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noromance

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New to analog
If you want low stress, Technics 1200GR. GEM Dandy Polytable is worth a look.If you want to invest in a project that will yield superior sound, look at a refurbished Garrard 401 from AudioGrail etc.  
Psvane CV181 TII in both driver and splitter on VAC Renaissance 70/70?
Just do it! Better tubes are better than what you've got.  
Audiosilente idler wheel versus Artisan Fidelity idler wheel for a Garraed 401
Lew, idler wheel size does not impact speed. The ratio of pulley to platter is all that matters. The speed of the idler changes but the other two stay the same. 
Can I leave speaker jumpers in?
Yes. 
Crosley should be arrested for selling junk
@ihcho The AT-LP120 is not a suitcase Crosley.  
Crosley should be arrested for selling junk
@lewm I wasn't sure. You can be so serious sometimes. 
It has returned
They come with the bolts. Jewellers' screwdriver. You'll need a needle-nose pliers and a steady hand to fit the headshell wires. 
Any tube experts out there?
We used build moving coil head amps using paralleled Siemens E88CC with 24volt B+ from lead-acid batteries. They were the days.  
Any tube experts out there?
$75 and that's my final offer. 
Tube amp Friendly Speaker That Sounds like Klipsch Cornwall
Here you go. Tekton Perfect SET15. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
John Mayall ‎– Moving On (Polydor 1972) 
Any tube experts out there?
Crap. I’ll give you $50 for them. Lots of info here.https://www.tubemuseum.org/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SH_E88CC_1958 
What did you make for Christmas?
Braised beef short ribs with demi-glace and deep-fried par-boiled Yukon Gold potatoes and truffles. 
Why do people care what their speaker wants?
Harbeths want Stradivarius' varnish and Tektons want flush-mounted bass drivers. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Carey Bell ‎– Last Night (Bluesway ‎1973)Harmonica blues. Gravel voice. Piano guitar and drums.