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Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
@nandric , I had to look it up to type it so I can assume that anyone that has a computer could do the same. 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
@nandric . It was hard to type my response as I was LMAO. 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
@nandric , stop it. 
What is the most important component in your system.
It has to be my Lamm LL2.1 Deluxe preamp, it sets the stage for everything else. I have always felt that the preamp, which ever one you settle on is the most important piece of the puzzle, get it right and things start to fall into place. 
Using Maple Butcher Block Under a Turntable
I start out with my trusty, fully loaded with lead shot and sand, Lead Balloon by Arcci then I place my maple platform directly on top of the Lead Ballons turntable support shelf which has adjustable spikes to level things out then I place a Sympo... 
Danny Kirwan has passed away
I will be listening to Blues Jam at Chess this late evening and remembering great times had while enjoying his music as a youth, both he and I as we are close in age. 
Help with a new Tube headphone amp blowing fuses
@raindance , I am so glad you reached out for a conclusion on my Yamamoto headphone amp, I was pondering reaching out to you on a pair of VTL MB125 mono amps that I have had for 20 years and are in need of repair. Amps had been in play all those y... 
Help with a new Tube headphone amp blowing fuses
@raindance , I am happy to say that the answer is yes, Yamamoto responded with their FedEx account info, unit was shipped back to them, transformer replaced and the HA-03 has been working great since and it is marvellous. Yamamoto was very apologe... 
A question of Azimuth setting up turntable
I don't get how you could have a different reading at the top verses bottom of cart as long as both readings are taken while the cart is lowered in the groove. 
Removing spikes... Now my speakers sing
Wilson Audio Sophias/Wilson spikes/Herbies Gliders, brass/wood floors over concrete are best for me. 
headphones-amp combination
I have been putting together a second system based around headphones for a few years now settling on the Yamamoto HA-02 and HA-03 tube amps rated at .35 & 1.4 watts each, really like the Audeze  LCD 2f but a little heavy to be portable, love m... 
Kirmuss audios ultrasonic record cleaner
@benjie , would you please just walk me thru your clean rinse cycle with your VPI, I have one also and was wondering if I should keep it even once I buy an ultrasonic machine. 
If You Like Funk: Check Out Vulfpeck
This is the exact opposite of funk, so let me go ahead and apologize to James Brown and even the likes of Peter Wolf. 
Audible Illusions M3B question
I just mentioned this in a post a week or so ago, have had 3 Audible Illusion Modules preamps going back 26 years, Modulas, Modulas 3A and a Modulas 3B. Sent in my 10 year old 3A for some repairs and was offered the trade in for the 3B that was ju... 
What Matters and What is Nonsense
@wlutke , amen.