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What about South America and Antarctica?
It's fitting that the internet makes the world seem so small. It's certainly filled with small people. The nature of mankind is such that no matter what the American people do the rest of the world is going to be angry at, and distrust, us. We hav... 
How to Judge an LP
Jeff,I'm just outside Boise. Send me an email if you like. I'll not require you to eat your words. ;>) 
How to Judge an LP
Peter,Listen to Twl. You'll get the hang of buying used once you've taken the plunge a few times. The gouge thing is something you should pay particular attention to. I've seen quite a few gouges on new LP's and they play perfect. You'll get to a ... 
What's simplest effective record cleaning process
LP #9 by Record Research Lab. 510-420-0379. 
What's simplest effective record cleaning process
A carbon fiber brush is the minimum time/fuss. 
Bryston and Conrad Johnson
You can never have too much power. 
MC cartridge rebuild
I understand that Linn is discontinuing the rebuilds of their older cartridges. You may wish to jump on the exchange option while it's still available. 
Out on the tiles...with speaker spikes.
The Linn products are called Skeets. They work well but are, as usual, overpriced. Coins are a great idea and if you use pennies, the spikes will put an indentation in the copper and you can then slide the speakers for minor adjustments. 
Senior Audiophiles - Audiophile since the 60-70's?
Hi,I believe I qualify @ 52. I've had three systems since 1970. System #1 was Audio Research/Thorens/Klipsch, #2 was Naim/Linn, #3 All Linn.If I'm allowed 10 Consecutive years as a decade I would choose 1965 thru 1975 for music. If I must choose a... 
very disappointed about my system setup
Bluebottle,You are not a dummy. A dummy wouldn't ask questions. You'll get this thing working fine, just be patient. It does sound like the power supply is going south, IMHO. You described exactly what happened to my table.Pbb, relax. It's okay. Y... 
very disappointed about my system setup
Pbb,Are you cranky like this all the time? Or did you just have your old flame stolen by a vinyl addict and use this forum for a whipping post? 
Ringmat vs. Linn felt mat
Ultrakaz,Try:http://www.garage-a-records.com/access.htmlthey have them for $5I vote for sticking with the felt mat for the Linn. 
very disappointed about my system setup
Hi,Check the condition of the Valhalla if so equipped. Good luck,Patrick 
more help with vinyl..
Hi,I'll give you my best attempt at answering this question and I hope it helps. The only thing I have going for me is my personal experience. Okay, my first turntable was a top-of-the-line Thorens. It's been so long that I forget the model number... 
What's the best isolation system?
Rcrump,I really am interested in your comments about the points since I'm in the process of building a new equipment rack. Would you say that aluminum points for a rack would be the way to go with a mild steel frame? Do you think aluminum would be...