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Review: Merlin Music Systems TSM-MM Monitor
Lutesk,Nice review. Now go yourself a turntable and hear what your fine system is really capable of! Cheers,Spencer 
Turntable, Vinyl help................please
At this point, clean records are the next thing to focus on. As Lugnut pointed out, a vauum-based machine would be great. If the cost bothers you, you can start doing them by hand w/disc doctor brushes. I highly recommend the Audio Intelligent Vin... 
Anyone remember Square Deal in Patchogue L.I. ??
Patch-og 
Alternative Rack to Salamander
Txlef,Have you considered a DIY rack? I recently sold my Billy Bags rack, and have found that sonically and visually I am happier with my maple & brass rack. As one who is not exactly "Mr. Woodworker", I can attest that it's not so tough to do... 
Jefferson Airplane
Hot Tuna plays in Philly every Thanksgiving Eve at the Keswick Theatre. What a great way to start a holiday weekend! Cheers,Spencer 
anybody know jazz
Laurindo Almeida - Fabulous Brazilian guitarist, has some great work w/Ray Brown, too. Cheers,Spencer 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Sonny Rollins - Saxophone ColossusOrmandy/Philly Orch - "Virtuosi" An ole 6-eye LP that gives a few soloists a chance to showoff. Fun record. Milhaud's Concerto for Percusion & Small Orch" is really cool. Glenn Gould, Bernstein / Columbia Sym ... 
Only three manufacturers?
Playboy should stick with what it knows best; big pairs of bass traps ;-)Cheers,Spencer 
ZYX Airy2-X-SB on Graham 2.2
Kurt,If you talk to Mehran, I would ask specifically about the differences in silver vs. copper as well as 2 vs 3. Contrary to what is considered "general perceived wisdom" around here, Mehran instructed me that the silver versions would be warmer... 
Where has the respect gone?
Ignoring is fine if it's an isolated incident. However, the guy I fine to very rude on a very regular basis hits every thread I'm interested in(hint: analog), and leaves his footprints, fingerprints and buttprints on all of them. The sad part is t... 
Barenaked Ladies
Maroon is my fav. Their live album is good for beginners to get a taste of many great songs, but the studio versions are mostly better. Cheers,Spencer 
inexpensive transport for benchmark dac 1
Pioneer DVD 525, less than $50 on ebay! Cheers,Spencer 
Where has the respect gone?
For the most part, I agree that the majority of folks who post and trade here are reasonable, and on the "up and up". A few bad apples do spoil the whole bunch, so we can't stand for it. Shower them w/kindness, call them on it when they abuse the ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Keith Jarrett - Solo Concerts (Bremen Lausanne)Paul Simon - GracelandThe Band - Rock of AgesShins - Chutes Too NarrowRickie Lee Jones - The MagazineCannonball Adderley w/Bill Evans - Know What I Mean?La Tarentule - Atrium Musicae de MadridHolly Co... 
Who Was Your Favorite One Hit Wonder
Okay, If they're a two hit wonder, I'll have to go with Driver's Seat by Sniff & the Tears