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Is compressed bamboo good to help reduce vibs
I think the answer is going to be---"For $30 try one." Add spikes and you have an amplifier stand.What store sells them? 
Have you turned your loved ones into audiophiles
This is a "nature" or "nurture" issue. If someone does not have the defective gene they will never become an audiophile.Elizabeth--good one :) 
any new Beatle fans because of the remasters?
Cyclonicman,Please don't presume to speak for an entire generation. I was there and actively listening to and collecting the current artists. There was so much talent and good music available The Beatles only rated two albums in my collection and ... 
Y power cable for Monoblocks
Never heard of a "Y" power cable.When I worked in construction we would make our own power strips (only they were square). We would cut off and discard the female end of a heavy-duty extension cord and then connect the remaining wire to two duplex... 
Your Favorite Traditional Ballad
Setting aside the argument of traditional vs modern, one of my favorites is:Joni Mitchell "Urge for Going" Tom Rush does an excellent cover of Urge for Going on the CD No Regrets: The Very Best of Tom RushThat CD also includes two other great "sto... 
New FedEx Ground and USPS Arrangement
Any links to actual news realeases about what is going to happen? So far this thread is mostly speculation. 
New FedEx Ground and USPS Arrangement
This can't be happening. No way is this going to work. My postal carrier is about 5'2" and maybe 110 pounds. Sweet Asian lady with a great smile and always happy to see me. But she hasn't had to lug a pair of 65 pound monoblocks to my front door y... 
question about installation of 20 amp wall plug
$4 at Home Depot but priceless when installing receptacles. LEDs indicate if wiring is correct, open ground, hot/neutral reversed, etc.http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=1005... 
Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers?
Kenyonbm,Why is dedicating my professional career to making the world a better place "an ax to grind"? That is a very weak argument. I confess, yes it is a giant conspiracy. You forgot to include health care professionals in your list. Also includ... 
Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers?
Fin1bxn,You keep trying to change the subject by using irrelevant comparisons. We are not talking about eggs and milk. Do you really expect that someday lead will be on the "good" list?I don't expect to convince you of anything. Obviously you are ... 
Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers?
Fin1bxn,Your arguments are totally irrelevant. Don't try to change the subject. We are not talking about cars.I worked in the environmental field for 25 years controlling the release of toxic materials to the environment. The last 15 years were de... 
Where can one purchase lead shot for speakers?
Those who are advocating safe handling of lead shot (gloves and dust mask) are ignoring all the other problems with lead. Those being the environmental consequences of manufacturing and disposal.The EU and US have passed strict regulations to get ... 
Mapleshade boards under speakers
I think it would be helpful if posters mentioned what type of floor (and floor covering) they have under their speakers. To me that is a critical factor in deciding what spikes and stands to use yet most posters ignore that point. I am not surpris... 
Mapleshade boards under speakers
I neglected to mention that I may need a size larger than what is offered by Mapleshade. That is why I am searching for an alternative source or product (butcher block). 
Mapleshade boards under speakers
Has anyone tried maple butcher block? Butcher block is easier to source and less expensive. I have a local source for up to 2 7/8" thick. I think they will cut it to my desired size.I am also interested in sources for solid maple. Where can I purc...