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LP storage w/room for a 32
Take a look at the Boltz web site. Their LP storage units are very sturdy.Dave 
Idiot Newbie question
With the LP spinning, using very light pressure, hold the brush on a line from the spindle to the outside of the LP for a couple of rotations. Then, give it a light "flick" to remove the particles that don't cling to the brush. Do it again if you ... 
2 channel Poll: Vote: Do you use Tubes or SS?
Tube Phono-pre, SS from there on out. 
Guitar Solos
Really by Mike Bloomfield on the Super Session album. 
M88 recovery vehicle the hook
I did not drive one, but I saw one burn after it got hit with a recoilless rifle while refueling itself (had a 500 gal. bladder of gas hoisted from the "A" frame, with a hose going to the fuel tank). Quite a site. When done, the aluminum V-12 (may... 
Hours sitting around just listening to music?
Being in the heavy construction business, my work takes-up an average of 12 hours a day, 6 days a week. Sunday is laundry, grocery shopping, and clean the house day, but I usually manage to spend 2 to 4 hours of enjoyment that evening (Bombay &... 
4 meter component video cables, what's good?
I use Analysis Plus, and am very happy with them. 
Speakers: What's MOST important to you?...
For me, it's detail. I want to hear what is on the record or CD. The down side to being able to hear fine detail, is that I now know that only about 15% of my music collection has a combination of good playing, recording, mixing, etc. And only 3 o... 
Proper Use of Record Research Lab Cleaners
Go to a Craft Store / Hobby Shop and buy a small plastic squeeze bottle with a curved, hollow, stem for a lid (about $.50). Fill it with the distilled water, and use it to apply a first wash to the record.Next, apply the cleaner, and then rinse us... 
Where R U?????
Whittier, CA (ok, ok, LA area) 
What did YOU get for Christmas?
A great weekend with my son, who came over from Phoenix. 
Cleaning LP...how much fluid is enough/too much?
Hello John:You will probably get as many methods as answers, to your question. Every one does it differently. I lightly wet the record with distilled water, scrub (same as you), suck off the fluid, and repete with cleaning fluid. I have found it i... 
How many spare cables and power cords do you have?
Two milk cartons full, nicely coiled. 
What's the oldest piece of gear in your system?
The oldest is a Thorens TD-520 TT, late 70's I think. 
New Headphone User
David,Headroom has a couple of replacement options for the Senn. cables, as well as high quality extensions (my "sweet spot" is +/- 25 feet). Their web site is www.headphone.comBest regards, Dave.