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@bkeske Hi Brian, I’ve not tried the CBS Hytrons.  I have tried very late production   (1987) Philips branded 5814As (made at the Sylvania plant) for the military (marked JAN).  Pretty decent actually when compared with GEs from the early 60s and ... 
top loading cd players
I have a Sparkler S505 top loader CD player, predecessor to this newly released model http://www.sparkler-audio.com/portfolio/S515_en.html  
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@bkeske @noromance   I noted your exchange about 12AU7 and 5814 dual triodes a few pages back.  Just curious Brian, what brand 5814 did you use? daniel  
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75 Dollar Bill “I Was Real” Thin Wrist 2019 Steve Reich-Kronos Quartet-Pat Metheny “Different Trains” Nonesuch 1989 Ike Yard “s/t” Factory America 1982  
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The Move “Split Ends” United Artists 1972 Ultravox “s/t” Island UK 1977 Bruce Springsteen “Born To Run” CBS 1975  
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@boxer12  Hi Tim, I happened to pull the gray top border jacket  “Lonesome”.  “Truckers Atlas” is on the blue top border jacket.  Did your version come as 2 records in 2 separate jackets (vs. a gatefold)?  Strange…but great selection of Modest Mou... 
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Modest Mouse “The Lonesome Crowded West” Glacial Pace 1997 Jesus Lizard “Liar” Touch & Go 1992 Big Black “Atomizer” Touch & Go 2015 remastered reissue of Homestead 1986 release  Bikini Kill “Pussy Whipped” Bikini Kill Records 2021 reiss... 
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Procol Harum “Live, In Concert With the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra” A&M 1972 Sleater-Kinney “Dig Me Out” Sub Pop 2014 reissue of Kill Rock Stars 1997 release Petrol Girls “Cut & Stitch” Hassle UK 2019 Guided By Voices “Devil Between My... 
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Fred Frith “Gravity” Ralph 1980 Pom Pom Squad “Death Of A Cheerleader”  City Slang 2021 The Raincoats “s/t” Kill Rock Stars 2021 reissue of Rough Trade 1979 release The Residents “Gingerbread Man” Cherry Red 2021 reissue of Euro Ralph 1994 rele... 
recommended oil for well tempered spindle cup
Linn is/was allegedly using Mobil Velocite No. 6 spindle oil. https://www.mobil.com/en/lubricants/for-businesses/industrial/lubricants/product-series/product-series/mobil-velocite-oil-no-series  
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And following on to my previous vinyl pressing information, According to the RIAA, CD sales increased in 2021 for the first time in two decades. Still, streaming accounts for 83% of revenue versus 11% for vinyl and CD sales. However, of the 11%... 
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Ever wonder who is pressing vinyl these days around the world? (hint: way more than you think) https://vinyl-pressing-plants.com/all-vinyl-pressing-plants-list/countries/ Note, this is not only pressing plants, but brokers, mastering and technol... 
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@boxer12  You’re very welcome Tim.  And they’re  “Michiganders” to boot. @reubent  You’re very welcome.  The only XTC I have is a CD compilation “The Compact XTC-singles from 1978-1985”.  It has their standards like “Generals and Majors”, “Making... 
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@reubent +1 XTC  
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@boxer12  +1 Windy and Carl My Dad Is Dead “and he’s not gonna take it anymore” Scat 2022 reissue of St. Valentine 1986 release Brian Eno “Ambient 1” Polydor/EG UK 1978