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A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
@pindac- I don’t think @mijostyn is asking for a lifetime warranty. I’ve had stuff happen over the years with product defects. The ideal response would be-- gee, that’s too bad. Would you mind sending it to us for inspection-- and if the distribut... 
Have There Ever Been Fake Koetsu?
@mulveling- well done.   
Not your run-of-the-mill, used spinner.
@tablejockey - I think Graham was the original US distributor for Tech Das which would explain why his arm was on many. My recollection is that the distribution arrangement changed, a year or more ago?  
Not your run-of-the-mill, used spinner.
@tablejockey - you don’t see many of those used, but in the Tech Das line, I think the AF 3 Premium may be the sweet spot. I use a big Minus K under my Kuzma XL and it does a very good job isolating footfalls in an old Victorian house. At the pri... 
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
J Carr's input is invaluable. Talk to Steve about this and see if he can address it.  The question of warranty duration remains: is it the manufacturer or the regional distributor?     
A Story about a Defective Signature Platinum
@Mijostyn-sorry to hear this. I'll also echo the use of Steve Leung- he's good and his turn-around time is usually really fast. I would call him first and talk to him about the issue and see how busy he is. Peter L. is great- I had him replace the... 
Why Don’t You Post Your System on Your Profile?
Oops. Edit function prompts the "You Must Verify" drop down.   
Why Don’t You Post Your System on Your Profile?
I got the prompt, verify phone and update password. Seems to work fine.  The last thing some idiot is gonna do on a home break in is grab a heavy piece of hi-fi gear. Plus I now live in Texas. I'll say no more. :)  
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
Sorry, Il Dottore, I am a copyright lawyer, not a patent lawyer. Yes, I can read a patent, but do not profess any expertise in the area. There were a few long time members here that did have patent expertise- I think Fred Crowder was one.  My mai... 
Better Records vs MoFi
Record prices, even without Better Records or MoFi, are inflated. To me, those enterprises are two different things. I never doubted that sample to sample variations, even with the same dead wax inscriptions, could sound different. I was a MoFi ... 
Dust Removal
I would start by trying to solve the problem of dust entering- that might be sealing windows with appropriate materials and looking at other places where dust or detritus enters the residence. I am now in an 1880's wooden house that is tight as he... 
Best place to live for good quality power
In my experience, it is a hit or miss proposition. I think you have to start with a serious audit of the power coming into your playback room. I live in a single family house. I had the meter pulled, made sure there was no corrosion (it's a 2004 r... 
Anyone See Downside to an Ionizer blowing on Turntable?
Look for the source of your static. Are you playing records on carpet with socks- huge cause. Once my records are cleaned, no static charge. I work and play in bare feet. There are ways to discharge static on a record, but my suggestion is to figu... 
Effects Of Power Cords On Electrostatic Speakers
I used "audiophile" power cables on my Crosby Quad 63s. Once my ’57s were restored I used good quality standard power cables (part of the restoration by Electrostatic Solutions was converting the connectors to more standard types). They sound fin... 
The "Very Best Record Cleaning Formulation"
Neil (@Antinn) is good because his approach is cross-disciplinary- materials science and chemistry, applied. I don’t use alcohol to clean records and would certainly advise against it in a US machine due to risk of vapor explosion. There is no "b...