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Rega P5 W/RB700 Cartridge Match / Mate ?
Thanks for the response, gives me something to think about. Audiofeil, I have to agree with you on the 20XH.Martykl, I will look into this new MC you mentioned.Miner42, yes on the shim. and you are not alone on "don't do the rewire"Thanks,Dave 
Esoteric SA-10 or Rega Saturn?
Esoteric with out question. Saturn is very good but as Wwshull mentioned it's a fact. 
How to remove scratches from lidcover turntable
Mrderrick and Dopogue or correct on using Novus. Novus # 3 is for deep scratches and sometimes not worth the effort. I would go with Novus # 2 and see where it takes you. .5mm is approx. .020 deep ? Number 2 will do that. Novus #1 is a cleaner and... 
Which amps have 2 sets binding posts per channel
Ok, I am getting a lesson here and many options which I appreciate.Thank You,Dave 
Acrylic Platters and Shinny Spots
Markd51 Novus #1 is a cleaner only and also eliminates static. Your might be thinking of Novus #2 which is a scratch remover. We use Denatured everyday of the week to help clean acrylic that may have a residue left on it. 
Acrylic Platters and Shinny Spots
Windex contains Alcohol. I don't mean to be a know it all but after 40 years in the Plastic ( Acrylic ) business I think I have some idea of what I am talking about. Denatured Alcohol is fine but not products with Alcohol. The process of the frost... 
Acrylic Platters and Shinny Spots
This matt finish is a secondary step, it's like a coating that is applied.Do not use Windex, that is the worst thing to use on acrylic. Can cause grazing eventually.Leave it alone, like McDonald 43 mentioned, it's the oil in yours hands that is sh... 
Message on Behalf of Recordron
I have dealt with Ron off and on. Our prayers are with you for a speedy recovery for all those involved.Hope to see you soon, back up and running.Dave 
Which Super Integrated Amp to drive planars?
Add to your list the Plinius 9200. High Current 300 plus at 4ohm. 
Economic Safe Way to Ship an Amp
Bax Global, but they may only handle business to business.Fed Ex. Frieght I think is another that should be checked out. 
Speaker shipping suggestions
Really need more info. Does the seller have the original packing and shippig cartons? What is the approximate weight per speaker? If they are large and some what heavy Bax Global would be my first choice. Bax may have a policy now and I am not sur... 
What does more power do for Magnepans?
I have the 9200 with the 1.6 Maggies. For months I have run one set of speaker cables to the 1.6 which I had Cardas jumpers on. Last week I decided to run 2 sets of speaker cables to each speaker and eliminate the jumper.It's easy with the 9200 as... 
Isolation Devices for Digital
Arthur, That's why they made Hockey Pucks !Going to try the eraser, trhat to me sounds like a winner.Dave 
Sonus Faber Concertino or B&W 805 or else
I have had both and also bought the Concerto's thinking they would better the Concertino's. I listen to light jazz and female vocals. Sold the 805's and the Concerto's and have never thought about parting with the Concertino's. I think there is be... 
Philco 41-616 plus add ons looking for info& value
ET,Thank you for the site, this is very helpful.Dave