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Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Best Grove Are you looking for a TT101 to use for parts for your TT101 - the motor in mine is working fine the control system still have some issues that I have not had the time to sort out - probably won't for quite some time - make me an offer.T... 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
http://pbnaudio.com/audio-turntables/groovemaster-vintage-direct/pbn-dp7Yes a hardwood platform is still a good place for any turntable good listeningPeter  
please help! which turntable , michell gyro se ,, pro ject rpm 10 carbon ,, avid diva 2 ?
There are several options for adding a auto-lift mechanism. The original Audio Technica AT6006a seems to be what they are all modeled around.  Good ListeningPeter  
Systems with two separate amplifiers: tube & SS
My setup is done this way - two separate systems - just swap speaker wiring from the SS system to the Tubed one check my virtual system - components are different today / the idea is still the sameGood Listening peter  
Why is Oppo stopping products.
I think JG has oppo confused with Teac / Esoteric where Gibson owns a major stake - they bought it in 2013 - I believe it’s a 52% stake.good ListeningPeter 
Replacing Lyra Kleos at end of its life need suggestions as to what next?
What turntable / tonearm / Phono preamp do you have ? It’s hard to better the Lyra Cartridges.  If I was to have only one cartridge the Lyra Etna would definitely be it. Good listenig Peter 
Removing spikes... Now my speakers sing
Spikes works best it they can be tightened down completely - and if more than 3 spikes making sure that they properly adjusted so there is no "rocking" - IMO this tightens the bass - improves image etc.Good ListeningPeter  
Where do you guys buy the cable sleeping for cables?
Heres a linkhttps://www.wirecare.com/manufacturer/techflex?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-K-ykM2u2wIVAhppCh1QTQD_EAAYASAAEgL...Best of luckPeter 
Tonearm Suggestions For Technics Sp15 Under 5k
Do you just need pitch control on 78RPM if so that could possibly be added.The New Jelco TK arms are very easy to listen to - currently I have it on a GrooveMaster Vintage Direct DN308 Professional with a Highphonic MC-D15 Cartridge a very good so... 
Tonearm Suggestions For Technics Sp15 Under 5k
https://www.audiogon.com/listings/lis8id5h-pbn-audio-groovemaster-technics-sp10-mk2-turntablesThe New Jelco TK950L could be fitted to this table - you’d need a special cartridge for 78Rpm - the Jelco has removable head shell making the cartridge s... 
Which material sounds better for speakers construction? Wood, Ply or MDF?
A combination of materials are good - on most of our speakers we use a solid hardwood front up to 2” thick depending on model - with a heavily braced rear enclosure typically made from 1” thick MDF As with anything implementation is equally import... 
Low Watt Solid State Amp
The Forte Model 1 A was a good sounding amplifier tooGood ListeningPeter 
TIME'S CELEBRATION: ORTOFON FIRST CENTURY ANNIVERSARY ! ! ! ! !
AMG - a 2MRed is $100 - the Quintet series is very high performance to price ratio - yes the pinnacle 100 year celebration offering is expensive - and to the ones that wants is most likely worth the price of admission.  Ortofon offers a Century Co... 
Need Discontinued Cary CD306 Repaired
George,There seems to be conflicting info on these - best is probably to take a look at which one is used before ordering a new one.KrKno I may be able to help you if your in the USGood ListeningPeter 
Need Discontinued Cary CD306 Repaired
Its not that difficult to replace the laser  https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-MECHANISM-for-Cary-Audio-SACD-player-306-SACD-Pro/36...https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-MECHANISM-for-Cary-Audio-Design-CD-306/362090877309...