rshak

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KT150s in Audio Research Ref 110.
Did ARC say why the 150's aren't recommended? 
Audioquest Niagara 1200 finally shipping!
I got one from Elusive Disc earlier this month.  Can't compare it to other models, as it's my first power conditioner.  It did banish a low level hum that plague me for a long time in phono stage mode with my PrimaLuna integrated. 
What is your best internet radio station?
Currently, the 1950s UK Radio Station.  There is also a very fine sister station:  the 1940's Uk Radio Station.  A lot of variety DJ'd by knowledgable people who are in it for love and not money. 
Real world life expectancy of a high end cartridge?
I also use the Elizabeth method. Learned about it (possibly from Elizabeth) many years ago.  Click counter on my Ortofon Jubilee shows just over 4,100 sides, and the cart. still sounds good.  My rule of thumb for clicking - any side played over 1/... 
anbody ever hear of an outfit called dynagroove records?
Yogiboy and geoffkait are correct.  I've sometimes referred to these records as "Dynaflaps" because they were so thin.  But some were very good sounding - like ARL 2-0731 - Schubert Piano Trios with Rubenstein, Szeryng and Fournier.  Still play th... 
Favorite Miles Davis release
KOB - released in 1959, the best selling jazz LP of all time.  And for a good reason. 
So just how much vinyl do YOU own?
+/- 7,000.  Been collecting since 1962.  The collection is mostly jazz and classical with some rock and other stuff.  I've curtailed my buying quite a bit the last few years and have started giving some of my dupes away.  Soon I'll start selling t... 
Jimi Hendrix UHQR Mono & Stereo is shipping
Mine showed up on Monday (one each of the stereo/mono versions).I got a "shipment notification" from Acoustic Sounds and checked my Amex account to confirm the items had been billed.  Nada.  Then, on Tuesday I received a "Request for Money" from A... 
Louis Chochos from Omega Speaker Systems
Glad to hear the plaudits for Louis.  I've been living with a pair (the *first* production pair, according to Louis) of Hemptones I bought in 2005.  They still sing wonderfully in my "secondary" system which, truth to tell, has evolved into my pri... 
Pop-up spam is making this site unusable.
I use AdBlock and have never encountered a pop-up on Audiogon. (By last count, AdBlock has blocked over 376,000 ads on my MacBook Pro.) 
Great amp service by Paul Birkeland
Glad it worked out so well, Dan. You did right in grossing up the payment. 
PayPal Frustration/Issue Heads-Up
Thanks for the heads up.  Any idea what the "magic number" is that triggers the rejection?  I ask because I sold an item on-line recently for just under $500., did not have a balance in my Paypal account, and had no problem. 
Hot CD Stamper?
Why not (?) ask Tom Port? 
Pop-up spam is making this site unusable.
I use an ad blocker on my laptop and iPad. Very effective.  I would guess this software is also available for iPhone (?).   
Direct 2 Disc
I own the Sheffield Labs Harry James d2d LPs, and they are excellent.  My favorite d2d record, however, is American Gramaphone's Glenn Miller Orchestra LP from mid to late 1970's.  Outstanding in every respect.  If you enjoy the Big Band sound, tr...