mwh777

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Unscrupulous ebay buyers
There are scams galore out there. He might be keeping the good one that you sent and sending back a bad one that he already had.  
Cartridge position on headshell . . .
Looking at images of your tonearm and your description of the lack of space between the back of the cartridge and the wiring leads reminds me of the big headache with most Linn tonearms. Small head shell. Some cartridges are just too big to fit on... 
A public service announcement
Another "ARP" alcohol related purchase.  
Occasional Sound Imbalance Issue
I'll start by saying that there are plenty people here that are smarter than me so, feel free to tell me that I'm way off course here. What is there that definitely changes when the system is powered down for 12 hours? Heat. The heat build up in t... 
Has anyone used Smart Imports of Japan?
Yes, I have bought many sets of Oyaide power cord ends from them. Completely legit, no worries.  
Best Power Cable Component Hierarchy
In my opinion, what cord should go where, is more about finding the best synergy than about any particular formula. I say that power cords usually are component dependent. The sensitivity of a component to different power cords is variable in my e... 
Wiring 2 outlets to 2 dedicated 20 amp circuits with a single 10/3 electrical wire.
My three takeaways on this thread: One - to the layman electricity can be confusing and strange and yes electricity can do some unexpected or difficult to explain or even outright bizarre things in certain circumstances. Two - the layman that wa... 
Couple of Line Conditioners...
I once had an old PS Audio conditioner called the Quintessence and a couple of their in wall mini conditioners, don't remember the name of them. Didn't like any of them. I think the nickel plating and  the "high purity brass" used for the conducto... 
How Important Are System Cable Upgrades and Where to Start?
I agree with both of the above posts.  Focusing on cables, I also am in the power cords first camp. I have found that power cords often are component dependent. I suggest buying various used ones to find what works for you and your components.   
A suitable cart and possible practical tweaks for a Rega Planar 3...
Replacing a very old cartridge is a good idea since the suspension is likely to be very tired. However, there are various theories and opinions about how to apportion your spending for an analog setup. One viewpoint is to spend in approximately th... 
IeGo Power Connectors
I have used the un-plated copper IeGo 8055 on many cords. Due to me having a hearing condition known as Hyperacusis, most plated power plugs and receptacles sound too bright to me. One thing that I have found about the copper plugs is that they ca... 
New mat for Rega P6?
After you have examined all the various mat choices, take a look at the upgrades from Groovetracer. A friend has done the reference sub-platter upgrade and just recently got the Delrin platter for a current P3. The sub-platter, the Herbie's mat, b... 
Transparent Gen 5 Super vs. Gen 6 Plus
While I usually agree with the idea that the next generation is about 1 1/2 steps up from the previous, which means that the Gen 6 Plus should sound a little better than the Gen 5 Super, at least in some ways, I find that each tier has a somewhat ... 
Audiophile Grade Wall Receptacle
As expected, there are as many different opinions as there are people. There are those that view the receptacle as the last piece of the electrical supply to your system. If you consider that alternating current electricity does not flow in the wa... 
Stylus supplier
Well, I've answered my own question. The name I was seeking is Ed Saunders. Apparently, the styli were Pfanstiehl brand. Those that he sold were supposedly made to his specs. and were personally inspected by him. The little research I did says tha...