ericsch

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Think I ruined stylus
Get little Little Fwend.   
Modwright PH 9.0X Tube Rolling Question
Contact Kristen at Modwright, she has a list of recommended NOS tubes. I settled on a Amperex Bugleboy 5AR4 and a 1950's Mullard 5AR4. Brent Jessee and Vintage Tube Services are two good sources.    
Kind of Blue
@tylermunns  You are what I refer to as "A long day". I really like women's (that would be female) college softball.   
Modwright Phono stage power supply ugrade
I should also add, I've had the Parasound JC3 and Pass XP-15 among a few other less expensive phono preamps. In my system the Parasound was a bit noisy, although it is very good. The Pass Labs was excellent and very quiet. Both have dip switches a... 
Modwright Phono stage power supply ugrade
I also did it. I only had the preamp for a month before I did the upgrade, so I really can't comment on changes in the sound. I upgraded the umbilical to a Triode Wire Labs cable. I think MW was recommending WyWires, but they were too pricey for m... 
What the Best Dac have you heard or owned. How could you tell it was that good.
Do a search for AG member, jjss49. Look at his thread "dacs that I have had in my system - a listing". I am unable to attach the link at this time     
Covers for racks to keep dust off?
I have amplifier covers made to order by radiodustcovers.com. Excellent quality and reasonable. Stan can even embroider the logo if wanted.  
Seeking Budget CD Player Suggestions
I have owned NAD CDP's in the past and always found them to have a nice smooth analog type sound. They are reasonably priced, usually with Wolfson or Burr Brown DAC's.    
Credenza or media stand for hiding away equipment
I had mine built by a cabinet maker. The first shelf is open for the integrated amp. The rest of the shelves (adjustable) are hidden behind a door with a perforated black panel.      
Finally got a Luxman
I have the same Luxman Integrated, got it about five years ago on closeout. It's a great amp and was in my price range.     
Any recommendation for a CD changer?
I have the Onkyo changer in my garage. It's reliable and sounds good.    
help choosing a turn table
If you get the P3, go straight to an Exact 2. Skip the Elys cartridge.  
Turntable dust cover cleaning
Once you you get it clean, just use a very slightly dampened microfiber cloth with distilled water.   
SL1200G - Tonearm shape from side question for owners
What headshells have you tried tried? Many of the aftermarket ones I've seen are quite heavy.    
Speaker Cable Recommendation
Obviously, there are many choices and good recommendations here. FWIW,  I really like my Analysis Plus cables.