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RRL Showed up at my door yesterday....
Can I ask the source?? Online?? DD brushes??Many thanks. 
Oracle Delphi/ ET-2 static electricity issue
I have an ET-2 mounted on a Merrill Heirloom table and have not experienced this problem in 10+years. I DO have a static problem after walking across the carpet and getting zapped when I touch a component. I solved this by discharging myself via a... 
Simple fix for the scd 777es "no disc" message?
Try cleaning the lens w/q-tips and windex. I experienced the same problem a while back and after searching the archives at Audio Asylum, found several recommending the lens cleaning. You should be careful when doing this and not use a lot of press... 
Advice on Phono Setup
You might give Jay at Audio Revelation a call for his recommendation. I purchased a Music Maker II from him here on Audiogon and the cartridge is stunning. It combines the best of the moving magnets w/the best of moving coils for an audio treat. G... 
Spindle/Bearing Lube
I recommend checking with your dealer for replacement oil. 
Best Recording of Scheherazade
I second Rich's comments on the Reiner recording. 
Cartridge-- M/M or M/C
Johnnantais,Your posts are very informative. I enjoy them. Thanks for the commentary. The old AR has a special place in the heart as well. I went from it to the Linnie route and then heard a Merrill Heirloom that simply did everything right. The M... 
Mom and pop garage audiophile caliber gear
The Odyssey Xtreme Mono Amps at around $2500 the pair are astounding. The Placette passive preamp at $1500 provides the ultimate in transparency, detail, and soundstaging. Chris VanHaus' fine silver wire IC's (DIY) are competitive with the best. 
BPT 3.5 with MF TriVista 300 Integrated
The best thing to do would be to try it in your system. Your ears will be the best judge. However, a voltage regulator, choke or otherwise, will only keep your voltage at a constant level. It does nothing to filter out noise and the crap that come... 
Apogee Duetta Signature: Optimum placement
Hi Darrell,I ordered the cones from Ed Soler here on Audiogon. He is an excellent person to deal with, and knows the Duettas. His moniker is esoler. Good listening!!!! 
Apogee Duetta Signature: Optimum placement
Darrell,With all due respect to Sogood51, I beg to differ on one point, unless you are planning on moving to active bi-amping, I would recommend you upgrade the crossover. Since you already have the components, an afternoon's work will be handsome... 
New preamp or other suggestions?
I agree w/sogood, gmood, and kkursula. The Thiels may not be a good fit for your room and system. Go back to your dealer and descibe the problem with him/her and see what is suggested. It would be very easy for your dealer to lend you another set ... 
what to do before you get the vpi record cleaner?
I add my second to the recommendations for the Disc Doctor and/or the kitchen sink. Also I have found that a standard power puff---a face powder applicator found in the cosmetic section of your local drug store---works well for the application of ... 
Open-Minded or Gullible?
Marco, The Ultimate Tweak---a superb piece of writing!!!! Well done!! Thanks. 
Am I imagining things?
No, you're not imagining things. At least, I don't think you are---but maybe we just inhale too much of the same stuff!! Check out Issue #150 of Bound for Sound. The editor, Martin DeWulf, has long experimented with polarity and directionality of ...