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Like I said, I'm lucky. http://www.theanalogroom.net/ That's where I buy most of my new stuff. I have to watch my pennies so it's great to be able to ask the guys who hang out there what the "must haves" are. Most of the time, there's something playing on one of their systems that makes it onto the list.

I totally agree that flipping through record bins and checking out what other fans are buying is very satisfying. I always wished that someone like Amoeba had an attached coffee house. I'm blessed with a wealth of local sources so most of the time I "buy local". And even though I've been known to say that I refuse to buy albums from someone who has less than 3 visible body piercings, I have bought from Acoustic Sounds and Music Direct. I also buy from Bleep and Third Man Records every once in a while. For the most part, all these guys are great at packing and shipping their records so IMHO, that's a non factor.

Looks awesome! If it sounds good, it is good!

Amazing post knucks! Thanks!

Damn! I forget,.. it's like you're Kato lurking behind every corner. Except, I'm Koto? It's all very confusing.

I've got a huge collection of lubricants I've tried over the years. Can you say Snake Oil? I always go back to either Mobile One or turbine oil that many of the old timer Ampex guys swear by (you can buy it at Ace Hardware under the name of Zoom Spout Oil, I kid you not!). There are tons of very good vibration mats out there. Just depends on thickness and what it looks like when cut. If you can find a way to stamp rather than cut, it usually looks better. Anyway, it sounds like you've got it all under control. Let us know how it come out!

Wow! That's awesome G-Man! Been looking for a "practical " reason to get into to get a R Pi and there it is!

Beautiful! After restoring/upgrading a number of reel to reel machines of that era, getting these electro-mechanical devices running as they should has been 90% mechanical and 10% electro. Cleaning up hardened grease and replacing belts and rubber bushings that have turned to goo is a lot of it. There are companies that make all these rubber parts but it may take a bit of searching and trial and error to find the best fits. In my experience, it's better to just bypass the old stock electronics like you mentioned. Cardas used to make a junction box but that might be over the top. Just be sure that you use shielded cables and avoid all circuits to avoid hum (tiny signal). Looks like a fun project and quite a show piece! Congrats!

Happy Birthday! Hope it's a great one.

Glad to see you're back! And stop staring at my bagel!

Happy Birthday Jacob! You are missed! Hope to see more of you around here in 2017!

Happy Birthday! Hope you had a fantastic day.

Rarest pressing of Sgt. Pepper's article from Analog Planet. This is a great interview of the mastering engineer down under that sheds some light on why some pressings are so different sounding. http://www.analogplanet.com/content/origin-rarest-and-most-sought-after-pressing-sgt-peppers-lonely-hearts-club-band#tlr27Ei6GZ78KvJq.97

RIP Carrie Fisher! I was listening to her Fresh Air interview not that long ago and couldn't help but admire her humor in the face of such a crazy life. I'm glad her pup was with her at the end.

Very cool Steve! Great cure for cabin fever! BTW, the campus cops at the college I'm taking classes at ride those Zero bikes. They are scary quiet and seem ultra cool.

Happy Birthday Buddy! Hope the whole Blessing family had an awesome day!

Happy Birthday Ken!

Probably didn't seem like it to you but, Man that was fast Steve! Keep it in it's "holster" for a while longer and you'll be back at it in no time! Congrats!

For those with higher technical skills, I just noticed that Audio Precision is going to be there (in the Dec newsletter). I'd be interested to see what they have to share. https://www.ap.com/

Very cool trip! What shade of blue did you wear?

Just binged the episodes and now I'm dying to see the season finale! Not perfect but very believable.

Awesome! Thanks Dusty!!!!!

RIP Pongo! Totally reminds me of the dog I grew up with.

Geez! Another Arctic Blast this year. Keep safe!

Fantastic to hear about your hand Dr visit Steve! I bet that was a huge relief (I know it was for me)! I wish I lived about 1k miles closer. I'd be happy to lend a hand (bad joke) while you recover. Even if it's only to wipe you ass. Get well soon!