johnnantais

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Idler-wheel drives
Rockvirgo, thanks for the reply, it's good to hear a positive story about an idler-wheel drive. I hadn't even heard of an idler-wheel record player until I stumbled on one at a flea market. Low in funds but wanting to build a cheap system in a new... 
Recommend aftermarket power cords on turntables?
I hate spending money on cables, there's so little satisfaction. But better power cords make a large difference in the sound of a record player. Fortunately, there's a cheap fix. Make a power line out of solid core electrical wire (your house is w... 
Best cartridge under $450? No Grados please
I'm a big fan of the Shure V15, which of all the cartridges I've tried, mm and mc, over 20 years, seems to get to the heart of the music and accurately preserve the rhythmic structure better than any other (the two factors are connected). It's als... 
Any Tube Int. Amps w/ a phono built in?
Try Anthem electronics, a division of Sonic Frontiers, if they still exist. A relatively budget line, fantastically well-built, 40 watts, had a phono stage as an option.For a real budget set-up, try an Antique Sound Lab integrated, they sound terr...