dougr33

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Bonus Rega 301 arm on Thorens TD 2030
Actually, the 303 found on the RP3 and 6 is the latest version of the arm. 
Tone arm slow on the drop
DON'T WD40!!! Others more knowledgeable can explain options, but there's a silicone gel or something in there that needs replaced, but WD40 will dissolve it so much you'll get instant drop instead of slow. I'd rather not say how I happen to know t... 
ARCAM CD73 and CD73T?
you are correct sir! 
How can you not have multichannel system
For me, two reasons:1. It may be thrilling to feel like you're surrounded by other concert goers at a live event, and hear some extra reverb cues from the hall, but it adds little to that actual art that is occurring on the stage. As for older ste... 
Best Speakers match for NAD C372
I've had that amp with Von Schweikert VR2s. Absolutely stunning for the money (especially used). And unbelievable bass. I think you'd be amazed at what you'd be hearing for probably $1100 used. 
Any way to tell if stylus is chipped?
I could be wrong, but considering that a diamond is the hardest thing on earth, how could one 'chip' it without destroying the cantilever? 
Rega upgrades/tweeks
"The groovetracer? Is that the one sold by Music Direct and several others? " No, that is 'deep groove'. I've read on Audio Asylum that the Groovetracer is better, in that the quality is more consistent. I can attest to the fact that their acrylic... 
Rega upgrades/tweeks
There may be some Expressimo's left (they're out of biz), but the state of the art is considered by many to be the Michell TecnoWeight. I'll let others describe it with audiophile language, but it seems to extend bass, help tracking, and give you ...