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Linn Bedrok LP12 Plinth Upgrade
There’s a scene in the TV series, Making Anna where a Russian oligarch pours a coke into a glass of ($3000/bottle) wine. His point was to shove his unflinching wealth into the face of the proletariat waiter. That is what that banana junk was–a spi... 
Chinese "Audiophile" Fuses
@ozzy Have you compared the fuse against using only the slug? Does the addition of the SDFB improve the sound? Or is it only for protection?  
High pitch buzz in speakers after adding some LEDs
Audiophile rule # 12: LED lighting is bad for audio systems.  
Anyone replace the springs of a Nobsound footer?
You can get springs in a hardware store. Single springs work fine.  
How often to you clean vinyl and the needle?
Yes.  
Jelco VTA on the fly
@ajsds66 Have you stopped selling these? Edit: I see there's a dedicated website.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jeri Southern – Jeri Gently Jumps (Decca 1957 mono) Jane Morgan – Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye (Epic 1967 mono) Sylvia De Sayles – The Best Is Yet To Come (Regina 1964 mono)  
Declare the correct value on the Customs form?
Good news. My faith in humanity has crept up (very slightly.)  
Furutech PC's?
Solid post. I tried a single Furutech rhodium fuse and it was not good. Rhodium tends to add a hard, chrome-like coloration. Interestingly, my phono amps all benefit from rhodium power cord terminals.  
Gryphon Antileon Signature & Mirage Combination and Heat Problem
Best wishes. You can check past and current pricing here: Used Gryphon Antileon Control amplifiers for Sale | HifiShark.com  
Strange Cable Experiment
Don’t mind Jason. Cables can and do make a difference. Better quality materials, construction and terminations. However, I always do an ABA (original-new-original) test—revert to the originals and play the same record. Just to be sure.  
Music Hall Stealth Owners - What Cartridge Are You Using?
Sort of a no-brainer to try the 2M Black. Note that you can’t simply replace the Blue stylus. I see Herb Reichert agrees!  
How can they not effect the sound
The effect of the speakers is to make the sound but the dents affect the sound!  
Movie/film suggestions.
@bdp24 It was surreal and "ridiculous" then. Now, not so much. Too many lunatics.   
Movie/film suggestions.
Eraserhead.