mammothguy54

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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Puffball, you are the only other person I have come into contact with that has Thunderclap Newman "Hollywood Dream".  I have had that since it first came out.  Awesome album!Sparks  "Indiscreet"  This is the other Sparks album I have.  I think the... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I use live bait that are about the size of croaker... But really, if those were caught with the grandkids then they are "trophies" in their own rite.  Very nice!Steve, 'The Seeds Of Love" reissue is exceptionally quiet vinyl.  As I said, it has th... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
leo Kotke S/T   Nice way to warm up the system.Tears For Fears  'The Seeds Of Love'  Recently got this very well done reissue.  Had to play it again.  Very entertaining, great music.  Very 80s sounding type of recording SQ, but quite enjoyable.Rog... 
Stylus Cleaning Rituals
I hope this helps the OP question.Step 1.)  I clean the stylus with the stylus cleaning brush that came with my Lyra cartridge.  I also have a Discwasher Stylus Cleaning Brush since 1975 but it's fairly large and the Lyra is nice and small.  They ... 
Cable for AudioQuest Niagara 1200
I come from the camp of thinking that brand synergy is best.  As an example, my 2-channel system preamp and power amp are of the same brand.  For my theater components (processor and 7-channel amp, same brand) I use an AQ 1200 which is connected t... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sparks  'Kimono My House'  I bought this when first released, in 1974.  A rather unusual album, but I like it.  I have their other album, from 1975, and will play that in a day or two.Traffic  'John Barleycorn Must Die'  Excellent Traffic album, a... 
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The new bass traps are working wonders for me.Leon Russell  'Will O' The Wisp'  What a wonderful Leon album.Boz Scaggs  S/T  Cleaned this in the US machine and it is much improved.  Then again, I have also added some room treatments.  It's still n... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Jim, I have succeeded at 4 BFT in the past 5 years.  40 lb, 80 lb, 130 lb, and 150 lb.  My hope is to get 4 more, this season alone.  60 lb to 110 lb would be perfect.  That 150 lb BFT nearly killed me...LOL  And yes indeed, a culinary pinnacle.  ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@tomic601  Nice to hear that your shrimping was a successful trip.  Enjoy the catch!  The bluefin tuna are really biting now but I can't go on a trip until after my wife returns from a vacation with her cousin.  Around June 21 I should be able to ... 
Considering an integrated
The previously mentioned Luxman and Accuphase products are outstanding and highly recommended.  Another product of the same caliber is from Balanced Audio Technology (BAT).  BAT is an ultra high quality product line for the discerning audiophile. ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@flennon   Welcome, you're going to love this thread.  I get great ideas of what to play and/or what to buy from here on a regular basis.The Moody Blues  'In Search Of The Lost Chord'  I love this album.  Saw them in concert just after it released... 
Arrangement of components on rack
First I will explain the system layout.  I am fortunate that my electronics are in a separate room, just behind the front wall for my speakers.  I route the speaker cables through nicely finished port holes in the baseboards.  There are ABS tubes ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have that Boz Scaggs album.  Bought it new back in about 1974 so it has to be a reissue since it was first released in 1969.  The record is in perfect condition and even the jacket is M-.  Wonderful music, my favorite Scaggs album.  However, my ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
P J Harvey  'To Bring You My Love'  Great album, very well recorded.Thomas Dolby  'The Flat Earth"  Had to listen to this again before refiling it.  Fun album and my favorite song is "I Scare Myself"King Crimson  'In The Court of the Crimson King'... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
What a lovely group of people.  It never ceases to please me, reading this thread.To all, have a very safe and healthy Memorial Day.  Enjoy the fine music and food.