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Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Rushton, I am very happy with using my VPI w/ delrin p/u tube for a final rinse tip that I got from this thread !!I saw a thread about Disk flatners this morning and am interested in these as part of getting the best SQ from our disks. I would app... 
AFI FLAT Record Flatener
Bluewolf-whartVery interested in disc flatners Further info on use/results, cost, where to obtain, build quality would be highly appreciated.Have great interest in TTs that use vacuum hold down. But as far as I know only SOTA TTs and Tech Das can ... 
Which MIT cables for Thiel???
No longer have Thiel 3.5s, reference speakers in their day. Did use MIT 330 ICs & speaker cables with them. Still have and use them with older ProAc / Forte' ( Nelson Pass ) system. Very Musical! Can't bring myself to part with this system. MI... 
A new mat for my Linn LP12
Call "Tom" at Ovature Audio in Ann Arbor, MI. I am sure there are others but he probably stocks the felt mat and will get it to you quickly ! Best Wishes on your Journey  
Help with stylus cleaning
Does anyone use "Green Paper" for a quick cleaning of the Stylus? 
Rushton's DIY approach to ultrasonic record cleaning published by Positive Feedback
Rushton Have been reading this thread and appreciate your efforts and others who have contributed.Bought an AD in January after using Dave Burton's ; "Record Genie" service. My VPI 16.5 still works as good as when my wife bought it as a Christmas ... 
A new mat for my Linn LP12
If the Linn felt mat is sticking to the LP; use a Zerostat, Mapleshade Antistat or Fureteck D'Stat. Should solve that problem and less dust attracted to LP too.Best Wishes to all on this Journey.Happy Holidays! 
A new mat for my Linn LP12
Just use the Linn felt mat. Bought my LP12 in 88'. Kept it a Linn till 95/96; then started to think that I could tweek it for the better. Still sounded great, but didn't realize that I had lost the Linn ability to "Play the Tune" In April, I took ... 
Upgrading from Thiel CS3.6 to Avalon
I owned Thiel 3.5s for ( 8yrs ) Loved Them! Drove them with Forte' monos (Nelson Pass design) and Spectral electronics. Thiels; at least the Legacy models are as you know, as an owner, are what everyone claims. Very hard to find a speaker as good ... 
Thiel Owners
jafant,Audio Consulatants- bought my Forte' electronics from themPro Musica- bought my ProAc speakers from themQuintessence Audio- bought my first Spectral electronics and Avalons from themHolm Audio - bought my Manley Steelhead from themEssential... 
Thiel Owners
I live in Chicago. Have (5) Salons within a (1hr) drive. More within a (2hr) drive. Over the yrs; All have Provided in home demos at some point. Lived in Juneau, AK. Talk about living in an Audio Void. Traveled to Seattle,WA. Once a year to demo g... 
Thiel Owners
jafant, Do you have your Thiel CS 2.4 SEs playing music? Or do you sit in front of them with album / CD in hand pretending that you are listening and smile?  Smile?Amps, CABLES, CD players, TTs; you keep asking for recommendations regarding all th... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
All 45 rpm tonight.Santana Abraxas - UD1SJennifer Warnes - Famous Blue Raincoat Gladiator - Soundtrack Ricky Lee Jones - It's like thisDoors - Strange DaysCowboy Junkies - Trinity Sessions  
amp stands on wheels
Few months ago, I purchased a pair of Pass 160.8s. (141.0 lbs each) For last 10yrs, I have used BDR, "The Shelf" spiked to the floor for my Spectral DMA 360s about 65lbs each.I bought a pair of Mapleshade record rack casters, believe they are rate... 
LP 12 Owners-If you were going to buy a new TT ...
My LP 12 is 88' vintage. The dealer sold me the setup jig, strobe,speed disc, setup manual because I was moving to Alaska and he gave a live demo of setup and then watched me do the setup and critiqued me as I did it. I have managed to maintain it...