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Teres/Scheu-Help
Hart at Audio Advancements will set up your Morch arm (he sells, installs them) on a Scheu table. I am in a similar dilemna; ie, Teres vs Scheu. I am leaning to the Teres despite the additional cost (note that the Teres comes with a clamp whereas ... 
Different Tonearm and Table advice...short, short
I think the tables are custom made and very, very expensive. Just from looking at it I know it is more than I would ever want to pay. Teres and Scheu are the best values in a high end table it appears and Morsiani verified this so kudos to Tom and... 
Adcom GFA 535 II
The 535 II differed from the original 535 as follows:II did not have speaker a/b capabilityII added real speaker binding posts; prior model had cheesy spring thingsII had upgraded electronicsFor 150 to 200 bux used I'd much rather have a PS Audio ... 
Upgrade for Snell E/III speakers
Go to the Audio Note UK website and find their speaker section and you'll find a detailed discussion of what they put in their speakers. Their speakers are improved versions of the old Snell J/K/E speakers. Hand matched components, imroved caps/re... 
Budget tube amps and integrateds?
There is a refurbished Scott integrated amplifier that looks very, very nice; price is nice at 350. They get thumbs up for good sound. It will only appreciate over time probably 
phono cable suggestions..
audio note silver wire 
Eurolab premier turntable.
I asked Hart about the new version of the Premier that is on the Scheu website vs the unit he is selling. Hart advised that he received 11 of the latest turntables a couple of weeks back. So, the tables being sold by Hart are the current stuff and... 
Turntable Leveling, Again
I just found that those bulls eyes levels are available at Sears (go where the levels and other measuring tools are) for $ 1.49/ea.That has to be cheaper than what our local hi end retailer would charge us after painting it gold and putting it in ... 
Eurolab premier turntable.
1499 euros for the premier II from Scheu plus shipping and plus record clamp....That is over 2 large, right, with the sick greenback vs the euro these days? 
Denon, Shelter arm choices
The Morch tonearm looks good; the more expensive one. With silver wiring it is about 2 large. Supposedly works well with all sort of cartridges inc low compliance MC units. Interchangeable arm wands are a Wonderful Thing.Available from the same ou... 
Grace 714 tonearm....any experience?
The 714 in mint condition in original box with all accessories went for about 700 bucks; fyi. 
Eurolab premier turntable.
Just spoke with Hart and got some basic pricing information on the Eurolab turntables:Premier 18502001 125080mm platter add 400battery pack add 100they also have their own version using the Scheu parts called a "2008" and it comes in either alumin... 
Vinyl playback is still a secret
Problem I have with most of my older vinyl is I am really not much interested in listening to rock and roll anymore. The Crazy Horse stuff, CSNY; yawn..been there and all that. Floyd every now and then is OK. I've been out acquiring quite a few ja... 
Tube upgrade/rolling question
Are the new Western Electric 300b tubes being manufactured and shipped? I have been told that there is a large backorder and that those backorders are not being filled at this time.Anybody have any idea of pricing on new WE 300b tubes? 
Grace 714 tonearm....any experience?
I think it is a Schroeder; ie, the current production wooden arm. I think there is more than one and both are very expensive.