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Motorboating after tube change
Thanks for all the responses. It's apparent to me that the fix is beyond my capabilities. Therefore, it's going in for repair. It'll take a while for an answer since the unit needs to be shipped. I will post the results of that repair here when I ... 
Motorboating after tube change
Thanks, Guys.Based on your responses and those on AA, I have a coincidence on my hands. Hard to believe, but there it is. Thanks for diagnosing this over the interwebs.GP 
Cartridge Skips Beginning of Record
I found out that the arm lift rest was set too high for the arm/cartridge combo. This is non-adjustable so I had to lower the VTA a little, maybe two mm. Problem solved.I checked with Clearaudio and a couple of cartridge suppliers and was told the... 
Set Overhang on arm w/adjustable tracking angle
Thanks for all your responses. They have confirmed my suspicions of how to align the cartridge. Here's why I was confused: The arm and turntable I have included the Clearaudio protractor, but there were no instructions for using it. I was confused... 
Denon 103 Mounting Bolts and Nuts
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Denon 103 Mounting Bolts and Nuts
Mofi:Thanks! I've been all over the lot and can't seem to find what I need. Your offer is very generous.GP 
Which: $1000 MM or Transformer and $400 MC?
RoscoeiiiThe Aikido works for me because I like the way it sounds, it's bulletproof, it has a Phono Dude phono section and it was inexpensive.Nothing in my system was bought new. Where I live there's no opportunity to hear anything before I purcha... 
MC Phono Pre Gain
Al,Thank you for your thorough and enlightening response. I appreciate the thought that went into it.Regards,GP 
MC Phono Pre Gain
Thank you very much for your responses. First, they've given me a greater understanding of the complexity of the question I asked. I appreciate the mini-seminar in preamp gain. Second, I confess to utter ignorance of these points. For those who as... 
Denon 103 output--Step-up needed?
Thanks for the info all. At the time I was using a Van Alstine solid state preamp. It definitely had enough volume. Evidently the phono stage could handle the low output of the Denon.GP 
Arcam or Unison Unico
Unfortunately VA doesn't have a CD player, just a DAC. I convinced VA to do a CD for me after talking to Frank. He mentioned a particular model Magnavox that he used to modify but were no longer available. I contacted them and found out that they ... 
Review: Golden Tube SEP-1se Tube preamp
I felt the same way about my GT SEP-1 until the transformer went south. No parts, no way. When I tried to get it fixed, the tech stated that the soldering was so bad, even if he could find a transformer (he couldn't), resoldering all the points in...