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Teres 255 Turntable belts impossible to find!
There are a number of helpful posts on this forum about making mylar belts that are perfect for your Teres. A simple search for "mylar belts" will get you started.Some of the posts will even talk about improvements you can make to the belt by usin... 
Thread source for Loricraft RCM's;also seeking f/b
experiences with my PRC-3......I have a couple of issues with my Loricraft that I don't believe have been mentioned here. If anyone has any advice on how to fix these issues, please let me know. And yes, I've followed and tried Doug's various tips... 
Best Vibraplane Compressor Substitute?
RE: $600 compressorAlbert,Can you please reveal the source of your $600 compressor (either privately or publicly)? I am interested in finding out.... Chris 
Projector question
RE: AvgoroundCan you be more specific as to which stores may have these units?I just spoke to a (typically incompetent) sales associate from customer service on the phone who couldn't spell JVC.The local store's sales guy was much more helpful but... 
Rockport experience wanted
Have you tried contacting Rockport directly? Given that they are located within your stated traveling constraint (they are located in Rockport, Maine), it's worth making the attempt. 
Albert Porters after market panzerholz plinths
RE: Diameter of Boston Audio matsJust thought you guys all might like the following info I received this morning from Boston Audio:"Both of these mats are 192.25mm in diameter. The size of the Mat 1 was reduced compared to the launch version about... 
Classics Clarity Vinyl
Just to add more datapoints.....I own the following three Classics Clarity releases: Cannonball Adderley, Somethin' ElseJohn Coltrane: Blue TrainLouis Armstrong & Duke Ellington: ? (I forget which one)Each of these sounds superb. 
Ortofon MC A90 cartridge
RE: Gallant_diva, UNIverse vs. A90I Just replaced a UNIverse with an A90 after discovering my Zyx's stylus had vanished (literally).My opinion is tempered a little by the fact that my Ortofon still only has about 50 hours on it. However, my system... 
SP10 Mk II vs Mk III
Thanks for the clarification.I replaced all the electrolytics with panasonics a while ago. I'm about to mount my sp10 motor in a slate plinth Kaneta style (without the aluminum base). I'm looking forward to hearing the results. Chris 
UHA Reel to Reel/Tape Project opinions
RE: 2-track Kind of Blue Master DubWhere does one find a KOB 2-track Master Dub Tape? With all due respect to the catalog of the Tape Project, KOB would be worth the membership fee alone! 
UHA Reel to Reel/Tape Project opinions
RE: 2-track Kind of Blue Master DubWhere does one find a KOB 2-track Master Dub Tape? With all due respect to the catalog of the Tape Project, KOB would be worth the membership fee alone! 
SP10 Mk II vs Mk III
DId you replace all the caps or just the electrolytics?Did you substitute film caps for the 1uF electrolytics (as suggested by Jlin)? I've given this thought but wondered if the (larger) film caps would fit in the same footprint.Chrisp.s. I've ord... 
SP10 Mk II vs Mk III
RE: How about the 1pF electrolytic capacitor?Just for the sake of others reading this message in the future....The "1pF 50V" electrolytic capacitor listed in the SP10 MarkII Service Manual (for the Logic Circuit Board) is clearly a typo and SHOULD... 
what is the quietest air pump for my ET-2 ?
I have a Sil-Air compressor that came with a Kuzma Airline I bought a month and a half ago.It's very quiet and probably could run in the same room as your equipment. I chose to have it running in an adjacent room, however.Chris 
Teres Composite Platter, etc.
I upgraded my Teres 255 (w/ Acrylic platter) to a Rosewood 320 with Composite platter. This was a large improvement for me.It's impossible to say how much of a difference the upgraded table made vs. the upgraded Composite platter since I never lis...