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Which tube amp for McIntosh tube preamp C2200
I know you didn't ask this, but imho the C2200 makes an outstanding pairing with the MC352 SS amp. Don't forget to replace/tube-roll the 12ax7 and 12at7 tubes in the C2200... makes a huge difference depending on your choices. I've found that the o... 
Record grooves under an electron microscope
Awesome, simply awesome... thanks Mofimadness!The cleaning nanobots are on my Christmas list...:) listening,Ed 
VPI SDS question
I appreciate all of the responses. I just bought an SDS new arriving UPS Monday. It will be supplying power to a Scout with the new 300rpm motor. Is there anything else related to these concerns that I, as a new owner, should be aware of?tia,:) li... 
One Step Record Cleaner Recipe
My suggestion is to rinse using distilled h20. Much happier results and consistency in results.:) listening,Ed 
LP Cleaning brush
Checkout what Yip has to say on Mint LP regarding cleaning brushes and fluid.http://mintlp.com/I'm using his stuff and like it a lot.:) listening,Ed 
Record Cleaning Fluids--Shelf life
Try the Mint LP cleaner. http://mintlp.com/Yip, the guy who makes the Best Tractor, also makes and sells his Mint LP cleaner, and I have been astonished at how well it works if I follow his directions. Simple, quick, clean, and everything I want f... 
looking for interconnect under 200 dollars
check out Morrow Audio... no affiliation, just a pleased customer...Give 'em plenty of time to burn in... crucial to the results.:) listening,Ed 
budget digital interconnect
Morrow Audio and Virtue... jmo:) listening,Ed 
New VPI Scout II Owner
I agree with Srwooten's point on the Mint protractor as well as Tom_hankins' and other's experience with Dynavectors.The effect of setting up the tt with the Mint protractor is huge. Worth all the time and money.:) listening,Ed 
Vinyl "bleed through"- need set-up advice
Thank you, Varyat, and everyone... I have always wondered about this phenomenon... and now I know!I was afraid to ask anyone because I thought I had done something stupid in the tt setup despite my best efforts.I too have done the best tractor Min... 
It is 5 AM, Do you Know where Mikey Fremer is?
The collection and preservation of vinyl is a completely harmless activity other than a tax on your wallet and living space (and maybe a stress on your marriage or living/romantic relationship). If for nothing else, it keeps LPs from the past from... 
Snow Leopard and audio quality
Joelz... that's interesting. What were you using as playback sw? iTunes? or something else? 
best speaker wire for buck
You asked... so give Morrow Audio a listen. Breakin is long but very rewarding. Even the lesser priced SCs and ICs are very satisfying.Give Mike a call. Worth a few minutes of your time.No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.:) listening,Ed 
Cardas Clear USB cable... anyone tried it?
Hi Northberg1... yeah, I'm very curious; thanks for picking up the discussion. Just carrying the Cardas name isn't enough these days. Cables are system dependent, and this is true for USB cables used as a part of a music server system. Computer an... 
Measure My Turntable Speed
Gerardff... how very interesting and simple. Exceedingly dumb question (but I have to ask it anyway):Does the accuracy of the measurement of a Digital Photo Laser Tachometer matter at to the placing of the reflective tape: whether the reflective t...