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Whats on your turntable tonight?
Robin Trower - Caravan to Midnight 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
JJ Cale - ShadesJJ is an all time fave but this one is particularly mellow in the 2nd half. 
TT Hum
No I don't hear it on the recordings really, it's far too faint for that, or I haven't tried any music quiet enough to notice. I'm talking solely about when there is no music playing (so maybe it just doesn't matter) ad it's loudest while resting.... 
TT Hum
@chakster Yeah I have done/checked every one of those basic tests and have narrowed it down. It's not a ground issue - my phono cable grounded to either phonostage or preamp is all good. Its a very quiet hum (not buzz) and it really only happens w... 
MP150 or MP200
@chakster I got that info personally from DJ Harvey via Francois K (who was in the booth every week)... and here is Larry himself talking about Grace carts:“I’m going to get two more turntables so that as the night goes on, I can upgrade the sound... 
MP150 or MP200
I’ve also been using the MP150 for some time and holding for a bit saving up for a new one. My arm is Jelco 750 and phonostage is RCM Sensor 2... was thinking of upgrading to MP500 but would greatly appreciate any recommendations around $1k. Sound... 
What have you been working on in 2020?
Building the Pass Amp Camp Amp with my 10 year old boy! 
Is Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) sexist?
@russbutton that is a beautiful room, hats off. 
Is Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) sexist?
You may get your wish mate, Trump just announced the possible banning of Tik Tok (not that I use that, but I have a 10 year old). Reminds me of when I went to play in Shanghai and realized Facebook was banned.  
So, I got scammed. Beware.
I got my money back. THANK GOD. Now I just need to find the perp and dangle them off a terrace. 
Is Wife Acceptance Factor (WAF) sexist?
Sorry LOL this isn't what most of you come here to hear, but WAF is certainly sexist. It assumes roles based on antiquated breadwinner/homemaker mentality. No point in denying, it might be less futile to simply acknowledge your inherent isms and g... 
So, I got scammed. Beware.
No, thankfully not from Audiogon. Of course not all online purchases are fraud, I do them all day, but just calling out this site as it appears to be rife with scams.This is the seller: https://hifitorget.se/visa_annons.php/marantz_sacd_cd_spelare... 
Aleph / speaker pairing
Let me rephrase; the Aleph 2 monos specifically? 
Record Cleaning Machines
Record cleaning machines are a rip off and sometimes they make the situation worse. All you need is the softest grade tooth brush, a 1$ bottle of Dawn dish soap, and a bit of time. Wash them in with a bit of running water and soap, in a circular m... 
Ennio Morricone has passed away
I'm a massive fan. Most of my work starts with the thought, "What would Morricone do?"3 of my faves:Come Madalena (Disco version) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09zymfLwBoc&feature=youtu.beThe Thief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_qmmpH...