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Ok, how the heck do you get to the underside of that record size selector switch to free it up? It LOOKS like you have to remove the circuit board that's over it, well... under it, to get to it. I thought I was there, then the circuit board was in the way. dang other than that this is looking pretty good. arm drops REALLY slow so it looks ok but I need to get the lubricant for the motor main spindle. Glan no one was around to see that! Had it almost back together and of course, I dropped a screw inside... uhhh the three stooges got nothing on me. Good times!
 
Welcome! There's lots of us locals so if you get stuck don't hesitate to post. A lot of people look down on both Dual and Technics but set up right they are great. Both have cartridge alignment gauges available (for the Dual, go to Best Audio and for the Technics those are widely available but KAB USA are the go to Technics place) which saves you having to mess about with a protractor when you just want to get on with it and play some tunes.

If I may ask a question - if you're a chef, where do you get your knives sharpened? I have a friend who's a chef who used to live near Baltimore and when I asked him that question, he kind of went on a rant about how he couldn't find anyone he trusted. I tried a guy in Olney but he didn't really put a razor edge on them. Thanks!
 
N8Nagel said:
Welcome! There's lots of us locals so if you get stuck don't hesitate to post. A lot of people look down on both Dual and Technics but set up right they are great. Both have cartridge alignment gauges available (for the Dual, go to Best Audio and for the Technics those are widely available but KAB USA are the go to Technics place) which saves you having to mess about with a protractor when you just want to get on with it and play some tunes.

If I may ask a question - if you're a chef, where do you get your knives sharpened? I have a friend who's a chef who used to live near Baltimore and when I asked him that question, he kind of went on a rant about how he couldn't find anyone he trusted. I tried a guy in Olney but he didn't really put a razor edge on them. Thanks!
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Thanks for the kind words and welcome! I'm looking forward to getting to know some local vinyl people and maybe fellow musicians and cooks. I have used Shun's service a couple of times, but they outsource I think and I wasn't blown away. I have also used a small shop at Union Market. Those guys do a decent job and sell some pretty cool knives as well. Usually, I do my own. A chef friend told me years ago if you "get religious" with a steel and use it often, your blade will stay sharp a hell of a lot longer and it's true. I also changed over to using a strop block a couple of years ago and like that even better than the traditional steel rod.
 
OnTheBlitz said:
No doubt, he is the master! ...and it was certainly meant as a compliment :thumbsup:
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I have loved his playing literally my entire life. In college, a good friend and amazing musician started turning me on to Jazz cat's and I started to realize, they were seriously on another level. That being said, I really have always loved that "busy" kind of drumming.
 
N8Nagel said:
Welcome! There's lots of us locals so if you get stuck don't hesitate to post. A lot of people look down on both Dual and Technics but set up right they are great. Both have cartridge alignment gauges available (for the Dual, go to Best Audio and for the Technics those are widely available but KAB USA are the go to Technics place) which saves you having to mess about with a protractor when you just want to get on with it and play some tunes.

If I may ask a question - if you're a chef, where do you get your knives sharpened? I have a friend who's a chef who used to live near Baltimore and when I asked him that question, he kind of went on a rant about how he couldn't find anyone he trusted. I tried a guy in Olney but he didn't really put a razor edge on them. Thanks!
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Another thought on gear... I was an audio engineer for quite a few years. Over time you realize high-end gear IS fantastic, but it comes down to how much you are willing to spend for how much improvement. Speaker placement, a good recording and a good vinyl (or whatever medium) and good basics go a LONG way to something sounding good. At work, I might be using a million-dollar sound system in those days, and yeah, it's a pretty great feeling having your hand on that main fader! BUT, the next day I might need to make a $300 PA in a little community theater sound good... And it's usually possible with EQ, speaker placement and just making sure all the basics like grounding hums and such are taken care of.
 
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