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Wait time after record cleaning
Cleaning one, play it, never worked very well for me,I have vastly better results by using a kit with a drying rack and cleaning batches of 10 lps while listening to previously cleaned or new LPs.After vigorous manual scrub, good rinse, thorough d... 
Best MC cart for Thorens TP16 MK1?
Think about future flexibility,I researched a lot and got advice here before I jumped into MC. After this one, who knows what future MC I might want to try, so I learned about the relationship of X factors and Impedance Loading first, and conclude... 
Best MC cart for Thorens TP16 MK1?
Not your arm, or table, but for my 1st MC, I chose the AT you mentionedAT33PTG/II based on it's Stylus Shape; superior stereo channel separation and tight channel balance. Tracks lightly enough, sounds absolutely terrific, it's stereo separation t... 
Bob Caver 275 Power Amp
do you need to sell the existing amps to buy the Carver? If not:"Maybe biamp and use the SS as a the bass amp and the C275 for the mids highs" advice from oldhvymec is a really good one IMO.or, a pair of self-powered subs (front facing, no ports, ... 
A 60 year old turntable design is still going strong!
"so called high end" was the high point of Edward's comments for me. 
Tube testers
’something very good’.then you have to find one that has been restored by a pro.Since inheriting tubes in 1973, I check my tubes annually, before thanksgiving, ready for the holidaysMy experience over many years:1. stand in front of a monster test... 
So where should the tubes be?
few have tuners these days, but tube tuners are wonderful if you give them a strong enough signal.good tube equipment is noise free, many accept a bit of noise, I encourage fixing or changing to have noise free tube equipment.tube phono eq, like t... 
Peachtree Nova 300: good reviews. Any members own Peachtree? YEA or NAY?
thanks everyone for the helpful responses. 
Best combination of HT and sound
I found that Yamaha Receivers, several have front preoutfor the front Speakers, I have a few functional comments.efficient to reduce power needs, helps keep components and their heat smaller, more placement options, remote beams placement, and sav... 
Best combination of HT and sound
Peachtree comments from others here: good but not great soundhttps://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/peachtree-nova-300-good-reviews-any-members-own-peachtree-yea...https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/peachtree-nova-300-good-reviews-any-members-... 
Best combination of HT and sound
here’s a 2 channel with phono and HT Bypass (new or factory recertified available)https://www.peachtreeaudio.com/collections/recertified/products/nova300ge-recertifiedIt will drive front L and front R always, 2 ch or video’s fl & fr.Run the TT... 
replace Mcintosh with Luxman
what the hell needs that much power? 
Peachtree Nova 300: good reviews. Any members own Peachtree? YEA or NAY?
big greg, thanks for sharing your experiencestwoleftears, thanks for the info on the innards. did you mean the 500 model? 
Peachtree Nova 300: good reviews. Any members own Peachtree? YEA or NAY?
no one can comment about Peachtree? 
Best combination of HT and sound
recently learned about how to integrate a high quality ’front 2 channel audio system’ and an AVR Receiver1. AVR needs Front Pre Outs (go to the higher quality 2 channel front system)2. Front System needs HT BYPASS Input.Music, front system only ne...