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Fourplay ...yes please Jazz CD
Smooth jazz has it's place. In elevators, in up-scale stores, in malls, as background music. Just my most humble opinion, of course. Remember, I'm the guy that found one listenable song on a Fourplay CD! 
CD player cleaning.
Thanks Joolz. I have a CDP that has alignment problems? or perhaps just a dirty lens which skips regularly. Any pertainent info would be appreciated. 
Fourplay ...yes please Jazz CD
I don't consider smooth jazz as "Jazz". I prefer the Hard Bop and Bop era. However, my Sister gave me the Fourplay "Best of ..." CD for Christmas several years ago. It remained sealed until about a week ago. She listens to Rippingtons, Manhattan T... 
speaker size/weight vs. power/performance
I concur, try the JM Lab Micro's or if you're lucky, buy the Mini's. 
CD player cleaning.
What about lens cleaning? Will a dirty lens cause skipping? If you have a CDP that skips on any disc played, will a CD lens cleaner remedy the problem? And, if this doesn't cure the problem, is there an alignment process? (Like the alignment of a ... 
What's the buzz about MOFI?
Jim Davis (owner of Music Direct) is in the process of re-opening Mobile Fidelity, promising the same attention to detail, etc., that made the label famous. For more info, you may want to visit their web-site at www.amusicdirect.com 
SLOG now has images
Thanks Albert for providing the link for Sound Lab owners. What a beautiful home! Please keep us up-dated on the progress of your remodel. 
Best CD-R Recorder--Tascam, HHB, Marantz, Sony???
I'll second the Alesis Masterlink ML-9600. It is a wonderful pro unit that sells somewhere between $1800 and $2000 retail, but if you try, you can buy one new for around $1200. 
Strain Guage Cartridge
Two of my brothers and I bought the Win Labs cartridges with power supply as Albert had mentioned in late 1977/Early 1978. We all loved the dynamics and clean, extended (at that time) low frequencies the Strain Gauges offered. For Win Labs, qualit... 
Who is going to the CES show?
That's a shame. It was always nice to escape from the "zoo" and visit friends at The Golden Nugget. 
JM Lab Mini Utopia with Utopia sub?
I've heard the Mini's (without the sub) and have to agree with the others. If you match them with a ballsy amp, I think that most would be pleased. I'd heard them with a pair of Tube Research 200 watt Mono's, and they were great! 
Thoughts on the XRCD, Hell Freezes OVER
XRCD's are available at www.elusivedisc.com and www.musicdirect.com. 
Where R U?????
Snowy Spokane, Washington, USA. 
How to hard wire?
Okay, you've got me. I asked the cable manufacturer of the cables that I use, if they'd terminate the large 240VAC (30 amp?) Hubbell twist lock on my power cords. I'd sent them a pair in boxes and they returned installed on 2 separate power cords.... 
SACD review site a go Now, I need your input ...
Hello Lorne,How is your project going? Kind regards,Brian WeitzelRecord Research Labs