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What Are You Listening To Right Now?What is the Source?
Just got done listening to J.J. Cale "Collected".  3 LP, 180 gram on Music On Vinyl.I had forgotten how great J.J. Cale was.  He wrote many songs that went on to be top hits for other artists, but he had a very gifted voice and was a top notch gui... 
old classic phono cartridges
"When you want to keep them, send some to a retipper. The results are stunning and some of the old "new" ones will put modern, overpriced carts to shame. When you can hear differences of course."+1  I have quite a few of the older carts that have ... 
Changes or improvements of sound quality from Mullards CV4003??
I have several pairs of different type tubes that were matched and bought from the same dealer at the same time. One pair was cryoed and the other pair wasn't.  I wanted to prove to myself if there really was a sonic difference in sound.I can tell... 
What Are You Listening To Right Now?What is the Source?
Listening to the new Steve Martin/Edie Brickell album "So Familiar", via Tidal with a nice mug of hot chocolate .  Excellent, both album and streaming service.  I LOVE TIDAL!!!Snowing here in Northern Colorado.  Perfect day for some high-end aud... 
Tubes from Carver SD/A-490t CD player
Those are probably Sovtek 6DJ8/6922. 
Tube for MHDT Labs Paradisea+ DAC
When I had my Paradisea DAC, I liked the WE396A tube the best.  I tried several different ones and that was my favorite. 
Changes or improvements of sound quality from Mullards CV4003??
I can't speak to the Mullard's sound in the Rogue, but that tube, (Mullard CV4003) is my favorite 12AU7 tube.I use that tube in several different pieces of gear.  I bet I have at least a dozen of them as back up.IMHO, the best 12AU7 tube out there. 
Spindle Holes
A spindle hole is 7.33 mm, (which is .2885 inches) as rlwainwright states above. 
Spindle Holes
Here is a tool to enlarge that small spindle hole:http://www.needledoctor.com/Clearaudio-LP-Drill 
Live From Daryl's House-Shelby Lynne Christmas Special
Sorry, I should have posted that. I’m on Comcast Cable in Colorado.  The channel was Palladia and it just aired from 7PM-8PM Mountain time. 
Latest Absolute Sound
Sorry, but I really like TAS.  I have been a subscriber since Issue 20, (December 1980) and have never let it lapse.  I have even found all of the back issues and now have a complete set.I love the writing and the expertise of the staff.  I have m... 
Sumiko Flux Buster Instructions Needed
I just scanned my manual for you.   I will need an email address to send it to.  Sorry I see it above.  The manual is on it's way. 
REO fans
I'm a huge REO fan.  I really like the early stuff better.  "REO One" & "REO Two" are a couple of my favorite albums along with "Ridin' the Storm Out."I did some research on your "LIVE" songs question, but didn't find any info...sorry. 
Grace F9 F8 F-9 F-8 Andante F9 F-9 H S Sumiko Pearl Supex Phono Stylus GAS Sleeping Beauty
I was a Sumiko, (and Grace) dealer for many years back in the day. Sumiko was NEVER a manufacturer, they were and still are a distributor/rep company.Raul is correct that Grace was made by Shinawaga Musen in Japan.I also own several Grace cartridg... 
What do you think is the best make volume control ?? ALPS NOBLE ????
I just installed a TKD volume control and find it excellent.