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Aquafina for record cleaning
Well then, I got Aquafina confused. I don't buy water. Still, commercial RO water is around 17-20 micromhos and steam distilled a much better buy for record cleaning and car batteries. When I worked making ultrapure water the guys that didn't want... 
Aquafina for record cleaning
Let's talk water. Fremer can come in and learn, too! Aquafina is reverse osmosis (RO) purified water to which minerals have been ADDED in order to improve taste! Now, tastewise, it is excellent. Whoever came up with the mix did a great job. RO wat... 
Anyone try the Fosgate Fozgometer Azimuth meter?
Another audio gizmo! 
Analog upgrade path for less than $1200
Your best upgrade for the money is buying an ounce of the Technics DD oil. The spindle well must be filled all the way to the top AT ALL TIMES. The manufacturer's suggested oiling once every 2,000 hours is wrong. 
Aquafina for record cleaning
Michael Fremer vs. Psychicanimal. Who's the authority? 
Empire 208 turntable
There are quite a few guys at Audiocircle that have modded their Empire TTs. Check the archives. 
Belt Drive Turntable around $500
JohnnyB, I traded one of my Clear Image T4 filters for a Technics SP25 with EPA-500 tonearm and 4 titanium tonearm tubes. How about it? I have a brand new ACOPIAN high performance power supply one of the better known modders gave me as a present. ... 
As system improves, do bad recordings sound worse?
The difference in opinions is because the professional is able to compensate the idiosyncracies of his equipment. I can get my system to successfully play any recording of any music genre, regarding of its quality because..."High end is who you ar... 
As system improves, do bad recordings sound worse?
As system quality improves, it becomes increasingly difficult to make lesser quality recordings sound agreeable. However, since this is all about MUSIC, the essence and spirit of the performance can be brought out regardless. Any system must have ... 
Best cheap record cleaning system?
I would NEVER use a regular vacuum machine for sucking cleaner. I wash the record with the Groovmaster label protector in place and then rinse it. The vacuum machine is for extracting clean water. Try Audio Intelligent cleaning solutions and you'l... 
How long for cartridge break-in?
Your problem is the Rega's lack of proper speed stability and its large amout of stylus drag. As for break-in, I suggest a very powerful 45RPM dance single with heavy bass modulation. Turn the volume down and play it over and over a few times each... 
Shure M97 Vs. Grado red
You should also consider the STANTON 681EEE MK 3 if you want smooth sound, especially on a Technics S tonearm. NAD amps are smooth sounding, so perhaps you have power line noise which is coming through the speakers. Your best bet is to start with ... 
Choices: Nagaoka MP-50, MP-300, or Garrott P77i?
The proper term is "desconocedor" instead of "ignorante". 
First "real" TT...
My take on this is well known here...save your pennies and get a brand-new, modded 1200 from KAB Electroacoustics and be done for a while. When fully modded it will be in the $5K performance.With psychic power and primal intensity, 
Copper Mat on Technics sp-10?
Audiofeil, spinning records with a Technics? Ha! I believe in miracles...