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ac cables falling out of IEC inlets on amps
Drubin is right. The idea of "gluing" the cord to the chassis, with real Blu-Tack, or the generic stuff from Office Depot, doesn't appeal to me, for the reasons stated by Jeff_jones.I use a mechanical solution where it's feasible -- I support the ... 
product you use for dusting equipment
Swiffer! Slips under equipment easily and is a dust magnet. Try it, you'll like it! 
Suggestions for stretching turntable belts?
Possibly:http://www.kabusa.comKABP.O.BOX 2922PLAINFIELD, NJ 07062-0922908-754-1479 PHONE 
Poll.....what size is your room?
23 x 19 x 8 
Speakers placed against back wall
GURU speakers, from Sweden, demo'ed at the NY Home Entertainment Show, were remarked by everyone as being one of the highlights of the show. They are designed to be placed against the wall, are relatively small, put out tremendous sound and bass. ... 
Cartridge Suggestion for Scoutmaster / JMW-9 Sig.
I'll second the Dynavector. Great match & great price for an overperforming cartridge 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
I bought my Hot Shot from a place in Texas I found on-line after googling it. It was a rebuilt and cost me $45, delivered, I think, just after Fremer's mention of it. I haven't had any problems at all with it and it performs perfectly. I have to l... 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
Crem1, I have not had a problem with the Hot Shot with "splatter & spurt." I get a tight stream of steam, not using any of the attachments. Can you explain why the Perfection does it "better and cheaper," as I already have the Hot Shot? BTW, I... 
Thinking of trying tubes...
I had the SC-IVa's a while back and ran them with VTL Deluxe 500 mono's -- a nice match. There's a pair of Deluxe 300's for sale here at $1800 obo and claimed to be in great shape. I don't think you could go wrong with those amps at that price. 
Deep Cleaning Records With Steam?
As per Michael Fremer's notice in Stereophile a couple of years ago, I bought the Eureka "Hot Shot." It works great. I use it before a regular cleaning on particularly dirty LP's. It can be had for a double saw or two. Google it to find one. 
does anyone sharpie thier CD's???
A label changes the weight and balance, and, therefore, the red book specs (FWIW). 
Longest period of time without a single change
Let me check the clock . . . 
The most unique style speakers that sound good?
How about the Cabasse "La Sphere"?:http://www.cabasse.com/english/sphere/ 
$40.000 speaker advise. Check out my list
Well, that settles it! 
Which stereo SACD's do you recommend?
Jorma Kaukonen "Blue Country Heart" is incredible musically and sonically, if you like acoustic guitar music.