vinowino

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Fixing a scratch in an otherwise good lp
I read recently about a method that the guy is successful, I intend to try it on a skip on my original "Abbey Road". It is not so much a skip as it gets stuck in that same groove and repeats. Not visible.The method was as follows.Use a cheaper tur... 
I want to be moved and have the music touch my soul!
In the late '60's I had one of those small record players like a small suitcase.  I would play Lightnin Hopkins and The Yardbirds, stuff like that. It would really move me.Now in my 70's I have a tube phono stage, tube amp, expensive cartridge ( c... 
What area or country do you live in ?
Cambridge. Lovely small town.(19,500 people)New Zealand.Mid summer now. about 23 degrees C 
Tracking Force?
Thanks everyone for your input. (Well, nearly everyone) It has helped me to plan ahead.My cartridge at the present is the basic Clearaudio Concept. For the last 20 years I have had Grado's, the last being a wood body Reference.I find this Clearaud... 
Cover songs that are better than the originals.
Martin Carthy (one of Steeleye Span original members) did a acoustic cover of The BeeGees "New York Minining Disaster".  He makes it sound like an old English folk song. Brilliant.