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Tonearm adjustments on the fly
Kuzma 4P 11 and 14 comes with the VTA tower which can lower/raise the tonearm by rotating the VTA knob. Azimuth adjustment is done by unlocking/rotating the headshell. https://www.kuzma.si/media/uploads/files/IM%204POINT%2081126.pdf 
How To Safely Ship Cartridges For Retip
Use original packaging to secure cartridge - double box with plenty of poly puffer, styrofoam popcorn etc. Pick FedEx or UPS if you can't stomach USPS.  Insure for whatever amount you can support with documentation. Say Hail Mary three times and d... 
cassettes CAN sound better than vinyl.
This thread borders along the lines of absurdity.  Every time I see this thread, I  do a double eye roll. 
Is Bob Dylan’s “visions of Joanne” a rap song?
Rap/Hip-Hop was virtually unknown when the song was released in 1966. Are you trying to claim that yet another white man discovered rap/hip-hop? 
Hum coming from Turntable
The Google Wifi was causing a hum for me.  Had to move it farther away from the turntable.Broken ground inside tonearm was also a cause at one time. 
Was this Technics set up for Radio or Nightclub?
Ad says that its a sweet ass rig - how can anyone argue with that?  
Ok, what just happened? My turntable journey...thus far.
Great story - finding a good tweak like that is priceless, especially if it doesn't cost a whole lot.  IME, isolation is key in high-end audio. 
Best music in 2021
Neil Young - 1970 Carnegie Hall recording is pretty sweet.  Loving It. 
Why the hate for mcintosh amps?
^ Totes my Gotes.  
SME service is terrible. Can’t buy any accessories from local dealers here in USA
^ Be careful when dealingl with SME Tonearms of Canada.  See previous discussions. Audiogon Discussion Forum  
Free Shipping - Be Careful!
The point of the post is that all three mailing companies suck and that Amazon should sell tubes so that we can get it the same day and return without any hassle. Bam! 
eBay secretly over charged sellers
@donvito - like a lot of people, I post here and sellon USAuduomart - you keeping tabs? 
REL vs JL AUDIO
Great thread.  I've wondered about the same question.  Having only owned a REL (528SE) and in the market for two subs, this is great information.  Reliability is important as shipping subs back and forth to the mfr for repair is not something I'd ... 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
The best results of moded 103's are with the Audio Musikraft shells. It has consistently been making the Stereophile Class A component list. I have a VAS moded 103R with MR stylus that I use with the Musikraft shell.  The shells are ~ 17 gm (bronz... 
Question on Denon DL-103 retipping options and preferences
Send it to Steve at VAS.  I've had a horrible experience with Andy.