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Balls.....
I replaced the steel ball for a silicon carbide ball. Steel thrust plate, steel axel with brass sleeves. On a Logic DM101. Wasn’t a huge difference. But subtle for the better. Changed lubricant at the same time, can’t remember the brand, from some... 
Honest question about cartridge vs. turntable performance.
Dear OP,As I believe your question was about acquiring a nice/substantial upgrade in your vinyl set-up. If I may presume you are reasonably happy with your MMF 5.1. My best guess is that you will absolutely make a very fine upgrade with a new (and... 
What have you been working on in 2020?
Hi Erik!Nice of you to mention the things we can do ourselves! Eagerly waiting for 4 Auricap capacitors. Their designated spot in life will be coupling the EL 34 power tubes to the splitting/driver section of my Copland CTA 401. My system is not f... 
Rebuild or new cartridge with my zeta tonearm
Hi Birdfan,I wouldn't be too troubled concerning the combination of 16 gramms of arm-mass and the mass & compliance of the Sumiko Virtuoso, in the VE calculator a healthy 9 hz pops up. Well in the well-behaved area.Your Sumiko is a mid-output ...