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Where to buy Linn LP12 Replacement parts?
With Linn a search is best to use 'Linn Upgrade Parts' as this will broaden the Services to be found that off parts that can be swapped out on a Linn TT. If the TT is a keeper for you, don't over look the idea of investigating / using a 'Phenolic... 
Upgrade Interconnects/Cables or…?
I think Furutech have secured all the ACW 11 Wire Bulk Purchase, as this has vanished from the market place. It is a loss for DIY Cable Builders not having an option on Purchasing this wire outside of a Big Name Brand. A Furutech equivalent Cable... 
Experience purchasing a used high-end cartridge
I have used the Condition Check request for Valve Purchases. I negotiate as part of the sale, the Valves are to be tested when I receive them, and are then kept on returned dependent on the measurements taken. If the Vendors measurements are clo... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
My experience of dealing with AS has left me to do the method where there is a eye on the Styli/Cantilever within the Groove at the Outer Grooves approx’ 5mm inside of the Lead In Dead Wax and again at the Inner Groove approx’ 5mm inside of the Le... 
Upgrade Interconnects/Cables or…?
@kennythekey I have over the past few year carried out my own investigations in Cables produced using PC Triple C Wire and D.U.C.C Wire as the Signal Path. What did I learn immediately through the trials and increasing the Cables using these Wire... 
Recommend an MC cartridge
The Links are to an individual who I trust with their assessments, they have done their own reviews on Etsuro and other Japanese Cart's, it is worthwhile reading some of these, the other Link is the US Distributor listed on the Etsuro Urushi Web P... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
Is there the possibility the Cart's Styli will have less wear from a Groove Side Wall when used on a Underhung Geometry Tonearm? I ask this, as the anti skate is not required, hence the force that can be applied to a groove side wall, through Ant... 
Still Looking for a DAC - Audio Mirror Tubadour v and ANK Audio 5.1
Take it to the Mod's to prohibit a Post if they decide the content is 'Prolix' . I attempt to share experiences had, and nothing else. Which in all cases of my reporting, is a subjective assessment on how I was influenced. I don't expect anybody... 
Still Looking for a DAC - Audio Mirror Tubadour v and ANK Audio 5.1
I am a advocate of Comparisons, keeping this to a DAC only, I have had a short period of comparisons between Tubes and Filter Combinations available to be used on a Bespoke Built Valve DAC. This same DAC has been compared to other DAC's prior to ... 
Recommend an MC cartridge
If a supplier in the Link can be contacted, they may be able to advise on how to purchase the Urushi Etsuro Blue. https://www.fromjapan.co.jp/japan/en/item/search/My+Sonic+Labs/Al_11_Yh_RaSuBpRmMrMv_N_N_0A00ja00_N/  
Anyone adjust cart set up due to ambient temperature changes?
I also looked at the Durawood, which has shown it has properties that is very stable in all ambient conditions it would be exposed to. The stability of the material is very useful where microns are tolerances that can effect sound being produced. ... 
Anyone adjust cart set up due to ambient temperature changes?
I really don’t need too much heat, unless it is a Log Fire on Winters Night, then I can quite happily toast myself. My listening space has been known to be 8-10 Celcius on a Winters Day and creep up to 18 -20 depending on how long the Room is occ... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@dogberry Before making a new penetration into a owned and spare SME Headshell, please refer to the numerous White Papers that are to be discovered on the matter. I have not been privvy to such elusive content, but do suggest there would be anoth... 
Discuss The Viv Lab Rigid Arm
@reimarc I am myself a long term user of Idler drive TT's that have undergone modification to substantially change what was original, even though on the 401 this was mainly the Platter Bearing Assembly, the Lenco is a PTP Solid Nine which is still... 
Will VPI's Classic 3 sound much better with a SUT?
o@vinylfun By adding a SUT there is also the addition of a Richness of Tonality. Bob's Devices use Tranx that I believe will be ones that produce the lower on the scale Richness of Tone, as I use similar Cinemag Tranx' myself I can offer this as ...