mknowles16

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Is a audiophila suicid to ship 150lbs overseas ?
I always use a wooden crate and surround heavy equipment on all sides with three inch square dense foam cubes. The cubes cost $30.00 for 300 of them and have never failed me. No cutting or shaping necessary-just make a foam floor, set the equipmen... 
12 Volt Cable Burn In?
Did the burn in for 24 hours. I have to say it was a success. Far less sizzling sibilance, and the bass seems more focused. I am going to try to get the energyto make a second pair and do an A/B comparison as best I can. 
12 Volt Cable Burn In?
I am going to make up a second set of the cables and make a comparison when my hands recover. I'll report when it is done. 
SURPRISE This is a pretty dang good LP
I received some LAST cleaning products recently. On a lark, I cleaned an old LP and it completely put some of my recent 180 gram purchases to shame. My daughter and I were jammin to Funkadelic's "Uncle Jam Wants You" Warner Brothers BSK 3371. Purc... 
Who is your overall favorite guitarist?
Dead: Jimi Hendrix and Joe PassAlive: George Benson (Honorable Mention-Jimmy Bruno) 
What stand does you Turntable sit on?
Mine sets on a stainless steel rack built by a local metal fabricator. The rack is attached to the wall with a pair of threaded stainless rods which protrude through the exterior wall. The design will support over 300 pounds. It cost less than $80... 
Nina Simone recommendation
My absolute favorite is titled "Nina Simone Sings the Blues", RCA Victor, LSP-3789. She does a version of "My Man's Gone Now" that is unequalled. The rest of the tunes are fabulous. Your girlfriend will love it and you! 
Marble or Granite shelfs in a hifi rack?
Twl-At what thickness does marble stop ringing? 
Best blues guitarist, Clapton or Green
Albert King and Muddy Waters must be mentioned here. Anything live by either artist will let you know what the blues is all about. I prefer the LPs. THey have music on both sides! 
I don't understand Miles Davis' "Kind of Blue"
Please understand that I am not trying to be a wiseguy nor do I seek to belittle you. I play jazz (badly) and have been listening for over 30 years.To cut to the chase, I would recommend that you take a Jazz History or Jazz Appreciation class at y...