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Proper cleaning of the zerodust styus cleaner
I have just put it under a warm faucet, with a little dishsoap on it. It seems to clean up fine. I then let it dry for a day or two. I have done this several times and the material acts as it did the day I recieved it. Of course now I wonder if I ... 
What is the Meadowlark house sound?
Clean, clear, non tiring, all of the music comes through.My Blue Herron 2's are the most secure components in my system. They will not be on the block for many, many years. 
Any Warp correction LP services available ?
Albert,Just put the warped lp on the window sill under a phone book and pop a beer.That is the Dallas way. 
Any Warp correction LP services available ?
Using the glass plate method (I used 2 pieces of 1/2 Laminated glass) it would often take an hour or two at the low heat. I never placed weights on the top plate for fear of crinkling the lp. I feel it is better to let the lp heat up very slowly a... 
Radio Shack SPL Meter corrections
Rives Audio has info on this meter, along with downloads for corrections. They seem to think it is a pretty capable meter for "home" use. 
Any Warp correction LP services available ?
The temperetaure you want to shoot for is 150 degrees. I have done the oven trick with two thick pices of glass. There is some good info on Audio Asylum. 
What happened to the loudness control?
I am amazed that you people are happy to run the signal through another attenuator and more unneeded connections. This stuff degrades the signal. And you say that the signal is already degraded, so why not add a little more. That stuff adds up. Yo... 
What happened to the loudness control?
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What do you think of the new 45 rpm releases
Ditto.I have the first 50 of the Jazz series and signed up for the next 25. I have several test pressings of single songs at 45rpm from 33-1/3 audiophile lps and love them. I even love the new Beck album cut at 45rpm. I also have and easy time cha... 
Audio Help for Hearing Impaired Part II
Mario,This is a bit off subject but related. I learned about Bioflavonoids on Audio Asylum and its potential to help rebuild blood vessels in the inner ear. I have felt the beginnings of Tinnitus over the last year or two and have been taking Biof... 
Your Opinion
Have you ever compared these two price ranges? If you had, you would not post this thread. Or if you have, I submit that you either have hearing difficulties or made a serious mistake in assembling the components in the two price ranges.I have, an... 
Best Tube Amp For Meadowlark Blue Heron 2
I have the BH2's as well, and am on a similar search for amps. I am presently driving them with 100w Kora tube amps. They are pretty highly reguarded and rich sounding, but I am seeking more, or maybe a bit less... I have been focused on finding t... 
Best Complete HomeTheater USED for $5000.00
Aroc,You make an interesting argument for a 2k investment for the teevee. How does the picture quality comare to the 50" or 60" dlp projection 20" deep boxes out there? What are the implications of about ambient room light, which I have. I am cont... 
Cabinet finish.....
You will have to find out what the original speakers were coated with. I.E., you can not put polyurethane over laquer. If I recall, the old AR's were oiled and not coated. If this is the case, I would re-oil with a tung oil. It will look hand-rubb... 
Why am I experiencing listener's fatigue?
What is the Manley rated for? The B7W's like a lot of juice to bring the base in.