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Reparation xv1s
Let me share my experiences with Andy of needle clinic, have repaired /cleaned 3 cartridges for me and he did an excellent job. He may be able to help you, if he replaces cantilevers i do not know but give him a shout.Needle Clinic, AndyBest of lu... 
Vintage DD turntables. Are we living dangerously?
Good listening folks check it out 😍 GrooveMaster Vintage DirectFrom its maker Peter 
which midrange is correct in my jbl 4311b speakers
All you'd ever want to now about the JBL 4311BGood ListeningPeter 
Best DIY Phono Pre?
Here seems to be a very good option if you can figure out how to make a power supply for it.Best of LuckPeter 
recommended phono preamp for $2500?
Liberty B2B-1From its maker, google reviews Good listeningPeter 
How to rip several thousand CDs to FLAC?
Subscribe to Tidal, all your tunes are probably there anyway, plus many many more you never knew existed. I was in the process of ripping my own extensive CD collection of several thousand but have not felt the need to continue since I signed on t... 
JBL history info
The J series was designed by Greg TimbersGood listening Peter 
Source for spikes?
Acman3, you'r on to something here :-)On the other hand, the studs are very inexpensive and works incredibly well, they never dull or bend at the point. When using 4 or more spikes they are infinitely adjustable so that you can get a solid foundat... 
Source for spikes?
Acman3, :-) LolYou have to think out of the box, the pointy end goes in the opposite direction you'd otherwise use these :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Source for spikes?
3/8 x 16 Threaded studsAvailable in 1/4 x 20 thread also, by far the most economical solution and they will never dull at the point. You'd of course need to use these with a nut and a washer.Best of luckPeter 
Has anybody heard a Monster cable Alpha Cartridge?
Had several of them years ago remember them as very nice sounding. They however should be quite old by now 15-20 years so depending on how stored the suspensions could have deteriorated. From memory they were made by ZYX, but not sure about that. ... 
Hey Elizabeth Where you be??
Just sent her a PM with a link to this thread - let see if she pops back up. Her responses here on the forums were always very entertaining.Good Listening AllPeter 
Best dac used for 2k$
Just traded in a dCS Elgar Plus on one of our DX dAc's, this will just fit within your budget :-)Good ListeningPeter 
Ortofon's new A95 - titanium SLM cartridge
A95 also on my shortlist - met with Louis from Ortofon at this past weeks CES from his description its a very neutral cartridge as was it's predecessor the A90, which I have owned. His description matched very well with what we heard in their disp... 
Banana Plug to Spade Adapter
Banana to Spade AdaptorBest of luckPeter