albertporter

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What exactly does "Hospital Grade" mean?
Here is a link to the official explanation. It's a PDF, you need a reader to view.http://www.ul.com/regulators/ReceptacleGrades_Kurten_JF2005.pdf 
Neil Young's Musical Lifeline
Thanks for the link. All of us are mortal and it's nice to see a true artist like Neil Young turn that into a positive. 
Reel to reel deck -Talk me in or out of buying
Kubla,Some tapes go for crazy money, it's the function of ego's and the bidding wars at EBAY.However, during the last 48 hours the following reels closed at reasonable prices and long term searching will reward you. Gershwin on Mercury Living Pres... 
Reel to reel deck -Talk me in or out of buying
I'm enjoying all the comments here, but makes it more difficult, waiting for my fully restored Ampex 351 to be completed. Mine will have a custom CNC machined head block to accommodate both half and quarter track playback. Also interchangeable to ... 
Best single-malt Scotch...
provided it doesn't go in the glass.Redkiwi, a man after my own heart ! I don't add a drop of water even when it's Cask Strength MacallanCask Strength photo 
Reel to reel deck -Talk me in or out of buying
Kubla, you can make an offer on my Technics 1520 (balanced), open reel when my Ampex 351 arrives :^).Looking at Ebay tonight I see 1693, reel to reel tapes for sale. Several are masters or master dubs and many are 7.5 IPS prerecorded, including th... 
The subjectivity of speaker quality
Here is a link to "Sildenafil Citrate" I understand this is perfect for long, hard listening sessions.Perky earsWARNING, recent reports say the enhanced listening experience is merely placebo effect from partial blindness. 
The subjectivity of speaker quality
Years ago some one marketed do-hickeys that slipped behind ones ears to do just what you described. I think they were called "good listeners" Correct product, wrong name. They were called "Sildenafil Citrate Ears" 
turntable repair shops in los angeles?
I knew photography was the wrong business.Well, except for Marco who has a gig photographing beautiful girls and kitchens. 
Funny vinyl story
" Sorry, just got out of jail. My wife destroyed all my records." Talk about WAF issues!If that's the funny story, I don't want to read the cruel version :^). 
turntable repair shops in los angeles?
Avguygeorge,He don't open till noon Tue thru SatI need to work for that guy. 
Maggies moved 6 inches...big improvement
Hey, I'm just messing with you. The word "Hang" here in Texas is too common in cowboy movies to pass up the opportunity. I have no doubt that hanging the Maggies would work, just sounds like a Clint Eastwood thing. 
Another need a rack post...Cable Management
It might be possible to choose the rack you like and hide the cables by securing them to the rear upright legs and struts using black Tie Wraps. Tie Wraps not only keep things tidy, they reduce stress on the cable ends by not forcing them to hold ... 
Maggies moved 6 inches...big improvement
Remember Clint Eastwood in "Hang 'em High?""When you hang a man you better look at him."Or for Audiogon"When you hang a speaker you better listen to it" 
Best amps to use with Sound Lab speakers
Brian, you should list your favorites in the order you prefer. That's the value of Audiogon forums, to share experience. Seadogs1 may be more attuned to your preferences and find an ally with your suggestion. It's all about matching and each of us...