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DIY Record Cleaner Project - Need ideas
Bdgregory,I am afraid your suggestion of using suction cups to hold the LP on the vertical will not work.Here is why,how can you form suction on a paper surface (label) that is porous by nature? Suction cups work on glass only when clean,on dirty ... 
Dedicated Audio Room Lighting Ideas?
Also R19 or the most efficient R21 is for 2x6 walls ,the R12 is for 2x4 wall.If you R19 or 21 on 2x4 walls the pressure of the insulation on the drywall will eventually make it pop off the drywall screws in the future,and you will need to repair t... 
Dedicated Audio Room Lighting Ideas?
Zargon You need to buy the Roxul brand Fire and Sound insulation.It is greenish brown in color and you cut it easy with the help of a bread knive.If you use regular Olfa knive it will dull the blades fast.Don't use R19 Dow Corning Pink ,that's goo... 
Dedicated Audio Room Lighting Ideas?
Moonray,the hoist is great but only when there is space to wheel it around and no obstructios.In my years in construction I only seen it used rarely in residential work.I my case I had to do cathedral ceilings(sloped)on the third floor where my li... 
Dedicated Audio Room Lighting Ideas?
ZargonIn regards to 5/8 drywall sheets,each weights 100lbs and if you are planning to do your ceilings with double 5/8's have extra 3-4 helpers available .I did my entire 3 floor house with 5/8 drywall only the exterior walls as per building firec... 
Why is the industry so lame?
In my opinion the Ipod is very good to take it to the gym to provide portable music for a good workout.In fact I am getting one soon for that reason but I wouldn't use it for my main system.I guess I like the in-convinience of spinning cd's and vi... 
GIRL NEWBIE
Girl Newbie,check www.audiokarma.org.Lot's of cool vintage lower priced gear info.George 
How Much Have You Lost Thru' The Upgrade Process?
I think the answer to this particular question is too embarassing $$$ for some of us.George 
Help with a wide/twin bay rack
BrandonYou did a terrific job!It looks very nice.I made an all aluminum double width rack myself.Mine is stands 58"tall by 52"wide and 22"deep.It is a 4 shelves design plus the top shelf.I still explore my options of finishing it.I eliminated the ... 
What glue to use on circuit board of Classe amp
Just buy an Arrow brand heat glue gun from Home Depot and a few transparent glue sticks.Plug the heat gun to the wall outlet and let it sit and warm up for a few minutes,then place a glue stick in the rear end of the glue gun ,press the trigger to... 
Treating High Humidity in basement
Audioquest4lifeLat year I worked at construction site of the ROM.That is the Royal Ontario Museum and they expanded the facilities with this enormous addition that went over budget.$$$$They called the new part "Crystals",because the roof lines loo... 
Why spend megabucks on a tuner?
Jeffb28451Hi Jeff,this George.I bought the Mcintosh MR78 from YOU .Remember?Reading your post,now I understand why you sold it back then!It was and still is truly in truly mint condition.The cabinet was rough though.I haven't used the tuner yet be... 
Cable Elevators
To all interested in this.You don't need to spend 100$ and up for audiophile approved cable lifters to find out if they work or not,I noticed recently a plastic product for the construction industry that can be used as a cable lifter for pennies o... 
Do amplifiers deteriorate if not used?
GregmThanks for your help/KijankiWhat is a SMPS power supply? also do you suggest I power up like normal or I still need a Variac?George 
Do amplifiers deteriorate if not used?
Where can I buy a variac?I got a ML 27.5 in storage,that is not being used for at least 4-5 years now.ThanksGeorge