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How often do you demagnitize your MC cartridge?
Doug,I just unpacked everything, and am getting ready to go. I've been running the 103r since January, we'll see what happens.Also, I am going to make copies of the CD for everybody and put them in the box for everybody! 
How often do you demagnitize your MC cartridge?
I can't wait, I'm next! I'll follow up on Doug's experiences when I do it to mine! 
Budget Cartridge Questions
I've used the AT on an old Fisher TT, and was kind of surprised. If you can't stretch your budget, I'd say go with the AT, but I have no experience with the Shure. 
Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500
used cables ( 2 pairs) -----------$500?? 2 pairs?? Only one if you need an external pre, which he does. If he's like all of the rest of us, I'm sure he has a cable set or two laying around to get him by.used phono stage ----------------$750$250 &a... 
Vinyl, should I take the plunge?
I agree............with 4yanx. David, correct again, BUT, both sides make noise. Our side just sounds better!!JJ, try it, on the "inexpensive" side. Whatever you get, if you don't like it, sell. You won't take too much loss if you buy right.And, I... 
Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500
Remeber, the 16.5 is under $450 shipped (to NC, anyways) from Galen Carol. Another $50 to play with. 
DIY stylus-cleaning magic long
LP#9 here too, but I'll try anything once. After all, after the tracking force tweak worked so well, this may be another winner.Keep 'em coming Doug! 
Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500
When you start a topic like this, SOME of the answers you get are from people who have actually tried what they recommed. We do so because we were in the same position once. And got some good advice. And in turn would like to help others who are i... 
Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500
Ah David, I was waiting for that! Got the 16.5 yesterday. I'm spending the morning clealing lots of albums. It is amazing how much better this thing is than cleaning by hand. Dsiggia, as much as I would like to see you go Teres, I know feel the 16... 
Denon DL300, 304
Carl,Audiocubes II shipped a 103r to me for $241 total. I had it in 3 days. If only some sellers shipped that fast... 
MC or MM?
It will also help to know what your system is. Advice will mean a lot more. Someone has probably had or tried what you have, so, let us know, and we'll see who can help. 
Suggestions for 45 rpm purchases?
I haven't tried any, but here is how it was explained to me:45's are for people who enjoy the process, not the music.Whether this is true or not, I don't know.Let us all know what you think when you try them. 
Help with a complete vinyl setup about $2,500
I can see it:Teres 135: $1575Rega RB250: $200Denon 103r: $241K&K trannie: $225RRL fluids: $5010 Last brushes $25Audiopoints $75Total: $2391That leaves some room for error. You cannot beat it, and you will upgrade eventually. With the extra $10... 
Jorgen Schau Moving Coil Transformer
I've seen the same seller with these for over 2 months. He apparently has quite a few of them. They were going for about $100 in the beginning, now $400. I thought about trying one, but said piss on it and bought a Tom Evans Micro Groove yeaterday... 
Denon DL300, 304
I would disagree. I use the 103 & 103r on both the RB250 & RB300. Search here and you will see that many people like this combination, and recommend it.