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Progress at londondecca.com
@dogberry I suspect the pricing will be a far cry from the £350 JW charged for a Paratrace on my SuperGold etc. Are the repairs being done in the US, and by whom? Maybe it's just a slow start and poor website design but I’m not really impressed by... 
Progress at londondecca.com
@dogberry Any news on servicing and stylus replacement costs? I reached out directly but got no reply.  
Linn Sondek LP12 setup/tuneup service anywhere between Philly and Northern Florida?
Not sure if this helps. https://www.linn.co.uk/us/try-linn  
Phono preamp upgrade price/performance
A friend did the same thing with the same turntable. They ended up with a tube phono amp. If that’s not an option, the $249 Pro-Ject Phono Box S2 could work.  
What is the science behind audiophile fuses?
Instead of using slugs and existing holders, why nor simply bypass the fuse altogether using a soldered link etc?  
Review of the NEW Updated ANK L5 Signature Phono Stage!! What a Beast!
Thanks for posting. Tube phono stages are wonderful. You might try rolling  different tubes.  
Whats playing on your system today?
 
Choosing between 2 preamps
I’ve heard the Atma-Sphere (but not the BAT.) and it’s darn good. @atmasphere service is second to none so you’re safe for service and upgrades. Going from 3.2 to 3.3 + VCap is a worthy upgrade. *** Maybe you should look at locally made preamps? ... 
Choosing between 2 preamps
$2200? Used? An MP3 is $5k plus new.  
Power for two subs.
Something like this will work fine. No need for conditioners and complexity.   
Anyone replace the springs of a Nobsound footer?
The rocker springs I pulled from a 1990 Buick 3.5L V8 were plenty springy. Your springs will be fine. Springs lose their tension.  
Linn Bedrok LP12 Plinth Upgrade
There’s a scene in the TV series, Making Anna where a Russian oligarch pours a coke into a glass of ($3000/bottle) wine. His point was to shove his unflinching wealth into the face of the proletariat waiter. That is what that banana junk was–a spi... 
Chinese "Audiophile" Fuses
@ozzy Have you compared the fuse against using only the slug? Does the addition of the SDFB improve the sound? Or is it only for protection?  
High pitch buzz in speakers after adding some LEDs
Audiophile rule # 12: LED lighting is bad for audio systems.  
Anyone replace the springs of a Nobsound footer?
You can get springs in a hardware store. Single springs work fine.