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McCormack DNA-2 DLX balanced input impedance
I have not heard that McCormack of Virginia was offering upgrades of any kind to the DNA-2. What you may have heard is that Steve McCormack's own firm is offering such (and they are worhtwhile). smcaudio.com is where you might look.Also there is a... 
Relationship between McCormack and CJ?
While I knop from personal definition that the label "consultant" can mean a variety of things, I understood that Steve McCormack DESIGNS the products built by CJ that bear the McCormack of Virginia name. The title "consultant" is generally percei... 
Rule of thumb for VTA
Anyone ever run into an arm where the arm tube is not exactly parallel with the headshell and, therefore, the headshell is the proper location from which to establish initial "levelness"? 
How is Wally Tools anti-skate device for JMW?
Post this question AA. There are frequent discussions of "Wallys" there and Mr. Cleaver, himself, answers a number of questions. 
Ok this will be a good thread.
A good, but oft repeated thread. Source 
Static problem? Try this
Well, yes, grounding the rack and REMEMBERING to touch it first works best.The spray on the carpet lasts about a month or so, depending, and can usually get you by during the driest part of the winter. I used to live in the Midwest where it was Ri... 
Unheralded Sideman
Venetta Fields for "side" female vocals 
Gramy Nominations
I never watched the Grammies except for once a few years ago and I have watched it since, just in case there was ever a redux of.......the time they kept showing some old long-haired hippie in the crowd and I was trying to figure out who the hell ... 
Static problem? Try this
If heard that is effective. Also, put some liquid fabric softener in a spray bottle and just moisten the carept in front of your rig.. Test a small piece of carpet first. Have never heard of damage (it is intended for fabrics), but why risk it? 
Foolish
Are you using cryoed outlets? If not, toss a few in and get ready for a whole new list of descriptors! 
Cueing it up...
I have, in the past, used the stopped platter method, which my father swore by. I can go either way, myself, but agree with Twl that the force is negligible, at least with a good cueing device. Heck on my Spacearm, I can trip the lever, walk to my... 
Anyone have modem problems with this site?
THIS IS TOO STRANGE. I had this problem as well. ATT/Motorola Surfboard. My problem has ceased. Maybe it was an ATT thing. Maybe it was these solutions I tried.1) Plug the modem directly into the wall if it is in a surge protector now.2) If you ar... 
Expensive vinyl rig - still not performing ;-
I've spoken to Brian and while he knows some of the folks who designed the Teres, he isn't large on them. likely, though, he can help if it is a setup issue. 
Will our MC for the festivities gain the stage?
Thanks, G m c. Almost caught a buzz in my gain head from that! 
Expensive vinyl rig - still not performing ;-
Tok20000, the talk of DAC comparisons scares me a bit, being more a vinyl nut, but I'd have interest in kibitzing over audio. Saratoga, here.