ibmjunkman

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God, I hate to ask this…
I have thinking about this stuff, too. My hobby is going to a computer museum. My guns are going to a younger new friend. My late 70s/80s era audio system is going to an audio store that repairs and sells said stuff. After everything else is sold... 
Case in point: a $90,000 power cord by ASUNZ
For that price I would think they could hire a copy editor and get rid of the typos on the website. Gee, I wonder what cables of all gold would sound like? Might be cheaper.  
Abby Road Live Webcam
I have been watching that cam for a few years. I am amazed that there is not more carnage. Middle of the day people crossing, pausing for a pic then continuing. If I was a driver I would be pissed.  
just wanted to share my fix for making my speakers cat and grand kid proof!
Remember Grandma’s clear plastic couch cover? In the late 60s we had a cat. I bought a pair JBL Dorian S12s. The cat liked the grill. So I took measurements and went to a couch cover maker. Had him make 2 clear plastic covers. Basically like a fla... 
I got to get me some of this tiny vinyl.
From the miniature site:  REMEMBER: these vinyls can not be played on a record player. These are just miniatures to play with an look at.    
Audio influencers on YouTube hiding comments from public view
Off topic question. Why is that video mentioned by foggyus91 so bright? I see this on some YT videos.  
the gateway product that turned you into an audiophile
Mid 1960s went to a Dick Clark rock event at the Chicago International Amphitheater by the stock yards. All the bands were using a common PA system. JBL. I wrote a letter to JBL describing the system’s and they actually answered giving me their be... 
Any modern rock recommendations?
Try The Feast https://youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_ljIV1oYQeKzlgCazy1xPjFXyFE3dBxnac&si=QUWXF_jgmL4DIfO1  
Best practices for speaker cabinet care
I was wondering is someone would suggest the JBL info. 😊  
??? What Is Your Favorite Speaker Finish ???
Walnut. Any I like my components to have wood cabinets.   
Exceding recommended power rating
Just don’t turn it up to 11.  
Ceriously, it all started with a power cable
How does AC have a positive and negative?  
Are there any recording artists you just can’t listen too?
Rap, in general. And Miles Davis. Don’t know if he was a unique flavor of jazz or not. I like Diana Krall, Herbie Hancock.  
Do You Unplug Equipment During Thunderstorms?
I had a strike near my house once. Audio system survived but the HDMI port on the TV was fried. DVR it was connected to was OK. Moved cable to another port and I was back in business. I have since moved house and I can’t remember what I did with t... 
Mike's Barn.
Why is it so bright? Some sort of HDR setting?