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Cleaning records. How often really?
All that desert air would be great for a turntable if it wasn't for all that static electricity from that dry air. It gets pretty dry here on the coldest days in winter. Most homes have natural gas forced air heating, I have found keeping the reco... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
twwritg - -lol - just saw Calvinj's last post :^0 
Cleaning records. How often really?
My tonearm loves desert air. It keeps telling me to move out there with it. :) My knees would probably agree. 
B&W 'New' 800 Series
@Bo1972I'd like to see a pic of one of your setups. Since this thread is about the new B&W 800 series, could you please show us "one" link to one of your setups with any B&W speakers from the 800 series - any generation will do. As you are... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
11-26-15: Maplegrovemusicyou guys are still equating price to quality , or being good ? It is fine to live in a fantasy land . Those of us in reality realize price and fancy jackets do not provide sound . The natural elements of the earth inside t... 
Cleaning records. How often really?
What a cute breed some of you are.Thanks Dawg .... My wife stopped calling me cute a few years ago. I think when I decided I didn't want to work for a boss anymore. You know I kind of miss it. I will take what I can get. I suppose, you never clea... 
Cleaning records. How often really?
11-23-15: StringreenAlmost never.... I use a Hunt brush before playing. I have a Nitty Gritty, but only use it to get peanut butter off of the record if I find some.Gravity suction cleaning machines work better with peanut butter - especially crun... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
Geoffkait - I'm afraid it's not that easy. I have heard systems that did not reveal differences in cables. Who knows why?r u referring to your own system ? I have had two manufacturers of amps/pre/phono's, both EE's (Electronic Engineers) sit in m... 
need to break in equip after prolonged non-use?
I have been running a tube amp Music Ref Rm9 in my room since last spring when it returned from being over hauled.A SS Amp FPB600 was not being used. Just sat there covered - its too big to move.Couple of weeks ago I woke up the beast. I let it wa... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
the blank look on his face.he still doesn't hear her.8^) Bingo Just a cartoon sure, but the message to me is powerful - this dude has some serious endorphins flowing ... I run every morning and by the end of the run, I have a nice endorphins relea... 
why do people feel the need to buy expensive cable
-Now hear thisHmmm. What do you guys (no women here right ? ) think stands out the most in the above ? a) The hairstyles b) The fashions being worn c) How about that nice listening chair d) the gear (speakers) e) maybe the placement of the chair i... 
Your First Concert was.....
11-19-15: Schubert......A woman forced me to go .Well sure.. ...isn't this why all guys go to rock concerts ? 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
-So what is a brand new "Old Stock" base ET2 from 1985 worth ? Here is an original from 1985 New Old Stock Seeing the year 1985 in the ad I got curious. So using an online inflation calculator.It's original new price of $850 in 1985; is just under... 
Eminent Technology ET-2 Tonearm Owners
So you listen on Quad ESL 57? Yes. in Room B Room A is using Matrix 800 speakers. Room A is my main room since '94 with my main turntable. The pic is from recent discussions on my system thread of successfully integrating the sub nearfield with t... 
Your First Concert was.....
The last couple posters saw some good concerts in 1973. Damn - In 1973 I had a curfew of 8pm and maybe 9 pm in summer. :^( I think this is how the whole stereo in doors in my bedroom thing got started. Wow , how therapeutic. This thread is better ...