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How to apply LP9 stylus cleaner?
Brian, my container is a LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene) and I guess I should have mentioned that fact. Since you supplied my container I never concerned myself with the dangers of accidentally using PTE (Polyethylene Terephthalate). Typically PTE... 
Dylan - The Greatest Remasters Ever
Being a Dylan fan you review will entice me to revisit my library one more time. Lately I have been hung up on his 1997 release “Time Out Of Mind”, produced by Daniel Lanois.Thanks for a great review, it’s nice to see a passionate post about the m... 
Swap Outlet in PS Ultimate Outlet
Marty, I would be willing to loan you a Porter Port to try in that position. If it helps you owe me $36.00. Otherwise you return it and owe nothing. 
Worst remote nomination...
The few remote controls I own are alright, what really bugs me are the miniscule buttons and tiny lettering on my Sony ES 9000 SACD player. I hate it when I press the wrong button causing the CD or movie to stop when I only wanted to jump to the n... 
How to apply LP9 stylus cleaner?
Probably would if you failed to clean the brush after each use. I keep my brush on a glass shelf under my TT and if there’s dust accumulated since last use, I blow it off with the Dust-Off ® can.A word of caution, some “dusters” contain ether and ... 
Bias on Koetsus
My Walker turntable has no anti skate and I adjust the tonearm by centering it over the platter where it doesn’t favor any direction. This is done using a blob of fun tack on the counterweight that’s equal to the weight of the Koetsu. When my Koet... 
How to apply LP9 stylus cleaner?
I pour the entire contents of the original LP#9 bottle into a tiny plastic screw top container (about twice the diameter of a soda cap). I then throw the factory bottle and brush away.From my new wide top container, I immerse the (supplied) RR sti... 
Scrambler Guitar
The Wachovia Bank said that the music in the recent commercialswas composed by Billy West, and was specifically designed forWachovia's advertising campaign. The slide guitar is played by DavidSemann. David has played with artists such as Peter Gab... 
High Powered Speakers?
The big U-1, A-1 and M-1 Soundlab speakers can handle 750 to 1000 watts of power according to Dr. West, their creator. I have not had the opportunity to put that large an amplifier on my Soundlabs, but it would be nice to audition. 
Rrecommeded "loading" for a Benz Ruby?
The answer depends on your phono stage, cabling and personal taste. I think Musical Surroundings (the importer) suggests 47K. Although that provides good results, I preferred 27K which lowered the distortion and smoothed out the high frequencies. 
Review: Record Research Lab Shine Ola CD\DVD\SACD cleaner Tweak
This just goes to show that you know your “sh*t” from Shine Ola.I use this product and their LP cleaner as well. I too had never been totally satisfied with cleaners until RR products came along. It’s amazing how much difference a small inexpensiv... 
Benz "Woodbodies" orig vs. NEW 2's
You can only make this comparison if you wear shorts to your fathers 60th birthday party, cook fajitas for everyone and then make the comparison using the “piss yellow” reissue of the Beatles, “Yellow Submarine.”Oh yea, it also helps if your broth... 
Rediscovering the Joy of Digital?
I’m just sorry I wasn’t the first in line to ask for all those “old sorry” vinyl LP records.At least run a list by me, I might be interested in buying. 
Is vinyl dead ?
Sean, are the voices in Stereo or Mono? 
Vandersteen VCC-1
I have a good friend who is a Vandersteen dealer. Maybe I will ask to borrow one for an audition. Given my satisfaction with the small one, I’m sure your recommendation is a good one.On the subject of Vandersteen, This evening my wife, son and I h...