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McIntosh 402 amp channel stopped working
Just got off the phone with McIntosh. Going to try a couple more things, if that doesn't work, I'll take it to a local Hi end shop 
MoFi Ultradeck or Technics 1200GR
GRI also have the Master Tracker cartridge which I like. I have vintage MM's too. A lot of carts out there. That's all I've got tonight, going to bed.... 
Technics: PLINTHS: Dobbins, Porter, or Thompson?
What’s a guy/gal looking at regarding price for custom plinth of new SP-10R without having to sell a kidney or testicle??? Or just sell the kidney and get one ordered. Just curious @lewm  @chakster @slk 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/technics-sp10-mk2-vs-sl-1200g-i-finally-did-an-a-b?highlight=...I just read through this thread. Plenty for me to chew on.  
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
A refurbished SP10mk3 could be a fun possibility. Staying with vintage DD, 2 arm capability. I wonder how the SP10mk3 compares to the new G? @downunder @lewm  @ch 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Thank you @rauliruegas  for your suggestions. With all the suggestions I've gotten on this thread and the research I've done, I can't say that I can do any better than the Luxman. 1. First of all, it's super hard to find some of these suggested vi... 
VTI audio rack, any good?
Just assembled my VTi pro series racks, two of em. Love em! 
Filling audio rack tubes with sand, metal, grape nutz???
VTI pro series arrived, assembled and tubes filled with steel blasting bits. It took 60lbs of steel to fill those legs. $115. I decided after assembling and placing components that while the stand did fit under the mounted wall tv, they were just ... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
@best-groove let's say budget is two fold. Under 10 best under 5 
Filling audio rack tubes with sand, metal, grape nutz???
Excellent@mitch2 just ordered a bucket of metal! 
Filling audio rack tubes with sand, metal, grape nutz???
Great! Where does one aquire this much shot???Thanks Erik! 
VPI Prime or Scout or ???
Fantastic! 
South Florida - join in and make a REAL effort!
Hi @marktomaras  I'm still around and would love to have some company! Two tables, decent setup, vintage arms and carts. Let me know if you'd like to get together. Brent 
Best vinyl purchases based on pressing, studio production, sound quality and enjoyment.
I just played my new Wall Mastered by James Guthrie, Joel Plante and Bernie Grundman. What a shame, terribly noisy pressing heading back to Acoustic Sounds. This is the second copy that I've sent back of this pressing. Shame on you whomever press... 
Best vintage DD turntables from the 70's and 80's?
Great vintage TT's being mentioned here. So far, I like the Yamaha Gt-2000 and the Pioneer PL-70II