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Garrard 301 - Project
Link to my aforementioned Black Treasures.  
What are your top three live concerts of all time?
Roger Waters Pros & Cons tour in the 90s in London. Roy Harper in 1983 in Northern Ireland and many times since. Martin Stephenson in a pub in Dublin in the 80s Honorable mentions Neil Young Leonard Cohen 10000 Maniacs Black Heart Proce... 
Garrard 301 - Project
I haven’t heard an amp that hasn’t been improved by rolling in old production Telefunken ECC83/12AX7. Failing that, Grant Fidelity have a Black Treasure 12AX7 that is wonderful.  
What devices have you found useful when inspecting your stylii for cleanliness?
@richardbrand I inspect styluses with a loupe with a built-in LED light. I also use a digital otoscope with a probe if a screen view is needed.  
What devices have you found useful when inspecting your stylii for cleanliness?
Dear @rauliruegas . I hear you on the suspension issue with too much cleaning. That's why I included my Decca cartridges note. As you know, they don't have a cantilever as such and can take a beating more than a potentially sensitive moving coil. ... 
An audio component you just can't let go
My trusty, bought new in 1987, Spendor SP2/2; now in a non-primary system.  
I need a little help from a UK, German, Greek or Israel member.
I would exercise caution on this.  
What devices have you found useful when inspecting your stylii for cleanliness?
@rauliruegas  I pop the stylus into the Magic Eraser before every side. Been doing it for decades. Decca cartridges. After each side, really? well you are anal about and that’s you but through many years looking/reading several web audio forums ... 
More potential bad news for some big names...
@wswright20 Well, 49% of them.  Thank God the people have spoken!  
More potential bad news for some big names...
@curiousjim The militaries and autocrats are doing their best to make it so. I seriously doubt the world will come to an end in 2025  
How to bias a tube amp with a Multimeter
You have to have tubes plugged in.  
Isolation Feet With VERY Small Stud Size
You'll get better results with springs. You can try these for little money.  
Need Cartridge Recommendation for Fluance RT85 Turntable
Top of the line for your budget turntable would be something like the Audio Technica VM750SH around $440 is solid. Allow 20 hours to smooth out.   
How Many Readers Come & Go
Just post on new question if previous question wasn't answered. You could link to previous post(s) in new post for reference.   
Friends hi-fi system not very good, what do you do or say?
I've been there. Say it's nice, then let them listen to yours. Let them draw their own conclusions.