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Home made speaker stand idea using clay chimney flue liner
Sounds like an awesome DIY speaker stand project. Would love to see the pix.... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Elvis Costello and the Attractions - "Imperial Bedroom" - In prep for seeing the Elvis Costello and the Attractions "Imperial Bedroom and Other Chambers" tour in July. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Lee Moses - "Time and Place" - Wow, fantastic funk/soul/R&B record from 1971. Heard it playing in my LRS today when I stopped in to check the newly stocked used record bins. Unfortunately clean originals are hundreds of dollars, but it's been ... 
What's in your CDP tonight? the minority report
Rush - "Presto" 
Outdoor Garage Speakers
You might want to look at the Polk Atrium 6 (35 near perfect feedbacks at Crutchfield) or the Atrium 8 if you want to spend more and get a little more bass extension. The next step up might be something like the PSB's. I'm not a fan of Klipsch unt... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bdp24 - Perfect Waves was very good, really fantastic. I've always liked the slow version of "Forever Young" and every other cut on the album was also enjoyable. This record will go into my regular rotation..... 
Outdoor Garage Speakers
Are you asking for recommendations for speakers inside the garage or outdoor speakers that are on the exterior of the garage, but servicing the deck and yard? If they are outside, you need outdoor speakers which can tolerate temperature swings and... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
@bdp24 - I wasn't quite sure what to expect from Self Portrait. I received it as a gift from my wife in a small lot of records she bought at an auction. I wasn't familiar with it and did a Google Search before listening to it. Interesting read abo... 
Your last concert was to see who and when?
@thepigdog - Agree about Richard Thompson. I saw his solo show in April and it was fantastic. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning is one of my all time favorite songs and he killed it live. 
Tune of the Day
Band of Skulls - "Bomb" from the excellent album - Baby Darling Doll Face Honey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdr0h5y5LQc  
Who thinks $5K speaker cable really better than generic 14AWG cable?
@jmcgrogan2 - Are you saying Unicorns don't actually exist? That's a real bummer because I was think about buying one...... :~)Happy Wednesday to All ...... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bob Dylan - "Self Portrait" 
Most Beautiful Receiver / Integrated - Ever was... ?
For affordably priced receivers with good looks, I always liked the black faced Optonicas. I've have not heard one in 40 years and I have no idea how they sound relative to their peers from the same period. I'm guessing they are not as good as Pio... 
Is Spiking Necesarry?
@kosst_amojan - You may be onto something! I did not spike the maggies when I tried them in my room.....  ;~)@randy-11 - Randy, my room is not symmetrical. There is a greater mount of boxed-in area behind the left speaker than there is on the righ... 
Tune of the Day
World Party - "Way Down Now" from the most excellent album - Goodby Jumbo. Been digging' it since 1990.......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZrIdbumFiI