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Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
http://hifiheaven.net/shop/Phoenix-Engineering-RoadRunner-Tachometer-for-all-TurntablesI install these in my DP80 and DN308 rebuilds - they display to the third decimal point.  Whats the point of building a super accurate turntable if one cannot s... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Halcro, Of course :-) Good ListeningPeter   
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Lewm,  I really need to get my TT101 finished :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
The VPI is a very substantial table, It would not be fair for me to state how it compares to the ones I make - obviously I'm biased :-)  I'd state its comparable to the DP80 http://pbnaudio.com/audio-turntables/vintage-direct-professional/dp80 and... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Have had several of them - its a very nice machine - A thingap motor run by a industrial servo controller placed inside the motor unit. The ones I've had have all been slightly fast and adjustment is only possible via software.The motor it self lo... 
Best fuses for under $50?
http://www.littelfuse.com/products/fuses/cartridge-fuses.aspxAbove :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Need some help soldering Binding posts.
Use PLENTY of HEAT - we use TWO 35W soldering irons when soldering binding posts - and +1 to the comment above - there should first be a very solid electrical connection then apply solder to make it stick.Good ListeningPeter 
Best Capacitors for Crossovers
TW,It sounds like your only playing with one capacitor ?  If so you should try to charge couple the capacitor - basically for a 10uF cap you will need two 20uF capacitors, Just uses the Dayton ones they come in 20uF  put the two in series and inst... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Here you gohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Q6_9A90cUkGood ListeningPeter 
Wilson Audio MAXX resistors
Mr_MYes they certainly do - however all resistors have a Wattage rating as well which is how much power they can safely handle without heating up and self destruct - a properly integrated resistor should have adequate power handling capabilities t... 
Wilson Audio MAXX resistors
Erik,You should read the entire post :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Wilson Audio MAXX resistors
Hifi,I agree with the attitude, the ones that feel personally offended if one dares to question a design choice made by the maker of their speaker seem to have it in spades :-)Anyway, I must clearly question your statement replacing said resistors... 
Audio desk pro vs. Clear audio double matrix
TJ,  you should jump on it you will not be disappointed, Ive steered many a customer in this direction and all have been pleased.  Yes its a little more involved than the AD or the KL with the few extra steps - but at 10 % the cost it's a no brain... 
Audio desk pro vs. Clear audio double matrix
Ive had both the KL Audio and the Audio Deske, both are fine machines, the only thing I did not like about the Audio Deske is the "exit mark" the rollers leave where a tiny amount of "dirt" is left behind. The KL Audio does not suffer from this an... 
Audio desk pro vs. Clear audio double matrix
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultrasonic-Vinyl-Record-Cleaner-Vinyl-Stack-ULTRA-Sonic-Spin-Kit/16140284940...http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6L-Ultrasonic-Cleaner-Stainless-Steel-Industry-Heated-Heater-w-Timer/181...Above 2 items will give you 90 % of the K...