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Establishing a common analog listening bias
I thought the subject of this thread was a good one when I first saw it. Now after having contributed once and read through twice, I think it will end up raising more questions than answering.First of all, there was discussion of whether or not ce... 
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
I've got a VPI 16.5 and the only thing that becomes hot is the spindle. After the fourth or fifth album (2-sides, three scrubs each side) I notice it getting hot.By that time the first one I cleaned is dry enough to play. I rack them in a plastic-... 
Looking For More Detail
I'd look at replacing your interconnects and speaker wires before going to a different arm or cartridge set-up.I also have a tube preamp and monoblocks. I just purchased a set of Nordost Blue Heaven Rev II on clearance at Music Direct for half off... 
Best Budget Phono Stage for Clearaudio Emotion?
It is a moving magnet cartridge so your choices are many. (Doesn't have to be the quietest kid on the block since you don't need a lot of gain like you would with a Low or Medium output Moving Coil.)A used Dynavector P75, PS Audio GCPH (lots of co... 
Establishing a common analog listening bias
How aboutDire Staits "Love over Gold"Don Henley "End of the Innocence"Eagles "Hotel California"on the other hand, due to the widely varying array of turntables, arms, cartridges and phono preamps in all price and performance ranges, maybe this wou... 
What are the treasures in your vinyl library?
I guess "maximum 5" means different things to different people, but here's mine.MFSL Half Speed MasteredAl Stewart - Year of the CatSupertramp - Crime of the CenturyCiscoSteely Dan - AjaJennifer Warnes - Famous Blue RaincoatWB/RhinoVan Morrison - ... 
Nottingham Wave Mechanic Anybody using this unit
I've got a Hyperspace and this question interested me also. I take it that the Walker is fully compatible with a US wired motor without any modifications?This is something I'll have to look into. Might be good to start a thread for experiences of ... 
What are the treasures in your vinyl library?
I guess "maximum 5" means different things to different people, but here's mine.MFSL Half Speed MasteredAl Stewart - Year of the CatSupertramp - Crime of the CenturyCiscoSteely Dan - AjaJennifer Warnes - Famous Blue RaincoatWB/RhinoVan Morrison - ... 
TT upgrade
Music Direct had some "B" stock Scouts for a reasonable price. Call them and see if they have any left.E