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Tonearm set-up
Thank you Lewm - My picture painting skills with words could use some improvement but I think you got the gist of my query because I think the issue is the positioning of the tonearm lift (and maybe fitting within a Micro table with a cover as ell... 
Tonearm set-up
You think the anti-skate? So, maybe I just forgo anti-skate? I always thought anti-skate was simply a countering force and I am having a hard time imagining how being outside the recommended parameters  would affect this countering force tonearm. ... 
Ortofon RS309D tonearm repair
Thank you dover and jperry. I'll get in contact with both today.  
Audio Desk Systeme - Vinyl Cleaner – Repair of Water Pump Failure
Is the sign of pump failure or the float sticking water leaking through the fan cover on the face of the vinyl cleaner? 
Bendix 5852 = 6X5GT?
Never got through directly to Leben but the dealer confirmed the 5852 is an acceptable replacement in the RS30-EQ. Thought I'd wrap this up in case anyone else is curious. 
Bendix 5852 = 6X5GT?
Good idea. Thanks rbrowne. 
Stock Leben Hi-Fi Power Cord
Thank you lalitk. Extremely helpful! 
Stock Leben Hi-Fi Power Cord
That would be much appreciated bjesien! Thank you. 
Stock Leben Hi-Fi Power Cord
A couple of Einsteins! 
Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner Share
Can't remember why I didn't follow up with those responding but since there is a used Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner in my neighborhood (Marin) thought I'd re-introduce the share idea.Anyone want to discuss? Anyone tried a share before? 
Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner Share
Thanks for the words of support Moonglum. Sorry it didn't work out for you. I'll give it a couple of more weeks before I go back to the Spin Clean! 
Micro Seiki BL91
I'd been wondering about the Soundsmith cartridges. A local dealer recently started offering them and now an owner of a BL-91 suggests them. Must be a sign. I'm not familiar with the MA500II though. Is it similar to the MA505II? Thanks for the tip... 
Used tubes question
Wow again. What a difference with the Sylvania 6CS7's. It is more dramatic then when I added the xf2's. BTW-The CS-600 is more than respectable and more than little :-). 
Used tubes question
Yes. Yes. Yes.I've removed the tubes from the amp and encased them in 20 layers of silk velvet. I'm thinking I will only put them in for special occasions. Why waste them on the kids when they are listening to Dan Zanes! No disrespect to the very ... 
Used tubes question
They sound fan-f*ing-tastic. Wow. I'm going to save up for a NOS pair or two. Wow, wow, wow....