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Apr 08, 2003	Keith Jarrett recommendation Correct Ken, "Closeness" Duets is a Hayden album. Unfortunately I tend to think in terms of the artists being discussed and when Keith Jarrett was brought up, this was the LP that flashed in my mind. ( I absolutely LOVE it.)"Golden Number" is anot...
Apr 08, 2003	Running balanced. Difference between XLR vs. RCA. I'm not certain that posts here are directed at my comments about "true balanced." To clarify, pasted below are manufacturers comments that explain the issue I have in mind.Balanced or TRUE balanced?"Quite a few high end audio manufacturers have b...
Apr 07, 2003	New batch of Albert Porter's cryo treated Hubbells I received payment from three additional members today bringing the total to 42 Hubbell outlets. Anyone wishing to participate should act before we reach the 50 required pieces.I will NOT be able to add to this order once it is closed out. This is...
Apr 07, 2003	Mail Boxes Etc. now to be called the UPS Store Maybe paying UPS to pack AND ship will resolve claims issues over broken stuff. You know, where they use the old excuse that the "customer" failed to pack the item properly?
Apr 07, 2003	Keith Jarrett recommendation I just found a mint copy of Keith Jarrett "Staircase" at GEMM. I looked at AMG to be certain I had the correct title and the review there almost caused me to cancel the order. In this case I'll take the opinion of a fellow Audiogon member. http://...
Apr 07, 2003	Running balanced. Difference between XLR vs. RCA. In my experience it depends on the quality of the interconnect, the system components and your tonal balance preferences. You may perceive a significant difference or almost none at all. I've seen situations where the difference was remarkable, bu...
Apr 05, 2003	SAR and equiptments from infected countries? Anyone purchasing ANY new piece of equipment should send it to me for quarantine. With an incubation period of 14 days and for concern of your health, I will keep the item for at least one month.The cost? Only the price of shipping both ways.
Apr 05, 2003	Kudos to the USPS I agree that the postal system is capable of excellence. Most of my LP's are purchased from HMV in Canada and shipped via post (handled by both countries). I have yet to have one damaged and the cost is reasonable due to value and weight.For shipm...
Apr 05, 2003	Keith Jarrett recommendation Spindrifter, you may have also overlooked a title on A&M Horizon, one of my all time favorites.The title is "Closeness Duets" and Keith is accompanied by Ornette Coleman, Alice Coltrain and Paul Motain. It is a terrific recording and an extrem...
Apr 05, 2003	Powerful but "emotional" amps? The old Audio Research D79 could be had for that amount or less. Certainly it is harmonically rich and Audio Research still supports it with parts and service.
Apr 03, 2003	New batch of Albert Porter's cryo treated Hubbells I received Znak_m's email for four outlets. When payment arrives we will be confirmed for 38 cryo treated units. Interested parties should respond soon.I have not cashed any of the checks or money orders. If this fails to meet minimum order needed...
Apr 03, 2003	What is a NOS 6SN7 tube with these tube testers?? There was a site with links covering this exact subject. For some reason the server is down or the web site has been removed.The link provided below is only in "cache" with Google. If you find value in the comparisons I would print it out before t...
Apr 02, 2003	State of the art remote pre amp? Reality? Aesthetix Callisto Signature is now available with remote. This is accomplished by stepper motors physically moving the twin balanced discrete four deck volume controls.This is definitely a state of the art preamp, remote and all.
Mar 31, 2003	Listening room lighting that won't cause problems Cwlondon, the bulbs you are describing are best used in ceiling mount fixtures where the bulb is contained in a can. The face of the bulb is all that shows, making the problems you describe mostly a non issue.The bulbs you like the look of are cal...
Mar 31, 2003	VPI Magic Brick or Webster's Dictionary The main differences between the book and the VPI are contact area, weight and magnetic effect.The Dictionary is paper so it is fairly non resonate, contacts a larger area than the VPI and has no effect magnetically. Inside the VPI brick are stack...