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  1. NeilG

    Linn Troika

    Dear Forum Friends, There's been an unfortunate accident in our home and I now have a Linn Troika cartridge with a bent cantilever. Might there be anyone recommended that is brave enough to straighten the cantilever or service the cartridge?
  2. NeilG

    If you could only buy one record this month, what would it be?

    Let?s have it! Hopefully a nice shopping list.
  3. NeilG

    External DAC vs On Board DAC

    Hi Guys, I have a 5006 Marantz AV Amp and have always wondered what the quality of the on board Marantz DAC is like in comparison with some of the many external DAC's that are available. i.e. Would something as simple as an AudioQuest DragonFly be better already; or would it have to be...
  4. NeilG

    How to connect Apple TV Gen 3 to External DAC

    Hi Guys, I'm very new to the digital arena, and would really appreciate some advice on the following setup; Current Setup: Apple TV Gen 3 HDMI out connected to Marantz AV HDMI input, thus using the Marantz DAC. Hopeful Setup: Apple TV HDMI out connecting to external DAC with two RCA type...
  5. NeilG

    Which Cartridge

    Hi Guys, I am busy frying my brains trying to figure this one out.  :walled: What is the best cartridge around the R5k mark to go on either a Grace G707 or SME S3 light weight arm?  :help:
  6. NeilG

    Valve or not

    Hi Guys, I am considering an upgrade in my stereo system as they say it is all about the music... I have enough money for either a great tt or an entry level valve amp. The unit that I have narrowed it down to is the Synthesis Shine integrated tube amplifier. My hope is to make the biggest...
  7. NeilG

    Marantz 1060

    Hi Guys, I picked up a beautiful old Marantz 1060 today which had been in storage for many years. Apart from being VERY dusty, it is in mint condition. I connected it to my speakers tonight and it has quite a bit of snap crackle and pop and would very much like to restore it to it's former...
  8. NeilG

    STD305D

    Hi Guys, this is a shot in the dark, but here goes; I picked up a very nice but "not working" STD305D with a Grace G707 tonearm as spares for another one that I have. As luck would have it, one of the four fuses were blown and after replacement it fired up perfectly! Unfortunately the motor...
  9. NeilG

    Ortofon 2M Blue vs Grado Prestige Gold vs Goldring 2100 Carts

    I need to buy a new cart for my SME 3009 Series IIIS arm and the hamster has officially fallen of the wheel! Any input between these three options would be greatly appreciated.
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