totem395

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Feedback through turntable
Having feed back issues and running the table with a cover is never a step in the right direction. I can't believe I needed to say that.Step back and look at where the problem begins the acoustic characteristics of your room and what you are addin... 
Feedback through turntable
As lewm pointed out could very well be a room issue, If you walk around the room, even behind your speakers do you notice any exaggerated frequencies?Does the the issue arise even when not using the sub?Room treatments may be the solution or hold ... 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
Doing a little more reading on the first SME arms that had no anti-skate an early reviewer 1960 commented that he loved the arm but not the fact it came with no skating compensation.It was suggested to "tilt" the table slightly with the resulting ... 
Confessions from a VPI owner of some 30 years
If you would like me to repair your SDS, I would be glad to do so at no charge. Contact me directly: bill@phoenix-engr.com.Gracious offer Bill. 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
prysoIf I remember correctly several arm/table combinations included separate recommended settings for conical and elliptical styli.In particular Thorens used the graduated anti skate scale dependent on stylus shape, along with their no string and... 
Template for Sony TTS 8000 or 6000
ps68Since these appear to be scarce perhaps you could benefit the community by sending a copy over to Jas on VE.I ended up submitting the template for one of the Sony's myself and VE is the place to look for hard to find documentation. 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Just to clarify the above posts the Victor TT-81 Japan 100 volt drive only, is the JVC N.A. 115 volt QL8, that was supplied with a plinth and an arm. 
Yamaha GT 2000 Turntable
bimastaI would use a Variac to coax the Denon gently back into action, I would use caution prior to using a Variac, some circuits react poorly.that said I'm not a teck."Now, next question: what's the best reasonably priced cartridge (<$1000) to... 
Ancient AR Turntable with NO anti skate
If by "Ancient" you mean as late as the mid 50's most every arm had noanti-skate, including Ortofon's and the first SME series 1 3012,and 3009's. Although was later available as an option [series 1]  
Template for Sony TTS 8000 or 6000
ps68Are you seeking the cut out template for a plinth?Yes they are, I did try and reach out to a poster on VE that seemed to have some templates but got no reply.This was simply an effort to help out, I don't need one myself. 
Technics SP-10MK3 Turntable and JP Jones Replacement Chip for MN6042
roxy54 amazed that there were smart analog geeks who not only knew about it, but could invent a new oneThey are indeed "few and far between". 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
bill stevensonLooking over this thread it would appear that you and I are the only owners of GAEs I don't but there are several others that do, and post here [analog] on occasion. As would have it they rarely discuss their collections. 
Shure M91ED - replace cartridge or just get new stylus?
rotarius The old stylus is worn out, you can try a Jico stylus or LPgear Vivid line. Considering your overall situation, the above is the wise choice. 
SME announce price increase
New ownership. 
New Technics SL 1200 GAE
The reason I brought up the torque control was a previously posted statement that once set to manual, and then adjusting with the "pot" there was a positive result in decay etc.Audiofun trust me, adjusting the torque profile will give it to you an...