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Casters to replace spikes
My original B&W 801 E series speaker’s came with castors on them. Bought them new in 1982. They still sound great. I use them in my second  system for 2 channel and for HT.  
RCA to DIN cable?
Seems like a common phono cable. Most if not all cable mfr make this configuration.try the Cable Company. 
why is the right channel on my cassette deck inaudible?
On my cassette deck Nak 680 ZX I can bias my heads for proper alignment. You might need to have it serviced if your deck does not have head adjustments.A lot of good info has been given, check connection and clean the deck.Be careful using q-tips ... 
Vibration - What are the Main Sources?
Everything vibrates. Our planet has a heartbeat also.Looking at one aspect is our AC power. It vibrates at 60 or 50 Hz a second. I inspect my breaker panel once or twice a year. The connection will get lose over time due to vibration.All we can is... 
why is the right channel on my cassette deck inaudible?
Could be your record or playback head is out of alignment? 
Bass Traps
Google Jon Risch bass traps. He shows his design in detail.He can also be found over at audio asylum. He has been very helpful  over at audio asylum. I built two 20” traps per his design 10 years ago. Still using them.Supposed to be similar to RPG... 
Putting in a dedicated power line. 2 receptacles ok?
I would do at least 2. You might want to move equipment around in the future.joenies 
HiFi News Test Record Azimuth
The August issue of Stereophile Michael Fremer does a well written  article about cartridge setup. He uses Wallytools and oscilloscope.It is a good read. I’m getting ready to purchase the Wallytool and get a new oscilloscope. My oscilloscope is ve... 
Synergistic Blue
Greetings,I’m presently using the blue 10awg on my phono amp, Aesthetix I/O Eclipse. Have had no issues, sounds ok. Will switch to a different cable soon.No you don’t need 10awg for the preamp. I got the cables for free at the time from SR. They h... 
What phono preamp are you using?
Aesthetix IO Eclipse  
Graham Phantom Mounting Bolts - Where to Get Them?
The installation instructions I got with my Graham says:Drill four tapped holes to accept either #4-40 or #6-32 screws, depending on your preference. The 4-40 size will give a little more adjustment range with Custom Mount. 
Is my anti-skating too strong.
mijostynAbsolutely. The more tools we have in our toolbox the better. I don’t have a Wallyskater. I have looked at them but have not purchased one yet. At the moment I’m have difficulty visualizing how you setup your digital stylus gauge. I’ll rel... 
Is my anti-skating too strong.
Thanks to everyone that helped educate this forum on the math and physics related to anti-skate. Hopefully we can all agree anti-skate exists. Question is how is the best way to set it. Not sure there is a best way. I use the following methods.1. ... 
Is my anti-skating too strong.
If anyone is interested in using a blank record to use for setting up anti-skate, I just ordered a blank record specifically made for setting anti-skate.RECORDBLANKS.COMThey were priced at $13.00 per record. 
In Search Of !!
I don’t have a video but it can be easy if you have the correct tool.Do you have the spindle tool and the cartridge alignment jig?If you have those tools it’s kind of easy. Just take your time.Mr. Graham has made comments that he can set up his ar...