jasonbourne71

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Curious Why Benz Micro Slid Into Obscurity
Benz is a private company that does not publish sales figures! So speculation is just guessing.  
What Cartridge Manufacturers Will Retip Their Moving Coil Cartridges For A Fee?
None that I've heard of will do that. The most you can get is a discount on a new cartridge when returning the old one.   
Mac C33 preamp upgrade
Send it to Audio Classics for any cap upgrades - but be prepared to spend $$$! Otherwise leave it alone if it still works and enjoy it!   
What do you hear?
Plenty of people like Cerwin Vega speakers and Crown Power Drive amps! De gustibus non est disputandum!  
Dynaudio 20XD amp module failure
Bring the amp module to a nearby electronic repair service.   
What do you hear?
Sound memory only lasts a second. This makes listening comparisons problematic.. The louder component always sounds better. An old trick used by salesmen selling speakers.  
Help with Cary SLP-98
They all use the eight-pin octal base. I’ve never seen an 6SN7 with the ST glass envelope. Chinese company Linlai makes some with the odd shape envelope.  
The greatest Pop song yet written and recorded.
Hey Jude is the best pop song! I remember it well from its initial release in the Fall of '69. It has real ear worm catchiness!  
You’re An Independent Dealer, Which Companies And What Products Would You Represent?
Take advantage of the increase of LP sales and open a store selling only new factory-sealed LP'S . Along with turntables, tone arms, cartridges and phono stages. Offer free alignment with every TT and cartridge sold.  
? about Smoking Power Amp
Don't use that amp!  
Does the Audio press ever excite you anymore?
Herb Reichert uses the Falcon LS3/5A ($4K) as a reference, so he knows what good sound is! Herb's writing style is conversationalist: he tends to tell a story and draw you in!   
Multiple DVD Players
I am with the OP on collecting and playing DVD'S at home.   
Multiple DVD Players
Just buy two 5-Disc DVD changers. Waste of money to buy six DVD players! You did know that DVD changers have been available for ages?  
Does the Audio press ever excite you anymore?
The US and UK magazines have good writers. I enjoy Herb Reichert's column in Stereophile. Understanding neither German nor Japanese I can't comment upon their magazines.   
Tonearm issue
Did you check the cartridge? I have never had the tonearm wiring fail.