Hi David , really sorry to hear about your run of bad luck . Seems like it has been one thing after another , however you seem like a guy with a bit of character and I''m sure you will come out the other end all the stronger for it . I wish you a return to as near full health as your stroke will allow . Shame I wasn't nearer as you seem like a nice guy .
On the turntable front , have you tried it yet ? . These things tend to be set up at the factory and you should be able to use it out of the box . Alternatively the shop you bought it from may be able to help .
There are quite a few AOS turntable experts in the Birmingham area and I'm sure some of them will be along to offer help when they read your post .
Good luck my friend
Regards
Brian
Sell your cleverness and buy bewilderment . (Rumi )
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JustBoom DAC . HRT Musicstreamer 2
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Speakers : Tannoy 637
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