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Cyrus Phono Signature with or without PSX-R2
I had a Cyrus 2 integrated years ago and it was awful. Dry and bright. 
Cartridge Dilema For New Turntable
Yup. Keep it. If you need to change it, look at the AT ART9. 
Do all normal preamps have fuses?
Is it part of the AC socket...just under it? 
Is a low output MC superior in sound quality to a high output MC??
Generally low output. Less windings on the core make the assembly lighter and more responsive. 
Tube vs Solid State
Sow’s ear, silk purse. 
Which sounds best, 120 volts, or 240 volts?
Amps, current. Talking about stuff you don't understand. 
Potting a Denon dl-103r
The epoxy may introduce unwanted damping resulting in coloration and loss of focus. 
How much gain is needed in a Phono Preamp for a 0.2 to 0.3mv low output moving coil?
Also consider using a SUT such as Bob's Devices with a MM phono. Reducing all those electronics can give a cleaner sound. 
Tannoy Turnberry SE vs Kensington SE - Semi Review
So...are the Kensington worth the extra cost? 
What's been playing on your turntable and what turntable is it ?
Murder Ballads - Nick Cave. Awesome album. Nice recording. 
Use of a 110 VAC to 230 VAC Step-up Transformer for CD player.
Ran 220v tube preamp using off the shelf converter with no discernable ill effects. Get the 500w version.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004MPR3XQ/ref=asc_df_B004MPR3WW4794928/?tag=hyprod-20&creative=394997... 
Isolation Feet for Garrard 301 wood plinth
401 here with no damping or anything soggy - loses info. Directly coupled to granite using metal points.  
Clear Day vs Acoustic Zen
I tried Clear Day DS and returned them after a few weeks as they didn't work well with my tube monoblocs sounding slightly closed in and congested. My home-made $10 per foot Neotech Teflon insulated UP-OCC 6N copper blew them away. 
Vintage repair New Orleans area?
Probably not worth a tech's time.  
Need help with DIN to RCA phono cable troubleshooting
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