Last night I got a text that The Pierced Arrows were playing a surprise free show at my favorite bar, Lovejoys! Hailing from Portland, Toody and her husband Fred Cole 
have been touring the World for nearly 40 years. They had a band called Dead Moon that were possibly the best rock band of the 90’s. Who was running the board? Spot was! Spot recorded much of the 80’s punk catalog for SST records and beyond.
The shop will be closed October 15-19. I’m going on an adventure into the Canadian wilderness of Toronto. I will be going to a festival, checking out all the cool record shops, seeing live music, and hanging out with my favorite songwriter. I’ll have lots of fun stories to share on my return.
A new Box rack is available with a center support for heavier gear.
The Fono mini A2D is designed to amplify the signal from a moving magnet cartridge to a suitable level for all line level inputs of an audio amplifier. The USB interface also offers the ability to simply transfer vinyl to PC .
The Fono mini A2D amplifier offers exceptional performance and convenience and will be a valuable addition to any Hi-Fi set up.
The new Fono mini A2D benefits from an extruded aluminium case and very user friendly front and back panels that make this phono pre amplifier a very easy product to use.
To transfer vinyl to your PC You will need to install a digital audio editor. Such software is widely available as a free download (such as Audacity) from the internet. This is a simple interface which allows monitoring of volume and balance whilst transferring your audio to your PC hard drive.
Audio editing software includes a level meter which indicates the output level achieved when playing a piece of vinyl. You should adjust the output as necessary via the ‘Level’ control located on the front panel. Always take special note of record levels to ensure optimum recording quality.
This is a cost affective version of the MM Fono and based on the phono amplifier as used in the Mira amplifier.
Simply switch on, sit back and enjoy! Now in stock!! $175
No more whining from interior “designers” or your significant other about “ugly” stereos. Built in just 9 days by Mark Macek, this is the most modern stereo console anywhere! We decided the classic needed an update! Rega RP3 turntable, Rega RS-1 speakers, Rega Fono and Naim UnitiQute are on board. The UnitiQute streams your iTunes wirelessly, has a DAC, FM tuner, internet radio, iPod / USB dock, 4 digital inputs and integrated amp. Control is available from it’s remote or from Naim’s N-Stream app… yes you can control it from your iPhone or iPad. The grill cloth is genuine Marshall Amp stock. The turntable is isolated from vibration. There’s even a couple secret compartments. Yes! These are available! They are custom made and we can retro fit a few different equipment options into it. I’d like to outfit one using a Leben integrated and DeVore 3XL loudspeakers. The reactions we were getting at it’s debut last night were great! People were freaking out on it’s cool factor. It will be on display at the shop in the near future.
Seems Dave is pissed he didn’t make millions like “The Bieber”. He’s suing Sony for millions over Partridge Family merchandise profits. (Yeah, I bet his nose was numb in the 70’s!)
Folk musician Bert Jansch passed away.
The most innovative mind of our time has gone to rest. Imagine a World without your iThing. Thanks for the gizmos Mr. Jobs!
