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Vintage TT - looking to add one - recommendations?
Sony ps-x65 or 60.Quite good sound and built well. They are auto tables. 
The Trouble with Cartridge Recommendations
I have a gcph on my bedroom system and it is fine with a 17d3 
The Trouble with Cartridge Recommendations
Those are all decent cartridges for what you are looking for, but I would substitute the dyna 17d3 for the 20x if you are looking for dynamics.As one who buys used cartridges all the time, I have never had one arrive DOA or die in my possession un... 
Seeking opinions on Clearaudio vs. SOTA tables
Koa is still available. Basically, you can choose any veneer they can find, or you can supply. 
Seeking opinions on Clearaudio vs. SOTA tables
I have Sota star and cosmos IV. The difference is appreciable and not subtle. More of everything. Dynamics, low level detail, silence between grooves. I don't know about the clear audio. 
Where can i find an Aurum Beta S replac. stylus?
You need to clip off the wings 
I want to try a different tonearm on my classic
Try a Helius omega or aurora, both excellent SMS with little hype 
Sleeper Vintage Receivers, AMps, Tuners, TTs,etc..
The Nikki beta I,II,III and IV preamps have excellent phono stages 
Will a Carver receiver remote work w Carver 2000?
I might have a 2000 remote laying around. the receiver itself died a few years ago. 
Looking for help on upgrading my entire vinyl rig.
I would certainly go used if you are on a budget, and probably try to buy a complete table/arm/cartridge if they are suitable as the package price will likely be less than each part purchased separately. There are any number of Sota Sapphire or St... 
clearaudio satisy tonearm bearings
nobody knows anything? 
Wanting a fully automatic step up from Denon DP61F
Sony Ps-x65. fully auto with good arm and excellent sound.. beter than the Yamaha px3 which I also own. PSx60 is similar. 
PSB Image t6 or Imagine T? No sub and rotel amp
I have PSB Syncrony One, Stratus Gold, Stratus Silver, Image 65t and Image 4t speakers. Obviously I like the PSB sound. The T6 is similar to the 65t and will provide robust bass without a subwoofer. the replacement of the smaller midrange driver f... 
Good cartridge for the VPI Classic 1 turntable.
I would recommend the PS Audio GCPH if I was buying new in that budget range. The wonderful thing about the GCPH is its easy adjustment to match any cartridge and gain requirement, as well as its remote control gain, phase and mono. You can even u... 
What do you mean by "better" when it comes to cabl
Didnt think I was complaining, but read into my post what you will. Obviously you dont comprehend well, or I dont express well, because I dont tune equipment around cables. I care little for cables, as long as they seem to work, are decently manuf...