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Firesign Theatre
The future fair: a fair for all and no fair to anybody 
what to use to angle a center channel speaker down
One upturned cone point in the center of the back edge. A 1/2" to 1" cone should do the trick. 
Review: Walker Audio Proscenium Gold Signature Turntable
Thank you for sharing that Rush. I have heard Rush's Walker TT playing back jazz as well as classical music. Not one ounce of hyberbole in the above review. As a member of the listening group Rush is refering to I can only say that the Walker is t... 
Most achingly-beautiful music
Tubegroover,Thanks for the tip! I'll look for it. 
Most achingly-beautiful music
I am exploring the Dvorak "Cello Concerto", I heard it performed live on Sat. night by The Haddonfield (NJ) Symphony with Mark Kowsower as soloist. Wonderful music. 
LP storage? What do you use?
I use Ikea's Bonde bookcases. The ones I use are the 48" H x 14" W units. they each have 4 shelves. If you follow the link to my vitual system, you can see them in the pictures. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Bach - "Concerto For Violin and Oboe" Kapp/Ravina/Roseman Philharmonia Virtuosi of New YorkBoismortier - "Sonatas For Flute and Harpsichord" Robin Hendrich/Philip KraftHaydn - "The Cello Concertos" Robinson/Harnoy Toronto Chamber Orchestra 
recommend a good computer and digital camera?
I would avoid the Gateway AND HP/Compaq. Both have serious QC issues. I agree that Dell is options extra happy, but will add that they sell robust machines that perform very well. I have a Dell desktop that is over 4 yrs old and still works as wel... 
Best female manly voice?
Who said Moms Mabley? You so funny.... 
Multiple copies of the same album on vinyl?
Guilty! I have many multiples of some of my favorites. Some examples are: New Riders of the Purple Sage "Panama Red", "NRPS", Allmans "Eat a Peach", Grateful Dead "American Beauty", "Workingman's Dead", "Blues For Allah", and more classical album ... 
More Questions about Dedicated Circuits
Glenn,Well said. A well qualified licensed electrician is the ONLY one you should be listening to. If he or she is doing their job, your installation will be according to NEC and your local municipality code. 
Preamp Deal of the Century
While I await my Syrah/Chenin, what tube combos should I be thinking about rolling into the unit? 
Rack/stand for VPI Scout
Update to my earlier post:My Scout sits on a 2" maple slab. Under the slab are Mapleshade heavy footer brass cones on a 1 1/2" John Boos rock maple based 2 shelf rack w/brass rods, nuts, and washers. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Rush,I don't own a copy of the original Merc pressing, but have heard one in good condition a few times. I will say that the reissue is pretty faithful to the original in sound, maybe a tad brighter, with the double basses sounding a little more r... 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
On the menu tonight:Rachmaninoff - "Piano Concerto No. 3" Bryon Janis/Antal Dorati/LSO. Mercury Living Presence 180g reissueModest Mouse - "The Moon And Antarctica"