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Top cartridge for vintage 45s "7inch vinyl
I've always been tempted to go flea-powered but the ESLs need P-P. The one thing that brings out all the magic in my system—and it’s very highly tuned such that every component works in harmony—is my modified Croft tube phono amp. The Deccas just ... 
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41 knots = ??Fast! A freakin' hydrofoil?Sounds like the life, Jim. Keep safe.  
Top cartridge for vintage 45s "7inch vinyl
Some nice kit there. Yamamoto amp. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Congrats on your B&Ws, @boxer12. So far out of my price range! 
Top cartridge for vintage 45s "7inch vinyl
There's a Vida here https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lisa14jg-aurorasound-vida-prima-phono-stage-amplifier-new-review-on-10audio-com-check-it-out-phono?creative=305983658573&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9tifqbzK8AIViIjICh0beQ6YEAQYASABEgKIW_D_BwE&ke... 
Top cartridge for vintage 45s "7inch vinyl
Awesome retro post! Good to see your system after all these years. 
Synergistic Research Fuses vs cheaper ceramic fuses
I can't bring myself to pay SR prices I'm afraid and I've spent $425 on an idler wheel. I've little doubt they're a good upgrade but that price... for a fuse? 
Synergistic Research Fuses vs cheaper ceramic fuses
I tried $40 Furutech rhodium fuses. They definitely make a difference. Up to you if you like the sound. I should have tried the nickle or gold versions. 
What's the best plating material for interconnects plugs ?
Clamped OCC copper!From your list, probably silver. I believe oxidized silver is as good a conductor. I’ve seen copper connectors. Not sure how they hold up with all the air. Gold is probably okay for longevity but it’s not a great conductor. Soun... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
That's from a record sleeve.  
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^ Well, that's pretty sweet. 1959? 
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Yup! I've been catching a few movies on rig #2 past few days, and needed a fix so back on plastic tonight. 
New turntable: please help with cartridge selection: Ortofon vs Lyra vs Charisma vs Hana
You can't go wrong with the Kleos.  
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Hi B. Quiet in here tonight. Rig's been pretty holographic tonight.  
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Lu Watters And The Yerba Buena Jazz Band ‎– Blues Over Bodega (Fantasy 1964)