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Latest bin find.....Elton John
Actually the David Lindley lps are some of my latest bin finds..El Rayo-X  S/T" , "Win This Record!" & "Very Greasy" 
Cleaning silver faceplates?
I read on the VPI forums about the best way to clean their aluminum platters. A mixture of baking soda and water. The poster said Windex and similar cleaners can cause pitting. I assume this is with excessive/prolonged usage. I started using the b... 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
lohanimal,Thanks for sharing your experiences. I haven't asked or looked to see what brand of motor I have. I did notice the vibration it made. This may be partly  due to the way it mates to it's (level adjustable) housing. I did notice when I ins... 
New Townshend Rock 7 owner
Hi Robes,I purchased my  Rock 7 as a package deal that included the DC motor/power supply. Mine is a later version that has a different bearing design as well. The power cord on my TT has a DIN plug on the power supply end so one can't go buy a re... 
VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
robes,I saw where you posted on the Townshend thread, so I'll join you there. 
VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
From my perspective, using the 2nd pivot, while it may be a sonic advantage, takes away the objective of the unipivot design. The addition of a damping trough, as in the Townshend, adds damping at the most critical point without changing the main ... 
VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
Damping the cartridge (as it is the initial mechanical source of sonically intrusive resonances) is I think, what the OP is looking at.Practically, there would have to be modifications to incorporate it onto a Prime. 
Help... my turntable is alive!
Record warp should be the best guess. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Prince  "Diamonds & Pearls"  ..the early UK pressing 
Engelbert?
My older sister was at a Monkeys/Jimi show in Charlotte. The crowd bood' Jimi off the stage. 
VPI 2nd Pivot for 3D
robes,Hello. You've hit on a few things I thought no one would ever relate to but me. I'm a Townshend Rock 7 owner and a long time VPI owner.I have a long term TT project in play. One of my thoughts was to integrate the Townshend trough into my ow... 
What are you listening to right now?
Loggins & Messina  "On Stage" 
Tune of the Day
The Decemberists  "Dear Avery" 
Engelbert?
I have a couple of his lps that at some point I’ll clean and listen. You’re not totally alone.My take on past parental advice... Listening to a wide variety of music will make Johnny grow up to be a well-rounded boy.Happy Listening! 
What are you listening to right now?
The Decemberists  "The King is Dead"