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Whats on your turntable tonight?
I finally got the new Symposium Foundation Rack Ultra and several sets of Rollerblock Jr HDSE.  Everything is all set up, leveled, etc.  A new Niagara 3000 connected to the newly installed dedicated 20 amp line (using 10 gauge romex).  This was a ... 
Audiophile AC Outlets
I use the Pangea wall duplex for my Audioquest Powerquest 2.  This is specifically for my TV, Cable box, and router.  It is quite sufficient.  For the real deal, I use an Audioquest NRG Edison Duplex that is terminated to a dedicated 20 amp line. ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!Everyone, please be safe and stay healthy.  Enjoy the day. 
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@haflerdimwit Welcome to this thread.  I hope that you enjoy your new (to you) gear and many years of vinyl audio bliss. 
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@slaw Steve, fantastic article on your MyMat.  Congratulations!  Well deserved.I'll be contacting you soon.  I really must try this out on my system. 
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@slaw  Thank you so much for putting in the extra effort.  I have been looking for something that would satisfy just what you described for the music and especially the SQ.  I trust your "highest recommendation!"  Thus, I'll pull the trigger.  I s... 
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@slaw  is your Barrabas copy the one with the orange colored face, wide open mouth, being held in a purple sort of large sleeve covered arm/hand?  It's a wild album cover.  Your description sounds like it would be an interesting addition to my col... 
Audiophile metal albums
Yeah, Queens of the Stone Age is bad-ass.  I'm surprised that nobody has yet mentioned Metallica.  Even their name says it all.  They were very early heavy metal and basically began the genre.  Their recordings are typically very well done.  Get t... 
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@dayglow  I really like what you have added to this thread.  You are an awesome guy. 
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@spiritofradio  Jethro Tull, A Passion Play, is one of my favorite Tull albums.  It never really got the attention it deserved, IMO.  A warm and smooth recording, not bright at all, but still plenty of detail.  I have an original copy from when it... 
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John Mayall "Blues From Laurel Canyon"The Beach Boys "Pet Sounds" QRP pressing, great reissue.Buffalo Springfield "Last Time Around"  I just love that new box set.Manfred Mann "Watch" The song, 'Drowning On Dry Land' is awesome.Steely Dan "Aja" Mo... 
Millercarbon's Mega Vibration Control Journey
I have always been supportive of room treatments.  Even in my college dorm room I used carpet samples tacked to the walls and heavy cloth tacked into the corners of ceiling/wall.  I have kept at that ever since, albeit with much nicer applications... 
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Yes indeed, that is the same Alpine car audio company.  I worked as a sales rep for 5 years with a rep company that our biggest earning line was Alpine.  From there I went to work directly for Alpine and climbed the corporate management ladder.  I... 
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Toto IV, I have a perfect copy and pulled it out for listening later today.  Thanks for the good idea.Bonnie Pointer, S/TThe Pointer Sisters, 'Energy'  Really great vocals and a great recording.Manfred Mann, 'Watch'The Doobie Brothers, 'Livin' On ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
I have about 25 classical albums that I need to clean and listen to.  I need to get more, as well.  I also need to pay attention to Brian's listings and take notes.  I need to expand my collection.Nevertheless, over the past couple of days/evening...