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Bah Hum Bug
Yes you know the sound does change when I move the phono cables. These are brand new Shielded Tributaries A6's. The hum would change upon moving them around with the old cables as well so I replaced them thinking that was the culprit. 
Bah Hum Bug
All equipment is plugged into Fuman Elite power conditioner 
Bah Hum Bug
Fosgate sig was the last addition. But I believe the hum was there before as well. 
Latest Pink Moon Reissue
I believe Michael Fremer from Analogue Planet had some very positive things to say about this reissue as well. 
step up transformer?
So Larryi, you think that what I am describing is normal and I will not hear any major differences with load changes? 
step up transformer?
Cartridge loading from 100 ohms to 100k ohms -- with stops at 300, 500, 1k and 47k ohms in between -- when I try to switch different loads with the knob there is no discernible difference at all as to sound. Maybe I am looking at this all wrong,sh... 
step up transformer?
Sorry...meant to state my budget which is between $500-$800. 
amp repair in san francisco bay area ML 335
Chris Barnett,San Rafael, Caterrific work!! 
The Thorens 124
I am using a td124 with an ortofon smg 212 tone arm and an ortofon silver meister spu,it is simply magic. Not only 50s-60s jazz but all music is rendered pefectly. The pacing and naturalness with this setup is very good indeed. 
MFSL Not stamped
Beck/Sea Change,Basement Tapes,Dave Alvin,Marvin Gaye/Whats goin on,Isaac Hayes/Hot Buttered Soul....the list goes on...all unnumbered. 
How many with analog rigs only?
Look.... Cds are fine for casual listening..lets say having a dinner party or entertaining I will put on cds for convenience. Being a control junky with my analogue rig I would not want to get food,alcohol,any foreign matter on my lps while entert... 
Tokyo vinyl and audio suggestions
This is an email from my buddy Kingpin....tell your friend to go to "Vinyl Japan" in "Nishi Shinjuku" area. here is a blurb with directions i found online:http://www.jaunted.com/story/2007/3/28/121450/279/travel/Tokyo+Record+Stores%3A+Reader+Reque... 
Tokyo vinyl and audio suggestions
Hey..I have a good buddy who lived in Japan for 10 years and knows many many places for you to check out.Not sure how we can connect..maybe you could locate my email through Agon site? I would love to put you in contact with my friend. 
Phono amp impedance
sorry this thread should have been listed in ANALOG. 
Genuine Basement tapes
Johnderrig---I can offer many, many rare Dylan boots from the earliest to 2004.