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noromance

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Filter capacitor issue
Note to self: Do not buy used gear from you. That said, there is a power supply board for sale on ebay for $26.  
Would you use an Ortofon A90 on a Jelco tonearm?
Just in case you land on this thread, Jelco introduced the 850/950 which are a significant improvement over the 750 alluded to above. 
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Why not put the FR-6SE on the FR-66S arm? 
Tone arm counter weight
http://www.expressimoaudio.com/rega301.htmlI've used one on a Jelco 750L and found it to improve focus. 
Jupiter and Icar Nos capacitor
The Milflex have plastic in them as a dielectric whereas the Jupiters use oil-impregnated paper. I would guess you'd hear the plastic coloration in comparison. 
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PS - Yes, a vote for same arm/same cartridge comparisons.  
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Thanks @frogman. I listened to both again and while acknowledging the Sony has more initial bite, things quickly fall apart when things get going. The Signet also gives an initial perception - that of being a little muddy and gray... but then the ... 
Can you live with your current speaker until you die?
Quad ESL57 (sans grilles). Transparent like I have yet to hear in any other speaker. And relatively inexpensive.  
starting with the PLX500 (have to!), possibilities with pre/cart?
What cartridge is on it now? Can't go wrong with a Nagaoka MP110.   
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Lost long post.Long story short.Sony just plays it, Signet tells the whole story. Better bass, drive, clarity, delineation, and purpose.  
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Dammit... another Audiogon post error. Lost long post @Admin 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
These are truly special recordings and knock the socks of most modern recordings. Mahalia Jackson - I Believe (Columbia 1960)Benny Goodman - Trio, Quartet, Quintet (Victor 1956)Shirley Horn Trio - A Lazy Afternoon (Steeplchase 1979)The Seekers - T... 
Arm suitability
The Zephyr has a lowish compliance mean it will work better with a higher mass arm. Leave your arm as is and you should be fine. 
starting with the PLX500 (have to!), possibilities with pre/cart?
Sell it and buy the PLX1000 and maybe the gifter won't notice.  
How to pre clean a very dirty LP before Ultrasound Machine?
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