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MOST BIZARRE PROBLEM - CALLING OUT TURNTABLE DIYERS
Disturbing, however, this should be the most serious problem in your life. Everything in perspective, don't beat yourself up too much longer, some of course.1st of all, the part is somewhere Sherlock, find it!2nd, they appear to be alive and well,... 
Directionality Explained
an understatement to be sure:" Very good article. I got to listen to a cable brought to my store wired both ways, right and wrong. The change is not suttle but monumental."add 2,3,4 'monumental' improvements, what an obvious difference they must ... 
New TT for ~$1500
this Sony is an inexpensive start, $220. delivered, or make lower offer. https://www.ebay.com/itm/362991960379?ul_noapp=true info at vinylengine.comnot wood, not plastic,  
New TT for ~$1500
If you can repair the tonearm rubber gasket (easy with basic handy skills), this is a darn good start to a dual arm direct drive in a wonderful wood plinth (CL-P2) with a special tonearm, effective length 282mm (11-1/8")It's big, make sure you can... 
New TT for ~$1500
are these Pioneer's real wood veneer, or vinyl wrap photo of wood? https://www.ebay.com/i/124196466431?_trksid=p1.c100423.m3621&_trkparms=aid%3D1110001%26algo%3DSPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20150526101643%26meid%3D287272e6a25a4dada74788acbdb45... 
New TT for ~$1500
good looking custom wood deck, Pioneer belt drive, inexpensive  https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-514-TURNTABLE-CUSTOM-RESTORATION-MAHOGANY-WOOD-FULLY-SERVICED-/124193785757?_trksid=p2385738.m4383.l4275.c10  
Directionality Explained
lastfunitis, or lastpunitis? 
How do you share the sweet spot?
music system: two person wide center image has always been my goal. I want to enjoy my music, especially excellent recordings, excellent imaging with a friend, small table between 2 chairs, feet up optionally. chairs rather than a sofa, the chairs... 
Upgrading the stock cartridge on Macintosh’s MT5 turntable
anyone?compliance of cartridge is important to start choosing compatible options. to get the tonearm resonance (they all have resonance) in the correct range. https://www.ortofon.com/support/support-hifi/resonance-frequency/ find the total weigh... 
Atmos in ceiling speaker setul
how did you convince yourself that height speakers were desireable? In any case, I would never compromise the main 5.1 setup for additional surround effect.btw, do you have 5.1 now, anywhere? what content, 5.1 or 7.1 do you have/stream? my receive... 
What Percentage Off Would You Expect to Discount For Open Box Amp with Blemish
did they send you a photo of the 'blemish'? easy to live with? then you are lucky. you have heard this, determined it is very desirable? return option?I always am aware that anything I buy will end up with a blemish or two, primarily my doing, so ... 
Directionality Explained
Well! This thread has gotten directional. 
Determining the Source of Noise when TT is On
you may be dealing with something that was 'borderline' ok, and now problematic.  only phono input? as mentioned, move noisy side left cable to right input, see if noise moves with it. if so, problem is prior to pre-amp. if noise stays left, probl... 
New TT for ~$1500
here's an inexpensive start, $375. deliveredPioneer Direct Drive, wood deck, separate arm for anti-static roller and dust brush https://www.ebay.com/itm/PIONEER-PL-1250-Stereo-record-player-Direct-drive-type-Includes-instructions/193474325293?_tr... 
Directionality Explained
it is quite revealing the first time you take an old and highly revered classic amp/preamp/speaker apart, and see the internal parts, thin wires, fairly common stuff .... and it sounds sooooo good.