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I think my hearing is damaged.
Usblues. Doc said depression. 
I think my hearing is damaged.
Thanks Reb. I have shunned away from artificial sweetners because they made me eat more. I have a nice system now But dang I can still remember hearing notes that I cant hear now. Wish I had a great pair of ears now with the nice sysytem I have! 
I think my hearing is damaged.
Thanks all. Also I have taken depakote for 10 years. One of the side effects could be hearing loss. i do have ringing/hissing but I can ignore it and doesnt bother me. Your right it does vibrate. i usually sleep on my back. Yes when Im sick it is ... 
Best CD player now made.
A modded Shanling from parts connexion is the best Ive heard. Yes I heard top of the line Linn 3 years ago. I could tell it was a CD player. Brassy. I had new tubes and an extensive mod done and it is very smooth. I have a Acoustic Signiture TT wi... 
How to tell if the record is worn out?
Is that Groove Glide really that bad??? 
Damaging records with a hand turned machine.
Thanks all. Good points brought up. 
converting an LP to digital
Dont. IMO You'll get the worst of both worlds. 
Nakamichi Cassette Decks
The best cassette deck you can get is one where you hear none or very very little difference between source and tape. I dont want to start a war here. But theres other decks out there other than Naks. 
Speakers for 80s rock?
Get you an OHM I made in the 80's. That speaker is made for rock music. Get you a used one in decent shape. Then upgrade the drivers from OHM. I upgraded mine and they sound like a whole new speaker. Then I had the upgrade bug and purchased a WELL... 
chosing a cassette deck
If you want to get the best get a Tandberg 3014A. Built to last. If you want an autoreverse get something else. But sound quality will be compromised. Like all cassette decks a Tandberg will need some shop time. I got a good one here 4 years ago n... 
Antiskate issue.
Thanks all. 
Antiskate issue.
Thanks for your answers. I did not want my new cartridge wore out before its time. I will try thr mono test. Thanks 
Compliments to Graham
I too have a Graham 2.2 ceramic wand. I went from linear Tracking Mitsushi 1981. Roy Hall TT 1990. Acoustic Final Tool with Rega 600 2001. Graham Robin 2003. And finally Graham 2.2 in 2003. The 2.2 is a great tonearm. It tracked my Grado a lot bet... 
Phono cable ic for graham 2.2
I use silver TAK Kimber Kable. 
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend?
Thanks Capt369. I have wondered about that cause it is very difficult if not impossible to center it.