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Movie Soundtracks
this (out of stock) describes a 3 cd set, see last photo, ??? https://store.intrada.com/s.nl/it.A/id.7716/.f  
Preamp 47K load. Cartridge needs 330 ohm
lewm I just wanted OP (or others following this) to know, 1:10 is not absolute, as a matter of fact anything up to 1:12 will be good, 1:12 might be best. I agree 1:12 is limited; and 1:10 is more common, however, IF the OP searches, asks for hel... 
Help Connecting Computer To 2-Channel Rig For Video
Get a Smart BluRay Player, has built-in access to netflix, youtube, many services. bluray to projector, done. BDP-S6700 Blu-ray™ Player with 4K Upscaling and Wi/Fi for Streaming Video they make wireless and wired ones, do your research I like w... 
Preamp 47K load. Cartridge needs 330 ohm
An xFactor of 12 would be good. .35 signal x 12 = 4.2 mv, a very good signal strength for MM Phono Inputs. xFactor 12 results in an impedance of 326 'shown to your PV7, very close to recommended 330 ohms  
Basis Vector Antiskate Q
Refine Anti-Skate by Listening. I use this LP (have the CD version to double check what you hear from the LP) Friday Night in San Francisco is a 1981 live album by Al Di Meola, John McLaughlin and Paco de Lucía. side two, last two tracks: they ... 
Basis Vector Antiskate Q
(sorry for the huge type, I cannot post links) ....................................... 1. Verify Azimuth, it is VITAL check it 1st. I use a mirror 1/8" thick (same thickness as an LP). Viewed from the front while lowered into the groove: any d... 
Preamp 47K load. Cartridge needs 330 ohm
your cartridge is 0.35 signal strength; it's coil impedance is 2.5 ohms the answer: Exactly as said above: Step Up Transformer with a (+/-) 1:10, ratio (which is it's xFactor), Like lewm said: result of 1:10 x factor will change your cartridges... 
if you had this system, what would you do to make it sound the best you can
jason wrote exactly (well almost) what I was going to suggest:   "jasonbourne71 752 posts 03-24-2024 at 06:56am  You didn't list your present phono cartridge. This being a mechanical transducer like a speaker will have a different sound compa... 
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
Is a single Curved Monitor a possibility, i.e. sound not blocked by 2nd monitor on right side. Is it technically up to what you need? 34", but curved, so only 32" wide centered between the speakers? Samsung CJ791 34" 21:9 Curved FreeSync VA Monit... 
Stylus stuck in groove.
I have successfully used small alcohol wipes while the LP is on the platter, then a wipe with an eyeglass cloth: but some like you describe are stubborn. Stop being a Sissy, scrub the bejesus out of it manually. (baby scalp brush).   My m... 
Preamp
Alternate Cartridge: Preferred/Better are separate considerations. Sound Characteristics (do your research) are preferred, not better. Imaging, is better, not preferred (good, better, best) and is vitally important. Imaging is improved by wider ... 
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
sources: Fios to PC DVD/CD drive in PC. Streaming via PC usb out of pc to small DAC to Luxman Line 1 TT to Luxman which has both MM and MC built in R2R to Luxman Line 2 Volume/Mute via Luxman Remote Control. Power: Luxman’s power button st... 
15k USD Speakers for Classical and Pop Extended Listening, Near setup, Low volume
Would you sit backwards listening to live music? Hell NO! In your room you can easily change your layout so you are sitting dead center of a pair of speakers, getting great sound as well as amazing imaging, hard to do in an office. I changed mine... 
Getting into vinyl for the first time
Your local person gave you good choices, I have no doubt that will happily last you until you acquire more vinyl, get thoroughly hooked, then move up to Better TT, Better Tonearm (with standard removable headshell), Your tonearm has a unique rem... 
Good small/single outlet power conditioner for preamp.
have you asked the equip makers/dealers for help/ideas?