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Static sound between songs?,
It is possible you have a fault with the CD player. Try and speak to the distributor/manufacturer about this.Regards, Richard. 
sssibilancccce...
Check the following link for cartridge alignment and setup:www.audiophilia.com/features/cartridge_setup.htmRegards, Richard. 
Getting a Koetsu Onyx cartridge rebuilt - help
Try Koetsu SE Asia. They have a website at:http://home3.pacific.net.sg/~angmelvinRegards, Richard 
quad din to phono
If I remember correctly the Quad 33 has a 3-pin DIN connector for the phono input. Pin 1 is the left channel, Pin 3 is the right channel and Pin 2 is grounded (via small capacitor). So you can either make an adaptor cable (female line phono to DIN... 
Tubes in Blue
The following link may help:http://members.aol.com/larrysb/blue_glow.htmlRegards, Richard 
Information on GARRARD 301 turntable
Some of the earlier 301's were fitted with the grease bearing. Later models and the 401 utilized the oil bearing. The bearing housing for both types looks very similar, the bearing casting has a grease-nipple tapped into the housing about mid-way ... 
How much DC is considered safe?
Don't take these figures as "gospel" (there are far too many variables out there) but figures around and under 20mV are fairly innocuous, figures from 20 to 50mV should probably be adjusted out and figures above 50mV can often be classed as a faul... 
Like it or not.....
I wonder if Microsoft, since their acquisition of Pacific Microsonics HDCD, may well start concentrating on developing new audio devices:http://www.dself.demon.co.uk/failproj.htmWith grateful acknowledgement to Mr Douglas SelfRegards, Richard 
Looking for a gadget
If you are up to a little "tinkering" with a soldering iron, a couple of dollars of parts and an hour or two you can try a simple coversion which should give you what you want. Email me if you require further info, regards, Richard. 
Naim Hicap-4 pin DIN-to Linn LK 240's-RCA
If it helps the following are the pinout connections for the 4-pin sockets on the Hi-Cap:Looking at the socket and going CLOCKWISE from the connector KEY: CH1 - N/C - NEG - CH2If you can obtain some 4-pin DIN connectors and are handy with a solder... 
Directionality
There is an article by Ben Duncan in the August 2000 (re: polarity)and another in the Sept 2000 (re: cable directionality) issues of Hi-Fi News and Record Review. If anyone wants any info from these please email me (as long as I don't infringe the... 
Phono Stage Question
Run only ONE phono stage output into a LINE input only. DO NOT run one phono (RIAA equalised) output into another phono stage input.Regards and seasons greetings to everyone, Richard 
ZYX R100Fuji F/S MC Cartridge ?
Some experience of the ZYX RS30 which probably doesn't help you. The following is a link to their main agent in Japan: http://www.sibatech.co.jp/ZYXcatalog.htmHope this helps, regards, Richard. 
Another Hum Problem Question
There is a very good article that may help to get a better understanding of this type of problem. Although 12 pages it is worth reading. The article can be found at:www.rane.com/pdf/groundin.pdfBTW, the file spelling (groundin.pdf)is correctHope t... 
Which one of the 3 Stereophile test CD's to buy?
Start with disc 1 (STPH-002-2). Tracks 14 to 16, track 17 and track 18 will give you a very good insight into the different conversion techniques used in digital reproduction. Regards, Richard