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New TT : Balanced vs. Unbalanced Connection?
I can tell you my experience with my Esoteric E-02 phono preamp which has balance and unbalance inputs.  Since my Din cable is RCA, that was what I was using until I decided to see how the balance input of the Esoteric compares.  I use a couple Ca... 
Do I need 10 gauge power cord if I have 10 gauge from panel?
If you have never tried a aftermarket power cord before, I would recommend getting something something that doesn’t cost too much like a cord from Pangea and try it in your system and see if you can hear an improvement or if you can hear a differe... 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
If you want the best sound, I recommend a Well Tempered Classic.  I had one for many years before getting a Well Tempered Reference.  The difference in sound between the two is minor.  The Classic completely destroyed the VPI HW-19 Junior in sound... 
Stylus not tracking and sounds terrible
I started with a Denon DL103 cartridge way back with a Well Tempered Record Player and the sound was so much more musical than my Sony cd player at that time.  I went to a Benz MC3.  Huge improvement.  Upgraded turntable to Well Tempered Classic. ...