2002ss335

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Stylus tracking weight guage
Sora Sound has a nice one for $48 delivered. You can check out his listing on here.Regards,Todd 
Where to buy power transistor in small qty?
Another place you can look is Mouser, I have bought from them and Digi-Key with excellent results.Regards,ToddMouser 
Damaged Dynavector 20XL
Check with the dealer you purchased it from, I am not 100% sure but I think Dynavector has a trade in policy.Regards,Todd 
A good preamp for around $1000 for parasound JC1s
I am using a P/LD 2000 with a Halo A21 to great effect. The remote does control polarity along with inputs & volume.Regards,Todd 
2k budget for Amp
I almost forgot I really like it. :-) 
2k budget for Amp
I just bought a used Parasound A21 after much looking for a lot less than 2K. I almost went with a Class D but it seemed the more I read the more downsides I encountered.The comments on the A21 seem to be universally positive. Though system synerg... 
Entry Level Cables
Why not go with some CAT5 DIY speaker cables? I made up a pair of 20' cables a couple of months ago and am very pleased with the results.Regards,ToddGomer Cable 
Best pre-amp for beginner's NAD 2200??
I bought that amp, pre, and tuner in 87 and used them for 20 years. The 1155 has a very good phono stage and useful controls. I still miss my mono switch. :-(I have the manuals and reviews that dealers handed out at the time for these units and wo... 
Did I damage my speakers?
I agree with those who say if they sound all right they are not damaged. If you want to put your fears to rest get a hold of the manufacture and see what they say.Regards,Todd 
Amp recommendation: Cary SS vs. McCormack vs. Ayre
I have been looking for a new amp and those are on my short list. I have also been looking at the Parasound A21, it is hard to find anyone who has found faults with it.Regards,Todd 
Sumiko Blackbird Tracking Force please help
One thing to make sure of when checking VTF is the scale should be at the same height as the record. If your stylus is higher or lower than when you are playing it will throw your measurements off.That being said I use a scale to get the VTF withi... 
High-pitched whine AFTER playing vinyl
I have never run into that problem and I have used the 160 on several tt's over the years. Hopefully someone can give you some ideas on what is causing it.In the meantime why don't you hit the mute button on your receiver or change your input sele... 
JA Michell Turntable - Need help
This is a good place to start. MichellRegards,Todd 
RIAA Equalized Turntable
This should explain RIAA. Basically the signal is modified so that the vinyl can handle it and then the phono amp has an opposite curve that returns the signal to its original form.So you would still need a phono amp with an RIAA equalization.Rega... 
Noise from the Phono Pre-amp High Volume
Yes it is normal, the result of amplifying a small signal. SS phono amps are relatively quiet so that is why you have to turn up the volume w/nothing playing to hear it.Regards,Todd