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AR XA turntable needs new cartridge...
jim, normally I have respect for any comment offered by lewm, but here I have a different view.  Unfortunately many today believe the AR is not worth considering, particularly the tone arm.  But here is a full evaluation which states respect for t... 
An integrated bargain?
Costa, good for you. That shows admirable business integrity and concern for your customers.  
Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G
lewm questioned the "spindle stress" statement better than I could.  I was about to ask in a somewhat less scientific way.  
Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G
@tablejockey, I have a 1200G and am able to use a SOTA reflex clamp with the stock mat. I’m not certain but I suspect the 1300G has a similar dimension. The 1200G spindle is shorter than normal. So far mine is stock, although I got one of the rec... 
Hot off the press...Technics SL 1300G
ozzy62/tablejockey, I've been in this hobby for decades and never gave up on vinyl when the digital onslaught hit.  I've owned multiple belt and DD tables.  My last purchase was a SL-1200G and I find no reason to look any further.   I had a Kuzm... 
Advice on a recently purchased Maplenoll Athena
When current, I bought a new Maplenoll Athena.  For the first month or possibly 6 weeks it was one of the best table/arms I've heard.  Then it stopped working normally.  I waited weeks for my dealer to make repairs but he gave up and refunded my p... 
Can an owner's manual and schematic be found for an Electron Kinetics eagle 7a power amp
Well, "total fish wrapper" sounds pretty inclusive to me. I happened to be a charter subscriber to TAS and continued for several years.  Over that time I learned from the magazine as well as found things I didn't agree with.  So it was helpful bu... 
Can an owner's manual and schematic be found for an Electron Kinetics eagle 7a power amp
viridian, it was not a review, rather some history on the designer of no longer available (new) products.  So whatever biases that may have bothered you shouldn't apply to that article. Or simply ignore it.  ;^)  
Can an owner's manual and schematic be found for an Electron Kinetics eagle 7a power amp
This was the TAS article, which appeared to be fairly complete.  However it no longer seems to be available.  Anyone having a better source please advise. “The Strange Life and the Bizarre Disappearance of John Iverson” (The Absolute Sound – The ... 
Can an owner's manual and schematic be found for an Electron Kinetics eagle 7a power amp
Here is the link to the repair/upgrade service.  It appears to be quite old so no idea if Russ is still in business.  But it verifies what should be looked at.   http://www.eagle-audio.com/upgrades.htm  
Can an owner's manual and schematic be found for an Electron Kinetics eagle 7a power amp
@gmosley, you may have found a treasure. I have some experience with Eagle amps, but first listen to Ralph. As usual he offers sound advice. For background, long ago I owned an Eagle 2A amp which was very musical and powerful. After that I had a... 
Mofi Sourcepoint 888?
Any new owner reports?  What surprised you.  Any downside?  
how many own Belles Virtuoso amp and preamp? and what's your experience?
I’m thinking about an integrated amp (simplifying the system) and remember the Belles name from some time ago. But I’ve read a couple of complaints about servicing. Any comments on that?  
Developing A List Of Tonearm Candidates For A SOTA Turntable
lewm, you must be right or that combination wouldn't have been so popular. I've owned a large number of turntables over my years in this hobby and the majority of them were suspended.  But the compliance of their suspensions could be quite differ... 
Developing A List Of Tonearm Candidates For A SOTA Turntable
I admit I'm surprised by the recommendations for the ET arm with a SOTA, although I know that seemed to be a popular combination some years ago. I would think any arm with more moving mass, such at the ET, would not work correctly with a suspensi...