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VTA and HTA overhang
As one who has set-up hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of tables/arms/cartridges, I can attest to the fact that as you change VTA/SRA, it will also change the overhang.As Peter states above, as the back of the arm goes up, the tip of the stylus ... 
Cartridge for Rega
You could send the broken Dynavector to SoundSmith and have it retipped for as little as $150. I would recommend the $250 level retip. 
Which song you would love to wake up to?
Abucktwoeighty,That's so good, it should have mine :-) What the perfect song to wake up to as "A Day In The Life" by the Beatles...excellent! 
Cartridge Recommendation
Lyra Delos or Kleos. 
Squeezebox Touch simple 24/192 output mod
Kenny,Have you had a chance to build this and listen to it yet? 
5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes
Brownsfan,Thanks for the comments. I guess the only way to know for sure is to try it. You're right, the Create tube isn't that much money compared to others. I bought a lifetime supply of the Mullard 5AR4 tubes when I first got my preamp, (actual... 
Comcast temote code for Arcam Solo
Have you tried here?:http://customer.comcast.com/Pages/HelpNFC.aspx?print=false&id=remotes 
Do you leave your platter spinning while switching
I have always started and stopped my tables for each album side. I guess it really is how comfortable you feel.Almost all of my tables use screw down clamps, so it's kind of hard to do with the platter spinning. 
5AR4/GZ34 Rectifier Tubes
Mark,Please keep us posted. The reason you stated above, "found them to sound less romantic and more neutral, detailed and dynamic than the Mullards".is why I haven't tried one yet. I really like the warmer more romantic sound of the Mullard. I'm ... 
Don't read you'll be sorry
I agree with Roxy54...WTF??? 
Music to Impress my Kid's Friends?
The new Gaslight Anthem album "Handwritten" is indeed excellent.Grace Potter & the Nocturnals-"Grace Potter & the Nocturnals" is a very good and popular album with the college crowd. Try "Paris" and "Medicine" with the volume turned up a l... 
Where to find a counterweight
Here you go:http://www.pacparts.com/model.cfm?mfg=TECHNICS&model_id=SL1500&action=list_part&mode=auto&back=0 
HUM - you can catch fish in a dingy too.
Sorry you struggled for so long with this problem. A cheater plug should have been one of, (if not the first) things you tried.I have several of these within reach to eliminate such a problem. I have used them a few times and usually they work jus... 
6SN7 Tube pre amp with great sound staging capabil
Modwright LS100Cary SLP98 
Audiotechnica OC9MLII High, Low or Med Compliance?
"Would it be accurate to conclude that the OC9MLII is a medium to high compliance based on the above"?Yes.