slipknot1

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To Play, or Not to Play?
to me, the whole purpose of purchasing these gems, is to enjoy what is in the grooves. I am a music lover, not a collector. 
How do you cope with dust build up ?
One very effective method I have found is the use of an ionic room purifier running 24/7 in my listening room. It has really reduced the amount of dust in my 23 x 17 room.I use a clone of the well advertised Sharper Image unit. I paid less than ha... 
Best Song or AlbumTitles?
"Love Stinks" J. Geils Band"They Ain't makin' Jews Like Jesus Anymore" Kinky Friedman 
What do you listen to when no one else can hear it
Herb Alpert "Midnight Sun" Jazz light, done right. Way better than you would think. Great sonics, a couple of really nice performances as well."Spirit Of Tibet" One of those Hallmark Card Store buy three greeting cards, get this CD free! kind of t... 
Your local library
I'll chime in here: As it happens I am a librarian, and it's true your local public library can be a great source for FREE exposure to music. In my library, we have a fairly large collection of jazz, classical, soundtracks, rock, Books on CD, and ... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Laurindo Almeida "Virtuoso Guitar" (Crystal Clear CCS-8001) 45 rpm black vinyl version. Picked-up a "minty fresh" used copy.A thank you shout out to Sbank for turning me on to this gem of an LP! 
Teres vs VPI, SME, Origin Live, etc.
I've always thought that Raul and Romy were one in the same. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Tonight:Art Pepper "Meets The Rhythm Section" (Contemporary S7532, OJC reissue)Mark Knopfler "Soundtrack From Local Hero" (Warner 23827-1)Supertramp "Crime Of The Century" (A&M 3647) Speaker's Corner reissueBeethoven "Piano Concerto No. 4 in G... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
So far today,Stravinsky "Divertimento from the Fairy's Kiss" Reiner/CSO (RCA LM-2251} A Shaded Dog mono in very good shape, paired with Hovhaness' "Mysterious Mountain" Two very nice performances to begin the weekend.... 
New York City -- Martinis, Steaks, Lobsters, Audio
I would enjoy getting together with others for a dinner party. I'd be willing to come up from Philadelphia. 
Top 5 Best audiophile tracks to test equipment
In no particular order, I like:"Moonlight Seranade" LP, Laurindo Almeida/Ray Brown. Almeida plays Beethoven's "Moonlight Sonata" on the guitar while Ray Brown weaves "Around Midnight" in and out on the bowed bass. (Detail, dynamics, low frequency ... 
Thoughts on the Supratek Chardonnay
I have had a Supratek Chenin running in my system since late November 2004. No reliability issues, no noise issues. It has been a joy to use and listen to. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Rushton,I read your post and pulled out my 12 disc box set of "Treasury of Great Music", and sure enough there it is on Disc 12. I have yet to listen to this acquisition, I assume the Chesky is a remaster of this recording. I guess my listening se... 
MM vs. MC
The dynavector DV20X HO at 2.5mv is a very nice match for the JMW 9 arm, and a very good bargain at the 550.00 new price range.If you have 800.00 left to spend on a low output MC AND phono stage, you will be forced to make too many dollar concessi... 
Best speakers circa 77-79'
Boston Acoustics A200Klipsch HeresyDCM Time Window