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binding post break in
Samzx12, Please pass the popcorn!!! 
If you lost your stereo system would you still ???
I use a vintage Marantz receiver and older Gershman speakers in a second room. It is possible to have good sound for $500.Regardless, it is the music that counts. 
78 RPM turntable
simple- get a Lenco. 
Question I Have Never Seen Before?
I've shipped big heavy speakers, never had a problem.Go to U-Haul and buy boxes that are 2" bigger. Then go to Home Depot and buy 2" foam panels. Cut to size with a box cutter. If possible, double box speakers.Involves some running around, but tha... 
Horrible Squee-gy Noise from Stylus
Fighting, Please let us know what's happening once you figure it out. Good luck. 
Greatful Dawg; Jerry Garcia & Dave Grisman
All good and in my collection.But, ya'll MUST have John Reischmann's, North of The Border. Jazz, Latin, Bluegrass with tons of soul and fire. I am happy to mail a couple of tracks, just to turn you on to this great Mandolin player. A must have!!! 
R.I.P. Freddie Hubbard
Ferrari, Thanks for paying tribute to an excellent musician.Viridian, As always, thanks for sharing. 
RIP Freddie Hubbard
Freddy, Miles and Clifford Brown. 3 of the best.RIP Freddy. 
Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Mikey, Congrats!You are now in vinyl heaven. I hope we can continue to share our findings with all music lovers of the world. Remember- friends don't let friends use belt drives. 
How can you not have multichannel system
Easy! I have a Lenco!(Actually, I have "multi" Lencos.It's a sickness.) 
No deep bass or highs: VTF or VTA issue?
Simple advice (a la Deacon), make sure the stylus is clean. 
I have gone insane, need help
Here's my* biased opinion. Keep one or 2 of YOUR favorites. Sell the rest. Keep in mind you may not get as much $ as you think they are worth, especially the cheaper, crappier ones. Then, buy a Lenco for a DIY plinth project, or buy one of mine (*... 
John Klemmer
Raul, I grew up in East L.A. Perhaps the best musician friend I/we had died on prom night when he stopped to help a stranded motorist on an L.A. freeway. Broke lots of hearts that night.Rene Cortez is the Klemmer connection.Joe Garcia took lessons... 
Who was your first
Roland Kirk, Hugh Masakela and Miles. 
Sharing my excitement........new Rega P3-24 table
Congrats and enjoy!!!