victorlong1

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seek advice on hum problem from phono preamp
Have you tried moving your phono stage around on your rack. Sometimes a few inches will cut the noise way down. Also moving the interconnects a slightly in one direction or another can help. I have mine tied off(with black sewing thread) in the qu... 
What makes a high $$$ cartridge high $$$?
I must say, I went from a $450 cartridge to a $1500 one and there is no mistaking the improvement. Even my wife hears it! And thats saying something! 
How critical is placement for Vandy 2 ce Sig. ?
Hi,I've owned a pair for 5 years or so. I have them against the wall and they sound wonderful. Soundstage is high and wide and detail galore. I've had them hooked up to a Pathos Classic One and now to two Decware SETs rigged up in mono blocks. Vyn... 
Vinyl newbie - have a few questions
As for bad information. I am 62 years old and have been cleaning records for about 40 years and still play my very old records (which still sound good). Don't buy in to some of the baloney thats floating around. Surfactant..... thats a good one! 
Vinyl newbie - have a few questions
Oops, I checked the label and glass plus is not made by Windex. But regular Windex works as well. You don't have to spend a fortune on solvents. As long as it is a gentle cleaner that does not leave deposits. 
Vinyl newbie - have a few questions
Yes Windex Glass Plus. It does a graet job. Also I meant to write distilled water not mineral water. Miniral water would leave deposits. 
Vinyl newbie - have a few questions
Unfortunetly, once a record is scratched it can not be repaired. Noise can also be caused by dust or grunge in the grooves of the disc. I use a Nitty Gritty Record Doctor III. $299.00 at Audio Advisor. You need to get that stuff off the disc, not ...