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Nottington Ace Space question, motor placement.
I purchased a wave mechanic from Devine audio in UK, positive upgrade. I also tried a Walker, also positive, went with the wave mechanic due to cost. The heavy kit was a bigger improvement. I ordered the Wave mechanic from Devine on a sunday eveni... 
Nottington Ace Space question, motor placement.
I little more that the width of a finger is about right. 
How can I protect ML 436 monoblocks amplifiers?
I am sorry, I don't have any advice but did not want to ignore your request for information. Anyone here has any ideas? Perhaps you can contact PS audio directly. 
Harbeth 30.1, odd USA pricing?
Well this is very simple to answer. The US model sounds better. To prove it. Look at how much money you would have after buying the Canadian model compared to the US model. Less money left over for the US model, proof, it must sound better. ( I th... 
Koetsu new sound
Also, it may have been worn out with subtle changes in sound prior to your rebuild and that you are now listening to a cart that is not "worn out". 3000 hrs is a lot in two years. that averages to 10 lps a day, both sides, everyday for two years. ... 
DOES YOUR EQUIPMENT KEEP GOING?
Needs Stillpoints. 
B&W 802 Diamonds
Cold as ice does not sound good to me. What do you mean by "cold as ice". I should say, I do like the 802D as well. 
Best redbook cd-only player ?
I was thinking the Audio Note 5th element but that exceeds your budget by about $240,000.00. I would agree to the Naim 555. I have listened to this in Naim and non Naim set ups and it was very nice. 
VPI Classic motor question
Perhaps the belt. The old jr's had a similar issue that occurred when the belt needed a dusting of their special powder or got too old. 
Phono preamp comparison/Pass,Herron,Avid
Czbbcl, I listened to the Ayre ( not the top line model but the 5 series ), luxman, Classe, VTL, Bat 55se and belles MB200. The Luxman has a lot more power than the 30 watt rating! The thing that really hit me with the Herron is that I wanted to s... 
Phono preamp comparison/Pass,Herron,Avid
Well, I will weigh in on this one. I got the Herron VTPH-2 first, Loved it. Very quiet, very musical. Loved it so much ordered a pre-amp. Loved that too. Was very impressed after comparing to a number of other preamps. Then amp time, auditioned a ... 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner
Isochronism, yes, it is filtered, it is the filtering process that is important. When I was a grad student we made our own lab water with a very nice filter system. Started out with tap water. Could be toilet water for that matter as long as one f... 
Music Hall Cruise Control work with NottinghamTT?
Take a look at the big auction site, devine audio has the nottingham wavemechanic for US at a very attractive price. That is where I got mine. I ordered it online on a sunday evening about 11pm and had it in my hands on thursday in the midwest. 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner
Supplied fluid, it would be difficult to use something else as the ultrasonic bubbles would likely cause severe foaming in most cases. 
verity audio parsifal
I have not changed them but I did audition the ovation (with the aluminum platform)comparing it to my latest edition encores and could not tell a difference blinded. Now, set up was a little different but they sounded very similar. That being said...