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just an observation for comment
For what it's worth......Just finished comparing "new 45 RPM super duper brand new 200 gram pressings" of the Dead's American Beauty and the Allman Brothers' Idelwild South. My mint condition original LP's from my mid 1970's high school days, lovi... 
Record stores in New Orleans .....
Thanks for all the great ideas about music and food. About a billion great restaurants in New Orleans. This time around, we're planning on dinners at Emeril's Delmonico, Bayona, Desire, and and a few others. I will definitely spend some time at th... 
Record stores in New Orleans .....
Thanks a lot Mofi !! That's a fantastic link you posted, and I appreciate it. Exactly what I was looking for...... And, yes, we'll be in N'awlins over Halloween. Mighty spooky stuff, with awesome food and great music. It should be a fun filled fou... 
My Rogue 99 preamp is haunted?
P-R-E-A-M-P-S on a Scrabble board,... if you can get one of the P's on a double letter square, any letter on a triple word square, and a 50 point bonus for using 7 letters ..... Wow !!!!... that could be worth 98 points ! Nice move ! 
It was 20 years ago today. . What was your system?
My gear that I bought in Autumn 1981 was still playing beautiful music in 1993..... Yamaha receiver (forgot the model, but it was their first line with a "digital" AM/FM tuner,) Mission 717 speakers, and a B&O Beogram 3404 turntable with MMC 2... 
How much heat from a tube amplifier?
I have never had a problem with heat from my Rogue Audio Cronus.Even after two - three hours of playing music ..... slightly warm holding my hand about four - six inches directly over the tubes. No fans ..... all is good ! 
Rega Arm mods-is it really woth t it?
Bravo Chayro ! If you make the motion, I'll second it !Then, .... all in favor, raise your hands. 
Cartridge rec.'s for Denon DP-60l
I agree with Calbrs03 .... the Nagaoka MP-150 will make you very happy. 
New cartridge for Rega P3-24
Twenty hours later ..... This Nagaoka MP-150 is a terrific cartridge. Rather than getting caught up in all of our usual "audiophile jargon," let me simply say that all my original thoughts from my 8-22-13 posting have been reinforced and the sound... 
Song With Best Beginning
Whipping Post ........ Allman Brothers Band Live at the Filmore East... It doesn't get much better than this. One of the all time great song beginnings. 
Com'on...confess..........
Dave Brubeck ..... "Together Again For The First Time."The best live version of "Take Five" ever recorded, and a rare LP indeed ! 
Good cartridges for a Rega RP6?
When I was thinking of upgrading to a Rega RP6 from my P3-24, I spoke to several very respected dealers who made the following cartridge recommendations for the RP6 ..... Ortofon 2M Bronze or Black, ClearAudio Artist or Virtuoso Ebony v. 2, Dynave... 
Good cartridges for a Rega RP6?
After only two listening sessions, I am absolutely thrilled about the sound of music with my new Nagaoka MP-150 cartridge on my Rega P3-24 table. 
New cartridge for Rega P3-24
Well, today my local "stereo tech guy" installed the new MP-150 onto my RB-301 arm using the simple alignment protractor that originally came with my table. No spacers under the arm mount, and a minor raising of the cueing lift bar .... I brought ... 
Rega phono cart,s that can be used without spacer
Hi Matt .... It's great to learn that you're happy with the Nag on our table/arm. What protractor did you use to mount the cartridge ?.... and did you need to raise the arm lift cueing bar at all ?