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Mapletree 4SE w/PS2 Users describe strong/weak pt
There have been at least 4 for sale here in the last 6 weeks. Asking prices between $450-600. They go fast, be on the look out. You'll get one for a fair price if you check here often. 
Mapletree 4SE w/PS2 Users describe strong/weak pt
very glad to see that this pre is still getting chatter in the forums. I'm very much considering one, however, I'm concerned about the weight. Only because I like things to stay where I put them and I'm sure thats an easy tweak. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Dinosaur Jr -- BeyondDonald Byrd -- MustangSharon Jones & The Dap Kings -- I Learned The Hard WaySun Ra -- I Am Strange 7" 
AT440mla, ortofon 2m red, or JICO SAS tip for mx97
When I was looking around in the same price range, I looked at both the AT440mla and the 2M Red. Ultimately I went with the 2M Red, somewhat against my better judgement, because I'd heard the AT440mla more. However, I've loved the 2M Red. It has b... 
what was your wedding song?
Splitting Up Christmas -- Kevin Devine. 
To big to fail? What road are we headed down?
nothing worth having arrives with out effort. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Centro-matic and South San Gabriel -- Dual HawksIt's a double album with each band contributing 2 sides. Will Johnson (my generations Dylan) is the mind behind both bands and this record is a shining acheivement. 
Are scratch LPs part of the game ?
I've dropped a few (maybe 3 or 4?) of my LP's...way bummed out but they happened, and the records are out of print so I'll just have to live with it. 
Your First Concert was.....
Smashing Pumpkins -- 1996. I was 13, and rockin' out! 
Most involving and thrilling moviemusic?
There Will Be Blood -- Johnny Greenwood's score plays nearly ever minute of the film, and is responsible for creating a very large portion of suspense. Friday Night Lights -- The official score written and recorded by the insrumental band Explosio... 
Most fancy tonearms
still not surprised they lost the space race. 
Whats on your turntable tonight?
Opening Act: Cannonball Adderly -- Somethin' Else2nd Act: The Black Keys -- Attack & Release3rd Act: Led Zeppelin -- IVHeadliner: The Band -- Best OfWeird night for me, and it ended with the track "The Night They Drove Ole Dixie Down," which d... 
Is analog supposed to be so noisy?
Sounds like a ground issue. BUT In my experience having an appliance running at the same time I'm enjoying analog, causes some hum. I live in an apartment, and whenever the fridge kicks on, or the washer/dryer is running, I'll notice some hum that... 
Your First System
cambridge 550acambridge 540pMusic Hall MMF7PSB Image T55before that i wouldnt call it a system, most just what i had come into over time. marantz 2215, technics sl1900, some bookshelfs. 
Name your lame duck artist........
I know this is an opinion thread, but calling out metallica and kris kristoffersen...? crazy talk. maybe if you look at what they've done just the past few years.Overrated in those categories would have to be Steve Earle and White Lion.