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Still looking for a new Moving Coil Cartridge
@elliottbnewcombjr Apologies,  I didn't see your question.  The Decca Maroon was refurbished by John Wright and a line contact stylus fitted. when you say rebuilt Decca Maroon, does that mean an upgraded Stylus from the standard Spherical?  
Stolen property
@jastralfu  LOL!  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Hi Brian. @bkeske I've been lazy about posting in the thread. Today was a good session.  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
The New Stan Getz Quartet Featuring Astrud Gilberto – Getz Au Go Go (Verve 1964)  Should be in every collection.   
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Emma Kirkby · Martyn Hill – Amorous Dialogues (L'Oiseau-Lyre 1980)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Mabel Mercer – Mabel Mercer Sings (Decca 1964)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Holly Golightly And The Brokeoffs – Sunday Run Me Over (Transdreamer 2012)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Various – Walt Disney’s Mary Poppins Original Cast (Buena Vista 1964 mono)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
John Cale – The Academy In Peril (Edsel RE 1986, 1972)  
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Laurie Anderson - Big Science (Warner Bros. 1982)  
Garrard 301 - Project
@fsonicsmith I completely understand where you are coming from. In fact, I agree with you. That’s why I have two in the main area—wood with original platter and slate with the other stuff. Note that I am using 401s with the better motor (for stere... 
LP to CD
+1  @fuzztone   Most LPs you can already find on the Internet as files You can use MP3 ripping websites to get the digital file from YouTube.   
Capacitor replacement for Jamicon 25 volt
@dabarrie Hope changing that one cap improves things. I wouldn't hold my breath.  
Improving a stone rack
Granite (sorry!)  I don't know how bad the rack is but it's probably not great. The turntable on top is probably the worst location, especially if you're on a suspended floor. Anyhow, try it all out first and worry about damping then. Otherwise yo... 
SEEKING ADVICE: Which component would you upgrade first?
If the cartridge is original, maybe something like the Audio Technica AT95e at $60. I assume you are not running 2 pairs of speakers at the same time. Ensure the one pair you are using (NS-1) are on stands and out from the wall. Ultimately, the ...