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Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor
@wrm57 Hi BillThank You for all your input. I haven't heard of Triplaner or UNI-tractor,Accutrak. Although I am pretty convinced on a Best Mint, I will probably look into them also since I am one of those guys that needlessly makes things a lot mo... 
Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor
Hi @ williewonka, wrm57Thanks to both of you for your comments.Would anyone know the geometry used for either Mint or Wallytractor protractor.@wrm57 , Wallytractor, "hard to come by these days" ?Due to long lead time, no longer manufactured, or ?T... 
Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor
Hi @ ,williewonka, tooblue, cleeds. Thank You for taking the time to respond to my post and your recommendations. Look's like I am getting a Mint Protractor. I noticed they manufacture one specifically for the Rega arm/table combo.By the way the ... 
Any News on MQA Lately?
Hi @ eric_squires.Even though the news/info is disappointing with regards to hopes for  improved fidelity; thank you for passing along the info you learned from your observations.Brad 
Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor
Thanks miner42 for your input/info. Did you happen to compare with any other brand protractor, where you found the Mint provided better performance. I don't see on there website any statement of what geometry there gauge incorporates; would you kn... 
Rega Owners - Alignment Tool / Protractor
mb1audioThanks for your suggestions/help. I was hoping that you could use the Baerwald geometry for adjusting cartridge alignment/overhang on a Rega table,  without modification to the table or relocating the pivot point of the arm to table mounting. 
SET amp comparable to First Watt SIT 1?
You may have already considered a Line Magnetic  product, if not here is a couple for your consideration. There are many reviews on line, that you should be able to get an idea of the characteristics of each amp.http://www.toneimports.com/lmaudio/... 
Any News on MQA Lately?
Hi EricWould you be able too describe the decoder you were using or heard and if the recorded material was identified by the decoder/player as being MQA files.  I was hoping that the MQA format would result in overall better recordings, not that I... 
SET amp comparable to First Watt SIT 1?
You may see what Volti Audio has to say. I have listed the owners contact info below; also there web site has a dialogue box for contacting them.It also seems helpful to use this platform to reach out to others that own your Brand/model of speaker... 
Prima Luna Prologue 3 rolled some tubes and...
johnsstry some better coupling caps. That amp will surprise you..I have had a Prolouge P3 and P5 shelved for some time, with the intent of possibly changing the coupling caps.  Is the mod you recommend based on first hand experience or is it more ... 
MOFI's new UD1S Santana "Abraxas" LP
mofimadnessThanks for the info. If I should come across info regarding if the matrix is coded to identify the convergent and stamper number in the run, I will let you knowThnxBrad 
MOFI's new UD1S Santana "Abraxas" LP
I am curious how many times  they use the convergent disc as a stamper or how many vinyl disc they produce from one convergent/stamper. Also, is there a code in the matrix denoting which stamping the record isAny one know?. ThnxBrad 
Lehmann Black Cube SE ii with EU voltage - step up transformer
I have included the Lehmann web site address below. If you go to the FAQ page you will see where you are able to submit question (s) to them directly. I am thinking that they would be able to revise or mod your PWX for 115V 60 Hz and / or send you... 
Cartridge recommendations
In addition to Sound Smith another option for repair may be the Needle ClinicAndy@ Needle Clinic <needleclinic@gmail.com> http://phonocartridgeretipping.com/contact.html 
Confused on tube types. Can someone help me out?
The following is off of the Brent Jessie web site.  Hang on to it, it is scarce.  There is a lot of equipment that use the 7308 / 6DJ8 / 6922 type tubeCca: Whew, these babies are so scarce there isn't even much info out there about them! Mentioned...