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| How to clean Stubborn Records It may well be the vinyl is "worn". I have tried cleaning some records using dish soap/water, then on my N. Gritty with Audio Intelligent solution. Still I could not reduce the surface noise. 2 LPs were especially heartbreaking- original pressing ... | |
| Got A Turntable...What Next? My suggestion is to keep the items. Replace the amp, or borrow a tube amp with more power, listen fo a while. Stick with the vinyl, you're a lucky guy. | |
| Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II Jean, Thanks for holding the Lenco flag so high and proud.I am in total agreement, the Lenco should be left as it is- with regards to its integral parts; motor, base plate, idler wheel mechanism, spindle. Please do replace the plinth using the re... | |
| Recommendations for best most efficient speakers Pantale, You might consider a pair of Proacs. I am using Proac 2.5 with 30 watt monos (tubes). Very good and affordable.If you can go up a few notches, consider Audiokinesis (wish I could afford these), Devore. | |
| Help w/sale to Ireland, please. Need quick answer See Albert's response. Wire transfer is best. I recently accepted wire transfer from Thailand, Norway and Italy. No problems.I shipped crate to Italy and large amps- no problems.Be prepared to pack items very, very well. | |
| Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II Yo from the Great Northwest!Please click on my system to see my latest Lenco beauties. This thread has been one of the best public, worldwide services. The mighty Lenco has kept me at home, indoors and off the streets.Another Lenco Crazy | |
| Stylus under a scanning electron microscope Thanks for the link. Truly amazing! | |
| Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green Neither. Stevie Ray Vaughn. Then, Clapton. | |
| Sending audio cables to Europe I just shipped a tube preamp and a turntable to europe (Norway) by USPS. Got there in a week, no problem. Use lots of bubble wrap, and good boxes (double). Go the extra mile to carefully package the items- cables are easy. No biggie. | |
| Playing fine presses with an unknown cart Waiting for the known is best.You can also go to your local audio store and buy a $200 new cart/stylus and save it as a back up. I would not play your fine LPs too many times with the cheapy, but you know it's not damaged. | |
| cantelever not straight, advise please. John, I agree 100%. One never knows what a cart has gone through. | |
| cantelever not straight, advise please. Why don't you do like Nsgarch say's-"sounds like good advice"spend MORE time, MORE money, just bend over and enjoy it.Now that sounds like great advice, Nsgarch! | |
| cantelever not straight, advise please. My strong opinion is to demand a refund- especially if rated 8 or 9 and no indication the it was "not straight".I purchased a BRAND NEW 17 D III last year from Stereotypes in Portland, OR. I, nor they, looked at when I picked it up (my mistake). B... | |
| Considering going Vinyl--Please talk me out of it Viridian, Well said. Please come over for some serious intervention!Happy Xmas! John Lennon | |
| Poor Man's Ferrari? Stay away from eBay.Post your questions but do offer more information about what you now have, what you are looking for (sound), type of music, digital, vinyl,etc.We are always happy to give free advise. You get what you pay for, but in this case,... |