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Simple & Cheap Way to Cut Turntable Vibrations
I actually put some of those Home-Des-Po felt pads under the stock feet on my Technics SL1210 and think they do a pretty good job as well. Isolated the shelf quite a bit.-John 
SHELTER - 501II CARTRIDGE on Technics 1200 Table
I went through 3 cartridges prior to settling on the Shelter on my SL1210. A Sumiko Blue Point Special, Grado Ref Platinum and one other I dont recall. The Grado was played through a Grado phono amp. I now use a Krell KPE reference phono amp with ... 
SHELTER - 501II CARTRIDGE on Technics 1200 Table
Good afternoon: I run one on mine and like it. This is after going thru a Grado Ref Platinum, Sumiko Blue Point and one other I dont recall. It replaced the Grado. It plays through a Krell KPE Reference preamp. Only mod Ive done on the turntable i... 
Legacy audio classics
Legacy Audio Classics really is. 
Best "Giant Killer" Value Cables For...
I also like Triode Wire Labs for power cables. They work well, are extremely well made and do what they're supposed to. And you cant get any better than Pete for service.Oh yeah, made in USA. Good luck, John 
$10 vs $100 power plug
$1 plug to a $10 plug helped mine.When I opened up the plug boxes in my room the romex was not pigtailed to each plug. It went in one side of the plug then out the other two screws on the other side. I pigtailed each plug in the circuit, them put ... 
Sound is DARK / FORWARD / TRANSPARENT?
I like the post/question. You have to think so far out of the box to figure out the answer you'll be in another box."The bass was weighty, bassy, bloated & boomy? Hmmm, is this good or bad? Sounds more like the salesman at the old Paciic Stere... 
Static electricity Killin me.
I touch a corner of drywall to ground me out. The drywall has metal corner bead and will ground it out. Its right next to the system so I dont have to move and create more static.It was bad for a while, when I touched my Krell KRC2 it would send i... 
Listening Room Art Work
By the way its framemyrecord.comMy favorite is my King Crimson "RED" album with the screaming face. Keeps 'em guessing at my sanity. Or lack of it.Have fun, John 
Mo' money. Mo' problems.
I like the "7 tips" by zd542.My problem is I like to buy stuff. I keep the capitalism just rolling along in this country.I also like to OP's moniker. Although "Palmerpert" would be my choice. :'}-JD 
Balanced audio switching
I have a Goldpoint switchbox that works very well with a great build quality.http://www.goldpt.com/sw2x.html-JD 
How to pack speakers w/out original boxes?
We ship aerospace parts. No matter what box you use buy four of them. Cut two of the boxes up and line the assembled boxes with the cut up cardboard pieces. You will in essence be building a double walled box. Much better and stronger. Double tape... 
Live From Daryl's House-Shelby Lynne
I have never heard of it. Thanks for the heads up on the show. Awesome indeed!-John 
Anyone still playing on Cassette decks?
My Toyota Avalon has a cassette player and I use it often. I was listening to "1983 top 105.5 songs" I recorded off 105.5 KNAC this morning on the way in to work. Alway brings back good memories of times gone by.-John 
Wanna feel old?
Jeez I love seeing old farts touring!My wife & I saw Asia friday night and the opening group was a local high school band. I was told the drummer was 14 years old. Hows that for tying the whole age thing together?!?-John