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Tweaks & How My System Disappeared
Hi, Plato. I believe[correct me if I'm wrong] but Prat stands for pace, rhythm and timming. Was Martin Collins the first English writer to use the term? I first noticed it when I heard linn LP1's....then again when I bought my Roxan TT....the Brit... 
little known musicians we should hear
Good for you Jasman. Yes, "What I deserve" is excellent....I'll pick up her new one when I get to town. 
Tweaks & How My System Disappeared
Okay, I confess. I'm a tweak-a-holic and I can't find a cure......You've gone about this in a very deliberate manner, carefully listening until magic happened. Good work J.D. Now the hard part for us so inflicted, to leave everything alone and jus... 
little known musicians we should hear
I love these posts. It give me new msuic to try. Here are some I like Eddie Reader-simple soul ; Angels & Electricity. Kieran Kane-dead rekoning. HartRouge-dark blue window. And on vinyl, Ted Hawkins-the next hundred years. Carmel-everyone' go... 
I wanna hear some "audio" jokes...and
From Kellys, a now closed stereo and music store in downtown Halifax comes these two true stories. Two young girls were browzing the record bins when one exclaims, "Oh look, Paul McCartney was with another group before Wings". And what was this gu... 
I wanna hear some "audio" jokes...and
This one is not "audio related" but I'll tell it anyway. True story. In my bodybuilding days I sugggested to my sister she could give me a set of bodybuilders' gloves for Xmas. They[of course]have the fingertips open and let you grip nicely. When ... 
Will your cables live FOREVER?
Heck, I'm taking mine with me. 
Death of Vinyl? Nah
Vinyl still does magic in my living room. It is fun to watch company go ape over the cd and then watch them start to droll when I play vinyl.....especially when I play Philadelphia Jerry Ricks,"Empty Bottle Blues". When they want to buy a copy on ... 
Where does your user name come from?
Bluenose is a nickname that used to signify you're from Nova Scotia. Just like we used to call Newfoundlanders from the rock, "Nuffies". I just thought noone would be using "Bluenose". Of course they used to also call us "herring chokers". Of cour... 
Free TWEAK that works
We make beer. DO we make bubble wrap too? When did that happen? 
The death of an amplifier
As long as your like that liquid sound. I hang my stuff in fishnetting from the ceiling, nice and airy sound....actually seriously, I bought a product Stererophile tried several years back. It's called Blocker2[vapor corrosion inhibitors made by M... 
Free TWEAK that works
Okay, I tired it just now[before the thunderstorm hits....I did some listening before then put i" bubblewrap under the maple harwood. I have three homemade diyrumas on that with the cd player foating. I have a sandbag on the top of the player........ 
How to find vinyl?
Vinyl for me always put the fun back into music. Enjoy... 
Study finds your Amplifier reveal your personality
Luckily my amp is Simaudio......great post. I nearly hurt myself laughing..... 
Review: Shanling CD-T100 CD Player
A very complete and enjoyable review. I feel as if I know the player without ever hearing it. The sense of fun with your objectivity made me read every word. Well done, indeed. Bummer about the stolen cd's......regards, Bluenose