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Whats playing on your system today?
Janis Joplin "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama" (Speakers Corner/lp) Mmm!!! 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
I've bought quite a few Big Brother & Janis lps lately. For a comparison of just two:Big Brother & The Holding Co. "S/T" (Sundazed/mono)Big Brother & The Holding Co. "1968 Live at the Carousel Ballroom"  (Legacy/stereo)Just to compare ... 
THE most sonically dissappointing (lp) you own of great music?
David + David "Boomtown" too bright, digital,... uninvolving. 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
Just listened to Miles Davis "Someday My Prince Will Come" (side one/1A -6 eye Columbia/stereo). It made me want to lower my previous ratings above. This lp sounds fantastic! Much more of a "you are there" quality that is lacking in most modern da... 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
I've been adding to my mono collection lately. I've ordered several classic lps on mono and the Rolling Stones mono box. (Let's face it, originals are too expensive). When I receive that box, I'll re-install my mono cart. For right now, here's a f... 
Tune of the Day
"Something Evil" Starflyer 59 
Are there any albums you consider perfect?
perfection?? I will agree that "Abbey Road" should be there. 
Whats playing on your system today?
Frank Black & the Catholics "Live @ Melkweg" (lp)Joy Division "Still" /Live (rare ribbon tied/book cover) (lp)Velvet Underground "1969" (lp) 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
Simon & Garfunkel "The Concert in Central Park"CSN&Y "4 Way Street"Ann Arbor Blues & Jazz Festival 1972" 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
not to forget Johnny Cash "At Folsom Prison". 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
I also have the 2016 RSD Big Star "Complete Columbia" (live at the university of missouri 4/25/93)..GREAT!I have a rare (tied by a ribbon, book cover of Joy Division "Still". 
Top five live Rock And Roll Albums
Phil9624, I have a 45rpm EP of "Running On Empty" that BLOWS away the original lp!Lucinda Williiams "Live at Filmore West"Neil Diamond "Hot August Nights"Aretha Franklin "Live at Filmore West"Frank Black & the Catholics "Live at Melkwg"Nirvana... 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
............time to rock out...Mount Moriah "S/T" , (Merge/2012). I never see this great band mentioned anywhere. Heather McEntire has an unusual/unique voice that sticks with you once you here it. This lp shows their ability to stretch out. I own... 
What spinning on your turntable today and how does it sound?
oops...After you check out "July Flame", you must go for "Warp & Weft"! The growth of this artist is not to be denied! 
Turntable distorition
I was going to post a similar thought. You need to keep AA in the loop during this process. Also, if this is your first table, take the time (while you have it with you) to familiarize yourself with the manual and the TT's operation so, if and whe...