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Challenging Turn Table Setup - Help Needed
Are you sure the turntable is free of distortion before you do the ADC? 
clearaudio turntables vs vpi
If I had your budget, I would look at the Jean Nantais Reference Lenco Mk3 or Garrard 501. 
Disappointing audition after great review
I had an argument with Ken Kessler many years ago because he thought the dull, rounded, laid back, and bass heavy sound of Aragon power amps was preferable to a lively, transparent, dynamic, and, if I may, brighter sound. I could not, for the life... 
Cleaning flood damaged vinyls
Nothing to add except to commiserate. It is also why I store mine 24" off the ground. 
Phono Cartridge for Luxman PD-171 Turntable
Audio-Technica AT150MLX on Amazon for $349 would be as high as I'd go. 
Mounting a Top of the Line Phono Cart
While I have no time for pseudoscience like that used by your company, nor in using the forum for blatant self-promotion like you have done in a previous post, I apologize for being rude and going on the offensive. I was out of order. Best of luck... 
Mounting a Top of the Line Phono Cart
Harvey, are you the guy who sells those fake ointments to gullible people? 
Vintage tube amp resurrection with Variac?
Don't forget earplugs and safety goggles. 
Anyone Using Harbeths with Grilles off?
Always grills off. You don't wear undies when you bring a woman to bed. 
Frankensteins or Audio Note Kit 300b
Yeah... back to the drawing board! 
Croft, NFD or Lavardin for Harbeth M40.1
Zd542, because that is what the OP asked and it is something I have experience with. Croft works nicely with Harbeths. I am uncertain what your angle is given we have no idea what ancillary equipment is being used. I can assure you that the Croft ... 
Frankensteins or Audio Note Kit 300b
Get the Franks. Make sure you get the latest versions. They will hold their value and will resell easily. 
Croft, NFD or Lavardin for Harbeth M40.1
I have used Croft kit for years. I would get the 25R and save the money over the RS for a set of NOS Telefunkens which wikl beat a stock RS. The Croft has a great phono stage. I have not heard the 7 mono blocks but they have received rave reviews. 
Help deciding which TT
It is acoustic feedback from the sub into the turntable body...bearing...platter...stylus. Put a slab of granite under the TT on the wall shelf. 
Which cartridge in a Nottingham Analogue?
This might be useful.http://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/tested-affordable-turntables-from-music-hall-pro-ject-rega-nottingham/