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Which Mid Level Turntables Ship Well and Are Foolproof?
Buying a new turntable from a reputable dealer is clearly the best way to assure yourself of safe transit and good back-up, in the unlikely event that there is shipping damage. Other than that, it's a crap shoot, but the next best thing is to buy ... 
Where can I purchase some good quality lubricating oil for my turntable
Everyone has a magic answer to this question.  But first you might consult Origin Live. They presumably know what are the needs of whatever bearing they use in their turntables.  KAB does have, or claims to have, the correct original oil for Techn... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Did not know about the "AT24".  In fact, I had never heard of such a model name before now.  Can you say more about it?  How do you rank it? Thx.By the way, I was not asserting that the 981LZS is a world beater, because I know you don't care for i... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Thanks, Raul and Timeltel, for confirming that the data on inductance for the TK7LCa is a misprint.  Just to remind, there ARE some LOMM cartridges with low inductance, e.g., the Stanton 980/981LZS, which is listed in a Stanton brochure that I fou... 
A Copernican View of the Turntable System
Dohmann may know his onions, but that "shield" would seem to offer no more isolation than is seen with the typical Denon, Victor, Technics, etc, designs that also shield the platter by sinking it down low, nearly level with the surface of the plin... 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
Timeltel, Thanks for publishing the specs for the TK7LCa.  I note (as you apparently did too) the very low inductance for such a high output cartridge.  Normally, one would expect inductance and output voltage to go up in parallel, but in this cas... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
The OMA copy of the Verdier idea, is, like the Verdier, a can of worms.  Center of gravity is way way too high, for one thing.  Springy footers plus rotating mass raised high above = instability.  IMO, of course. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Peter, I use the Roadrunner/Eagle to control my Lenco.  It is comforting to see the RR display 33.333, every once in a while.  In practice, the speed takes about 5 minutes to stabilize usually around 33.3, then 33.33, then flirting with 33.333, ma... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Nandric wins "Funniest Post" award. The rest of you can hand in your computers.Henry, are you confirming that the data posted by Fremer come from the Feickert tools? I am sure he does not keep it a secret, but I cannot find where he says what inst... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Agreed.  Your listening impressions of the TT101 as compared to the DP80, both with your upgrades and plinth, would be very informative. 
Sweet Vinyl Sugarcube - I Want It!!!
Bondmanp, Reading the posts in this thread, which mostly come from you, I have to wonder whether you are promoting this product or this company.  Not that there's anything wrong with that, in my opinion, but you might at least admit to it.  You ha... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
From comparing many different DD turntables in my own system(s), I am very persuaded of the inherent superiority, or at least the desireability, of coreless motors.  That's only an opinion.  Although the DPs have an exceptionally good 3-phase sync... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Thanks, Peter, but I notice you gracefully declined to say how the VPI compares to one of your restored DP100 or DP80 Denons.  I read the S'phile review of the VPI by Fremer.  He publishes real data these days on speed stability.  I also recall th... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Henry (Halcro) mentions the $30,000-VPI DD turntable, which seems to have come and perhaps gone from the market, like a will o' the wisp.  I am guessing that VPI will still build one for a buyer, but they have certainly stopped flogging it, prefer... 
Looking to upgrade from a Clearaudio Ambient (garrard 301 vs technics sp10?)
I think 5 million dollars is a bit too much, but the Bauer appears to be a plain looking yet original design.  If you are getting the Ayre power supply with the Bauer, then this sounds like a good deal at $5K.  This is coming from a direct-drive a...