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| slightly neurotic question from a tube newbie Tube amps have lots of current flowing. My advise is to NOT turn it on. Take it to a tech and have it checked out. Most likely, he/she will do exactly what Mingles (above) advised. But, loose sockets and poking around can be dangerous. | |
| How organized are you with your music Ignore "the" and "A". If you can't figure that one out on your own, I suggest Audiofeil's recommendation. | |
| How organized are you with your music Synthfreek, Yes. Lots of John Lennon, Coltrane, Mayall, Johan, etc. A Clockwork Orange is the first one, ZZ Top last (I just looked). The beauty is I can find them within a minute.I tried genres, colors, moon phases, mothers maiden name. What's ni... | |
| How organized are you with your music About 1500 Lps and 200 Cds.All are in alphabetical order starting with the first letter. Roland Kirk is "R". The Beatles "B" etc. Lps are in Ikea Expidit shelves (perfect and cheap).Cds removed from jewel case and placed in case logic sleeves to s... | |
| Does anyone like country Bluegrass, yes.Country Swing- one of the best is- Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys for the Last Time. Gram Parsons is someone to check out. (He let Emmylou join the band). | |
| Why Rhodium? Yeah, but the red, hot stamped Rhodium...I'm waiting for the Cobalt. | |
| CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos 1984(?) I sat in front of Tony Williams (Marsellis Bros, Ron Carter, Herbie H.)Tony Williams could play drums and sound like an orchestra. Incredible. | |
| CDs with heavy, fast bass and/or long drum solos The VERY BEST CD recording of drums and bass that I have heard is almost impossible to find. But it is incredibly dynamic.The tune is called "Boxenkiller". I am told it was on a Focal Lab sampler CD.Good luck finding it. | |
| Double Albums/CDs, curse or blessing? Layla (to me) is an excellent double LP and justified.First, the band, Dominos, was so dysfunctional it could only hold together for a short period. One year?Secondly, the passion and intensity of the music makes this one of the all time "best of ... | |
| Whats on your turntable tonight? Last night I was really moved by:Ry Cooder- Chicken RevueLouie's St. James InfirmaryClifford Brown | |
| Dr. John I second GUMBO.I can't get enough of it! | |
| What's your favorite Turntable tweak? I heard what Islandman is talking about. Without a doubt, the music in his home is outstanding.Thanks for sharing and I really look forward to having you visit.Your input will be greatly appreciated.Best regards,Michael | |
| Review: Thor Audio Thor AudioT1000 Factory Cap Upgrade Tube preamp Very interesting review. Thanks for sharing. My system is close to yours. Same CDP- Meridian. Lenco turntable. Thor 2000 (IMO the phono is better). VAC 80/80*Verity Parsifals* A friend has a pair if Thor 30 monoblocks which he plans to sell. Wish ... | |
| Your Favorite, Most Outstanding Guitar Solo Django- Nuage. Beautiful, clean notes, harmonics, and heavenly fire. | |
| 1 piece of audio gear I really regret selling is.. My soul to the audio Devil.Wadn't yoozin it!?!?!? |