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Vacuum Tube Display Case
Most fishing equipment stores will carry plastic cases for storing lures etc. If you need a larger storage box go to a store that specializes in salt water fishing. If you want a higher quality case, go to a fly fishing specialty store, they have ... 
Placement of components in audio rack
I isolate the digital from the analogue to avoid EMI/RFI contamination. I also like to keep equipment with large power transformers away from more sensitive equipment.Power amps on the floor between the speakers. CD and DAC players on a separate r... 
What of cost goes into manufacturing cartridges?
The largest part of the MSRP is the labour. 
Hovland HP100 service?
Have you checked the tubes? 
Ground loop related to VPI SDS/motor at 45 rpm?
If it only happens with 45rpm and not 33rpm setting, it sound like something is wrong with the SDS 
Table radio options for kids room
Buy a Squeezebox internet radio. You can stream your itunes plus access tons of web music/talk/sports content. There are even stations dedicated to soothing sounds that may benefit the new born. 
Linn lp12
Which power supply do you have? Basic, Valhalla, Lingo etc. Valhalla power supplies are pushing 20 years old and it might be time for service. A reasonable tech can determine if the power supply is at fault. Valhalla can be serviced for around $10... 
VPI SDS speed issue
The SDS is not a power line filter itÂ’s an AC power regenerator (like a mini PS Power Plant). The SDS first converts the incoming AC to pure DC voltage and then digitally regenerates its own clean AC signal. The SDS is designed to work with the AC... 
VPI 300 RPM vs 600 RPM Better?
The 300rpm motor is not necessarily a better motor than the 600rpm as proven by the fact that many vpi users are split between the two. Many users cannot discern a difference between the two. Yes, motors do take time to break in. 
VPI SDS speed issue
Go to the VPI website and download the SDS calibration manual. If your SDS goes from 115v => 84v => 72v then something is wrong because the SDS is only programmable for a single step down voltage i.e. 115v => 72v. The step down voltage ca... 
Classic 3 and Zephyr
Nice, you gotta love how VPI will go the extra mile for their customers. VPI's biggest problem now is keeping up with demand. 
Classic 3 and Zephyr
If you increase the bearing to spindle distance by a millimeter or two, this will allow you to shift your cartridge forward in the head shell and still hit the cross hair dot on the vpi jig. 
Classic 3 and Zephyr
It was worth repeating :-) 
A Manufacturer that pays return shipping
Some manufactures have regional representation for repairs to help cut down on shipping cost. Ak ML is there are any authorized repair facilities closer to your home. 
Classic 3 and Zephyr
Stringreen, yes, if he used the vpi jig he will ultimately get the proper spindle to pivot distance but if the initial spindle to pivot distance is incorrect to start, then a radical cartridge adjustment within the head shell would be required to ...