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Melody Gardot Live
Stewie, Thank you for the link. I loved it.I had been wishing for Melody Gardot to put out a new CD with new songs. But now I am wishing for a new CD with her past songs--LIVE!!! 
Dahlquist DQ 10 Stands
Mingles,Great information and pictures. You nailed the answer.I made mine with one wide center post because it was the material I had to work with and it was easier. I did not have access to many tools. The less expensive, vinyl-wrapped stand was ... 
Dahlquist DQ 10 Stands
There was a thread on this a few months ago. I made my own from 1.5" thick walnut. It was easy. 
Digital Source Comparison - An audible difference?
Comparing optical vs RCA connections might be the most telling. 
Digital Source Comparison - An audible difference?
OK, Before someone jumps on me because TOSLINK is also classified as S/PDIF I need to clarify. I was trying to differentiate between optical and electrical inputs and outputs. Namely TOSLINK vs RCA and XLR (AES/EBU). 
Digital Source Comparison - An audible difference?
Mceljo,I think your approach may have some major flaws. I am not a fan of toslink. Regardless of my opinion it is a fact that toslink and S/PDIF outputs are different beasts and not treated equally by manufacturers. Sometimes toslink is not much m... 
how high is the drop test at ups?
Are you talking about ground or air shipments? For air shipments the drop test is 20,000 feet. 
Paid a bit too much for a Citation II...
Sometimes it is a good idea to check the dates on a thread before responding. 
If you could bring back one great artist that has
Kate Wolf 
Allen Toussaint album: The Bright Mississippi
I just did a search. Allen was on Austin City Limits. 
Allen Toussaint album: The Bright Mississippi
Allen Toussaint was also on a PBS show. It was either Soundstage or Austin City Limits. I think it was Soundstage. He played some songs from the Bright Mississippi album. Watch for the replay. 
powering two pairs of Dahlquist DQ10s
On the wall!!!! Blasphemy. DQ10s are not moose heads or flat-screen TVs. Forget the second pair until you get the first pair positioned correctly. 
Power Cords Snake Oil ??
Why resurrect a seven year old thread? R.I.P 
BABY ADVENT II
Has the fourth pair been refoamed recently? If not then refoam that pair as well. That is assuming they are all the same vintage and had the same storage conditions. 
What Song Reminds You of Your First Love?
"Cactus Tree" by Joni Mitchell. She was busy being free.