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String alternative for Eurolab TT
i have a micro seiko 1500 where the belt is similar to what you're describing. for years i have used dental floss. use a reef knot to tie it ( left over right and under, then right over left and under) this will never slip. in order to tidy the lo... 
How to build your own tube amplifier?
pick up some back issues and/or subscribe to audioxpress magazine. they have diy project plans for amps, as well as other equipment. i first built a simple 12.5 watt tube amp that turned out great. i just swapped all off the generic parts for audi... 
Shipping Magnepans into canada. DUTY???
you'll pay gst and pst on the canadian dollar amount. you'll also pay a brokerage charge if you ship ups standard. i'd recommend shipping ups expedited. it costs a little more up front, but the brokerage is included, overall a better deal. check w... 
Good source for vinyl 80s rock
you will find many of those groups that you listed, and more on mfsl and dcc recordings. you'll find them used here on audiogon or i've been quite successfull on e-bay. many recordings of that era have been re-issued more recently and can be found... 
Audio Aero Capitole 24/192 VS. Rega Jupiter
the audio aero is a high end audiophile cd player. the rest of your system would have to be of the same quality for you to appreciate the capitole. the rega is really a "mid-fi" player. if you're considering the audio aero, you may really want to ...