thorman

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why sound is so different?
I suppose it could be the suspension in the cartridge ( just a guess ).. It is also possible that the Bellari isn't quite broken in yet..If it is broken in I would revert back to the cartridge..Maybe have the cartridge checked under a m/scope...or... 
Need help with a rack
timbernation.com your can have whatever you can dream up........ 
Do I need a power cable - if so what brand?
I would consider before buying anything else to consider one or two new dedicated ac lines..Then try removing Line conditioner..Sometimes just with new lines and bypassing a conditioner can give you much more than a new power cord..Probably a bit ... 
L'Art record cleaning solution
Philjolet: I also have found that with the Record cleaning fluid ( when cleaning badly soiled records ) that I have had much more luck with a sprayer attatchemnt on my cleaner fluid bottle..It uses less and covers that record entirely...Now that I... 
L'Art record cleaning solution
I just recently picked up a Shark Steam Cleaner and mounted a jig in my garage which consisits of a bent rod with a loop to mount and hang the record for cleaning..I was totally shocked at how good my first attempt was to clean with only clear bot... 
Vinyl Find of the Week?
Found an Antique Shop awhile back that has a Consignment Dealer that once owned a Vinyl Record Shop..He has 30,000 records and only puts out about 200 albums at a time. I have purchased many albums at the ridiculous asking price of 3 albums for $2... 
anyone know what size thread Audio Physic Tempo 3
Check at oregondv.com he can help you out..He carries pretty much any thread you need and has the info needed to find what you need.....Nice people to deal with too... 
Onix SP3
some tubes like Mullards do that all the time..My guess is your not having any problems to worry about.. 
Anyone Tried TUNG-SOL EL34 REISSUES?
I have tried a few different ( new production ) versions and always come back to SED...If you want a touch more body and warmth you can also get the SED Cryo "Black Sable" quads at Tube Depot....Same tube just a touch different sound than the stoc... 
Unterminated speaker cabling sources?
You can get Paul Speltz Anti cables unterminated or send your bannana plugs to him and he will insatll them for you on his cables......Great cables too.............Personally I would prefer unterminated over Bannana plugs to be honest..... 
Vintage Thorens strobe bulb, anybody?
Check the analogdept.com that may give you some help..... 
When cantilever not parallel to cartridge sides
No thats not normal..I could understand if you bought a couple used and that was so,but new should arrive straight and pristine in a proper fitting box to keep it protected.......I would send them bach for sure.... 
What spk cables for AA Diavolo and AN Speakers?
Check out Ridge Street Audio cables..They have a great return policy and have some of the best customer satisfaction in the business...Also great guy ( Robert ) to deal with..If you don't like the cables you simply return and get your money back... 
Usd 4k speaker recommendation pls
Grab the used Sason's ( Ridge Street Audio )on this site ..A touch over 5K but a great deal........ 
Is music quality moving away from the "audiophile"
I have found that the quality of Jazz cds are still quite good....