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Time heals all wounds?
a little preventative or problem solving device laser lens cleaner, $9.  
Potentiometers for AR 2ax speakers for free
Hi, Thanks for the offer, I have two pairs, I would like to have the pots you are offering. I tried, but cannot find how to send you a private message. Perhaps you could send me a message, and I could respond to it. Or you need to enable messa... 
Thorens PSU124
I would go straight to the wall. My TD124 needed speed refinement during each listening session. Turn it on, let it warm up, adjust speed by reflected dots. Sun rises, hits that side of the house, or a few friends over, room warms up a bit, che... 
Tube preamp recommendation for a simaudio 760a amplifier
I cannot recommend anything, however 6sn7 tube was mentioned. my Cayin integrated uses both 6sn7 and 6sl7. I always had 12....... before, didn’t even know these 6 .....existed. It/they sound terrific, so much so than a few of my friends, after ... 
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
Marantz 6100, CAD 450 = $330. usd  
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
OP For fun, I check Hifishark.com every day (one of my automatically opening pages) my default search is usually: Turntable filtered by 'first seen, new first', see just added items, jump on something. I put $ limit, Always check above the budg... 
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
Over OP's Budget, but an interesting find Pioneer PL-540  
When Was The Audio Golden Age?
It’s been a Stairway, pick a step, call it Golden. Your actual experiences, age related, count the most, reading audio history can be fascinating, but living it is/was quite another thing. Costs: Initially a rich mans game becomes affordable for... 
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
You can add a wood look to Technics and Audio Technica, get new quartz direct drive, verify features you want, put it in a wood base, now, or if out of current budget, later. https://forum.audiogon.com/discussions/wood-surround-for-audio-tech... 
Vintage Turntable Recommendation
I don't like their look either, here's one I would want more photos/description from seller. note: like my JVC, many from Japan (not all) are 100v, you need a simple 120/110 voltage convertor, allow +$50. for that jvc walnut I think  
40 years of fitting cartridges to a variety of arms, I'm feeling stumped
My only guess, given your skills, is anti-skating.  How do you set it? Anything seem different with this cartridge? You could try using inner grooves to set it, then play, problems on last track persist? That will tell you something. Also, give... 
Listening Room
  bgross huh?  when I first posted my virtual system, someone suggested I sell photos of my feet, not give them away free. guess they didn't look too closely, I've had 9 foot surgeries. one of the most comfortable chairs in the world is the La... 
Listening Room
think flexible use: In your case, I would plan on how to temporarily move a chair where you want it, just for listening when alone, then back to please the wifey! You get the advantage of a multi-functional space. .................................. 
Leaving tube amps on.
teach the children. turn them and everything else not in use OFF. It may not make a damn difference to you, but collectively it does, and it is environmentally irresponsible.  
ADD or Audiophile?
A. Primary 2 Channel System. By myself, always selected content, always focused listening. Frequently Donna on the sofa, loves the music, doesn’t care about imaging. Occasionally focused/semi-focused listening with friends to content and/or equip...