davej857

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Review: Neuance Alpha & Beta shelf / Apollo Aria 455 rack Stand
I first became aware of Neuance Shelves through the 47 Labs site about a year ago.I ended up buying the Gaincard (which I love) and just using MDF shelving on my Apollo Aria rack; thinking that someday I'd have to give the Neuance stuff a try.Well... 
Wayne Shorter Quartet -- a show worth seeing
Haven't seen Shorter since Weather Report. Sounds like a pretty high quality band, they're scheduled to play here (Davis CA) at the new Mondavi center. Thanks for the tip Swingman. 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Ivo, Vacations are nice,but we've got work to do here man.Just kidding ,hope it was great. I talked to an electrician friend about running the 0.65 as an AC line and his concern was that the circuit breaker wouldn't trip in time if the wire was t... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
I should have mentioned that my current gear (no pun intended) is 25 watt Gaincard and Wadia cdp,a fairly low current draw I would think. 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Ivo, I'm in the process of putting together some 0.65 power cords and am thinking of running the 0.65 from the wall outlet to the breaker box like you mentioned in your post.Have you tried it yet? I'm a little nervous about running such a small ga... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Tom, thanks for the info. Sounds like you've messed around with some different solders, eh? Have you tried the Wonder,WBT, or the Cardas Quad Eutectic? I have only read their names (along with several other types)in the Tweakers Asylum.I guess I'v... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
hello to theaudiotweak...Is the copper based solder that you mentioned above commonly available?Is there a specific name for it? I plan on replacing some arteries on my Triangles this weekend and need to pick some of that up.I should've gone all t... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Hey Smilemakr,The OTA sounds great.I should say that I also stuck in a 47 Labs Gaincard along with the OTA so it is not really a "controlled" situation regarding my following opinions.I probably should have left the Levinson in and proceeded in th... 
Progressive talk
Yes,the doctor told me to increase my riffage intake and to keep it steady.Who am I to argue with a professional.It's helped to keep things running smoothly ,although I have broken a few air guitars during intake. Speaking of well informed...Duane... 
Progressive talk
Hi Artprint.I enjoy Damo Suzuki's vocals very much.Never can understand what he's saying (or mis-pronouncing)adds to the experience if you ask me.He's also very cool (and funny).Helps me keep a smile on my face when I'm being cool.I dont care how ... 
Progressive talk
Buy the Henry Cow -Leg End- (original mix) It's real good. can You cant go wrong with Frith and Cutler on there.Great complex ideas that are well put together.Forerunner of a lot of the stuff we listen to now.Also might try Aksak Maboul-"Un,Peu de... 
Progressive talk
Oh yeah ,How could I have forgotten Kollektiv (german)!Great stuff from the early 70's.Man we've got it made. 
Progressive talk
Well let me see,I went to the "Progfest" in Chapel Hill to see Thinking Plague,Nebelnest,and other proggly delights and to the "Progfest" in S.F. to see Buckethead,Bi Kyo Ran, Magma and some preferably forgotten performers that I might not have kn... 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
Hey Bwhite! sounds like a great idea.I have been looking for someone to go in on a set.I'll email ya after I get off work...thanks! dave 
Sakura Systems OTA Cable Kit
All right Bwhite! I'm just about ready to jump in on this kit myself. I'll be watching (yeah I'm a tightwad) and waiting to hear about your experience with this stuff. Are you using the OTA on your whole system? I'll agree that 15 minutes is just ...