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    Tonearm resonance / compliance question

    Hi, ive got a MoFi UD with its tonearm at 25.14gr ( from MoFi ) and ive paired that one with a Phasemation PP-200 Which weighs 10,5gr and has a dyne of: 8.5μ/mN [8.5x10-6cm/dyne] Will the work fine together?
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    Tonearm and cartridge tremor

    https://www.dropbox.com/s/l6tah8w9shydenf/vid_20221018_191349.mp4?dl=0 What would cause this behaviour? Its just this one record that causes it.
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    Tonearm and cart judder, whats the cause?

    Hi, i noticed on two records, but not the entire record, that the tonearm and cart judders. Whats the cause? Bad pressing? And, is it harmful for the cart's suspension in the length?
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    Cartridge loading question

    Hi, i have a Lyra Delos that now has passed its "burn-in" time, up to now its been abit bass-less, so ive ran it at 75ohms. But all of the sudden it opened up and damn, everything became better. Too my taste tho, abit too bass-heavy so ive been fiddling with impedance-loading. Currently at...
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    Myth or fact about wear on cartridge?

    Is this a myth or fact? Someone told me that its just a myth that records that are warped (and causing the arm to move more up and down / sideways) do not wear down a cartridge / suspension faster than a flat record would do.
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    Will replacing my AC cord with a more expensive one make any difference?

    Currently using the ac cord that came with my Ultradeck. Will purchasing a more expensive one do any difference other than to my wallet? 🙂
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    What would cause two new records to develop dish-shapes?

    Hi, i found two records in my shelf yesterday that had developed dish shapes. How the F is that possible? They were flat last time i checked them, about a year ago. They were made in 2019. Now, they are unplayable and shaped like dishes. Were they shaped that way during production, then sort of...
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    Michell Clamp - does it actually help flattening warped records?

    Hi, im considering getting the Michell Clamp - but before buying it: Does it actually help flattening somewhat warped records?
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    What Fresh Cream version to get?

    Trying to find the best sounding Fresh Cream LP. What do you recommend? I did have a 2015 remaster a few years ago, which i thought sounded fine. Also angling for a DCC, but not sure..
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    Have you experienced that old records stored properly have warped?

    Hi, ive had a series of misfortune where old records stored properly upright have over time developed warps. Have they previously been stored badly, perhaps in a damp environment? Or too tight? And then due to proper storage gotten relief and then warped?
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    Disaster struck again - this time half of my 7" are warped.

    I am about to give up.. Half of my singles have developed server warping. Its a mix of old and new singles. All stored in 7" pvc sleeves. The ones that survived was stored in polyline sleeves. I have moved them all over to polyline sleeves now, and stored them elsewhere.. Can the records have...
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    Thick PVC-sleeves - misty records?

    Hi, i got rid of all my thick PVC-sleeves yesterday as there is apparently an issue where they gas off, and that gas reacts with the vinyl record, causing some sort of mist/ milk effect on the record. My only problem now is that i need new sleeves for my 7" singles.. will regular 3mil...
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    Let's appreciate the Hammond Organ!

    What bands / songs do you think really rock with the Hammond Organ? For my part, its The Doors! And of course, Light My Fire Beggars Opera - Pathfinder
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    Disaster struck :(

    I found out today that 5 of my most expensive records had developed sever warps. No idea on how, as they all have been standing upright in my shelf. Others are fine.. No idea how the f*******! It has happened.. They are all 40 or so years old. I am about to give completey up 😮 😢
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    Does sunlight cause records to warp?

    I live in Norway, where we get sunlight intru the window during the spring / fall. My records are in a rack at the opppsite side of the room, and now in late march for about 10-20 minutes the sun shines on the spines of the record covers Will this be bad for the 10 - 15 days where the sun sets...
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    Aqualung LP (Steven Wilson or Peter Mew)?

    I just bought the Aqualung LP (Steven Wilson mix) LP from 2015. Is this the actual Steven Wilson mix or did Peter Mew master it? Im confused hehe.
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    Warped records, so far in 2022

    This may come out as a rant post, but its getting silly. 2022 so far: The Piper at the gates of Dawn stereo remaster and mono - both warped. Steppenwolf QRP Analog Productions warped L. A Woman Analog Productions 2x45rpm warped LZ IV 2020 reisssue warped Morrison Hotel sessions RSD warped...
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    Two Point protractor - will overhang be correct just by using this tool?

    One question ive always wondered about - when you use a two point protractor ( Say, Ortofon's ) Will overhang be correct if the stylus is correct at both points? Or, will i need an overhang gauge as well?
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    Sibilance clarification?

    Just noticed sibilance on a brand new record. As a reaction one checks alignment, VTF and vta. All good. Its one song on one record. The record itself is not very flat though, so its going to be returned anyways. Using a Lyra Delos, has about 40 hours on it. And its just on the left...
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    Microridge cartridge lifespan?

    How long should i expext my Lyra Delos to last? 🙂 I use my turntable for about 1-3 hours each week, and sometimes only 1-3 hours weekend,not using it for the week. Got it last year.
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