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Music Hall MMF 7.1...cartridge options?
I have owned an MMF-7 for a couple years. The first thing I did was buy a Herbies TT mat, nice sound quality improvement. Then I got rid of the Eroica HO cart and put on a slightly used Benz Glider HO. That wasn't just a subtle difference, it was ... 
best value - record cleaning machine
Your mom. 
Well recorded records ... what are your picks?
Joe Jackson: "Night and Day". Amazing, amazing music and sound. 
American-made integrated tube amplifiers
Here's why I like Rogue products: American made with excellent build quality, you can call the factory and speak to the people who design and build the products, and you can easily send in your piece for upgrades/mods. Their level of customer serv... 
Anyone had an Ayre xe version updated to MP yet?
I was told (by Ayre) they won't be ready to take appointments 'til the end of March. 
Help VPI SDS Issue
Same thing when we added the SDS to my friends Clearaudio Champion. Just give the platter a little shove. BTW- we needed to up the Hz on 33.33 and lower on 45 RPM from factory setting. Once we dialed it in using the strobe the sound was absolutely... 
Speaker cable suggestions for MBL 101E's
Check out Ridge Street Audio. 
Preamp w/mm Phono Stage for under $300?
NAD C162, used. Should fit the bill. 
Don Gruisin- .....No Borders , Native Land
The "G" in GRP is for Dave Grusin, as in Grusin-Rosen (Larry) Productions. Try to get Don Grusin's "Banana Fish". Great music and sound, will transport you to a tropical island. 
Oil for TT bearing - any advise?
I use what I use in my boat engine, Volvo Penta straight 30 weight, fully synthetic. Don't stress this too much. Just get a synthetic 30 weight and you'll be fine. BTW- Mark O'Brian at Rogue Audio is another one of the good guys. 
Have the Joe Jackson Look Sharp Album - Any Good?
My A&M pressing of "Look Sharp" sounded outstanding last night! 
Have the Joe Jackson Look Sharp Album - Any Good?
If you like Joe Jackson a must have, IMO, is "Night and Day". I have an original(?) A&M pressing and the music and sonics are fantastic. I'm going to give my original A&M "Look Sharp" a spin right now. 
Upgradability of an MMF-5
If you have the stock Goldring cart on there, get something different. 
Update on VPI and classic rock lps
Now that you're "dialed in" put on Bad Company, self titled debut. You should be blown away. If not it's back to the drawing board. 
Looking to replace Clearaudio Stylus force gauge
Sorasound sells the ubiquitous digital gauge for a nice price. Contact him. Same one Acoustic Sounds still tries to get $129 for; they used to ask $185 until it started popping up everywhere for much less. Could be same one as the Audio Add. you'r...