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Record Cleaning Mystery
give the stylus a good magic eraser cleaning.If this phenomena stills happens, you can at least eliminate there was something on the stylus attracting this mystery gunk. 
cardas speaker positioning
"As soon as I plop most guests into the sweet spot and play something familiar no explanation is necessary."m-db: same thing happens here. Then, a response such as-"it sounds better than something at Best Buy" Nothing like affirmation, especially ... 
Best type of Sub to consider?
I'm a little late to the discussion here.kennythe key- your system is stunning to look at. Undoubtably sounds good too.I think I may have commented  in another thread about your Mac 71 in the beautiful maple case. I've yet to replace  the flaking,... 
cardas speaker positioning
audioconnection- I see the 5's used at the upper end of my budget. If I decide on something in this range, those Vandy's just never appealed to me aethetically.Great sounding speakers, never heard a show setup that wasn't pleasant.Sonics are param... 
cardas speaker positioning
"...once I finish building this Pass F5 Tubro V1."Nice project there, kosst_amojan. Your Focals will sing. Your previous married experiences suggest staying single and finishing the Pass F5 project.The Cardas calculator has my speakers 5' 8" out..... 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
"Where would I attach the power cable?"rv- I'm just referring to swapping the supplied stock cable your sub came with?The cable game is contentious, so I've learned over the years to tread lightly.Personally, I've joined the camp-power cords first... 
2017 Honest Cabling that doesn’t promote bankruptcy
If you not  aware already, try the  Cable Company.Demo a handful of suggestions, and let your ears and wallet decide.I've heard great results starting with power cables.https://thecableco.com 
Subwoofer for classical music listener
rvpiano- looks like you've traveled quite far on your sub journey.Have you experimented with a power cable yet? I hear  noticeable difference when I swapped the stock cord. The "shape" of bass notes present themselves as more believable.Naturally.... 
Would anyone be interested in a timeshare on an Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaner Pro?
marktomaras-Your system looks, and no doubt sounds fabulous. I wish there were a group of guys here, in crazy SoCal that we're willing to organize something similar.Meanwhile, I've been keeping  my spin clean busy for years. 
Would anyone be interested in a timeshare on an Audio Desk Vinyl Cleaner Pro?
I should have an AD, based on the amount of time I invest in record listening.Any opportunity I get to use one, I jump on it. While it’s possible it find a used one for a decent price, I still can’t justify a minimum 3kfor purchase.Your premise is... 
Jazz for aficionados
Guys, so many great links.Heres a pretty cool cathttp://www.supercartoons.net/cartoon/846/pizzicato-pussycat.html 
Beatles Love..latest iteration
"memorable moments...the disintegrating Bug blew me away. "if you're  referring to the VW bug that was only panels held by performers-. yes, fooled me until it "explodes"Many moments that we're clever and well executed. 
Beatles Love..latest iteration
In context of watching amazing feats with Beatles ANYTHING, it was entertaining considering my lack of interest in the Cirque series. IMO, complete songs wouldn't  fit with the overall pace of the show.  With this in mind, it appeared to be a near... 
Jazz for aficionados
frogman-good of you to mention the Oscar Peterson album. Haven't  played this album in years.Oscar Peterson and Joe Pass did a live album titled,"The Good Life" on the Pablo label.This album is one of the most "live sounding" albums I've heard. Fa... 
Jazz for aficionados
frogman-that is some good stuff. Just plain....cool.It also reminds me of something you might hear in a B/W film noir crime movie.O- I was unwinding this evening with "Wes  Montgomery in the wee small hours."Reading the back cover, I discovered Ke...