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Flat vinyl records... Please chip-in to insite!
Well, when there’s 95+F outside, the contact temperature of surface is about 120...130F. My oven doesn’t have that low of a setting so what I do is to get it to minimum possible (185f) and than cool it to 160 before I slide record in.The other met... 
Is Classe AUdio no longer???
if you read mind behind written word, you will realize that it's outsourcing to cheap slave labor of China -- therefore there will be gap in production for a small period of time.when it happens consider me as a prophet 
Lyra Dorian issue with channels
Looks like the problem is rather intermittent than static. Did you try Kenwood headshell with Lyra mounted on Denon? 
Perfect CD to test Equipment
I use original german polydoor classics box set Richter -- Well Tempered Clavier http://https//www.amazon.com/Bach-Well-Tempered-Clavier-Sviatoslav-Richter/dp/B000026OHN Nothing challenges system as piano.  
How much does DAC ‘Reality’ cost in 2017?
And you may ask yourself, wellHow did I get here?Letting the days go by, let the water hold me downLetting the days go by, water flowing undergroundInto the blue again after the money's goneOnce in a lifetime, water flowing underground 
Empire 598 Tonearm choice
easy swap should be with AudioTechnica 5001. Rek-o-kut arms are made to fit Empire decks.http://http//www.esotericsound.com/ArmsAndHeadshells.htm  
Lyra Dorian issue with channels
did you try any different standard mount headshell? did you do 'short' test? to do short test you need to measure continuity between tonearm leads to make sure that no continuity present...  
Lyra Dorian issue with channels
Inspect headshell continuity between pins; inspect continuity of tonearm wires; verify leads are all in tact and connected properly and tight. 
How will I know when a Krell KSA-80b needs to be recapped?
randy-11, it's when capacitors are completely shot. less likely the amp would power up or powering up this amp is unwanted. 
Do female audiophiles exist
On online poker sites I use woman avatar. Delusion very often brings advantage. 
Sonic qualities of SET output tubes?
those low-powered amps sound good in completely empty room and speakers firmly attached to corners so you can hear somethin'. 
How will I know when a Krell KSA-80b needs to be recapped?
25...30 years, you don't need to really know when to recap. if it works, than you can decide weather you like the performance or not.regardless, recapping old amp will have similar effect of the new strings on guitar -- fresh and crispy sound. als... 
Is high end audio to snooty for its own good?
ye let that public enemy rock da house at 120 deebees! 
How will I know when a Krell KSA-80b needs to be recapped?
14 years isn't too old yet if it's been always used. 
Jazz and Acoustic Guitar recommendation
I found these today's young (relatively) jazz talents on acoustic guitarsMary Halverson plays archtop vintage 50's guitar . She blends off-key improvisations with vintage blues -- worth researching!Yu Sun Nah -- check out her acoustic jazz version...