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Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Looks like we're both Cluckers at this point! Experience is a strong influencer, especially catastrophic experience.Dave 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
Re: removing the body of your VdH, Harry, I tried it on my MC Two and it is no more. No doubt my doing, yet I have never destroyed any audio component before or since in some 30 years with hi-end audio. I recommend that you proceed (or not!) with ... 
Best fuses for under $50?
Good stuff Al :)Dave 
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
...and then the dark cloud of gloom descends...Dave 
Good SS Designers and their lesser known designs
Dave Reich, founder of Classe’ Audio and designer of the DR-2/DR-3 Class A amplifiers, the DR-9, DR-15, and DR-25 class A/B amps, and the DR-6 and DR-7 preamplifiers. Later of Theta fame. Dave 
Cable Choices - TEO, Cerious Tech, Amadi, Audio Sensibility, etc
+1. Great gear/cabling selections. Thanks for the lucid feedback on cable comparisons. :)  Dave 
DAC Regenerator and Reclocking Devices
goofyfoot, Same here re: "...cold side, which wouldn't be a good match for my system". Personally, I could do without the reclocking aspect of the Regen but I  suspect it is a part of its sonic influence. Recent review of ISO Regen on audiobacon.n... 
recommendation on power conditioner for mc452
A fine point indeed, imhifiman!Dave 
Best fuses for under $50?
Thanks! for sharing that with everyone kosst. Uncle Fester may be able to help with the power issue.Dave 
recommendation on power conditioner for mc452
^^^Contains chokes. How do you know it to be non-current limiting imhififan?Dave 
power for mc452 and c2600
Fair enough ei001h. I have found that a good way to separate the wheat from the chaff on opposing recommendations is to view the Virtual System pages of each in order to gauge credibility.Dave 
Damping to exitation of parasitic modes of
+1 on constrained layer damping and not Sorbothane.Dave 
power for mc452 and c2600
Hi whart,I had a Furman IT-Reference 20i a few years back and it is an impressively built component. I don't doubt a Furman's efficacy as a surge protector, so one of those could meet the OP's primary goal of protection, but IMO it's not likely th... 
Where do I find the value of vintage audio equipment and best way to sell
Check out eBay using the "Sold Listings" option for each component to help determine value. There may be a vintage electronics store near you, but if not try calling Dallas Vintage Audio (817) 280-9246. Dave 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
No worries frogman. I have known a few Dutch and I think they do spell it "Nederlands". ;) Dave