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pro-ject speed box 2 , all they say it is ?
I bought one for my MMF-7 and can recommend it. What it does is correct the sine wave of the AC, in turn allowing the motor to run at a more precise speed. The actual effect, that I noticed, is better PRaT. I now have some 45 RPM LPs and not havin... 
Weights on a preamp
I've been considering trying this "tweak" and am wondering if anyone has used a hockey puck on top of their equipment and what was the effect to the sound. If I can locate a hockey puck in my basement I might try it. 
Music Hall Turntable - Tuned Correctly?
Possibly acoustic feedback? How close is the table to your speakers? 
Music Hall 7 owners
I have a heavily modded Rogue Audio Magnum 99 preamp with the built-in phono stage (modded as well). I'm running NOS tubes in there now too. Real happy with the sound of vinyl in my system. Warm and very involving. I use the included record clamp ... 
Music Hall 7 owners
Here are the changes I made to my used MMF-7; Herbies TT mat, Project Speed Box MkII, better ICs, placed it on butcher block and a Benz Micro Glider H2. The Glider made the biggest improvement, but it has all come together to really get me enjoyin... 
Interconnects with smooth highs 4 Manley Stingray
Yup, Ridge Street Audio Poiema !!! rv-3. You'll look no further and they're only $500 and change new! 
Power cord for Rotel RCD-1072 CDP
Signal Cable's Digital Reference is a nice upgrade to a stock power cord. Under $100 new. 
Mapleshade tweaks
While I no longer will purchase from Mapleshade for personal reasons, I have recently added their Excalibur Plus IC and the difference was incredible, in my system. More clarity, detail and extension. I placed this IC between my pre and power amp,... 
Choice on a $3,000 to $5,000 SS amp
On my short list to demo in that range would be Pass Labs X250.5 and Plinius SB300. I'd like to get the SB301, but they go for $8K new, and I haven't seen used up for sale yet. Maybe you could get deal for a new one?? When business is slow people ... 
Used CD player for 200-300
NAD C542 is a good choice in that range. 
Spikes and hardwood floors.....what to do?
Adona Corp's discs worked for me. I got the bigger one's, still really cheap. A penny might leave an imprint in the floor, especially if you have alot of polyurethane coating. 
Why does my vinyl sound so bright?
Get a good VTF (vertical tracking force) gauge. Start there. You can find nice digital one's on this site. I got mine from SORA Sound. Great price on the same one you'll see for anywhere from $129-$185. This one piece of gear has helped me to perf... 
Best 5-10 Rock Recordings?
Bad Company- self titled "Bad Company". Of course you'll find better material sonically, but this LP is absolutely fantastic and engaging for classic rock. I never really appreciated it fully until I got the LP and cranked it up. MFSL's original m... 
Vinyl newbie - have a few questions
Cleaning- I too recently got back into vinyl. Was using the old Discwasher pad until I started researching and found numerous recommendations for Disc Doctor products. I purchased 2 of their brushes along with a quart of their Miracle Record Clean... 
I need new music....
Patricia Barber, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Larry Carlton,Lee Ritenour, John Scofield..