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Vintage Denon Direct Drive Turntable
Zargon,The ic's are in the motor controller circuit. I had a split platter Denon at one time; can't remember the model number, but the motor control cicuitry was in a separate box that connected to the table via an umbilical cord. Is that like you... 
Vintage Denon Direct Drive Turntable
Just yesterday I got my DP55k table back from Denon. I had it in for service. The only problem I've had with it since purchasing it new (the DP55K table, DA307 arm, DL103-D cart. and AU320 transformer) close to 30 years ago. A testament to Denon f... 
can an arm be replaced for a denon TT
Denon provides exceptional support their products. Got to www.usa.denon.com/ServiceNetwork.asp.The DP45F is listed as a supported product. Give them a call. 
Purist Audio Museaus power cord
Very nicely made cable. I tried many cables on my Hovland HP-100 pre, including some higher priced cables, and Museaus was the clear winner. Absolutely outstanding. I didn't care for it, however, on my tubed DAC, or tube amps. A bit too laid back ... 
Suggestions for 12AU7 & 12AT7 Tubes - VTL 2.5
The VTL 2.5, in stock form, is anything but flat or lacking in dynamics. I would suggest getting a fresh set of stock tubes to use as a point of reference. They should be relatively inexpensive as they are current manufacture tubes. 
Good sounding 70's live LPs...
Bowie Live...outstanding album on many counts. Get it, put on "Cracked Actor", and crank it up. This and Allman Bros. Line at Filmore East...the best of the best. 
How to remove a 'press fit' steel ball bearing?
Ideally, you need a collet type internal bearing puller.See the following link. This is obviously larger/more than you need but it gets the idea across. There are also applications where a simpler two-jaw internal puller may be appropriate. Think ... 
Any know what replacement drivers???
I think they were Seas 25-- series drivers. They should be labeled on the back. P25 for poly cone; CA25 for paper or coated paper. Also, possibly the 25 fe-w, or 25 fe-w-x drivers. Check with Madisound or Zalytron. There were a lot of models of th...