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Should I Brush My Cartridge After Each Use?
I agree with Dougdeacon and Viridian. Careful brushing by itself does not do it. Tried extreme phono plus brushing and still got stuff on the stylus. Now having adopted the Magic Erasure, my ears hear a change and my eyes and magnifiers no longer ... 
What's new with power conditioning?
Sound Applications X-12E, hope I have that right, is on A'gon every so often for about $1200-1500. Check out their website, Soundapplications.com, I believe and see what you think. I do not sell their product but I do use it. 
Review: Harmonic Technology Battery Pack IV for Cyberlight IC Interconnect
Dear John, A most excellent system. Congratulations. As for a phono preamp, if you are willing to limit yourself to one cartridge, with its optimum loading, The Thor Cantatus would be my suggestion. It is a tube phono preamp with separate power su... 
ZYX UNIverse
I was using a dry brush and extreme phono on my Dynavector 20XL and that was not enough. Have switched to Magic Erasure followed by Last Stylus Cleaner and the improvement is noticeable. I am now using it on my Sumiko Celebration, both hardly in t... 
Has any compared the Avid Diva to the VPI scout.
for philosophy, the turntable is the basis for all that happens with the tonearm and cartridge. Given that a sound foundation should produce the avid results one is searching to achieve. Add ons can only improve what is altogether sound to begin with 
Best power conditioner?
I would recommend Sound Applications, they are a bit pricey, but the moment I heard it in my system I was sold. 
how to tell on first pressing vinyl releases
Michael Fremer within the last year in Steeophile answered this question, somewhat. I don't remember if his was label specific or in general but you should be able to check last years pretty quick at a library and find out what he had to say. Some... 
Exactpower Ep15a or PS-Audio p500
I have not used exact power products but I did have a PS Aduio 500 unit for several months in my system. For me at low volume and soft piano playing the unit was audible and for that reason I switched out. I am now using a SOund Applications X-12,... 
For the vinyl enthusiasts
Sebastopol California, Incredible records, mostly CD's but in the past 6 months or so it has added quite a lot of vinyl and for me is only 5 minutes away 
Receiver Recommendations
I have used Marantz from the 70's and Yamaha from the same period and have had good results. Others may disagree 
Review: Manley Laboratories Neo-Classic 300B preamp Tube preamp
Great review, and very nice to hear of such good and quality service. That together with their products explain their longevity. One minor point. Lieutenant Kije is by Prokofiev. 
preamp/phonostage question
I use the auxillary inputs on my preamp for my phono preamp. 
Where to buy Loricraft PRC3 Record Cleaner
Go to smartdev.com/loricraft.htmlThey sell direct. I have one and would not be without it. 
How can I tell when my phonostage is broken?
Also try changing the interconnects from your phonostage to your preamp with those of your CD player and see if it goes away. 
Rewire to triode instructions for CJ CAV50?
Have you asked Conrad-Johnson?