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What would you chose?
I would tell Her You want a Diamond. a Universe LO-MC should do it. 
Vinyl is back Sony at Sears
I was inside someone house working the other day (a new client)....& I seen a stack of nice Vinyl, & asked if theywanted to sale it, The "Housekeeper" was the only one there & She said that the owners plan to keep them.a couple of days... 
How Many Turntables Have You Owned
1st was a garrard, then..Pioneer PLD, Thorens TD124, VPIAries, VPI TNT-VHR, I still own the old Thorens TD124 ButI need to do some maintenance/overhauling on it.the TNT-VHR is still in use, But I "Transformed" it.It's got a 3.75" Cocobollo platter... 
Any one using Dampening fluid on there Schroeder?
the following right out of my shroeder model 2 manual"Simply dip a piece of non magnetic wire (brass, copper...)into the silicon fluid, wait until a drop has formedand wipe it off onto the thread (near it's upper end).The drop will slowly travel d... 
JMW 12.5 ZYX Cosmos azimuth setting
I use the Tracking Force weight at the back for adjusting azimuth.since the bore on the weight is off center, Whenthe weight is rotated to one side, the weight willbe shifted more to that side & cause the Arm to tiltaccordingly. It's a bit tri... 
Record you spin on a rainy Saturday w/ family gone
America's 1st album. perfect. ditto on Young's Harvest moon. How about....Bob Dylan's Nashville Skyline.Gregg Allman's Laid Back &Al Stewart' Year of the Cat. 
Turntable mats
I tried a herbies mat on my Teres coco platter & did not notice an improvement. I'm sticking with no matt for now rather than ride themerry matt go round. 
Harmonic Technology Magic Link 1
I have never used the magic link 1 but I have the magic link II from preamp to amp & think they arequite good. the RCA's on these cables have an adjustable grip for a nice goodentite connection.I perceive them to be uncolored, transparent, &am... 
Schroeder Model 2 for Technics + Ortofon 2M Black
I have a Shelter 501 mkII on my mdl 2 Schroder arm.Mine mdl 2 has the wood wand, & I am using the brassplate on the head shell.I find the arm sensitive, but easy to adjust. & the soundis natural, neutral, & sweet. my table is a Vpi TNT... 
brass outlet covers...anyone try them? Sound good
For a nice sonic upgrade, Try a solid brass duplex cover,with a maple mounting screw, & a cork/rubber lamenatedgasket. Make sure the maple screw is made by amish craftsmen. 
Static on Vinyl
Cripes, I goofed up on my last post, How can Iedit the post?I was refering to the Air HUMIDIFIER that some of Youmentioned, But I wigged out & typ'od in air (purifier)by mistake....DUH. 
Static on Vinyl
Okay I'm home from work.......Daaaaaaamn!& I thought I was the only one!Thanks for all the feedback.....I forgot to mention That I also use a hunt brush, &the floor is hardwood. Oh yeah..& the phonostage has an earth ground.Okay.... Th... 
The Schroeder has arrived
Hey Guys......I posted to this thread back in June '05& put in my order for a Schroder 2 arm back in aug. '05I JUST recieved it about a week ago (Nov '06)over a year wait. I am going to build a cocobolo armboard & use a Teres VTAadjuster w... 
Help ...... excesssssssive sssssssssssssssssssss
First off thanks for the ideas everyone....The problem is showing up on digital And vinyl, but isworse on vinyl playback.speakers reflections......I don't think so, I have diffusers & studio foam to tame that area.does not matter if at start o... 
what would be a good mat for a VPI SCOUT JWM9
I have a Herbies way excellent Turntable Mat& have used it on my VPI TNT with the newer invertedbearing all acrylic platter. I like the sound betterwithout it. I do have Herbies other products & havehad very good results, but I think the V...