johnto

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The price of used LP's.
Many of the prices are just crazy. In may cases I would rather have a better sounding remastered copy. I have a huge collection from the 60's to late 70's my children said they would get a dumpster till I told them otherwise. Wish I had the moti... 
recommended oil for well tempered spindle cup
On my VPI Scout I'm using 40-weight motor oil and  .25 teaspoon of white lithium grease as recommend on the bearing.  
Mogami 2921 vs Canare 4s11 vs ???
I purchased (2) 17’ runs of Canare 4s11 for my Magnepan 3.7 which are 4 ohm and it is excellent. Good prices from Redco in CT. Sorry no experience with Mogami.  
"What Is Classic Rock?"
Overplayed music?  
Whats playing on your system today?
Rolling Stones Ya-Ya's great rock defined the band dirty, dark and menacing great producing by Glyn Johns in capturing the band at its best.  
Best double studio vinyl?
Beatles White  The Who Tommy        
Why is most everything remastered?
I enjoy most remastered CD or lp to quote Robert Healey in his most recent TAS review " the best remastering jobs are transformative. You hear a new found clarity; each instrument or voice is distinct and sonically separate; the bass suddenly has ... 
Sound Better w/Amp Directly Into Wall Then Thru Zero Surge
I know Nelson Pass likes direct plug in for his equipment. Any good amp will regulate the voltage itself and shouldn't need a conditioner.  
King Crimson
For some great King Crimson try Radical Action to Unseat the Hold of Monkey Mind(guaranteed it will do that) 3CDs and. Blu-ray of their 2015 tour the sound is fantastic.  
Records, CDs, Streaming
60 / 40 LP / CD no streaming still enjoy having my hands on what I play.  
looking to match a new speaker to ARC REF75se
I always thought ARC paired very well with Magnepan speakers.  
ATMA-SPHERE MA-1 MK11.3 with magnepans, am I completely mad?!
I think you're on to a winner. The amp' s those put out will be more important than watts.  
What stereo equipment do respected musicians listen to?
One of my friends who played as a professional in the orchestra for years listens on Philharmonic 3 speakers with AVA amp and pre. He is also loves Maggie's for be their vocal be purify.  
What is your favorite cover?
Pretenders cover of the Kinks Stop your Sobbing  
What is your favorite cover?
Deep Purple covers of Help, Kentucky Woman and Hush. Yes cover of Every little thing. Jimi Hendrix cover of all along the watchtower