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NJ Audio Society?
I will have Rcprince email you. 
testing 6dj8 & 6922 tubes on eico 625
Try using http://www.nj7p.org/Tube.php to find the similar tubes that may be found in your tube charts. 
Shipping a VPI TT, Arm & Cartridge. Help Needed
Contact VPI and ask for a dealer reference in the area. Sounds like the dealer would keep the original materials(being a major intellectual exercize) for shipping thier customer's tables when brought in for upgrades/repair. 
Shipping a VPI TT, Arm & Cartridge. Help Needed
You could try contacting VPI to ask advice about packing, possible disassembly, etc. 
Record cleaner
If you're on the internet, have a mailing address and you can afford $159.00 there's the KAB EV-1. It has made a big improvement in my vinyl playback. Otherwise you can build one. 
type of house wire
I used 12/2 BX Lite which is a twisted trio in an aluminum jacket(shielding)with a drain wire. I had mine cryo treated by http://www.cryoplus.com, which is optional. There are some silver contact enhancers that are great on breaker contacts as wel... 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
Im sorry, the link to finding record stores was supposed to be http://www.recordcollectorsguild.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=Web_Links&file=index&req=viewlink&cid=24Enjoy! 
Are DIY Cables Worth It?
Sprigowl wrote:"I ran down to Home depot just this Monday to get 14/2 solid core copper wire, and some cheapo metal spades. I stripped the PVC covering, removed the ground wire, crimped the black/white wire with the cheap spades and connected to m... 
Any cartridges like Shure, but more exciting?
If you want speed and dynamics try the Dynvector Karat17D2 Mk. II. Search ebay to find deals on new ones. Enjoy! 
Why organ music
Try a 3-5lb. sandbag on top of the transport. I fill a gallon freezer bag one third with sand, then roll up the excess, seal and packing tape the sealed end. you should have a "sausage" shaped sandbag which you can try in different directions on t... 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
More from NJ, in Montclair Absolute Vinyl 11 Midland Ave. 973-746-7775, in Kennelworth is Izzy's Records http://www.izzymusic.com they also organize record shows and are in the process of moving so check out their site for location updates. If you... 
Cryo tubes for Herron phono Preamp
For new tubes I have a very picky golden-eared friend that highly recommends Electro Harmonix 12AX7 Premium matched. I have been tracking down vintage 5751's for a bit of rolling in my pre. To each his own. (TEHO ?) :-) Enjoy! 
Need advise on rack for turntable
I built one a while back, take a look http:/www.geocities.com/nealp2/TT.html 
tonearm rewire
If they did fill the arm with foam then the only place wires could move (rub/short) would be the pivot, so you would'nt need to touch the armtube at all. 
How to burn in a new pickup
I am in the process of playing 100-300 LPs to help my Dynavector KaratD2 MII settle-in. I have been going through my collection in the process rekindling some old friendships and weeding out the les appreciated(most of the late 80's). They will so...