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In need of an amplifier...
Channel Islands Audio class D monoblocks come in 100 and 200 watt versions. Ithink the former runs under $1500. 
Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro
Hmm. Good advice. So maybe I should go with the maestro. I w ould be interested in the difference in performance between the two- the v. And the m. 
Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro
Well I don't know why the ortofon throws a bigger soundstage or has bigger bass. I should add the delineation of separate instruments is superb and the highs are quit silky. That said I still have my virtuoso, and I'll either upgrade to a maestro ... 
Ortofon 2M Black vs, Clearaudio Maestro
I have my 2m black on a vpi scout. Before the black I had a virtuoso. Although both are fine carts, I like the black better with this particular turntable. I have a cj pv-15 tube preamp if that's helpful. The virtuoso I found to be a bit on the dr... 
Steam Cleaning - RCM or not?
Good forum and good info.I use the walgeens steamer and it works well. But my cleaning process is a hybrid. I use the steamer in cojunction with the GEM dandy eaner and high pressure water hose. I steam, spray on the cleaner, apply the hose and fi... 
Help with Thorens TD-125MKII
OK, got the board out and roughed in a spring adjustment. Put it back on the countertop, checked the azumith and vta, and spun a few records. Sounds a little more clear and less background noise. i think Ill build a little birch plywood bottom wit... 
GEM Dandy Record Cleaner - Has Anyone Tried It ?
Hmm, actually he suggests folded gerber baby diapers, highly absorbent and lint free. I got a bag of chlorine free diapers and they look just about right for the job.