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Hearing local radio through speakers
dfd9: I laregly agree with Cornfedboy. However, I just had a similar problem: I live across from the local phone company and 3 blocks from a major radio transmitter. I was getting great sounding radio and I don't even have a tuner. I tried everyth... 
Cryogenically treated cables
While we're talking about freezing cables, has anyone tried the cable cookers available? For that matter, has anyone tried sautéing their cables? With butter? Margerine? 
Help on premium cd player
I agree with Mikelavigne. But you can get almost that good by getting the Linn Ikemi (list = $3600). IMHO, the Ikemi sounds better than any other player or transport/dac combo out there (except for the Sondek CD12). 
Want to update 20 year old LP12/Grace-what arm?
I just got a used LP12 a couple months ago and I paid a local Linn dealer $50. for a full tuneup. It was more than worth it. Of course I was lucky as there were no major structural or mechanical problems. But Linns are extremely finnicky. They mus... 
Stylus cleaning: tools, fluids, techniques?
macdonj - I have a Linn LP12 and I notice that the owner manual states that stylus brushes are "completely useless". They recommend a "dry vibrating cleaner" and I do not know what that is.Having said that, my local Linn salesperson strongly disco... 
The best sound card for a exigent audiophile
I've heard good things about the midiman, but I use the Card Deluxe by Digital Audio Labs. DAL sells it direct for about $400 and it sounds great. Of course, if you're just doing MP3, it probably doesn't matter too much. One thing you might check ...