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Rega Apheta MC Cart
I have an Apheta mated to a Rega P9/RB1000 and love it. The Apheta should mate well to your TT/arm. Load resistance is critical, however, and should not exceed 100 ohms (if memory serves). Not sure about the 834P and suggest you check your specs a... 
LP records: Time to... oi... buy another crate...?
I've got around 8,000 LPs (give or take a few hundred) and, like Elizabeth, I am now retired, so I have time to mess around with the "collection," which consists of around 500 rock titles from the 50' and 60's with the balance a divided between cl... 
Rega P9 Power suuply died
If you're in the U.S., give the distributor a call (The Sound Organisation in Dallas). The folks there are absolutely *top drawer* - - helped me with a P9 power supply problem a couple of years back. The number is: 972-234-0182 
Best Record Cleaning Process on a Loricraft
I also have a PRC-4, and I appreciate your not wanting to spend an inordinate amount of time cleaning records (why else have a Loricraft?). I have upwards of 8,000 LPs - - most of them used, but I also buy a number of reissues, including the APO B... 
End of side tonearm lift
During the past couple years I've suffered three incidents (with three different records) of the lead out groove "leading" my cartridge onto the label. Fortunately I was in the listening room each time and managed to get the arm lifted before any ... 
Problems w/ Nitty Gritty RCM?
I've used NG's Pure 2 since about 1986 - - for 20 years with a Nitty Gritty 2.5 and currently with a Loricraft PRC4. Never had any problems on either machine or with the fluid - - just great results. 
Record Cleaning
I second Mingles's recommendation of the Audioquest Carbon Fiber brush. I have two (one for each system) - - they're inexpensive and get the job done. 
any good mat for a rega p9?
I use Herbie's mat on my P9 - - sounds great - -less static build up (and no felt residue) than with the stock Rega mat. 
Stylus wear question...
I am not sure if The Lift is still made, but if it is, it may be of interest to you:http://www.soundscapehifi.com/expressimo.htmRobert 
OT: Fine Writing Instruments
I carry a fountain pen - and have for most of my life. Currently I primarily use an Omas Paragon, although I've have several other pens including: Pelikan Souveran 800; vintage Parker 61; Aurora; several old Esterbrooks; and an old MB Meisterstuek... 
Salamander Quality
I bought a single 40 (w/side panels and glass door) around 1999 - then in 2005 I bought a single 30 in the same configuration. Both are on casters ( a *big* plus). They are built pretty well. I think their main strength is good looks - - they are ... 
Record cleannig fluid to Nitty Gritty Mini pro 1
I've been using Nitty Gritty Pure 2 for over 20-years - first with my NG 2.5, now with my Loricraft PRC-4. Pure 2 does a nice job on most records. For the really dirty ones, I use *Smart* available from the U.S. distributor for Loricraft. 
reel to reel
Here's the correct link to the site that you may find helpful:http://www.angelfire.com/electronic2/vintagetx/Sorry for the earlier mispost. 
reel to reel
Please disregard my previous post - - the link is no longer good. So sorry - - will try to find the right link and repost. 
reel to reel
This site might be of help:www.angelfire.com/electronic2/