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Michell Gyrodec, main bearing lube
In relation to Swapping out Bearing Parts in exchange for parts that are creating a condition where non-Metal on Metal is to occur, as a result of Lubrication methods that are proving not able to isolate the materials from coming into contact at t... 
The Psychology Of Collecting
It is known, even though not entirely accurate as a historical fact, that when Thomas Crapper invented the Flush Toilet (incorrect) created a mass produced product to be used as a Flush Toilet (correct). Individuals were now more regularly passing... 
Phasemation cart on Technics
@gochurchgo I have overlooked the newness of your Cart' and do agree there is a period of Time Required to acclimatise the Damping/Tension Wire to the real world. The Card Trick remains a decent methodology to fine tune VTA for another occasion. ... 
Upgrading to a stand alone DAC
@audioman58 I am active as member of a Audio Group myself and as a result have been better served in the areas of experiencing new to myself Audio Equipment, than I had been in the period was using the commercial world to make such introductions t... 
Most Musical 6NS7 tube for a Preamp?
I myself did a period of tube rolling with both Vintage and New Valves as well as Russian Equivalent types. My assessment as a result of demonstration and comparison, has shown, it is quite possible to create a few different end sonics, but if ma... 
Phasemation cart on Technics
You can play with the VTA by setting the Cart' Body Level to the LP, or a Little Toe Down / Heel Down. It is not uncommon to see where Cart' users have selected a Heel Down alignment as their preference. This can be achieved in a controlled incr... 
845 Tube Sockets.....Bayonet vs plug in types?
With recent Amp' Build a lot of thought went into the types of Valve Socket to b used. At the time of my 845's being built, the Sockets as Bayonet Types were just another item on the BOM. With what I know today, I would be looking at Valve Socke... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
https://www.diyaudio.com/community/threads/effect-of-stylus-friction-on-lp.402401/  
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Friction is unavoidable, even the lowest coefficient of friction achievable is friction. Surfaces have imperfections, the contact of Two Surfaces imperfections when movement of surfaces is occurring causes the imperfections to deform as they rub ... 
dac recommendations for turntable listener?
I have regular access to hear the EAR Acute in use in the system it belongs to, as well as in Systems it is loaned into for demo' purposes. I also have been present when it has been compared to a Audio Note Valve Based CDP, a Bespoke Built Valve ... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
To summarize, A Cart' that is very familiar, used with a change to the Systems Amp's and New Speakers to was noticed to be a tiny bit off. Same Cart' assessed with familiar Amp' and New Speakers, was still assessed as being  a tiny bit off. Vin... 
Anyone adjust cart set up due to ambient temperature changes?
Hopefully it is only the Tensioning Wire/Wires that have lost the bite at their Anchor Point.  Tension Wires will allow the Cantilever to become unruly, if loosened off.   
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Or blatantly refusing to learn something through experiencing as a result of receiving a demonstration. Strongly Suggesting math with a limited Calculus is the precursor to where a experience is to be sought.  As said each to their own on such a ... 
Tone arm length
I use Stevenson A as my method for Alignment. I have not been needing to consider any other Alignment Geometry, I am more than content with Stevenson A. I have not suspected anything negative is present in relation to the effect of the Geometry ... 
Comparison of sonic qualities of some tonearms
@drbond you have stated "In my estimation, the tonearm may have more of an impact on sound quality than the cartridge used". I would be happy to say the following: In my estimation, the tonearm does have more of an impact on sound quality than c...