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Display Name: scojo
Member Since: 7/31/08

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@MNTNGR, you'll get better sound if you move the speakers to the ground or dedicated stands. You want to minimize vibration in your turntable to make it sound its best, and having the turntable sit on the same cabinet as your speakers will create a lot of extra vibration. Plus, it'll allow you to spread out your sweet looking turntable and receiver!


Michelle's Stylish Record Player Placement
Feminine Modern

1/17/12 3:00 PM

Nice looking gear. I spent a lot of time considering that Marantz receiver before I ended up going with a MAC1700.

I'm going to echo what spinsLPs said: placing a speaker directly next to a turntable isn't a great idea. Turntables need to be isolated from vibrations to achieve the best quality sound. It should be sitting on a heavy shelf of its own; otherwise, the platter and needle will pick up vibrations for the speakers, people walking by, etc., creating audible noise.


A New York Times Music Critic's Vintage Audio Collection
Lifework

3/22/11 11:00 AM

The Specktone may be pretty, but it sounds TERRIBLE. I got rid of mine months ago. I liked the looks, but music sounded muffled and dead through its cheap, lousy speakers. AVOID!


Our Favorite Tech With Retro Style But Latest Features
3/22/11 10:04 AM

Any details on how they're handling cooling for the AV gear tucked away in the closet? I haven't done this in my home because I didn't want to deal with fans, ventilation, etc in the media closet.


The Hidden Home Theater Tour
Tech Tour

3/17/11 10:56 AM

Audio gear for sure. I didn't mind splurging on my two channel set-up (speakers, receiver, turntable and cartridge, iPod dock) because I should be using it for many years.


Which Tech Items Do You Splurge On? | Apartment Therapy Unplggd
7/12/10 12:24 PM

Parcel sofa is sold out. :(


Apartment Therapy Chicago | On Sale: Neutrals on Clearance at Design Within Reach
11/13/08 4:08 PM

I would like to meet friendly aliens who can recognize good music. I would play them "Sir Duke" by Stevie Wonder as a test of their musical taste.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Thursday Giveaway: Acoustic Research AV100b Tabletop Radio
10/24/08 10:54 AM

Simple, clean, modern.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Thursday Giveaway: "Sense of Style: Colour Space" Books by Shannon Fricke Los Angeles
10/17/08 1:51 PM

My favorite soundtrack is Tron.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Thursday Giveaway: Orb Mod1 Plus System Giveaway
10/17/08 9:52 AM

The Tripp Trapp is a wonderfully designed product.


Apartment Therapy ohdeedoh | Thursday Giveaway: Designed for Kids by Phyllis Richardson
10/5/08 11:23 AM

My wife and I hold on to issues of Make and Craft. For all other magazines, we tear out pages that are good for inspiration and store them in our "home ideas" binder.


Apartment Therapy Chicago | Which Magazines Do You Save AND Go Back To?
10/5/08 11:19 AM

We have picture rails in our current apartment - it's very convenient and works well.


Apartment Therapy Boston | Good Questions: Picture Rails, a Good Idea?
9/26/08 12:53 PM

Streamline!


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Thursday Giveaway: Sanford Burrows Sham SetLos Angeles
9/26/08 12:43 PM

I would use the Windows drive to back up the home movies I've been taking of my 9 week old daughter.


Apartment Therapy Unplugged | Seagate FreeAgent Desk and FreeAgent Go for Mac Giveaway
9/16/08 3:32 PM

I'm in the market for a new litter box - it would be great if AT profiled some modern, interesting looking litter boxes (if such a thing actually exists).


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Get Ready for Pets Month!
8/29/08 6:12 PM

This is a great picture - it would look fantastic on my wall!


Apartment Therapy San Francisco | Thursday Giveaway: Apartment Block Photograph by Mark Wallace
8/28/08 2:22 PM

I used a reusable filter for a while, but I found that my coffee tasted better when I used a Chemex paper filter. The filter goes into the compost bin after I'm done brewing my coffee, so I don't feel too bad about the environmental implications.


Apartment Therapy The Kitchn | Simple Invention: Reusable Mesh Coffee Filter
8/26/08 8:25 AM

Sadly, I have to iron my shirts every day before I go to work. This typically happens before my first cup of coffee and is sometimes accompanied by lots of frustration and profanity.


Apartment Therapy Los Angeles | Thursday Giveaway: Rowenta DZ9080 Advancer Iron
7/31/08 3:05 PM