totem395

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Strange film on new records.
I've used a product made to remove "mold release" from plastics and other materials.Referred to as an adhesion promotor sold in an aerosol can.  Proceed with caution although I have sprayed it lightly on a test record seemed ok although it did not... 
Victor UA-7082 Arm, Rubber Washer at Rear Counterweight Tube: Sag/Repair/Fitting Damage.
The above Victor series may have been one of the last mass produced arms to incorporate the traditional rubber isolation between the pivot and rear stub.In the early day's of audio most higher end arms incorporatedthis design including the SME ser... 
Cartridge, Compliance, try what in my JVC UA-7082 Arm?
@lewm What he said .... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
uberIf you do open it up pls post your findings. 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
@elliottVoltage change block visual   TT-101/QL-10Post #39https://audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/jvc-tt-101-table-speed-issue.822192/page-2 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
elliottA note, the TT-101 has an input voltage change block accessed once the cage is removed. Perhaps the same is true for the TT-81and a step down may not be needed. 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
@elliottbnewcombjrThey TVK are wrong/misleading regarding the TT-71it is not Bi-directional nor coreless. A lot of what has been said is true the TT-81 is a very good TT.There in my mind still exists some questions as to its designsimilarity to th... 
TT, 12" Tonearm. Who tried and ended up preferring 12" arm?
@chakster Most are aware of your preferences but since Elliott had already purchased his table and arm, some of your wordswere a definite "buzz kill".Have yourself a merry Christmas. 
Which vintage direct drive?
@enobenetto I just learned that the TT-01 is the Japanese version and the JVC-QL10 is the American one. Is there an issue with using a step-up transformer with a direct drive?JP has stated the TT-101 can be rewired internally to 110/115 volts, I u... 
US source of Panzerholtz?
Briefly looked into accessing some Panzerholtz and ran into the same issues as the OP specifically distribution and machining.Ended up going with some Bamboo laminated sheet materiala friend uses in his manufacturing facility and price was right s... 
Mounting Triplanar Tonearm to SME 20/2 Turntable
@This doesn't mean that it's an acceptable application. Just curious.   Regarding the 3M UHB tape as your aware they make bothquite thin and thicker versions. I also use it often and am offen surprised at its applications.   
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
@rauliruegas  Anyway specs can’t tel us the whole history Both with excellent specs, better than the very well regarded DP-80/75 that I own/owned.Not sure which side of the fence your on re above statements?Specifically when comparing the DP80 ver... 
So many great golden era DD tables out there, what do you recommend for $1000?
Also JVC TT81 or QL8 have bi-diretional servo.This was discussed quite some time ago and any references to this statement are incorrect.Owner of a TT-101. 
hi anbody have a wood record mat ?
 it is special treated wood to avoid cracksAs could be a wood mat. 
Rothwell SUT/ which Lundahl's?
He Rothwell is active on another forum and very helpful.I would send him an inquiry.www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk