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New cartridge vs. Re-tipped
I now own 2 used and 1 NOS MM AT160ml cartridges with advanced micro linear stylus on BERYLLIUM Cantilevers. They sound fabulous, I highly recommend them. Has anyone found someone who can eventually retip Beryllium_________? I'm seeing Steve and... 
Does other Audiogon members' opinion carry any weight for you ?
Definitely, You need to simply observe for a while, get a sense who is who, then, like me, ask for advice. (other research of course). Search old discussions, the expertise is deep. I joined just prior to Covid in 2019, and ended up completely r... 
Hexagonal spanner for Fidelity Research FR 66S tonearm
this heavy ring has no flat spots, it has two holes, you temporarily put a rod in the hole and tighten it with the rod. Note, you want a washer below the board, above the heavy ring. Scroll up, the top ring with flat spots also has a hole so it ca... 
Hexagonal spanner for Fidelity Research FR 66S tonearm
this one has a heavy weight with two flat spots for a tool to tighten/loosen   this one has a hex nut   someone could have changed it, I had to buy a nut for one of my friends Micro Seiki 505's.  You have the arm board loose, take it with... 
Hexagonal spanner for Fidelity Research FR 66S tonearm
you might pass this on to whom you sell it to " thuchan 1,009 posts 04-21-2013 at 12:29am  Pani, in the case of the FR-66s you may neglect the compliance issue. We made many tests with nearly all available MC carts, MI carts and new as well o... 
Mounting cartridge in Eminent Technology ET-2 tonearm
you might find this discussion here about your arm interesting https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/eminent-technology-et-2-tonearm-owners Parallel is for VTA, I would measure the height of the old and new cartridges before the switch, get a c... 
3 channel amps
btw, some Vintage Amps and Preamps like Fisher 500C had a Center Channel Out which was derived from l+r and powered. Think original Mono Speaker and Mono Amp in a Space. Add a second matching speaker and second matching Mono Amp. Thus ready for... 
Sony XA5400ES issue
5 screws, case lifts off you have 3 motors to listen for loading motor opens/closes drawer, with a belt spindle motor spins disc, (variable speed for constant data rate as disc location circumference changes, up to 500rpm  I think) sled moto... 
Sony XA5400ES issue
pdf service manual https://www.audiodesignguide.com/HiResolution/SONY_SCD-XA5400ES_Service_Manual.pdf  
Sony XA5400ES issue
take the cover off try this inexpensive auto mechanics stethoscope https://www.amazon.com/BFXM-Stethoscope-Automotive-Diagnostic-Motorcycle/dp/B0D91VMQR6/ref=sr_1_2?crid=129LJPTG9N5Y0&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.O8bNiw5mbOfvT9G4_C6UzD-TQjVIlXX4y9nCbeqR... 
DIN Phono Cable
OP Pay attention to the separate ground wire at the other end of any phono cable, some are short, flimsy small diameter, small spade, some have only a short length ’loose’ from the molded together l.r I had to extend the length of the ground wire... 
DIN Phono Cable
lewm thanks for catching me showing the wrong connector, I was just paying attention to the length of the narrow diameter portion. All my ’din’ connector arms are 5 male pins in the tonearm post, female 5 pin din in the cable (ground and rca l &a... 
Please tell me how to set up simple computer system
I agree, old/new, it’s just bits to the DAC I learned about using USB out of my PC to a Topping D10 DAC, I stream lots of audio and music videos in my office, the most important was the physical re-arrangement to get great imaging. https://www.a... 
Vinyl Care
LP recommendations https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/building-a-100-album-vinyl-collection-3-must-have-albums-are    
Vinyl Care
I don’t like pushing down into the grooves with microfiber brushes after they are thoroughly clean, so I use this type brush to simply move surface dust over to the edge and off each play. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DRJPDY19?ref_=ppx_hzod_title_...