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Swiss Precision/ The story of Thorens TD 124
hiso who is the author and what are his contact details?btw, how expensive is "not inexpensive" :) 
Linn Sondek Hype
to answer the OP, yes the ikea lack is a viable option but mods (cheap) needed. specifically spiking it... search the forums and you shall find! when i have more time will get you the links...Nicholas 
Linn Sondek Isolation
"In" a small wooden audio cabinet doesn't sound like a good idea for any turntable, nevermind a linn...A light rigid structure or variations thereof would suit the linn best. 
Lenco owners - arm/cart discussion,suggestions?
you may want to try posting your question on VE, pink fish or even lencolovers... might get a few more responses.Actually, kinda interested myself cause there maybe a L75 in my future! 
Advantages of upgrade from VPI 16.5 RCM
marklatest issue of one of the hi-fi mags (stereophile, TAS)has review of typhoon... actually noticed a few RCM reviews recently, wonder why some many suddenly.anyways description of differences between typhoon and 16.5 all listed there. when i ha... 
Advantages of upgrade from VPI 16.5 RCM
sunnyboy,I asked after your buying habits to get a gauge of your cleaning requirements. From the sounds of it, the 16.5 or loricraft (in the future) is being/will be put to good use! :)I have seen/heard a lori in action and it is a wonderful piece... 
Advantages of upgrade from VPI 16.5 RCM
"Higher" grade RCMs may have more powerful motors that allow more lps to be cleaned per session. Better ventilation or fan to facilitate cooling of said motor....Ability of the platter to rotate in both directions. Speed variation (faster for flui... 
How many People own Working Reel to Reel Decks?
Noobie question:Can i use a Nagra IV to playback commercial reels? Tape project reels? Or is it the wrong "size". 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
hianyone have any experience with the AT-440MLa? Not "vintage" but still.... 
Audio Technica AT-ML150/OCC - Too Old?
specifically what arm are you using and how many hours under the cartridge up to now? 
Which Record Cleaning Machine?
Well the OP talked about the 1.2k VPI 17 or a loricraft.... so i'm personally confused about the budget available.I've seen/heard the loricraft in action and it's one gorgeous piece of machinery. Quiet too.I'll repeat my plug (no relation) for Han... 
Which Record Cleaning Machine?
Isn't the loricraft rather more than $1.2k?? Another brand of RCMs i think worth considering would be those from Hannl. German so perhaps better priced again over there in Europe.....Quiet in operation. 
Clearaudio Smart Matrix RCM?
i'm in the same boat as you. looking for an rcm but scouting for something other than a 16.5. For me the noise factor is major. bi-directional is secondary....Clearaudio appears good from what i've read on other forums. But the one that has piqued...