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What does a vinyl record groove look like?
Also, it should be mentioned that the audio signal that is used to 'cut' the tracks on the master is first 'equalized' (the RIAA standard curve) to lower the level of the Bass frequencies, as to not to cut too wide of grooves in the record. When y... 
What does a vinyl record groove look like?
That pic of the stylus in the groove mentioned above is from an Electron Microcsope. Still very cool. 
Halo P3 Phono Hum
Try a 'cheater' plug (disconnects the ground) for the preamp. 
Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?
Zaikesman - The Audiogon Matchmaker. Only $6.00 per post ;)Merry Christmas all... 
0 feedback sellers
I detected some Sarcasm in Viridian's post, so maybe he was just joshing.... 
Who has Caps on their AC lines ???
Gordus above is right. The 120V power lines actually have a peak to peak value of 340V. 600V rating would suffice. Fuses also a good idea. 
I know this is heresy, but...
I use the 2496, but my preamp only has a unbalanced processor loop. So I use XLR/RCA adapters. I like it in my system. I would give it a try, and if you dont like it, it will be easy to resell. 
Audio Icon/Idol - Who would you like to meet?
Mitchell, I sure wish you would have at least started a fight with him. Yelling at someone is just as bad as getting physical. Even though it was years ago, and didn't involve me at all - that makes me very angry at Mr. Seqerra. Some one who has c... 
How to thwart cats
Theo above was surely just joking - but was actually not too far off. I have seen in catalogs Plastic Spikes that are used by gardners to keep cats out of flower beds. They are long skinny spikes which are made of soft plastic that won't harm kitt... 
Looking for CD player with volume control?
Cary CD players have volume controls - they are excellent. I own the CD308. 
Hail to Mcintosh
My MC2505 was probably built when Lyndon Johnson was President. It still works and sounds great. How many brands can you say that about? 
The WORST Components for Rock and Pop Music
Plus you have to factor in the fact that some rock recordings are poorly engineered (overcompressed, etc.) 
Difficult Sopranos
Good one, Dreadhead. But I would vote for A.J. 
Reasonably accurate, inexpensive dB meter--ideas?
Well at least now at Radio Shack, you don't have to give them all your personal info just to buy a pack of resistors like you used to. That really suxed. 
Reasonably accurate, inexpensive dB meter--ideas?
Aolmrd, so how does Radio Shack (mis)treat employees IYO? Probably just like every corporation in the USA - badly.