Well I probably was spoiled, but also this is probably the start of the affliction we all on here suffer from……
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Arcam are no longer willing to…?
They could, probably… 
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If that were the case then it would be shameful indeed to talk of “a lifetime of musical enjoyment” and then wash their hands of it!
I find it hard to believe that it would be that difficult to source replacement components - even if they aren’t strictly to original spec then surely something could be done to keep the thing working well enough? If not then they ought to provide a replacement amp from their current range in order to honour the “lifetime of enjoyment” claim!
I suspect however they are more likely to say something along the lines of “the lifetime of musical enjoyment referred to the product’s lifetime - not yours!”
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Or you might enter some kind of dystopian nightmare parallel universe where Arcam go round bumping their historic customers off: just to ensure their claim of a “lifetime’s” enjoyment is accurate 
Great news Steve, thanks for getting this done. Can I ask what weight the new, alternative counterweight will be?
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@KJC-great question 
Can we get back to discussing Solstice’ amazing sound quality. I use mine daily. It has all the classic Naim virtues (since it was designed by Roy). The sound is tuneful, involving and emotional. Superline/Supercap takes the sound to another level over the NVCTT.
I could not be happier.
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Good one Chris thanks
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Great photo of the Solstice TT btw!
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Chris, what cartridge are you using? The OEM or something else. I thought you tried using a DV?
New movie genre? The Audiophile Horror channel?
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Please stop. All of this positivity is totally uncalled for.
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Using the Equinox and I had custom Z-Foil AirPlugs made for the Superline. It’s a great cartridge. When it dies i’ll replace with a Lyra (and hopefully the new counterweight).
NPX300 power supply is also on my wishlist.
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What Lyra do you plan to get? (I use Lyra) And what’s the value of your Z-Plug?
I’d look at the Etna SL or Atlas SL at some point, but that’s a few years away.
Equinox loading: 100R + 1K
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The Atlas SL is a real thing of beauty. I imagine the Etna SL is too. I have a Z-Plug for my Superline and load the Atlas SL/Mono both at 470R.
BTW: The list prices for Lyra just went up 10%. Etna SL is now $10,995 and Altas SL is now $14,295.
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That is why I’m glad Linn lock you in with nice trade in value. I’m waiting for an Ekstatic to be installed replacing my Kandid. I used to be a Lyra customer before Linn got me with the Akiva. Once they get you it is usually too difficult to leave
Best
Gregg
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Once you have a Lyra they also offer trade-in/trade-up/rebuild credit. The rebuild cost is a lower percentage of new than some other cartridge suppliers (e.g. Clearaudio or Dynavector).
Time to update your profile sir!
Hope your speaker journey has not been too painful 
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