thorman

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Vintage rca upgrades
I think you can get them at Vampire Wire and I also think WBT makes a set screw type ( Solderless ) .. 
old cdp that hangs with new ones
Meridian 508/24.....Great player 
Audio Research SP-6 captive cord.......
No I don't think it would hurt the value at all.To me it would make it more valuable not only to you but to someone interested in buying it from you ( if you decide ever to sell ) .. If nothing else for the flexability alone,its worth more..If I h... 
speakers for my rebuilt marantz 2325
Vintage Klipsch work fine........ 
Changing Rubber Feet on MMF-5 to Cones??
Check the Bearpaws on this site...I am getting ready to order myself..You can get any thread size you want...If you not sure of the thread size you can remove one and send it in and have the thread size matched on site....... 
Need Selling advice
I would sell it complete package ..Pick up only..Avoid any shipping or handling issues...The buyer can evaluate it in person,play it and pay and leave with it..Then you can close the door on the deal..Without any other hassles.. 
The Late Kenny Rankin
Have to agree I picked up a mint Kenny Rankin LP "Album " and was amaized at his effortless voice..Need to get more of his work myself......... 
Ac cords or power conditioning first?
1.Dedicated lines first2.Cords next3. Don't get condtioning unless you have to.......... 
Audio Research Sp-6a up in smoke
FYI : I was told by my insurance person that it would be covered even with just a power surge..As long as there was smoke or fire damage the piece would be covered..Ask for info on a " Rider " on you insurance for Replacement cost...Its only a few... 
Replacement EL34 Mullard valves for Leben CS300X
I would suggest trying a new production quad of the SED brand ....Jim McShane,Tube Depot etc.........I think you will be suprized at how good they are. 
Interfacing Speakers & Stands
Skylan 4 posters and Herbies Big Fat dots..work exc..... 
Audio Research Sp-6a up in smoke
Collect from your home owners insurance first..I did.Same situation with a Sp8..Christmas morning we had a telephone pole transformer blew up next to my house and it took out my Audio Research sp8..While playing..Smoke everywhere...Recieved $1800 ... 
Vintage Thorens motor replacements/substitutes
Keep an eye out for Ebay..They do occasionally come up..Usually in the $50 range... 
Recommend me a quality power cord extender?
I have a real nice 4 plug Box ( Bloom Box ) made By Robert @ Ridge Street Audio..Comes with 6' Poiema P/cord..Wonerfull piece..Actually beat the set up I was using by quite a bit....For more info on exact internal construction check with Robert..... 
Thorens TP-16 Tonearm cartridge mounting issue
Chris74 ; Check with www.theanalogdept.com they have a Thorens dept and are usually available for technical questions pertaining to Thorens Vintage...You also could check with www.vinylnirvana.com he does upgrade and custom work to Vintage Thorens...