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Need opinions on ceiling reflections
Looks at room. Nice. Why not borrow one of your panels from the back of your space and try it on the soffit? 
Need opinions on ceiling reflections
I was planning of getting some acoustic foam and attach it to the ceiling using T-pins (since it is a textured ceiling and foam tapes will not work). I assumed that this will absorb the reflections and could work on restoring the proper timing/c... 
How to isolate turntable from footstep shake or vibration
Springs. Check out the springs under turntable thread. 
What is the sound level of Your Listening Room?
I was going to build a $100k+ music room but abandoned the idea. It's quieter in the basement.  
What is the sound level of Your Listening Room?
I quoted 22 above from memory but tested now at 19 LAF on Sound Analyser App on S20 phone. Upstairs in kitchen 23dB. Even with some clown nearby with a leafblower. 
What is the sound level of Your Listening Room?
22dB. Basement here too. The world is too loud to be upstairs in soundboard wooden boxes. Gimme a stone home any day. 
Do any of you kids , want your system ???
"It's boomer crap." 
Do any of you kids , want your system ???
Handing her a pair of magnesium and aluminum headshells, I asked my wife which one sounded better. She examined them and made a few vague guesses. When pushed, she had no Earthly idea what they were. No clue. None. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Willie Mabon And His Combo ‎– The Seventh Son (Crown Prince 1982 mono) 
Thoughts and experiences on the Spendor SP100 R2
I'm sure they'll be fine with solid state amplification but they will reward you with tubes. 35 watt 6L6/EL34 would be a good start and sweet as a nut.  
Thoughts and experiences on the Spendor SP100 R2
I'm a 2/2 owner. I've heard the SP100 and it was very nice. More of the 2/2 sound in every area. It needs some room around it and a bigger room if you're going to play loud. I believe the R2 is re-voiced for better detail. While easy to drive, you... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
LaVern Baker ‎– Real Gone Gal (Charly R&B 1984) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Want some Debussy, so opening my Solti Edition volume 10 box…I had a woman once who often wanted to stay in and write. When I'd suggest going out to eat, she'd reply, "I just want to stay in and listen to Debussy." 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Barbara Dane ‎– Sings The Blues With 6 & 12 String Guitar (Folkways 1964) 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Homesick James ‎– Homesick James, Ain't Sick No More (Bluesway 1977)