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Which VPI LP Cleaning Machine?
I have a question about the 16.5 model. I have seen a few 16.5s for sale, where the seller mentions that it has some stainless steel collector or container. Is this a difference between various VPI LP models (like the 16 and 16.5) or is this somet... 
Jazz Recommendations
Two of the most popular guides to jazz are the "Penguin Guide to Jazz (on CD)" and the "All Music Guide to Jazz". Out of the two, I like the All Music guide better. I like their album descriptions more, and they also supply other information. For ... 
What's the difference between 33 1/3 60 vs 50 Hz?
Actually, any florescent tube light will work. I believe the watt saver lights (the ones that give off 60 watts, but only use 11 watts) are condensed versions of florescent lights. The trick is to get the intensity low enough so that you can actua... 
What's the difference between 33 1/3 60 vs 50 Hz?
Actually, any florescent tube light will work. I believe the watt saver lights (the ones that give off 60 watts, but only use 11 watts) are condensed versions of florescent lights. The trick is to get the intensity low enough so that you can actua... 
Mapleshade CD Favorites
Thanks to all for the info and ideas. I suspect Mapleshade is probably an "acquired" taste, but on the other side, good recordings can't be all that bad.Big thanks to SantafeFrank, for the obvious suggestion of going to the website (!!) and listen... 
Mapleshade CD Favorites
Thanks to all for the info and ideas. I suspect Mapleshade is probably an "acquired" taste, but on the other side, good recordings can't be all that bad.Big thanks to SantafeFrank, for the obvious suggestion of going to the website (!!) and listen... 
Best Blues Rock recommendations?
The Chicago blues is a mixture of blues, rock, and soul, that started (I guess) about 50 years ago. I'm not sure of the origins but Paul Butterfield (mentioned above) was an early band. The "East/West" album is well worth a hearing. The Butterfiel... 
Good phono amp, low noise, not too expencive?
Charles, I'm in the same situation as you. I plan to add a separate phone preamp to my current system. This seems to be the simplest way to add analog. Right now, I'm buying some "audiophile" records to wet my appetite for the analog purchase.Does...