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Protecting Cords and Cables From Cats
We have four cats, and have never had a problem with them messing with the audio gear. They were told to stay away and they do. The only thing I have done is to put something on top of the speakers so they wouldn't even think of trying to jump up ... 
using a jumper cable - connect which set of post?
I wonder why you even care. 
What do audiophiles listen in their cars?
CD's and NPR on the stock radio in my Chevy Cobalt. I enjoy it a lot. I find I enjoy it as well as the vintage system in the basement. Quality of the electronics doesn't seem to get in the way as long as the music is good. I'm tapping my feet in f... 
Paying it Forward ...
Bob Dylan-"Infidels"Elvis Costello-"My Aim is True"Chris Isaak-"Heart Shaped World"Larry Carlton-"Alone/But Never Alone"Cat Stevens-"Tea for the Tillerman" 
What city do you live in?
Country setting between Chicago and Detroit. 
Great Music/Bad Vinyl - 2010 Edition
Just picked up the double lp by Elvis Costello "National Ransom" produced by T Bone Burnett on the Hear Music label. Disc label says "Lupe-O-Tone". Hear Music is a licensed trademark of the Starbucks US Brands, Inc. The lp sounds compressed with n... 
Why my left speaker sounds louder then my right
You just turn your head to one side to adjust the balance... 
Ears. The ultimate handicap.
Alfred E. Newman 
How does one get off the merry-go-round?
My basement system is comprised of a Marantz 2252 rcvr, a Denon cdp, and various speakers I switch in and out. Vintage JBL's, Cerwin Vega's, Wharfedales, Advents, etc. I get nearly as much enjoyment out of them as I do the main rig. I guess I'm do... 
New Music Recommendations 2012
Someone is another thread mentioned Casandra Wilson's new release, "Another Country". Give it a listen. 
Forgotten early New Wave...
Saw the Motels on campus while attending college in Wisconsin, '82 or '83, I believe. They made a lasting impression on me. Had an excellent time. 
break-in--bane or boon ??
remember that a lot of the phone lines are running parallel to the power lines out in most neighborhoods...can't escape... 
spirit of 76....by spirit
Saw them in the early 70's in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The band warming up the crowd was a band we hadn't heard of called Bachman Turner Overdrive. Spirit was excellent! Small venue, so everyone had pretty good seats. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Porcupine Tree, "In Absentia", tonefloat tf102,Nora Jones, "Not too Late", analog productions,Led Zeppelin III, Atlantic SD 19128,The Original Trinidad Steel Band, Electra EKL 139 
Can You Hear Ila Schloss in Bob James'...
At about 3:42 there was a slight whisper, then at around 4:30 it became more prevalent.