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How do I replace an outlet? If you have to ask you should probably call an electrician. | |
CD Treatments-Which ones do you like? Mapleshade "Ionoclast" gun is quite spiffy for CDs and Cables | |
Tube Preamps with Bass? Don't know what your budget is, but try BWS Consulting at BWS-Tube.com | |
Cheap tweaks...What would YOU reccomend? clean wall outlet connections with end of pipe cleaner moderately wettened (not soaking wet) w/ Pro Gold or similar... | |
Power Cords Snake Oil ?? The units of energy (Joule) are Kg-m x m per second x second, where kg is mass, m is distance, and seconds are unit of time. Thus, the (only) factors that can be involved in changing energy (decreasing or increasing it) are mass, distance and time... | |
What is your price range for used vinyl? There is something very satisfying about buying records for a dollar or two at yard sales and such; if the price exceeds 5 or 10 bucks the LP better be very special indeed. | |
Best Cheap acoustic wall treatments? Sorry to be bearer of not so good news, but acoustic ceiling tiles suck; and they seem like such a good idea in theory, but they do something strange to the phase of the signal; nevertheless, happy if they worked for you just the same... | |
What time do you wear? Timex Atlantis 100. Can't beat it with a stick. | |
Power Cords Snake Oil ?? "The more I know about physics the more I'm drawn to metaphysics." -- Albert Einstein | |
Tube Amps and young children - avoiding burns etc. If you want an amp enough, even tho' it might be open chassis, you will probably learn quickly how to make it child-proof, e.g. construct a cage around it or place it out of reach. The good news for a child is he/she will only touch a hot tube onc... | |
CD Treatments-Which ones do you like? small blue rings from Compact Dynamics (makers of Optrix) that adhere to play side of CD around spindle hole; excellent at reducing any tendency of CD to slip during play. | |
The Listening Chair - What type do you use? Got maple arm chair kit from Shaker Workshops. Less than 200, little more for cherry. Extremely sturdy and proper height; doesn't have the drawback of cushioned chairs like Ikea Puong that does something strange to the sound I found. The shaker ch... | |
Best Live Recording on LP Dave Mason's double live album is a terrific recording, so are Get Yer Ya Ya's Out and Lou Reed's Rock & Roll Animal... | |
Best drink while listening to your rig? "Green Dragon" - one shot 100 proof vodka, one shot gin, one shot lime vodka, one shot Triple Sec, grapefruit juice in large goblet. Second choice is "Flaming Rabbit." | |
Inactive speakers in the room...any effect? agree wholeheartedly with twl about speakers and phones in room |