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Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner Share
Can't remember why I didn't follow up with those responding but since there is a used Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner in my neighborhood (Marin) thought I'd re-introduce the share idea.Anyone want to discuss? Anyone tried a share before? 
Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner Share
Thanks for the words of support Moonglum. Sorry it didn't work out for you. I'll give it a couple of more weeks before I go back to the Spin Clean! 
Micro Seiki BL91
I'd been wondering about the Soundsmith cartridges. A local dealer recently started offering them and now an owner of a BL-91 suggests them. Must be a sign. I'm not familiar with the MA500II though. Is it similar to the MA505II? Thanks for the tip... 
Used tubes question
Wow again. What a difference with the Sylvania 6CS7's. It is more dramatic then when I added the xf2's. BTW-The CS-600 is more than respectable and more than little :-). 
Used tubes question
Yes. Yes. Yes.I've removed the tubes from the amp and encased them in 20 layers of silk velvet. I'm thinking I will only put them in for special occasions. Why waste them on the kids when they are listening to Dan Zanes! No disrespect to the very ... 
Used tubes question
They sound fan-f*ing-tastic. Wow. I'm going to save up for a NOS pair or two. Wow, wow, wow.... 
Used tubes question
Thanks everyone.Any suggestions on what to look for in a tube tester? And, will testing tubes keep me from damaging my amp? What should I be on the look out, or, ear out for, when I turn the amp on that might signify a problem? Distortion? Weird t... 
Micro Seiki BL91
Nealw-Thanks for the info. I'm glad to hear you like the Leben phono. I'm looking forward to auditioning one once I get this TT set up.Stanwal-Thanks for your advice about arm mass and cart compliance. I've been poring over the numbers and they ma...