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Hooverphonic anyone?
Based on this thread and a visit to the band's website, I just ordered on CD Blue Wonder, Power Milk and New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular - new - from a vendor on eBay at $4.99 and $5.99 respectively.I don't know where my head was in the late 90... 
1970's
Thanks TIC. Tracked (pun intended) down the Tubes first album as well as the Live one on vinyl and they're on the way. eBay is my friend (I hope).Jan 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
I bought something called demineralised water at the local supermarket. The usage recommendations state: car radiators, storage batteries, steam irons, garment steamers. No mention on the container as to what process was used to demineralise the w... 
1970's
I have a vinyl copy of Mama Cass' Greatest Hits. Some obscure AU pressing that sounds like s**t. Same as Hall and Oates Greatest. Another POS. Amazingly disappointing.I use both alternately for cartridge alignment.--Jan 
What happened to Discwasher?
Hi...2008 and RCA Corp, whoever they are these days, bought Discwasher. I Just bought the brush and liquid. Same items as yesteryear but now have RCA emblazoned on them.Regards,Jan 
1970's
Wow! The Tubes... I saw them once in concert. Quay-Lude. Still make me giggle when I think about him coming out on stage with the Elton John-style glass that lit up and spelled Quay.Is their material still available?GFR - Was never impressed with ... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Excuse my stupidity...What is R/O water? 
Headshell weight - Sumiko HS-12 vs Technics
Hello...Found this info on another website. The Sumiko HS-12 adds another 7 grams mass to the tonearm.As for the auxillary tonearm weight, check with KAB USA,http://www.kabusa.com They list the aux weight for the SL-1200 series for USD $4.95.Hope ... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
I use the supplied Technics overhang tool with my 1210M5G which gets me into the ballpark quickly. It is surprisingly accurate. Then I use the protractor for the 1200 series tables that I downloaded and laminated from vinylengine.com for fine tuni... 
High output MC cartridges?
Patrick_odonnell and Foster8699,Thanks for the replies. I have a Grado Gold and it is quite pleasant to listen to. Very engaging and musical. It doesn't disappoint, however, the Denon is just seems bigger or perhaps larger than life as some have s... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Thanks Crem1 for all of your comments and suggestions.It was never my intention to put cleaning solution into the steamer. The one that I just bought is the teapot design with attachments. I mentioned the garment atachment as it seems to be wide e... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
Hello...I bought one of these:http://www.htfr.com/more-info/MR94280IMO, quite good. You can even display your cartridge/headshell collection on a shelf mounted at eye level and with the plexi/perspex top cover you will get a lot of oohs and ahhs -... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
You people are driving me nuts! I just bought a handheld steamer based upon this thread. I found an old junked TT at the kerb this week, stripped off/out everything except the platter, motor and mat. With the garment steaming brush attachment and ... 
Technics SL1200MK2 Cartridge Discussion
Hello...I have an SL-1210M5G and 4 cartridges:Stanton 681EEE MKIIIShure M97XEGrado Prestige GoldDenon DL-160Each cartridge has less than 50 hours so they are just barely broken-in but my initial feelings are:Stanton 681EEE - Good. Tracks well. Not...