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Building high-end 'tables cheap at Home Despot II
Lewm,I installed the bushing so it actually sits higher than the original spring post to try to mimic the slight upward pull of the spring. Since the bushing is further away than the spring post the bushing sits maybe 3/16-1/4 higher to mimic the ... 
tonearm/cartridge matching, mass/damping/tweaking
Mickeyf,for some interesting reading check what Romy has to say on the subject of arm mass and compliance. While I always thought he was a little of his rocker with some of the claims he has made over the years,thru my own experiences I find quite... 
Faint click from speakers
My best guess is a bad paper and oil capacitor,I believe Cary may have used them in their products,one or more be leaking DC.I had this issue with a PIO cap in my home built Hagerman gear,I replaced them all with Film and Foil's and this seemed to... 
Why a low output M.C. rather than a high output?
The high output MC's I've seen have an output of around 1.6mV.Alot of phono pre's like to see at least 2.5mV which puts the high output MC's in a less than prefered range.You will need a preamp thats up to the task of providing enough gain. 
How to order Wally Tools...
I have read about nothing but problems with people even getting his product after payment was made.Stay away,far away. You may want to do a search and read the horror stories.Just my 2 cents. 
Surge protection, no filtering, no regen please...
Since I also like to plug my amps directly into the wall socket I installed a pair of Sycom surge protectors in my main fuse box, here in Wisconsin there are plenty of thunder storms.While one would do the job I installed one at the top of the pan... 
Steam cleaning records 2
Madfloyd,if you are using the measuring cup to add the proper amount of water to the steamer,try adding about half,it seems there is more room inside the steamer for more steam to buildup,just a suggestion. 
Phono preamp advice please, newbie to TT
You may want to research Hagerman,Ive heard nothing but praise from folks using the Cornet MM phono stage. 
Is it worth expanding into Vinyl???
I'm not sure you need to go to the lengths described here.All it took for me to realize the upside to vinyl was a used Yamaha pf-800($279.00)a Cinmage SUT($300)and a Denon 103($175.00).For a total of $750.00 I feel completely satisfied with this s... 
lost sound in right tube mono
After I stopped whining and stomping my feet I did locate another fuse that lloks to be wired into one of the transformers (B+ rail?) About a week ago I had a tube loose its bias,thats a sight to see,the whole plate structure glowing red.It ended ... 
Review: Musical Design D-140 Amplifier
I was just browsing and came across this pic of the D140 with the wood panels on the face plate,ITS MY OLD AMP!,i made and put those panels on! Not sure who the current owner is,hope its treating you as well as it did me.What a great amp.For sale?