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Lyra Delos Stain
You were quicker than me :) Thanks for the support Elizabeth.The reason I've never noticed it before is that styli are usually hidden underneath and all this stuff most likely winds up inside the generator - where we dare not go :)Actually I'm too... 
Lyra Delos Stain
Sorry guys, belay that request. It was a false alarm.It would appear that I was victim to a strange optical effect. My examination was made with strong sunlight coming from the window behind the cartridge in line of sight. Viewed in this way there... 
Any rock fans out there?
Dave,This stuff (LAST Power Cleaner) is proven to work on MRA...http://www.needledoctor.com/Last-1-Power-Cleaner-3-4-ozKind regards.... 
Any rock fans out there?
Cheers Dave....BTW, MRA refers to Mould Release Agent which is a chemical embedded in the vinyl compound to prevent the LPs sticking to the mould when they are manufactured.There used to be a great debate, years ago, about whether to clean the stu... 
Any rock fans out there?
Well, considering that all the LPs I bought between 1970 & 2000 were never cleaned, I decided to play "13", without cleaning, just for the hell of it. :)Manufacturing details first : - Excellent centricity (holes not significantly off-centre)-... 
Hartvig TT signature vs TW Black Knight
Good choice in the "Supreme" by the way! :)All the best.... 
Hartvig TT signature vs TW Black Knight
If you are serious about the Hartvig, Dreamaudio, I would be concerned about the geometric stability of a ~2cm thick cantilevered acrylic armboard?First thing I would ask is if they do it in aluminium or bronze. There's more than enough damping wi... 
Any rock fans out there?
Actus, you are most welcome.I got my copy for an extremely reasonable pre-order price. (Given that it's vinyl, it might be harder to get one later?)If it all goes pear-shaped you can always claim a refund?All the best.... 
Any rock fans out there?
Hi Actus,You asked about the vinyl quality?Can't answer the sound quality component of the question as mine was still sealed in its plastic wrapper :)However, I took it out and inspected it and it looks a very nice production. Content is split ove... 
Any rock fans out there?
My copy of "13" was delivered yesterday. :)You beat me to it Captain.....I was just about to report their No.1 success. :)Incredible that a group of aged 60+ heavy metal rockers can achieve this.Their contemporaries must be thinking hard?!?!? 
Magical Moving MC Cartridge
Thanks JF :)This hobby of ours likes to spring these "little surprises" every now and then... :)After this experience I found myself idly wondering how "non-magnetic" the grades of stainless steel in certain turntable platters/screws/centre spindl... 
Anyone had power supply failure with an AVID TT?
This is a problem that seems to afflict many respected turntable brands.Like Gundam I also suspect static as a possible cause. Several years ago my supply started behaving erratically and, suspecting static, I routinely started discharging myself ... 
Any rock fans out there?
You're in good company, Captain :)It's not out here yet (UK) but I've pre-ordered mine too.Glad to hear your welcome critique.Interesting that Tony, Ozzy & Geezer stated on their website that they've developed enough material for several more ... 
Brinkmann vs TW Acustic
"This is a cardinal sin of bad belt-drive turntable design. (The commercial product analog is to use a suspended chassis bearing the platter and tonearm whilst the motor drive is fixed to the inert plinth.) This results in some of the most obvious... 
Brinkmann vs TW Acustic
Dear Syntax,I appreciate your kind feedback. Clearly you are interested in increasing knowledge and capability. That was a Lyra "gorefest" you had on display there(!)This Thread has given me pause for thought even in my comparisons of turntable ma...