rshak

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Help me choose a mono cartridge
I am also a fan of Ortofon cartridges. The 2M SE Mono was designed especially for the Beatles Mono Box set - - Here's a link to Ortofon's mono cartridge page that may be of interest to you: http://ortofon.com/hifi/products/mono-seriesI plan to rep... 
The Turn - second pressing is shipping
I also bought a 1st press set and concur 100% with Mofimadness. One of my best purchases of the year - and then some! 
Cleaning records. How often really?
After a good initial cleaning on an RCM, all you should have to do is use a good carbon brush before - - - and after - - - each play (as Mofimadness said). And, as others have said, after the initial cleaning make sure you store the record in a cl... 
Was this Miles Davis Steamin LP a rare find?
All of the recordings Miles did for Prestige were made in 1955/56 - - before stereo. Your record is a mono recording - - and that ain't a bad thing. 
What is your favourite Coltrane album ?
If you don't have it yet, you must get *Blue Train* - his only Blue Note recording. The mono version by Music Matters, Ltd. is my favorite (can't afford an original). I also have the Acoustic Sounds stereo 45 rpm double LP - - also superb. 
Flux Hifi Sonic Stylus Cleaner
Looks similar in function to my 30+ year old Signet SK305 Electronic Stylus Cleaner, which I continue to use on a regular basis. I use Last Stylus Cleaner 4 on mine. Results are always great - - - a really clean stylus. 
Getting out of vinyl and sick about it
If you do go forward with sale of your LPs, please let us know the venue: here, eBay, elsewhere? I may be interested in some of the Mosaic titles to complete my collection. 
Experiences buying used cartridges
I had what you term "a good experience with an honest seller." Got a very gently used Ortofon Jubilee about 15 months ago for a great price. I've used it almost every day since and have no regrets. 
Audio Rack Opinions
Don't know about the other brands recommended, but most (all?) Salamander racks can be fitted with casters, and what a great convenience that is! Purists might poo-poo this option, but I put casters on both of my Salamander racks and haven't regre... 
Jailbreak Amazon Echo
If you try to crack the case, Alexa will cut your throat!Just kidding - - - the Echo is an amazing device, and I got mine from the first run for $100.00. 
Carbon Fiber Brush with Milty Gun?
Brush first and shoot last. 
Does anyone run 2 or more turntables...
I have 3 - Rega P9 with stereo cart. in "main" system; SOTA Sapphire with mono cart. in "main" system; Rega P9 with stereo cart. in secondary system. 
How do you respond to this question?
It sounds mo' better than the other formats out there. 
Best Female Vocalists Ballads
*Lost in Romance*/Lyn Stanley. I've got the 2-disc vinyl set (45rpm), and it is superb. Not sure if it's available in other formats. 
Any Herron VTPH-2 Phono Stage Owners out there?
As to your question about use of a separate tube phono stage with the PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium Integrated, I've owned that integrated amp for about a year now and have it paired with an old (2006) Eastern Electric tube phono stage. Other equipme...