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Need to start a collection vinyl must haves.
Music Direct dot com is a good source for many differnet genres in vinyl release.Eric 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
With all the talk of sending a Clearaudio Wood cartidge to Soundsmith for some of Peter's magic, why has no one considered comparing the Soundsmith Aida?? I know it is moving iron, and the discussion is moving magent. But if Peter is a miracle wor... 
How effective is the Onzow Zerodust?
Salavat,One caveat for using the 3M Scotch-Brite is this. I don't believe the matrix of the Scotch-Brite is woven as tight or is as "dense" as the Magic Eraser so I think much more care would need to be exercised to avoid "snagging" the stylus if ... 
Where are you buying new vinyl?
Music Direct. It is on the way home from work.Also Half Price Books. I've gotten many many LPs there; some for only 50 cents.Eric 
Who needs a MM cartridge type when we have MC?
I have read each post in this thread with much interest. Since I am not much of an audio tinkerer/tweaker, it is fascinating to hear what everyone has done and the results achieved. I have a question that I hope will not be viewed as a threadcrap ... 
Nordost Blue Heaven
Countingbackwards,The sale was announced in a special Music Direct "housecleaning" flyer. Call them to check what is still available.Eric 
Nordost Blue Heaven
I bought the 2.5 M bi-wire Blue Heaven Rev II for half off at MD a couple weeks ago. It was an amazing transformation. Bass tight and tuneful, mids lush and highs clear and grain-free. I'm stoked since they sound this good out of the box, how much... 
5AR4 rectifier tubes - Chinese or Russian?
Having a little trouble locating a matched pair of Mullard NOS or rebranded or even used testing new. I guess I'll be out of tunes for a while, unless I rotate in my old Marantz integrated amp in the meantime.By the way, it seems that Upscales pri... 
Establishing a common analog listening bias
Dertonearm,I think it may have been more appropriate to quote a more recent President . . ."It depends on what the meaning of the words 'is' is." –Bill ClintonI'll be interested to see how this turns out, but since I don't get what "it" is you're ... 
Help: DSOTM Sounds better on CD than LP
Cadence 151,I read your original post with interest since I am also a Nottingham Analogue owner (Hyperspace - Ace Space). I always thought Fletcher was aiming a little low when he sent his tables out the door with a Tracer. I think from the Spaced... 
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
If record cleaning was half as much fun as this thread has been, I wouldn't be backlogged 600 LPs right now!! :-) 
Establishing a common analog listening bias
I guess I've completely misread the whole intent of the OP. After reading Dertonarm's response to my last post three times, I still don't know what he/she is saying. If this is just going to be one person saying "On side 2, four bars into the 2nd ... 
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
VPI 16.5 = manual cleaningVPI 17 = automatic cleaningBoth remove fluids via a vacuum wand.handwashing = disappointmentBefore we resort to snark and sarcasm, we should all be on the same page with terminology.Eric 
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
VPI 16.5 = manual cleaningVPI 17 = automatic cleaningBoth remove fluids via a vacuum wand.handwashing = disappointmentBefore we resort to snark and sarcasm, we should all be on the same page with terminology.Eric 
Record Cleaning Machine RCM
Headsnappin,I know why the spindle gets hot. I've had the 16.5 for about three years now. I was describing a symptom for the benefit of the OP.I do let the enzyme solution sit for about three minutes during the first of three cleaning cycles. That...