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    Martini- how and why?

    Couldn’t resist posting this. https://www.insidehook.com/article/booze/oppenheimer-had-signature-martini-heres-make
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    AK 21st Anniversary Raffle

    June 25, 2005
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    Happy Birthday gkarelitsky!

    Thank you all!
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    New find....what to do with them? Ohm

    Contact the company directly. Still around and they are very responsive.
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    Happy Birthday gkarelitsky!

    Thank you all! Currently enjoying some Buena Vista Social Club.
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    Can someone identify this album cover?

    That looks like Pete Seeger.
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    FX Audio 6j1 tube preamp - a $31 wonder

    Didn’t know these existed.
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    FX Audio 6j1 tube preamp - a $31 wonder

    Not surprised that the volume pot is not high end based on the cost of the unit. Since I am now locked into this speaker/amp combo I suppose my only other option is to insert another preamp before the FX for the CDP. Not such a big deal as I am doing it anyway for a phono input. Thanks for the...
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    FX Audio 6j1 tube preamp - a $31 wonder

    That is the case with the CCA streaming connections - with the FX set to zero there is no sound.
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    FX Audio 6j1 tube preamp - a $31 wonder

    I have been using this as a preamp in my streaming setup, Chromecast Audio --> DAC --> FX --> to amplifier. Since I swapped out my speakers for a less efficient pair I also had to change the amplifier to provide additional power. The new amplifiers are mono blocks with no volume control. All...
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    Basement remodel

    Your sewer backup sounds like a nightmare scenario. Not considering ceiling treatments, as yet due to height limitations.
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    Basement remodel

    Thanks for the suggestions, Bob. The thick rug pad is in place as is a shelf unit with lots of vinyl. We are looking at something to hang behind the sofa, as well. We are thinking about a rug or tapestry. I will also address first reflection at some point. BTW, the stone is not veneer, but...
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    Basement remodel

    The floor is vinyl. While we do not currently have water problems it is, after all a basement.
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    Basement remodel

    I had B302 Urbans that I sold. Suffering from sellers remorse, tho
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    Basement remodel

    There is a door from the kitchen to the basement stairs. I have a low equipment rack that I will take out of the garage, clean up, move in and evaluate. Not so concerned about the kids as they won’t be unattended. Thanks for the suggestions.
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