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SL1200 upgrade tonearm or replace cartridge?
Nick, I've pasted two links I used while researching changes/replacement of the arm on my 1210MKII. Lots of really good information.http://www.soundhifi.com/sl1200/index.htm#otherhttp://theartofsound.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=46Good Luck 
What to expect from a new DAC?
WOW you guys are making feel a lot better. Recently my Musical Fidelity Tri-Vista 21 DAC died. So, I went in the closet and pulled out my old CAL Alpha DAC. I was surprised how well it sounded, in fact it sounds so good I've been debating weather ... 
Thiel CS6
No huge improvement but it looks cool! 
Thiel CS6
No outriggers here but when I use my Thiel CS6's they are placed on 3/4" slabs of granite without the spikes. 
TECHNICS SL1200 MKII.......THE REAL FACTS
I am using a Denon DL-103r. 
So......what do you use under your speakers?
Have a look or let's say listen to where and what you sit on. Rise or lower your head/ear position. A good stable listening position is often over looked. Also try adjusting the spikes to fit your preferred listening position. Lower in the front s... 
Upgrading cartridge used or new?
Buying a used cartridge is a lot like buying a used toothbrush! I have purchased two used cartridges in the past. Each was re-tipped quickly. 
why did my iphone quit working on Wadia idock?
My recent iPhone story. I waited for google maps to be released on the new iOS. Upgraded then plugged my iPhone into my old Mac Mini to load music. My old Mac Mini wouldn’t find my iPhone. It took a while to find out that my never updated old Mac ... 
How to transfer "pure music" from Imac to Mac mini
In the Mac manual there should be a section on settings, program and file transfer from your old mac to your new mac. I've done it once. it requires a double ended usb cable or the use of an adapter. I used a firewire cable which is not supported ... 
why did my iphone quit working on Wadia idock?
Did you upgrade to software on you iPhone recently? 
CD cleaning question
Be careful. Compact disc's do not react well to chemicals. The polymer/plastic of a CD are different materials than vinyl. Tip: all digital disc players have error correction programing. If the surface of the disc is damaged and skips in your CD p... 
Adding Tone Controls?
Add an Equalizer a bypass mode. I use a Mac Mini w/dac as a music server. iTunes has a digital equalizer program and it's activated when I want to listen to what i consider to be great music but poorly engineered. 
TT upgrade advice?
I recommend a Technics SL-1200 or l1210. If you ever have problems and sooner or later you will have problems with an older TT's, parts are still available. Their are lots of user installed tweaks. The darn things and built like a brick you know w... 
I just had my Audiogon account hacked . . .
Months ago my account was attacked. I received an email and click reply. I felt something was fishy and contacted agon staff at once. The Agon staff changed my password and that was the end of it. 
Does you wife touch your system?
No, she does not even know how to turn it on and has no interest in learning. She just enjoys the music.