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Audio Technica AT33 PTG or AT33R
The 33PTG is a fine cartridge - maybe just a bit toward the darker side of neutrality, but with a generous bottom end, and capable of extracting a lot more information out of the grooves than the DL103, for example. That said, the 103 is an amazin... 
Survey-What is your most used source?
100% LP - haven't plugged in the CDP for well over a year. 
Does anyone know about Mana tables?
You might try the Pink Fish Media site - Mana was big in the UK, and a lot of the Linn/Naim crowd swore by it for a long time. They'll tease you for even mentioning Mana (there was bad bad blood there), but you'll get a forthright answer.-Richard 
phono stage options for Lyra Cartridges
I use a K&K "Maxxed-Out" phono stage with my Skala (and an Argo before), and am quite pleased - I've compared it with several more expensive phono stages, and have never found it to be lacking in any performance parameter, especially consideri... 
Portishead on vinyl
I think all the Portishead LPs are pretty decent sounding, in that highly processed, I've spent a LOT of time on ProTools kind of way. I think Live at Roseland would probably be my pick of the bunch sonically. -Richard 
Graham Phantom vs Triplaner
Mike,Talk to Dan_ed...he's already there with his TP (and a braver man than I).-Richard 
Suggestions how to repair these
If they're stuck, I would spray them lightly with a tiny amount of silicone based lubricant first before I got out the contact spray, especially if the shafts of the pots are plastic. Many plastic shafted potentiometers will literally melt from ex... 
Which MoFi and MoFi UHQR LPs?
I simply avoid all the MFSLs. IMHO, you're much better off with a good original pressing 99% of the time, both musically and sonically. And, no I haven't heard them all - but then again I believe my sampling over the years of half-speeds, "super-d... 
Speed problems with Pro-Ject Debut III
I disagree - whether the motor runs at 16 volts or 160 volts, it's an AC motor (at least according to their website) - half the voltage isn't going to change anything - half the normal voltage might cause the motor to not start, but it's the FREQU... 
Speed problems with Pro-Ject Debut III
I would agree, except the poster notes the speed was too slow when he first tried it - if anything, it should have been too fast, since a 50Hz pulley would have to be larger than a 60Hz pulley (given the differing line frequencies). He then states... 
Speed problems with Pro-Ject Debut III
It appears the table's power supply is configured for either European or US mains voltages - with a nominal output of 16 volts AC, which one would guess drives an AC synchronous motor directly. AC synchronous motors derive their speed based upon f... 
Power cords for Dell computer and Mackie speakers
Since the Dell uses a big, noisy switch-mode PS, I don't think there's much of a point in spending good money on a power cord for it - use whatever came in the box. As for the Mackie powered speakers the power cord should be the last of your conce... 
Recommend speakers for a restaurant sound system
Agreed about the JBL Aeon series - blech. I've heard several rooms with architectural speaker products from both Genelec (the AIC25 and AIW 25/26 - both are active and bypass amplification requirements) and EAW whose SMS surface mount speakers are... 
Need help finding cause of hum
Dan,Most likely a power supply cap, especially given that its onset has been slow and insidious. Time to open the hood and check for bulges and leaks; I agree with Al on this and am uncertain why it would only affect one channel. FWIW, I'm a stron... 
best vocal harmonies in rock
Little River Band