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vibration control - cd player
I ended up using stock OEM footers and Greater Ranges Neuance platforms (no longer available) for my CD/TT decks. The Neuance shelves are not unlike the  construction of the Ikea Lack tables in that they are light and rigid with an internal foam-... 
Private Messaging
I click on the moniker and then marketplace feedback (the message function is there if allowed by the user).   DeKay  
The $10,000 Question
I would try upgrading tubes in the  PL & Jolida DAC/phono preamp before changing any gear out.   DeKay  
Finally upgrading my amp
Heads up on the Linear Tube Audio MZ2... Its power section puts out less than I watt into an 8 ohm load.   DeKay    
Fluance turntables
I looked @ the tonearms spec’s by Fluance and there is no way it has an effective mass of 27.5 grams. Safe bets would be the Ortofon cartridge(s) they sell the TT with or the Nagaoka (sp?) MP110. Here’s a YT video on substituting styli in the Or... 
20 Years?
"I didn't get where I am today by not" -  joining A'Gon in August of 2000.   DeKay  
I'm looking at some sound suppression.
Good info... I often confuse Oto with Yoda.   DeKay  
I'm looking at some sound suppression.
Good luck. Some medical doctors have a tendency to NOT recommend specific products (these are probably the good ones;-). My wife is going through a similar scenario with her hearing assessment via our healthcare and actually obtaining specific h... 
A valentine poem to tubes
If it's not Fleming it's not Belgium.   DeKay  
I'm looking at some sound suppression.
I use various passive ear plugs (Flint/Mack/Pro Ears). The PE's are more expensive @ $10-$15/pair, but she really needs to try them for comfort as well as sound blocking function. Some sizes of the foam plugs slip out of my ears, some larger one... 
Source suggestions for small spades
If the amp uses plain screw terminals you want #6 spades. The receiving ends vary as to what gauge of wire they will accept, but they are still plentiful and inexpensive.   DeKay  
for streaming why not computer/galvanic isolation/DAC clock?
Antenna?   DeKay    
Finding the Part Number for Vintage Equipment
Forgot to mention trying a rubber treatment like Prestone Belt or a safe cleaner like Simply Green. I like Simply Green with a good rinse and dry with microfiber cloth.   DeKay  
Finding the Part Number for Vintage Equipment
Here are a few links for parts. https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255801173287458.html?gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt https://reverb.com/en-no/item/74078036-tascam-teac-a-700-idler-tire-replacement-kit   DeKay  
Bananas rule, spades drool. End of discussion.
Bananas are fun - like a clip-on bow tie.   DeKay