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How best to eliminate LP warps
@piaudiol The use of an environment using the available Ambient Heat and not using heat applied as a point source or forced heat, is as said earlier, a low risk way to accelerate the reforming of the Vinyl Disc. Sunlight Directly behind glass can... 
SAEC Making Tonearms Again!
SAEC are trying out something very new, they are pioneering the use a State of the Art Signal Wire in their Tonearm, their choice for the signal wire is produced by a Company that really does know a thing or two about wire production. I can’t fau... 
Choosing the right SUT for my setup
I have a SUT that has been built for me using Cinemag 1254's, I also have Hashimoto SUT produced by the same person. I most enjoy the presentation of the Cinemag, they are less rich than the Hashimoto, but it is difficult to describe the Hashimot... 
SAEC Making Tonearms Again!
Note: Furukawa stopped producing OCC Wire many years ago, but produced a substantial amount in advance of their departure, hence Furutech have been using this Stockpiled Wire in their Brand for numerous years.  Furukawa own the Company Fine Chemi... 
SAEC Making Tonearms Again!
I have not had a demonstration of a SAEC WE-4700 arm, I am not in a position to pass judgement as I would in nearly all cases, reserve any comments of performance and impression made until such a time as I have had a in the room experience. Where... 
Turntable noobie...what advice do you have?
@ddonicht Okay, so what all would you recommend for someone just getting into this hobby?  Especially if I am getting any used records, I should probably look at a record cleaner.  What else for equipment or doodads?  What about tricks or tips for... 
Linlai Elite vs Psvane Acme 845
@zipost I would be happy to receive an update from you about the impression the Linlai E 845 is making on you, if there is a further increase in the play time since your last report.  The more they settle and take on their sonic trait, will be go... 
How best to eliminate LP warps
If a research is done into using a Peripheral Ring, it soon becomes apparent that additional to the intended benefits of the increased inertia, the impact of the weight on the LP, and the reduction of the warped form around the rim, has shown, if ... 
Audio Grail or Classic Hifi?
I'm not sure how to answer the question, Any individual with a time served of refurbishing a Idler Drive will be capable of working on one in any condition. The limitation only being how much of a project they are willing to undertake. A 'Barn Fi... 
Looking to replace a CD transport...
@charles1dad I have read many good commentaries on the impression the    Project RS2T CD transport has been able to make on those who have moved over to it. It is reassuring to know how satisfactory the P.S. Audio PWT was during your period of ow... 
How best to eliminate LP warps
A Vinyl LP is Thermoformed and the composition of the material will react to heat and deform, as well as conditions that are applying force to a degree that can cause it to deform in shape. Methods to correct a deform in shape can utilise both of... 
Audio Grail or Classic Hifi?
In the UK there is also other Service Suppliers for Vintage Idler Drive TT’s. The link is to Wakefield Turntables, who are quite transparent in showing their procedures and as far as I am aware very reasonably priced.     Wakefield Turntable... 
Looking to replace a CD transport...
I am relatively New to replaying CD's as a Source Material in my system, it has been Vinyl LP Source Material system for 35ish years with approx' the past five years having an enablement to replay CD's. I am not short of CD replay experiences, I ... 
Linlai E 6sn7 tubes
@bugredmachine I am not any EE, but do have mostly bespoke built Valve equipment, yours is a good call on a defect possibly to be discovered in the circuit. Whatever might prove to be the cause, as it is seemingly able to cause two Tubes to offer ... 
Solid State Phono Stages
I have on regular occasions been in in a position to experience two phonostages. I have had the option to use different Tonearms and Cartridges, but experiencing these does not in my experiences, impact on the presentation in the same manner as c...