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the dreaded breaking of tonearm wire...now what?
Dan_ed: Where did you get the wire and clips...I'm thinking this might be a good time for me to do the same...Also, I think i'll be able to use the same heat shrink, that is if I can get it back on the wire... 
the dreaded breaking of tonearm wire...now what?
Tpsonic...Just was able to pull out a little more of the white cable...there is enough to solder it back...Any tricks, methods, etc?Thanks,Paul 
Turntable lamp?
Rlwainwright: yeah, I wouldn't have paid 100 for one, but for $55 I got the light and the base...unfortunately, my stand doesn't really allow a good place for a clamp. 
Turntable lamp?
Yeah, I knew the dimmer would be an issue. But thought, I'm only going to have it on as I'm changing the sides/album, not as I'm listening to it. 
Turntable lamp?
Thanks guys...just got a littlite with base on ebay for 1/2 price...that was exactly what I wanted, esp with the dimmer.Paul 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
I think it's between these two now: Dyna 20xh and Benz Micro H2 wood body. I can get them both for the same price. The Benz will be used, but broken in. My thinking is: a) I don't have enough time to break one in anyway, so instant changes will be... 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
Thanks Dsockel...seems like we about have a similar setup...I'm going more towards the Dyna, just hope it's warm enough...it sounds like it's detailed from all the reviews/posts, but worry that it might override warmth/musicality 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
A TT, et al. retailer suggested the Dyna 20x. What do y'all think? In a review it mentions the Shure V15 is better for bright systems...seems like a tough comparison though, and I'm just baseing this on price. 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
What are the sound characteristics from the AT's? 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
Stringreen: what would you suggest...$700 max, will buy used, if low hours...but, with using the Era Gold, it states I can only go as low as 2.5 
New Cart? Best all around performer...MM or HO
The grado sonata is listed as 1.5 and the Era Gold says it will take to a 2.5, so I worry it would be too low output. 
Stupid?? Phono Pre question...break in
Thanks for the replies...we'll see how the next few weeks go. 
Vibration and Isolation at a budget?
Thanks for the replies. With all this, what would be the priority of each of these?Again, here's what's set:1) Sand filled speaker stands2) 2 inch maple platform for TT with brass cones3) Built in points on ampNow, priority questions on these.1) C... 
Vibration and Isolation at a budget?
Riffer: Very true, I have noticed it is very good for anti-vibration. Even with the sub going, which I can feel from my listening spot, I can't feel any vibration on the stand itself. 
Turntable mats
Thanks for the input...BTW, I'm using a MMF-5 with glass platter.