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A Very Long Primer on Record Cleaning Fluids
Thanks Ketchup & T_bone...wouldn't have been aware of this without your posts. 
Totem Hawk or Forest : 1' close to rear walls
jpiche - I am running Forests in a space smaller than yours: 15 x 13 x 8'. Have the speakers along the long wall - no choice. The Forests take a while to break in and intitially I was concerned about LACK of bass so had them ~12" from the wall. If... 
Jolida 502A - Other owners, what speakers?
If still of interest to you, Mskeen, I am using a 502B w/KT88s to drive Totem Forests. Sounds great to me. 
Best short-lived band?
Yow, Aiudiofeil! - Thought I was the only one that remembered Crabby Appleton ! I've searched but haven't found them on-line...is it still possible?How about "Good Rats"?You have a great list of bands here. I really like David and David - esp. "We... 
Static on Vinyl
viridian - good one...thank goodness voltage ain't amps or I'd be a crispy critter for sure. Static Guard comes in a spray can. You can buy it in the laundry section at the grocery store. My wife used it to de-static clothing (that's what they sel... 
Static on Vinyl
Viridian - What do you think about spraying "StaticGuard" on the carpet around the equipment rack? I have a winter static discharge issue (me to equipment) if I'm wearing rubber soled slippers etc. Just minor static with vinyl LPs now (summer). I ... 
Dyscoveries on Dyna, Denon, Supex, Technics,FR,Ik
Psychicanimal - did you buy Kevin's last stereohedron stylus? I'm runninig a KAB modified Stanton Groovemaster II AE w/nuded stereohedron tip purchased this winter. Kevin says none of the stereohedron styli are left. :-( 
What songs do you never get tired of?
FFdude- Thank you, thank you, thank you....add to the list, Stravinsky's "Symphony of Psalms".Oh, and the Stones, "Miss You". 
Review: Shure M97xE Cartridge
Petsound - enjoyed your review very much. I'm a fan of over-achieving/under-rated stuff. Seems to me I have seen 2 very positive reviews of the M97xE here on Audiogon. I am definitely inclined to purchase one. Appears to be a great value. (I too h... 
Ferrite Cores for Power cords
Wilfredt - I did not do extensive a/b testing with various types or brands. I read a couple of articles on line. Parts Express had a factory close out sale on Ferrites. 79 cent each for >10. I put them on everything. It seemed like a potential ... 
What songs do you never get tired of?
I just re-read this whole thread. "Thanks", Frenchfries. You started a great thread. I read the responses and realize I ain't as alone as it might seem. 
jolida 502b manual bias adjustment
oh...ok - gotcha - I picked up an inexpensive multimeter from Sears. Probes are 4-5" long or so. It does take a little care to get a stable connection and when moving them, but again - no burns yet (famous last words). 
jolida 502b manual bias adjustment
I own the JoLida 502B. It was my first introduction to tubes. It is manual bias. Just use a long handled screwdriver...haven't burned myself yet. A 5 minute job at most. 
Pat Metheny Fans, Great Suggestions Please ??
2 not mentioned so far, "Letter from Home" and "The Road to You" (live). Both are "signature" Metheny recordings. I first saw Pat and company at the McCarter (sp?) Theater in Princeton NJ when "As Falls Witchita..." came out. It was a magical show... 
Getting off the merry-go-round – AFRAID TO???
Shadorne - wow...I guess I missed your point. Were you being ironic? All those big names...do they listen to the same stuff? If so, what is it? ... not that I'd be able to afford it or frankly feel any compulsion to do so.