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| Why Don't More People Into Music Reproduction At Home Play Around With Musical Instruments "You can tell a true music lover by the fact that they always try to make their own music. They may be atrocious at it, but they try." ___ H.L. MenkenFor me, it’s the harmonica. When played well, this is what a "tin sandwich" can sound like: http... | |
| Jazz for aficionados (removed) I had the pleasure of seeing Dexter Gordon live at the old Howard Rumsey’s "Concerts by The Sea" jazz club in Redondo Beach, California. He was a very large (tall) man with a very soft voice. After soothing every one with his velvet sounding dialo... | |
| I'm here for the enthusiasts, not the snobbery As an old Desert Sled rider (Triumph 650), we had a saying ... "If you're not falling off, you're not going fast enough." https://silodrome.com/steve-mcqueen-triumph-bonneville-desert-sled/ | |
| Your favorite excellent quality/sounding LPs If you want to listen to RECORDINGS, there are a lot of good to excellent recommendations being presented here. If you want to listen to really good MUSIC, recorded well, then start exploring the world of mono LPs recorded prior to the age of ster... | |
| HUH? Is this unusual? There are lots of good recordings in those old Reader’s Digest box sets. I’ve found some that were virtually unplayed. Quality quiet vinyl too. One to look for was issued in 1964; a 12-record Reader’s Digest box set titled: "Treasury of Great Musi... | |
| ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INEXPENSIVE CD/DVD POLISHING CLOTHS What's a cd? CDs were those silvery little discs that tried unsuccessfully to exterminate vinyl records. | |
| ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INEXPENSIVE CD/DVD POLISHING CLOTHS @ssoldhvymec ...No mention on the PH. The brand name is Zeiss Lens Cleaner. Ingredients are:Deionized water2-butoxy ethanolproprietary detergents and preservativesIt comes in 8 fluid ounce bottles. The bottle says that it is safe for all coated ... | |
| ARE YOU LOOKING FOR INEXPENSIVE CD/DVD POLISHING CLOTHS After trying most, if not all of the expensive CD cleaners, some of which, roll off the highs, I’ve settled on the eyeglass cleaner sold by Walmart in their optical department, and the micro-fiber blue cloths sold by Costco. A quick cleaning, and ... | |
| Ever feel like a "low dollar" customer that your dealer doesn't think worth their time? There are certain things that successful salespeople learn early on in their careers, one of which, is to never judge a prospect by their appearance. I've sold homes to millionaires who drive old cars, wear thrift-store ties, and who are late on t... | |
| Who’s been tinkering while trapped? ^^^ Actually, it was a book depicting the total anarchy of psychopaths being led by Charles Manson. Today, we could write volumes. Different psychopaths, same result.Frank | |
| Who’s been tinkering while trapped? @geoffkait.. Getting ready for Helter Skelter, Frank? Unless you've been living under a rock for the past two weeks, Geoff, you'd know that "Helter Skelter" is already here.Frank | |
| Who’s been tinkering while trapped? I’ve been busy rebuilding my blown-out harmonicas with new reed plates, replaced an old toilet, and did various other household chores that I’ve put off way too long. Oh, and I sighted in my AR-15 to perfection and reloaded as much ammo as I had b... | |
| GREAT BARGAIN BUYS YOU'VE MADE OR KNOW OF @artemus_5 ...I took that ST-70 that I bought at the garage sale to a tech that I knew and he updated everything. That was a great little amp. Those offered here on A’gon are beautiful. If I were starting over, and on a budget, that’s exactly what... | |
| GREAT BARGAIN BUYS YOU'VE MADE OR KNOW OF Years ago, I bought a Dynaco Stereo 70, along with a Dynaco PAS-3 in mint condition at a garage sale for four dollars for the pair. | |
| Big source improvement using CD player CDs sound better than streaming? Shh ... once the word gets out, the streamers won't be donating their CDs to the thrift stores anymore. Frank |