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How to clean vinyl records
Hi,the best i have tried and still use is the Prelude Record Cleaning system by Walker Audio.  
What do you think causes the crackle and clicks we hear?
Hi,even if you have a turntable with acrylic platter and there is humidity. 
RCA to XLR Adapter
Hi,Use single ended only or balanced only. Adaptors are not such a good idea for sound quality no matter how fancy they look. 
Love the gear (or listening to it) as much or more than the music? Sacrilege!
Hi,love the gear when it disapears. 
Former Sony High-End, Champagne front players.
Hi,the last of the breed, i owned a 707es and after a xa7es both with identical innards but different drive. All X777, X779, X707 are the best built ever ES players with silk operation and all metal transport, that may last forever. The X779, X707... 
Help me set up my new (to me) Dunlavy V's
Hi,as a user of SC-III, placement on the long wall is the starting point.They favour and take advantage of all the width you can spare.Space behind speaker should be greater from what on the sides and not equal if you want to avoid cancelations.Th... 
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TURNTABLES!
Hi,probably misstyped, press is the right word. Original pressings do sound better, no argue here. 
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TURNTABLES!
Hi,why do i have the feeling that the inspired and top notch tt’s of yesterday if manafactured with todays standards and materials would most likely outperform (in musicality at least) the majority of current silly designs? Everything is not infor... 
Recording during the 70's
Hi,generally British and European pressings in the 70's were fine to excellent and on good quality vinyl, especially on pop and classical, German, French on classical. That affects also reissues. On the contrary USA ones were questionable especial... 
Replacement Fuses
Hi,Agree fully, they have a positive influence and sound better with correct direction. I use Furutech ones. Wortthwile and makes sense. 
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TURNTABLES!
Hi,we are comparing the golden age of industry vs the golden age of individuals. 
Which has richer tonality, the Holland e188cc or the USA 7308?
Hi,tonaly rich tubes are Mullards, the E188CC 1960's is a great version also, very hard to find.e188cc Holland = VR1 (D-getter 1960), VR3-VR5 (0 getter 1960-1963)6922 USA = 7L6-7L8 (1961-1963)Mullard e88cc = 7L1R (1962)....Unfortunately with tubes... 
Which has richer tonality, the Holland e188cc or the USA 7308?
Hi,i prefer the 6922 PQ white also, i am refering to 7308PQ white label made up to 64. Greens, Oranges are different to me.  
Rock concerts
Hi,Led Zeppelin, The Who, Yes, Rush, Black Sabbath, Ozzie, Rory Gallacher, Roxy Music, The The, Simple Minds, UB40, The Clash, Depeche Mode, Peter Hammill, The Stranglers, Talk Talk, Nina Hagen, BOC, House of Love, Talking Heads, Paul Rodgers, U2,... 
Which has richer tonality, the Holland e188cc or the USA 7308?
Hi,depends where you want to use them for, and believe that 1960-1964 are the ones to seek. USA 7308’s cannot go wrong, are nice, quiet with very good bass but a bit relaxed on top always leaving something to be desired. Holland ones sound more co...