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Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
Well, the risk could be mitigated by deposits and virtual handshakes on a case to case basis.  The benefit to a lender could be a sale.  The idea was suggested by someone else and is somewhat fantastical in the current condition of this society as... 
Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
Crickets.  
Tips for Auditioning equipment for low or zero expense
This forum community would be a fine place to originate a loan/share program. With that said, who would like to loan me a demo phono stage?  Thanks in advance!  
Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
Very cool xcool!  Thanks for the update. 
Which to upgrade first: Turntable or Phono Preamp
I'm curious as to what direction you went.  Also, I'm wondering why there is no mention of speakers in this thread. 
Thoughts on upgrading TT signal chain
Very reasonable advice, thank you very much. I like the idea of a clean slate cartridge but it is complicated by the fact that a replacement stylus for the bronze is nearly the same price.  I imagine a cartridge body is less likely to be damag... 
Thoughts on upgrading TT signal chain
Any suggestions on particularly quiet pre amps?  I've looked at the stylus and don't see wear on the diamond.  However, where the cantilever comes through the o-ring surround doesn't seem perfectly seated.  I haven't been able to source any photos...