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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... 
Racks - what’s awesome without impacting my kids college plans?
http://www.adonacorporation.com/av45m4.htmlThese paper to be very well made / thought out.You could also make your own - when we do Hi-Fi shows I usually bring something like this - easily adjustable,  can be "flat-packed" and very sturdy once ass... 
Is it possible to mount cartridge without using a protractor?
Mofi, I too have the Feickert - both new and old style - Prefer the old one.  The issue with this is that if the tonearm does not have a precise indication of the pivot point it becomes difficult.  Most do, just got the new Jelco TK950-L tonearm -... 
JVC tt-101 repair
Anyone looking for 120V/240V transformers for the TT101 I have a few that a I had made when I restored mine - which still is sitting on the shelf with few issues to be figured out :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
The Liberty B2B-2 will drive your speakers 😄  almost - Almarg the almighty always give good advice.  Good ListeningPeter  
Best balanced linestage/preamp for $4000 or less ???
This one 😄http://www.libertyaudio.com/products/b2b-2-line-level-preamp-dacFrom its makergood listeningPeter 
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005  (are you in her majesty's secret service :-) )Toshiba 2SK170/2SJ74 - I still have some left - hoping that Linear Systems will get their act together and figure out how to make these before I run out :-)Good ListeningPeter 
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https://www.stereophile.com/content/liberty-audio-b2b-1-phono-preamplifierThis little gem does LOMC easy 🎶👍and yes yes I make them  good Listening Peter  
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Neo - you have a excellent Phono stage 😄🎶👍 - and no with the right amplifier any low output MC will shine.Your B2B-1 is a boil down from this onehttp://pbnaudio.com/audio-components/audio-preamps/olympia-pi-pxiI fully agree the ZYX Cartridges are ... 
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With the appropriate phono preamp the low output is not an issue - have used the 30 year MC70 with only .125mV with no issue what so ever.  Inquired this morning about availability - no news about this yet - pricing predicted to be $12K - E10K  - ... 
who knows ZYX retipping or refurbish ?
Had a ZYX Diamond- yes the $15K one,  retipped by Soundsmith - using their Boron Cantilever and the best Stylus at a cost of $450.  I listened to the cartridge in its original state and now in its retipped state and yes the sound is different - it... 
Speaker recomendation
http://pbnaudio.com/speakers/montana-speakers/master-reference-iii-loudspeakerGo full range :-)From its maker Good ListeningPeter 
What is an excellent power cable?
Spend $ 500 on acoustical room treatment instead - it will be money much wiser spent.Good ListeningPeter 
What is an excellent power cable?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0012EI6KE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525406709&sr=8-3&p...Here is a great one 😄Good Listening Peter  
Anyone else having issues with the Ayon CD-07s transport?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-OPTICAL-LASER-LENS-PICKUP-for-AYON-CD-3-Player-/361646340643Dont know what laser the 07 use - but its no rocket science to replace theseGood ListeningPeter