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Phono stages: Hagerman and Sun Valley 1616 possible giant killers
I highly recommend deHavilland My friend bought two deHavilland tube pieces, brought them here, he is very familiar with my equipment/system sound. We love both of them here and at his house playing thru my old JSE Infinite Slope Model II's. he ... 
Turntable Upgrade
don't forget: dust cover!!!!!  
Turntable Upgrade
who will set up your new TT? verify pivot distance and overhang is done right? check/verify all is well periodically? change optional headshell/cartridges or future MC stylus re-build? set tracking weight, azimuth, vta, anti-skate? I strongly enc... 
Vintage tube amplifier repair St Pete, Sarasota, Tampa area
they say over 50 years in the area https://soundtechnologyinc.com/#detail  
Victor UA-7082 Arm OR Micro Seiki MA505L ...? (both fit my existing alternate 270mm hole)
I found my measurements of the Victor concealed brass piece and measurements of the gasket I found at home depot   I will take the 7082 I just bought apart when I receive it, go again to Home Depot, find the part number, take pics, measure the... 
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
While figuring out a new furniture setup to get larger speakers in your space, start auditioning some interesting finds, not to buy but to refine your preferences, listening to your Focals all the time. Facebook Marketplace, this is speakers for ... 
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
Photos of the room and furniture arrangement please  
Victor UA-7082 Arm OR Micro Seiki MA505L ...? (both fit my existing alternate 270mm hole)
I did not need to mess with my friend's  MA-505 or 505L counterweight section a thin gasket that could deteriorate is seen here I took a defective Victor UA-7045 apart, measured, found a solution in Home Depot plumbing dept, gathered new and o... 
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
adjacent apartments is another advantage of concentrating your directionality which minimizes content reaching floor/ceiling/side walls, and allows lower overall volume to be heard clearly.  
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
IF open to used speakers, let us know where you live so we can look for suggestions near enough to allow you to hear them when you pick them up.  
What's the weakest link in my stereo set up? I live in a townhome, so limited on space.
1st: I completely agree, simply change the stylus on your MP-150 Body to the 500. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/who-is-using-nagaoka-phono-cartridges?highlight=nagaoka Are you able to align/calibrate your cartridge? Near KAB? I'm walkin... 
Victor UA-7082 Arm OR Micro Seiki MA505L ...? (both fit my existing alternate 270mm hole)
Bought this JVC Victor UA-7082 for $758. New Rubber Grommet. all misc parts, 60 day return. was OEM Long Arm Option back when my TT81 was new, fits my existing alternate 270mm hole. Height is good (my Blackbird needs a spacer due to the TT81's ... 
Has anyone tried these SnugPlugs?
clever problem solver for even light cords in loose outlets alternate from Amazon: 15 for $6.  
Victor UA-7082 Arm OR Micro Seiki MA505L ...? (both fit my existing alternate 270mm hole)
OK, seems nobody currently using these two arms. maybe a different approach: What Long Arm with Removable Headshell can you recommend? on the fly not needed, but easy height adjustment desired.    
Victor UA-7082 Arm OR Micro Seiki MA505L ...? (both fit my existing alternate 270mm hole)
It's not a fetish to ask people for their experiences, and IF it is smooth enough, it is a tremendous feature/asset. I just want to know what others here have found. I am asking if anyone has personal experience with either of these 2 arms, and l...