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how to fix ground loop him?
I rather have a HER in my system then a HIM any day.... 
Soundproofing a room without deadening the sound
Acoustical treatment and sound proofing are like apples and oranges. Acoustical treating a room is rather a cheap affair if you are doing a home brew project. Sound proofing involves almost building another room within a room. The best of luck. 
Well Tempered
I have at times do see the WTT tone-arm here on the GON for very good prices and would suggest buying if reasonable. I also can't see why your present arm can't be rebuilt unless the shaft is bent? I would try contacting William H Firebaugh direct... 
A throwback to WW1
I thought this thread was about the great war. I guess I was wrong. 
Audio Research pre-amps?
Might not be the ARC or any other piece of gear.Have you tried looking at the room and the treatment if any? 
Worlds Best Trumpet Player?
Louis Armstrong said Bunny Berigan can’t do no wrong in music,” and Berigan’s skills were often compared favorably to Satchmo’s. Benny Goodman described his solos as, “a bolt of electricity running through the whole band . . . he just lifted the w... 
Good source for CD storage boxes
go to your near by wine&spirit store and ask if they have any empty wine crates. There cheap meaning free and they look really nice and can be stacked. 
Should I trust movers with my equipment?
Make a numbers list and mark each box. That includes software such as LPs and CDs as well. If lost insurance pays out very little. 
Is the Musical Fidelity Nu-vista M3 outdated
You have many here finding great joy listening to old Scott and fisher amps and receivers. So I would say no to your idea of outdated when comparing the MF to any modern design. I for one would go for it and you might be pleasantly surprised with ... 
Static electricity....again
In the movie 'Man made Monster". Lon Chaney JR is pumped with large amounts of electricity. The remedy, in the movie for containing is to wear a rubber suit. No kidding aside water along with plants will do much to improve this problem. 
To adjust ride level of springs on SOTA turntable
your correct in your thinking about the four hex screws. You can soften or harden the suspension on the SOTA table by adjusting it by turning the hex screws. Turn them slowly until suspension has a proper feel or bounce using a spirit level. I'm s... 
Best phono preamp under $500?
u could try the Adcom GFP 565. They can be had for less then half of your looking price. They have a fabulous phono and the line stage is excellent to. I would also look for a Classe DR-5 model pre-amp for about $500 or a little more and have a wo... 
What to do with old Thiel CS-2s
New drivers from Thiel will cost u a small fortune. I would instead just fix the surrounds then just purchase some good wood finishing at HD. There good to use for an excellent 2nd system...good luck. 
Turntable upgrade, tweaks, or stay put?
Look for a used vpi classic table. The vpi will be a good leap ahead of the mmf-7. And you have enough cash left over for more vinyl. That's a no brainer good luck. 
Anyone Damp the insides of your Speaker Cabinets?
Speakers are usually voiced for a cabinet. Placing dynamat or any other similar material can change the sound and not for better.