albertporter
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| Albertporter only needs 50 The shipment of cryo treated Hubbell outlets arrived here Wednesday, November 20th in the afternoon. I finished labels and print outs via FedEx on line very early Thursday AM.Everyone's shipment will go out at the same time, Thursday, November 21s... | |
| Remote Power Switch for Wheelchair Bound That Clapper would have it's way with the relay should the stereo ever be loaded up with a copy of "Flamingo Fever." | |
| Passive Preamp - What makes it work? Theresa, there are (as always) several views on this subject. Some say that passive preamps are superior and follow the "less is better" rule. A passive preamp can only cut signal. It cannot increase signal if needed, nor can it actively impedance... | |
| Which Speakers? There are currently two pair of Vandersteen 4a floor standing speakers for sale here on Audiogon. Both are priced within your budget.I owned a pair of these at one time and I guarantee they will rock your world. Only possible negatives, they are a... | |
| Your ONE all time favorite love song? "In My Life" by The Beatles, (Lennon/McCartney), first released on Rubber Soul, Dec 3, 1965. | |
| Atmasphere MA-1: mk1 vs. mk2? Your questions are specific enough that you should call Ralph at Atmasphere. He's a nice guy and will not mind helping you. Plus, there is no question as to the reliability of the answers you will get.651-690-2246 | |
| Out on the tiles...with speaker spikes. The Sound Anchor stainless steel / polyester felt pads are excellent. I am using twenty four of them to protect our new India slate floor in the listening / living room. Link below:http://www.soundanchors.com/page24.html | |
| Probably somebody knows if it worth something... Here is a link to a review of the first show of this type, recorded Jan 18, 1944. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&uid=SEARCH&sql=Ablf4zfa8eh7kThe comments on this session and subsequent releases from Timex should give you an idea ... | |
| Which components knocked you out on first listen? Speakers, no particular order:Soundlab A1Duntech Crown PrinceVandersteen 4aMagneplanar MG12 (small, shouldn't be so good)Audio Artistry BeethovenKharma ExquisiteCrosby QuadsAmplifiers, no particular order:Tube Research GT400Atmasphere MA2Counterpo... | |
| Are silver coated cables a bunch of hype? Redkiwi, good to see you again. Hope you intend to stick around. | |
| Are silver coated cables a bunch of hype? TWL, your comments about cross section of wire and skin effect may explain something I had not previously considered.Dominus conductor is multi stranded and TINY. When the Teflon jacket is stripped away, the strands seem inseparably bound together... | |
| those F'n price stickers on jewel cases... Gunk brand bug and tar remover is basically highly refined kerosine. Number 7 brand contains Xylene, which I would not want near an LP. Other brands use Naphtha, the same ingredient in Gulf (Chevron now?) charcoal lighter.Chances are all these are... | |
| those F'n price stickers on jewel cases... My preference is for Bestine, the rubber cement solvent developed by Union Rubber.Not only does this solvent remove stickers from jewel cases, it will removes labels from LP covers WITHOUT discoloring the ink and art work. Rare albums that are oth... | |
| Are silver coated cables a bunch of hype? I don't want to prejudice anyone against my favorite cables, but Purist Dominus is ultra high purity copper with silver coating. Purist Audio never mentions this fact in advertising or specification sheets, nor do they make any claim as to the tec... | |
| Review: Blue Circle Audio Music Pumps Amplifier Good suggestion Matty, keep us abreast of what happens. |