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Ortofon RS-309D opinions
Sprog, I havde a 309-D and the tracking force adjustment knob works just fine for me. I do not have to move the counterweight to adjust the tracking force, just the knob.You may want to check with Ortofon because the knob should work or it would n... 
shindo pre-amp and power amp reliabilty
A little off thread. This gear looks intriguing to me. I would like to get one of the pre-amps. However I have big Maggie speakers that I derive with a big 200w per channel solid state amp.If I got a Shindo pre-amp, would I lose some of its benefi... 
STP distance. Is it critical ?
I am trying to learn about this since I need to mount a tonearm. Altough the template is good, I suspect I could be off a millimeter or two when done drilling the hole and mounting it.Reading Doug's post, would it be correct to state that if the h... 
Well Tempered Classic or Technics SP10Mk2
What is the problem with the Technics EPA-100 tonearm? From what I have read, it is highly rated, can accomodate any type of cartridge due to its dampening method, is made of titanium, very well constructed and is highly sought after? 
Austin TX — February, 2009
I would be interested as well. 
Austin, TX
Count me in as well if there is a meet in Austin. Thanks. 
Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaning System
Hello,sounds like a great machine. Don't the brushes get dirty? How do you clean the brushes? How long do the brushes last? Replacement cost? Just curious since there is a lot of buzz about this machine. 
Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaning System
Do you have a link for info on the Glass machine? Never heard of it. Thanks. 
Does anyone like country
Great thread! I mostly listen to "rock" but have been collecting C&W for 40 years. Agree will all that has been said above.There was a ton of stuff released in the 60's & 70's that is straight out country. You can find a lot of stuff on eb... 
Building a music server - newbie
Wow, Sounds like a bunch of options. OK, I give up on the sound card and will try to DAC. Have never used or bought one. What about an external hard drive? Looks like I can get one for $100.00. I only have 1,000 cds , so, from what I understand, I... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thank you sir. It's great that I learn something everyday on this forum! 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Can someone educate me? What is a SAS stylus? I have the Shure and wanted to try a new stylus. Thanks. 
Austin , TX .
Please put dmgrant1 on the list. 
Austin TX — February, 2009
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turntable question?
I have owned an Alexandria MKII since I first bought it in 1984. A few years ago I bought the Oracle $150.00 maintenance kit and had my local guy install it for me. The kit is still available. It wasn't having any problems but now it has new sprin...