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Removing Morch DP-6 tonearm wires from cartridge
For cleaning head shell leads, you can use a tooth pick along with your favorite cleaning solutions. I personally like just pure alcohol. Shaved down pipe cleaner also work nicely. 
VPI Direct Drive Turntable
In-shore, so if VPI made the top plate out 1 inch carbon fiber at a cost of $1,000, you would be alright with the MSRP? Some manufactures introduce exotic materials to differentiate themselves from their competitors, and necessarily for improved s... 
Tool for measuring pivot to spindle distance?
I am assuming, perhaps incorrectly, that I need to move the armboard until the spindle to pivot distance matches, or gets very close to, the manufacturer's recommendations, then I can tighten down the screw to keep the armboard in place and go on ... 
Tool for measuring pivot to spindle distance?
For $50, mybe a dealer will set it up for you? Just a thought. 
Bolero:why can't my system reproduce snare well?
Is Bolero your reference recording that you know intimately and have heard 100's of times? If not, don't base a system's performance on one sample recording. How does it sound on other recordings? 
Tool for measuring pivot to spindle distance?
We must assume that your tonearm is properly mounted with the correct spindle to pivot distance. If so, go the Conrad Hoffman website http://conradhoffman.com/chsw.htm and download their free cartridge setup protractor. Enter your arm’s spindle to... 
What amplifier do you use for your Dahlquist DQ10s
The Adcom GFA555 is a great match with the DQ10's I have also heard the Aragon 8008 with DQ10 and they worked and sounded really good. 
Coincident vs Lamm
I feel your lose. Ask your friend if you can get in touch with his nephew, you never know when things may change. 
No binding post a good idea?
Why are we discussing and debating a mythical product? We all agree that hard wired will “generally” sound better than binding post. 
No binding post a good idea?
No Binding Post accommodates banana plugs, spade connectors, and bare wires.I guess you never heard of 5-way binding posts. 
No binding post a good idea?
Hard wiring an amp and speaker provides the best connection. Unfortunately, this could be deemed a modification and could void some warrantees. Most higher end speaker cables cannot be bought un-terminated, therefore, you would have to modify the ... 
VPI Direct Drive Turntable
VPI is like the Toyota of turntables, high quality, good performance and reasonably priced. There is a reason why Toyota developed the Lexus brand as they knew that the luxury hi-end market would not embrace a hi-end car made by a mid-line manufac... 
Removing Morch DP-6 tonearm wires from cartridge
Stay away from vasoline or any other petroleum based prodcuts with rubber based products. Vasoline will break down rubber and plastics. 
Time for POT? previously owned tubes
The Allman Brothers would love your post.......another ramblin' man 
Help for my return to vinyl -- $2K rig.
2 small steps ultimately cost more than 1 big step. I would wait for available funds and purchase what you want.