alephman

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Good Jazz/Vocal Reference CD Recommendations?
Anything by Patricia Barber. Start with Cafe Blue. 
What's your favorite Patricia Barber album?
They are all good. I heaed Cafe Blue on 45rpm (comes in 3 records is phenominal). 
Any bluegrass fans?
Try Steve Earle and the Del Mcoury Band "The Mountain". You will not be dsiappointed! 
Graham 2.2 damping fluid amount?
sirspeedy,Thanks for the advice. Got things dialed in real good.(Benz Ruby 3, Pass Aleph Ono) 
Does anyone get turntable set-up?
Set VTF, overhang, azimuth, antiskating and then recheck your VTF. I like Steeley Dan's Aja side 1 as far as listening. Keep in mide you may have to fiddle-*&^%# to get things dialed in. But it will well worth the effort. Feel free to email me... 
VPI 16.5 Record Cleaner Mod??
I don't think it's possible which make the 17 more desirable. 
Japanese CD's
I've heard that Japanese CD's, other that audiophile issues, are not mastered from the original master tapes. At least that was true with some vinyl. Don't know for sure about CD's. 
what's your favorite album cover?
Yes-Tales From Topographic Oceans 
Remastered Supertramp? Crime of the Century?
Any plans to issue it on vinyl? 
Pass Aleph 3 vs Classe dr3
The Pass Aleph's are the smoothest most musical amps I've ever heard (check out my handle) However you're only bealing with 30 watts. Careful speaker matching is important 
What is your idea of a Perfect Album?
Sargent Pepper's Lonley Hearts Club Band or Dark Side Of The Moon 
How do you "polish" a dustcover?
There is a spray called Plexus you can get through Music Direct that is the best I've ever seen. It will remove small scratches and make your dustcover shine. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Smashing Pumpkins: Siamese Dream 
Proper cleaning of the zerodust styus cleaner
Mine just popped out one day when I was fooling with it. I use a dull knife to tuck it back in at the sides. It stays in place 'till you pop it out again for another cleaning. Should be analog accessory of the year IMHO! 
Proper cleaning of the zerodust styus cleaner
My jel piece came out the holder. So just wash it (with clean hands) with warm tap water and a little dish soap. Then rinse it good with distilled. Then I let it air dry or use a hair dryer on low and put it back in the holder being very careful n...