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How I spent my time at home
What I did today-1- tried a few different settings on my phono preamp for cartridge loading- wound up going from 166 to 250 ohms3- increased speaker toe-in- can just barely see the inner side panels now when in my listening chair4- ordered some LP... 
Mark Sammut is ill. Does anyone know how to give support
I heard from Mark today- thankfully he’s on the mend -  
Mark Sammut is ill. Does anyone know how to give support
Mark is a rock solid guy- wishing him a speedy recovery-  
How I spent my time at home
Rearranged my gear again- suspiciously similar to my previous set up.  
Who are your favorite A'gon posters?
 Atmosphere and Almarg  
Demo'ing Class A amps, Appreciation Suggestions from those who recently been there
I had tubes for many years. Since switching to Pass I have zero interest in tubes. Pass is stupendously good 
Do any still use an older high end tuner from the past?....
Springbok10- a 3 story whip antenna? Now you’ve gotten me curious. Can you share details please?  
How I spent my time at home
Nonoise, I drove past an auto parts store today coming home from the supermarket. Turns out a #55 bulb is commonly stocked in auto parts stores. Bought a 2 pack. The tuner has 4 dial bulbs. 2 are easy to get to and 2 not so easy. The stereo indica... 
What country builds the best audio equipment?
Sorta like asking what’s the best flavor of Ice cream  
How I spent my time at home
Why yes, of course, that’s my wife! Actually, it’s a photo of Pattie Boyd, George Harrison’s first wife.  
AR XA Turntable cartridge
I’ve owned an XA and tried a Grado on it- not a good choice. Grado cartridges are not shielded (why?) and as the arm approached the spindle, which means it approached the motor, i increasing got a hum through the system. The Grado hum!  
I wouod like a power cord recomendation that's in the budget category
I’ve been very happy with Cullen  
Are aftermarket power cords required to be UL / CE approved?
“Am I liable if someone gets shocked?” Maybe, but if it’s a defect in the cord, you point to the manufacturer. Same if it’s UL listed.”could my homeowners policy deny a claim if they determine a non approved cord denied a fire?”  Unlikely, but eve... 
How I spent my time at home
Footers- forgot- did that too- removed footers from beneath one rack. Did speaker placement couple months back.  
Where in the US to send my Linn Sondek LP12.
Tom knows his stuff. The Karousel comes with a new subplatter. In the UK - and I have no idea if there's a similar program in the US, if you spend 3000 Pounds on linn gear, you get a free Karousel.