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What to do with my dad's old Revel Performa F50's?
Just a note to correct in you listing. Those are F52’s not 50’s. That might help for anyone that may just want them for parts.  
LP Thickness/Taper
ketchup, I can appreciate your logic concerning the mat you have and I agree on a hard mat that makes sense as the only way to go. However I have a felt mat on my Rega and would think that the vinyl rests with a fair distribution of pressure acros... 
LP Thickness/Taper
I find your picture interesting in that the outer rim is not resting on the turntable platter. Since the rim and center are considerably thicker to suspend the playing surface off of the platter. And I would imagine that the 180 gram pressings hav... 
Upgrading Speakers
About 2 years ago I decided to buy new speakers and I listened to so many it drove me nuts. I had heard the Olympica III and did like them. Then at the last Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, Sonus Faber did the world debut of the Olympica Nova series. I ... 
What record weight for Rega RP10
I just ordered the Michell weight yesterday. I like that it isn’t reliant on weight but applys pressure by clamping to the spindle. But thank you for your suggestion.  
What record weight for Rega RP10
Thank you, Zuman. I found it for 70.00 and plan to get one coming.  I appreciate your help  Theo  
What record weight for Rega RP10
Zuman. I looked at this online and there isn’t much explanation of how the clamp works. So if I understand/assume, you apply some downward pressure then tighten the collet? As mentioned, I do have some concern about applying too much pressure on t... 
What record weight for Rega RP10
Tablejockey. I have considered getting the Alpheta as it would eliminate any error in setting it up. I eliminate the shims and everything else falls into place.  I currently use a Linn Linto for phono stage and really want to upgrade it but curren... 
What record weight for Rega RP10
Ellliotnnewcombjr. Thank you but that adds a lot more weight which I have determined the Rega bearing might be damaged. Also I think adding the much weight could require more weight load on the motor. but t appreciate your help  
What record weight for Rega RP10
Drbond. I did try an HRS platform under the table and it did sound really good, but it was to big and sold it. I planned to get another HRS in smaller size but then tried the Symposium Segue and ended up buy it as it seemed to be a more vivid than... 
What record weight for Rega RP10
Glennewdick. Thank you for your response and I think what you describe is probably the best answer I have seen. As mentioned sound organization never gave me a response other than you shouldn't need one. Which I interpreted as Rega doesn't make an... 
What record weight for Rega RP10
Elliotnewcombjr. Thank you for your suggestion, my spindle isn’t 1/2” without a record so the reel holder would not present an issue. Is this something that you are using and what table do you have? Stringreen. I am curious as to your response. C... 
Should I Sell My ARC REF 6 and Get A Pass Labs XP-32
I tried this about a year or so ago. I traded my REF5SE in on an Ayre KX5-Twenty as I wanted to get away from the tube heat. Within 120 days I sold the Ayre and now have a LS28SE and am much happier. I never have heard any PASS gear except at Rock... 
What was your first record?
“it’s a Small World after All” Disney Records  just kidding Satisfaction-Rolling Stones on 45  1st LP Beach Boys-Surfing USA (now MIA)  
RIP Jimmy Buffett
Just saw him last night on a rerun of Blue Bloods which inspired me to listen to A Pirate Looks At 40 and Havana Daydreaming, my 2 favorites.Then  to see the news this morning was such a blow. He truly leaves behind a legacy of a style of his own ...