mknowles16

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Suggestions for 45 rpm purchases?
Please put me in the wierd statement category. I purchased Louis Armstrong's 45. The rendition of St. James Infirmary was outstanding. However,I won't buy another 45 rpm album. For me, the pleasure of a album is enhanced by the presentation of the... 
HELP Best way to ship 160 lbs. speaker?
Call Vintage Transport-800-333-0056 x 2002. No crating required and they will pick the speakers up from their present placement. 
Granite vs Wood DIY Audio Racks?
If you want one inch female threaded cones try member esoler. Outstanding work.Michael 
I could use some jazz mentoring.
If you want Blues based laid back jazz, the artist is Oliver Nelson. The album/cd is "Blues and the Abstract Truth". The tune is "Stolen Moments". Guaranteed to grab you now and later. 
What music do you want to play really loud?
Tower of Power-"What is Hip". 
WAF, Help, Need Strategy
Tell her you will keep yer nose completely out of her ideas of decorating the rest of the house (exterior included), but you need this one room with your touch only. 
Sell or keep my Turntable
My philosophy with audio equipment and all other things- sell (or give) what you are not using now to someone who can enjoy it now.There will always be another available later. 
Your ONE all time favorite love song?
La La Means I Love You- The Delfonics 
VPI Aries Questions
You will likely receive many opinions that contradict mine. I own the Aries Scout. No cover, no SDS. No problems, nor any need to tweak, adjust, and tweak some more. The dealer from whom I purchased contends the Scout gives a significant portion o... 
1080i ?
Many of your questions are answered at projectorcentral.com in an article titled "The Difference Between HDTV, EDTV, and SDTV". 
Any Zydeco recommendations?
Paulwp-I say Rosie Ledet is raw, refined, rough, and sweet in one jamming package.I really appreciate artists, like her, who don't remind me of another artist.She is on the list of acquisitions for the month of January! 
How many audiophiles bi wire their speakers????
Dave-English is a funny language when written. I meant to say that I had both biampmped (with 2 amps) and biwired (with one amplifier). Lots of energy and resources expended but again, for me, no significant difference. 
How many audiophiles bi wire their speakers????
My experience with biwiring and biamping differs from Dave's. I also had Apogee Duetta Signature Speakers and tried them in both biamped and biwired configurations with one amp. In my experience, the sonic difference was not noticeable; however th... 
Which Tube Amp?
I had similiar requirements and am awaiting the return of my Counterpoint SA20 which is undergoing an upgrade. This hybrid amp has 220 WPC. The upgraded version has one rectifier tube and two SA-9 tubes-no biasing necessary. Tube rolling is not co... 
Tube Amps and young children - avoiding burns etc.
I would consider a Counterpoint SA-20 amplifier. It is a tube hybrid design, and the tubes are not accessible to little hands. I would suspect its 220 watts would help if you eventually drive electrostatic speakers. They are regularly available he...