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New music in 2014
The ones I haven't heard yet...2013 was an amazing year for new music.2014 will be equally as good? 
Hot Tuna "S/T"
Whats the catalog number? Any other Matrix/Runout info that would help ID this LP? 
Record-playing Rituals?
Have you seen what liquid stylus cleaners can do to your rig? 
Dating an album
Do you mean looking for the release year?Try Discogs. Make sure you have the Matrix / Runout numbers (in the deadwax) for each LP in question as this will help in pinpointing which release it could be as there can be many. 
tubes for leben cs600
Bolero - I can't say for certain why one tube costs more than another except for the usual: supply and demand. IMO it has more to do with performance in the targeted amp. In this hobby subjectivity is king. The beauty of this amp is the flexibilit... 
tubes for leben cs600
Get the tubes from Jim. The 6L6GC-STR Tung-Sol Quad is a good choice IMO. I have KT-120's (matched quad) in mine that I bought from Jim and they sound great.The rectifier tube (6CJ3 ) doesn't enhance the sound if at all when rolling In a non-stock... 
Cleaning new/sealed records?
1) Is your stylus a valued one? If so, then yes1a) Do you have an RCM? If so, then yes.1) If not, then no.1a) If no, then no.enjoy the music... 
Would new speakers----
Make you happier?If they sounded better... yes 
What's In Your Tape Cassette Deck Tonight?
my best pal and owner of a great hi if shop makes me awesome tapes.That's awesome Donjr! (Viva La Mixtape).We have an independent record shop here in Potland that not only have a series of their own AMAZING cassette tape compilations but also a ho... 
Your Favorite AC Outlets
If you haven't tried them, you are not qualified to comment on them.Nope. ANYONE can have an opinion REGARDLESS of whether or not they've "heard" a piece or not. We are ALL entitled to an opinion. If you choose to acknowledge said opinion that is ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dragoon - This Galaxy Is But A Nursery (LA's Fine) [LASFINELP-003]Those Bastard Souls - Twentieth Century Chemical (Darla) [DRL 011]Joel RL Phelps & The Downer Trio - Gala (12XU) [055-1]Patrick Sweany - Close To The Floor (Nine Mile Records) [... 
Burlington, VT - Any interest in starting a club?
If I lived in Vermont again - I'd be in! 
Audio Desk Record Cleaner
+1 for the KLAUDIO KD-CLN-LP200 Record Cleaning MachineToo many issues with the Audio Desk Systeme Vinyl Cleaner made in Germany 
Does anyone like country
I am just curious as to whether anyone likes country music? I do like some country songs (especially those that lean more towards pop).A BIG hell NO to the country pop that starting in the late 70's with "Rhinestone Cowboy."A BIG hell YEAH to Outl... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Patrick Sweany ‎– Close To The Floor (Nine Mile Records) ‎[NMR 0088]