rshak

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How to physically move large heavy 100lb amplifiers easily (up and downstairs)
Or - - find someone with a strong back and a weak mind - ; ) 
What's your favorite boutique speaker maker
Omega - I've had my Hemptones for about 15 years, and they still sing so wonderfully. 
Update on Audiogon Member Almarg
Al. has always been the perfect gentleman (not to mention a valued source for his deep technical knowledge).  I don't recall him ever uttering a cross word or snarky comment. Every good wish to Al and his family. 
What other hobby...
Cooking andFountain pens (you know, the things some folks call "ink pens" ) 
Tube amp crackle noise with pre-amp volume at zero.
billtro -I also own a PrimaLuna (DiaLogue Premium Integrated). This amp has the "Bad Tube Indicator* feature that puts the unit into protective mode when a power tube goes bad and tells you which tube is the culprit.This feature has proven its wor... 
What are the differences ?
mcmvmx - Please let us know how you like your Soundsmith rebuild.  I've got an aging Ortofon Jubilee I'm considering sending out for a rebuild. 
Where do you buy your CDs these days?
I buy very few but when I do - - Amazon.  A very good source for used cd's at good prices. 
New Unreleased Art Blakey
There is a review of this reissue on AnalogPlanet:https://www.analogplanet.com/content/unreleased-blue-note-title-just-coolin-can-60-years-finally-sur... 
Stylus shape?
musicfan - a couple of days ago I found this on Soundsmith's website:https://www.sound-smith.com/articles/stylus-shape-informationHope you find this information helpful. 
signs that tubes need to be replaced
My PrimaLuna DiaLogue Premium told me when I had a bad KT88 via the "Bad Tube Indicator" feature.  When a power tube goes bad, the amp goes into protection mode, sound cuts off, and a red LED indicates which tube is the culprit .I knew about this ... 
Your favorite carbon fiber cleaning brush ...?
The plain ol' black Audioquest - - before and after playing each side.  I've been using this brush for over 15 years and have been very happy with the results. 
Damn, what a joy to have good College FM stations.
david_ten - Internet tuners can sound quite fine, depending in part on kbps - but not as good as a strong analog FM signal played on a good FM tuner.  The best quality FM sound I've experienced was on KPFT in the late 90's/early 2000's - -like the... 
Damn, what a joy to have good College FM stations.
If you don't own an FM tuner and/or live out of FM range from a good college radio, there's always an internet tuner and free standing internet radios.  I listen to several college stations in this manner.My favorite is WDCB, which broadcasts from... 
Your favorite excellent quality/sounding LPs
For great sounding jazz LP's give the CTI label a try.  Creed Taylor's CTI recordings from the late 60's through the 70's offer great sound, indeed. 
What do you think causes the crackle and clicks we hear?
I'll take crackles and clicks over what I term "buzzy farts" - you know, the annoying *BRZZZT" noise you occasionally hear on some LPs.  Never could figure out the cause.