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| Who sells lead shot pellets to fill an equip.stand This is not going to be real helpful, but I recall someone sells a product specifically to fill stands. Unfortunately I can't remember who it is or what it was. Big help, huh?Sorry . . . if I come up with it, I'll post. Maybe you could check forum... | |
| Dynavector coil repair I stupidly damaged my Dynavector XX-2. I called Mike Pranka of Toffco, the US distributor for Dynavector. Mike was very helpful getting the cartridge rebuilt.Not sure if these are current, but you can try:pranka@i1.net or toffco-usa@yahoo.comcall ... | |
| Looking for tabletop ideas for VPI 16.5RCM Check this out:http://www.rackittm.com/page2.htmlI used two of the record rack modules, a table top and a dolly base. You could have two racks of records and put the VPI on top.As for steaming, I use it on really dirty LP's before I clean with my ... | |
| recommended 6922 tubes for a moderate price? Another vote for the JAN-Phillips. Very inexpensive and very good quality. | |
| What is meant by IMPORT? It means it's IMPORTant. | |
| how to clean nasty, dirty finger prints on LPs A blowtorch judiciously applied should do the trick. | |
| Squealing Unico Sounds like a microphonic tube. Try re-seating the tubes. Switch the tubes from one channel to the other and see if the squeal goes away to confirm. | |
| Speakers that can be placed against the wall? GURU speakers were a hit at the 2007 Stereophile Home Entertainment show in NYC.Go to this link and scroll down for a summary:http://blog.stereophile.com/he2007/I heard them myself and was amazed. The most talked about speaker at the show. | |
| Advantages of upgrade from VPI 16.5 RCM I had the 16.5 and now have the 17. I think the only real difference is convenience, which was worth it to me. As for cleaning the records, I don't know that there is any difference. | |
| Preamp choice: VTL 2.5, CJ 18LS, Pass Labs X2.5? I don't know about the others, but I used a VTL 2.5 when I had a Levinson 27 & Thiels with great success. | |
| Weights on top of equipment to dampen vibration I use coated solid scuba weight belt weights. Completely dead with no resonance. | |
| Thrift store finds? Just bought a pair of Infinity Qb speakers for $16 at Goodwill. They were marked to sell invidually for $8 each, but I splurged. I set them up in place of my Wilson MAXX-2's and, started wondering which pair I should keep. They sounded that good!I... | |
| How much power is to much power? A million watts is probably too much. | |
| Best things 'in life' http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080911/lf_nm_life/miami_dc_1 | |
| Newbee Squeezebox help please It can be done easily. You need a wireless router. I have one made by Netgear. It is set up to handle my computer and my Squeezebox. It is pretty easy to set up.If you have any problems setting up the Squeezebox, they have the BEST tech support I ... |