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Record Sleeve Recommendation
The poly lined sleeves tend to leave "wipe" marks on the surface of the record and are more prone to static. 
Two quick record cleaning methods - enough?
Every record I clean has a minimum 50% reduction in noise, usually more. And I won't get into the improvement in sound quality, i e clarity, lack of harshness, less grain, etc. To each his own. 
Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham
Were the cartridges the same on both 'tables? 
Phono Pre for Grado Statement Reference 0.5mV
The Graham Slee Era Gold does not have enough gain for the low output Grado 
Are our 'test' records adequate?
Impossible for who? 
Linn LP-12 compared to TW Acustic, SME, Nottingham
Good post Stilskin, a very reasonable and honest, and fairly objective evaluation of the relative merits of the 2 decks. 
Any vinyl experts out there?
Check your tracking force 
VPI Scoutmaster vs. Pro-ject RM10
Stringreen and Stanwal are very correct. 
Linn LP-12 still competitive with the very best?
Great post, Kirkus. I also agree with Stanwal. It is very satisfying for a large number of listeners. 
Cartridge Recommendations for my Lp12
Hello Rick, what is your LP12 sitting on? The tramoplin is for use on a heavy piece of furniture like a big wall unit. if not, it sounds a bit soft. 
Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro
Mikey, that would definitely be a downward move. 
Cartridge fresh out of the box
Slightly or significantly? 
Cartridge fresh out of the box
The key word here is "significantly". 
Cartridge fresh out of the box
Kirkus is correct. I did not say that anywhere near as well. 
Cartridge fresh out of the box
How much?