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Vintage integrated Amps. What to look for?
Thanks for all the ideas. The Accuphase is probably more than I want to spend. I really liked the Sansui 20000 but the one for sale here comes up on numerous searches and the ad looks like it was pieced together from two other ads. I will stay awa... 
Steam Cleaning - RCM or not?
What is the procedure for steam cleaning a record?? How far to you hold the steamer from the LP ?? Can someone either post or email me the procedure for steam cleaning, What steam cleaning I should get and were can I get one?Thanks 
Phono Stage Burn-in
Try this from Tara Labshttp://www.taralabs.com/home.asp 
Can I RENT a record cleaning machine?
TigerwoodkhornsCan you tell us what and were you bought the microfiber cloth. What steam machine are you using? 
Phono Cable Suggestions?
Furutech. This cable was recommended to me.http://www.soundstage.com/vinyl/vinyl20080701.htm 
Small and Excellent Speakers
You might want to look at some ATC speakers. 
Need Help on Phono Cable
I am waiting for a Zu Xaus cable to come up for auction on EBay. Thanks for all the replies. 
Counterpoint SA3000 Any Good ?
Mepearsonthe "SA-5.1. It smokes the SA-5000"That's a pretty funny and very opinionated statement. Maybe in your opinion it does but I am sure there are others that will disagree with you. 
Premier Record Cleaner, How to use
Dan_edIt's marketed as a cleaner so I am not sure why you say it's not a cleaner?? and MICRO CARE is the company I think makes the PREMIER. it's called MICRO CARE - PREMIER LP CLEANERThis below is what he is asking about.http://74.125.45.104/searc... 
Wolcott Audio tube amp.what value resistor is this
DannyandelyseI can't say enough how much I appreciated you help with that number. I got a hold of Pat.Thank you again!!!!! 
Wolcott Audio tube amp.what value resistor is this
Still no luck getting a hold of Wolcott. Any potential buyers need to be aware of this should you ever need service. Also they have no authorized repair service. This isn't good. Replaced the resistor and amp still doesn't bias.I contacted all the... 
AC power cords and martin Logans
Do a search under Martin Logan there are allot of threads on this topic. In fact I started this same thread years ago.You will find plenty of info on this. Just do a search. 
Wolcott Audio tube amp.what value resistor is this
DarkmoebiusThanks for that web site!! Yes it is a 39 ohms, 5% it is a CARBON FILM resistor as the other said it was. I believe it is 0.5 watt.I have found 1 watt Carbon Film resistors but am having a hard time finding a 0.5 carbon film ones. Any i... 
CD players with volume control for $1.5-2k used
Wadia 830 and 850 in that price range 
Should repaired equipment be stated in the ad??
Tvadbut I suggest disclosing full details of any repair or service in private emails after an initial inquiry has been made. I can go along with that, but I did ask in a private email and was told " I have tried to list everything about these in t...