 parts to upgrade HW~19
Slaw, can I ask if you mean the bearing well fits the plinth hole perfectly or if you mean the bearing of a Mk IV or super platter drop into the existing MkIII bearing well perfectly? It is unclear to me if i can just literally "drop in" a new pl... 
VPI Scout 1.1 parts to upgrade HW~19
I've been asking around and the common response is...find a super platter or find a Mk IV platter. Since I asked I should listen.  I thought the Scout would save me money and the  (indefinite) time it will take to find a derlin platter. But being... 
VPI Scout 1.1 parts to upgrade HW~19
Slaw, yes. It is an MkIII. So it has the stainless steel plinth.    Stringreen, this table is famously…modifiable. You wouldn’t be the first to tell me, however that these are likely not actual upgrades. Do you have any suggestions for Sonic impr... 
So I just bought a Hegel H390 and
I have owned an H390 for a while now. It sounded great with my ProAc 2.5 Response speakers. Legends in their own time. I Upgraded to Audio Physic Tempos and couldn’t be happier (well that’s not true, I’m sure I could be happier but you know what I... 
Change input labels
Yogiboy, when my receiver was made the was no such thing as a CD player let alone a DAC that handles other types of digital inputs. Also, I don't want to use the on board phono stage (labeled phono on the faceplate) so my external phono stage must... 
Change input labels
Not really. My phono stage uses tubes. I wouldn't use the Marantz phono pre amp regardless.  
Change input labels
Saar,Can you adjust the font size regardless of the tape size? 1/4 inch seems to large but you mentioned cutting text out?  
Change input labels
Ideally, I was thinking of small labels that could be removed with no damage alá the ubiquitous label makers - only much, much smaller.No permanent Alterations.