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Musical Concepts amplifier modifications upgrades
I have a Musical Concepts modified Adcom 555 John did for me back in 1989. After reading the review in Absolute Sound ( Volume 13,Issue 55,1998)by Frank Kaplan I pulled the trigger and sent it in for mods. Unlike the one in the review I had mine t... 
Intimate Live Acoustic Recordings
Although its studio I ain't Marching Anymore by Phil Ochs is a showcase vinyl Disc. Just Phil and acoustic guitar. 
Good reason to retain my 40 year old Crime of the Century UHQR?
I have an original Mofi and a 1/2 speed Canadian Audiophile  of COTC and both sound superb. Sell it,buy a used mint MOFI copy and spend the 450 left on music or whatever. You will still have an excellent recording of COTC to turn too. 
Anyone try Synergistic Research PHT...
Has anyone tried putting it on their junction box. I'm thinking of placing one on top of the collar where my din phono cable is inserted. The collar is attached to the tonearm (GRAHAM B44 PHANTOM 2.2 SUPREME) 
Whest Phono Stages
Find out the recommended load on that cartridge,usually 100k is a good start but check with the manufacturer 
Billy Cobham Question
I would say 40% of my vinyl collection is promo's cause the record stores would sell them for 3 dollars less than a sealed new copy. I have a Crosswinds promo by Cobham,great album with Abercrombie on ax. 
Billy Cobham Question
Cut corner may mean it was a promo copy/not for sale that were given out for promotion. 
Fell asleep while TT was running with ortodoncia black cartridge!
So 2 hours is like 2 1/2 albums playing time. No harm no foul. 
Billy Cobham Question
Sounds like a press kit from someone handling promotion/ management for Cobham. Promo copies were sent out with kit to get interviews or gigs. 
Whest Phono Stages
Yes the interconnects are included but they were RCA and my tonearm takes a din plug ( Graham Phantom B44 series 2) so I use Audience phono cables with the Titan interconnects go from my phono to pre amp.  Also included is a cable that connects to... 
Phono cartridge suggestions sought
Read the reviews and audition a Sumiko Blackbird, high output or low whatever your preference. It's in your price range to... 
Whest Phono Stages
My Titan Pro was a European model NOS that James converted  to 120V 60hz and sold it to me as B stock.  It was from a hi fi shop that went under.Bought it 5 years ago when I retired and since had it upgraded to new Titan level.Yes it is an amazing... 
Black Friday Record Store Day
I picked up the 3LP version of Lou Reeds The Raven. I love this recording, hoping they do Magic and Loss next RSD,hint,hint 🙏 
Wait- OMG! The song is really about...?
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.loudersound.com/feature...Nantucket  Sleighride  ends with canabilism.Turning Japanese  by The Vapors is about jerking off. 
MoFi Dire Straights ‘Love Over Gold’ lp
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