jrpnde

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Filling speaker Stands?
Well....I am the OP of this thread. There have been many suggestions as to how to fill stands with small openings, what that fill should be, and to what level of fullness should be. I have learned a lot based on the experiences of many.My take on ... 
Eric Clapton on J.J. Cale
Speaking of drummers...I am from Rochester,NY. As is a drummer named Steve Gadd. Ever hear of him? Probably easier to list people he hasn't played with than with those he has. 
Filling speaker Stands?
Thanks for all of the suggestions I have received. Like I said in my original post... The open access to both of the upright metal posts are only threaded holes about 1/4" in diameter top and bottom. That would eliminate some of the suggestions fo... 
Filling speaker Stands?
dill...I like your suggestion. Haven't been to Home Depot to check out the options but I do have a question....... Like I mentioned, the access from either end of the 2 upright tube supports are small threaded holes probably not more than 1/4" in ... 
Best sounding "budget" integrated amp for Vandersteen 2C.
There are many good suggestions here. The OP mentioned a budget and possible interest in a NAD amp. Many posters have suggested possible reliability issues with NAD stuff. Maybe some have had them but mine has performed flawlessly for 3 years. The... 
OPPO or Something Else?
Thanks for the responses. The digital realm (such as a Sychro-Mesh reclocker) doesn't register within my knowledge of digital equipment. However, jitter and other specs does apply to CD players and other audio components.Having a device that would... 
Great Value in Used Phono Preamp’s?
Another vote for Graham Slee. I purchased an Era Gold Reflex with PSUI. Lucky find for $650. If you search for Slee used items and find one that includes the Slee power supply, then that's a big plus. It really brings out the best in the Slee unit... 
Advice Needed
jetter...If sereo5's suggestion worked for you then congrats. Since your post deals specifically with access to this Audiogon website, I do not wish to proliferate a discussion from the main topic....audio.However, I have used almost every malware... 
How much isopropanol is effective but safe for viny?
voiceofvinyl....Congrats for clearing up your statements about what chemical is a degreaser and which is a surfactant. In my earlier post I tried to explain how Photo Flo is used in the final rinse of photographic and xray films to eliminate dryin... 
How much isopropanol is effective but safe for viny?
Surfactant?? I can answer that. It is a substance that decreases the surface tension of a liquid to promote more efficient drying. Same as some dishwasher detergents that contain one to eliminate/minimize spots on dishes.I worked at Kodak for many... 
WI-FI ROUTERS and Modems. BEST!! brand and why.
I'm sure this response will get surely get responses from others that have had other results and the computer gurus will certainly weigh in. I can only comment on my own personal experiences.For many years I have used a Wifi connection for an Inte... 
Audiophile LP's
As a teenager and budding guitarist in the '60's I learned much from listening to music of The Ventures. Every guy I knew back then had at least one of their albums. Since they were an instrumental group and recorded instrumental versions of curre... 
Grado Stylus Upgrade
Thanks to all who have responded to my original post regarding a stylus upgrade from the original stylus of the Grado Gold cartridge. Certainly, most of you have much more experience with the Grado brand. Sure, better sound can be obtained with a ... 
Grado Stylus Upgrade
Thanks ghosthouse and chakster. I am always cautious when I read various forums where people claim what a significant difference an upgrade made to the sound. Cost of the stylus shouldn't be a deciding factor and if the original Gold is similar in... 
We Need A Separate Forum for Fuses
Yes....fuses should have a separate forum but that forum should be on it's own server that is capable of handling numerous emails and responses. Let me agree with the few that have said that "no fuse is the best fuse". But, a fuse is protection. A...