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New Surrounds On Wall
Ok guys thanks for the replys, I am not real big on the in's and out's of home theater I am a 2 channel guy. My wife wants this she loves movies, so these surrounds have dual woofers and tweeters facing away from each other. I have decided to put ... 
AT 155LC and AT 160ML
Ok thanks guys, can you tell me the value of this cartridge? 
Good Matching Cartridge For Micro Seiki 505
I want to thank all who replied, I think I am gonna sell it and keep what I already have!!! 
Micro Seiki MA 505 vs Triplanar MK VII UII
@chakster Thank you. 
Micro Seiki MA 505 vs Triplanar MK VII UII
@pryso,Now that you mentioned it, what would be the going rate for the MA 505 in good condition? 
A80 (RC MkII) or A810 - which one should I buy? - ANY INPUT IS WELCOME !!
Inna,The reason for modding of both decks is simple, better sound quality!!! Not that either of them sounded bad but, I know a better sound when I hear it. What I did on both decks was bypass all the internal electronics and take the signal direct... 
Micro Seiki MA 505 vs Triplanar MK VII UII
Wasn't looking for published reviews just the opinions of others who know from their own trials and tribulations... 
A80 (RC MkII) or A810 - which one should I buy? - ANY INPUT IS WELCOME !!
The above replies are correct, the A80 is the better machine for sure. Having said that the A810 is no slouch either, I have an A810 and an Otari 5050. Both are heavily modded but that's something you can get to later. The Otari will be the best b... 
TriPlanar Tips
So are we still removing the trough for better sound quality??? 
SET 45 Amp Driving Dynamic Speakers
Getting back to the SET subject, I have a Korneff 45 type amp and I am using the Emission Labs Solid Plates with highly modded horn speakers!!! I could not be happier my speakers started life as Klipsch Corner horns but, the only thing Klipsch is ... 
Mylar Belt
What is the width of the leader tape? 
Mylar Belt
I am using the 1/2" Mylar Streamer for my belt, it is about 44" long. You need to make it long enough then adjust your motor/platter for the proper tension... 
Upgrade for users of 1/2" mylar belt
Does anyone using the Mylar belts have any idea how long in hours it's good for, before needing to be changed? 
Which Soundsmith?
I like the one (Sotto Voce) that I just installed sounds real nice so far... 
Rpm's and The Strobe
Hi Bill,Well I figure it out this morning, I was using the splice on the belt to count (dumb a--) instead of putting tape on the platter. Now I am counting 33 rpms and it matches the strobe...