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Tendaberry wrote: 2020-04-05 01:42
lejonklou wrote: 2020-03-14 12:12 I would be interested in knowing more about the arrangement below your LP12, Tendaberry
A bit of off-topic then: Since I cannot afford, nor place two Harmonihyllan at the moment and I know that the Quadraspire Sunoko Vent wall shelf isn't the best on the market, I decided to look into what I can do to improve it at a low cost.
A friend and I tested about 10 different boards in a self-built metal frame with spikes, which were used as a support for his Solos. The boards were made from different materials and had different thicknesses. The differences were surprisingly big and most were really bad. Then we tried the shelf from the Audiotech wall shelf and that was really good.
Well, you can't buy those anymore (I needed 6 and my friend 4), so we started thinking and came upon airplane grade plywood. There's at least one very good manufacturer of audio tables, that uses a very similar shelf.
So we found a shop that sells them in various sizes and thicknesses. I use 8 mm with 16 layers of birch, they are extremely stable, yet light. Cost is about € 32,- per 50 x 50 cm shelf. I cut them to 50 x 40 cm (you have to use a very good electrical saw). So I tried one first under the LP12 and the timing was a lot better and everything just came together. Then I tried it under the ADSM and the same thing happened there. I put Oehlbach Mini Spikes (cones 11 mm) in each corner between the Quadraspire and the new shelves. Do not put them in the middle of each side, that's a lot worse.
Thank you Tendaberry, excellent info for improve ...
P.S. Yes a bit of off-topic, and it will be good to be moved to ...
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I'd just like to say, in these current times, thank goodness for the joy of music.
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sunbeamgls wrote: 2020-04-09 18:45 I'd just like to say, in these current times, thank goodness for the joy of music.
... and it helps a lot ...
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Music keeps my soul in check.
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Tendaberry wrote: 2020-04-05 01:42
lejonklou wrote: 2020-03-14 12:12 I would be interested in knowing more about the arrangement below your LP12, Tendaberry
A bit of off-topic then: Since I cannot afford, nor place two Harmonihyllan at the moment and I know that the Quadraspire Sunoko Vent wall shelf isn't the best on the market, I decided to look into what I can do to improve it at a low cost.
A friend and I tested about 10 different boards in a self-built metal frame with spikes, which were used as a support for his Solos. The boards were made from different materials and had different thicknesses. The differences were surprisingly big and most were really bad. Then we tried the shelf from the Audiotech wall shelf and that was really good.
Well, you can't buy those anymore (I needed 6 and my friend 4), so we started thinking and came upon airplane grade plywood. There's at least one very good manufacturer of audio tables, that uses a very similar shelf.
So we found a shop that sells them in various sizes and thicknesses. I use 8 mm with 16 layers of birch, they are extremely stable, yet light. Cost is about € 32,- per 50 x 50 cm shelf. I cut them to 50 x 40 cm (you have to use a very good electrical saw). So I tried one first under the LP12 and the timing was a lot better and everything just came together. Then I tried it under the ADSM and the same thing happened there. I put Oehlbach Mini Spikes (cones 11 mm) in each corner between the Quadraspire and the new shelves. Do not put them in the middle of each side, that's a lot worse.
Thats interesting info about the shelf material. You know that you can buy Harmonishelf system without the very expensive shelfs. Then you can make your own shelfs and experiment with different materials. I did that with very good results. From the prize list at Tonläget. "Harmonihylla - kit (exkl alla trähyllplan) Pris per hyllplan: 2900Skr" (about 290€/shelf). His prize list very complicated so I think you have mail him to get quote.
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Highly recommend this video of A Winged Victory for the Sullen followed by Nils Frahm at the Royal Albert Hall Proms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1mHyj3lubQ
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This lockdown is expensive! When I thought I was going to be without my LP12 for a long time, I bought quite a few new CDs. The standout has been the Schumann Quartett's trilogy of albums on Berlin Classics: Landscapes, Intermezzo, and Chiaroscuro. Now the LP12 is back sooner than I'd hoped, I've bought a lot of new vinyl as well! Treated myself to several Eterna AAA reissues, but today's package was Charles Lloyd/Dreamweaver (nostalgia rules!) and E.S.T. live in Gothenburg. Even though I've got several E.S.T. albums, this is a real standout. Eagerly awaiting the new Lucinda Williams album...
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The Alan Parson Project - I Robot (1977 first UK pressing)
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The first lp played on my new LP12 with Karousel: The Dave Brubeck Quartet - At Carnegie Hall (2-eye Columbia)
Here are some others, that have been spinning lately:
Baden Powell - À Vontade
Pistol Annies - Annie Up
John Prine - The Tree Of Forgiveness
Townes Van Zandt - For The Sake Of The Song
The Pentangle - Basket Of Light
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I really like your new Plinth, looks verrry good to me - phantastic choice!
Over here I’m still waiting for my Karousel and right now I stream this one from my NAS:

Young Thug - So much fun
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https://www.discogs.com/The-Grateful-De ... se/3101560

Superb pressing; highly recommended.

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https://www.discogs.com/Neil-Young-Harv ... se/3174466

I can recommend also this one: great!

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Give this a try. Nitin Sawhney lockdown collection.

https://youtu.be/da9PIMGVw8E

Great music and some stunning vocal performances
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Dipping a toe in the court of the Crimson King. Was rejected by the rest of the family before the end of the first track, but it's caught my attention so started listening again thru headphones...
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Great album
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Cure evening tonight!
Kaos only wish is of course “Love Cats”, but he has to wait for his turn :)
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I've owned this for about 30 years and never got into it. Probably only played it a couple of times after I bought it then filed and forgot it

I found it while looking for another album and thought 'why not give it another try'.

Enjoyed it, thought it was very together, but I lost interest towards the end of the second side. I'll give it another go in 2050


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When the cat don´t approve the choice of music
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maffe wrote: 2020-12-18 09:37 When the cat don´t approve the choice of music
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-fWs ... B-1280.mp4

A cat that does not like Eric Claptons “Old Love”!? Something is definately wrong.................
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beck wrote: 2020-12-18 22:38
maffe wrote: 2020-12-18 09:37 When the cat don´t approve the choice of music
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-fWs ... B-1280.mp4

A cat that does not like Eric Claptons “Old Love”!? Something is definately wrong.................
Well he just dislikes Clapton!
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That's hilarious! Maybe you should play him some Cream and see if he likes Clapton in his prime. ;-) (No stone throwing from those who prefer the newer stuff.)
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Looks like a reflex response... Glad he didn't go after the woofer(s) - that would have been a catastrophe :o
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ThomasOK wrote: 2020-12-19 17:10 That's hilarious! Maybe you should play him some Cream and see if he likes Clapton in his prime. ;-) (No stone throwing from those who prefer the newer stuff.)
Put on Cream?
I fear for my life!!!

This is more up Kaos alley
https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-NST ... w-1280.mp4

Edit: updated to the correct video!
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