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SUPPORT SYSTEMS

TENDERFEET

Machined cones are wonderful things to put under speakers or other audio equipment. They anchor it mechanically and decouple it acoustically at the same time. Tenderfeet come in various versions: tall (as shown) or flattened, in either anodized silver or black. Tall Tenderfeet

have threaded holes for a machine screw, or for the optional hanger bolt, which lets you screw it into wood. If you have a fragile hardwood floor, add the optional Tendercup (shown above) to protect it.

ORDER: TFG, tall silver Tenderfoot, $15

ORDER: TFGN, tall black Tenderfoot, $16.50

ORDER: TFP, flat silver Tenderfoot, $10

ORDER: TCP, silver Tendercup, $10

ORDER: THB, hanger bolt for Tenderfeet, each $0.80

Do you prefer spikes for your speakers. Target spikes and sockets mount in wood. Available with or without tools.

ORDER: S4W kit, 8 spikes, sockets and tools, $39

ORDER: S4WS kit, 8 spikes and sockets, $30

AUDIO-TAK

It’s blue, and it’s a sort of modelling clay that never dries. Anchor speakers to stands, cones to speakers, and damp out vibration. Leaflet with suggested uses.

ORDER: AT-2, Audio-Tak pack, $10

THE AUDIOPHILE STORE

THE SUPERSPIKE

This is unique: a sealed unit containing a spike and a cup to receive it. It won’t scratch even hardwood floors. For speakers or equipment stands, on bare floors only. Four sizes of threaded shanks are available.

ORDER: SSKQ, 4 Superspikes, 1/4” shank, $75

ORDER: SSKT, 4 Superspikes, 5/16” shank, $75

ORDER: SSKS, 4 Superspikes, 6 mm shank, $75

ORDER: SSKH, 4 Superspikes, 8 mm shank, $75

WHAT SIZE SUPERSPIKE?

A good ruler will let you figure it out. The stated size is the outer diameter of the threaded shank. Then count the threads:

1/4” shank: 20 threads/inch

5/16” shank: 18 threads/inch

M6 (6mm) shank: 10 threads/cm

M8 (8mm) shank: 8 threads/cm

We have also have a Superspike foot (at right) that replaces those useless feet on CD players, amps, etc., using the same screws to fasten them. And there’s a stick-on version (not shown) for other components.

ORDER: SSKF, 4 Superspike replacement feet, $80

ORDER: SSKA, 3 stick-on Superspike feet, $50

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AN ON-THE-WALL IDEA

Need to fasten a speaker securely to the wall? Nothing beats the Smarter Speaker Support for ease of installation or for sheer strength. And

it holds the speaker off the wall, so it can be used even with rear-ported speakers. Easily adjustable with two hands, not three, tested to an incredible 23 kg! Glass-filled polycarbonate is unbreakable. Screws and anchors included, available in two colors.

ORDER: SSPS, pair of black speaker supports, $29.95

ORDER: SSPS-W, pair of white speaker supports, $29.95

FOUNDATION STANDS

Absolutely the best speaker stand known to us. They’re filled with a proprietary material that deadens the stand completely. Matte black, with spikes adjustable from the top. Height 61 cm (24”).

ORDER: FFA, one pair Foundation stands, $1125

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AUDIOPHILE RECORDINGS, RECOMMENDED BY UHF STAFF

REFERENCE RECORDINGS

Beachcomber (LP) �

A change of pace for Fennell and the Dallas Wind Ensemble.Includes Tico Tico, A Chorus line, and a version of 76 Trombones you’ll remember for a long time. The sound is glorious.

Holst (LP) �

From the composer of The Planets, 3 suites for wind band, plus the Hammersmith Prelude and Scherzo. Fine power playing by the Dallas Wind Symphony.

Trittico (LP/HDCD) �

A large helping of famous wind band leader Frederick Fennell doing powerhouse music by Grieg, Albeniz, Nelhybel, etc. Complex and energetic. LP version is double.

Fennell Favorites (LP)

The Dallas Wind Symphony: Bach, Brahms, Prokofiev and more. Fireworks on this rare Reference LP.

The Oxnard Sessions, vol. 1 (LP) �

Pianist Michael Garson, of Serendipity fame, takes on familiar stan- dards, backed by five fine musicians. Inventive and beautiful.

Serendipity (LP) �

The original Micharl Garson recording, in which he gets upstaged by saxophonist Gary Herbig! Exceptional!

Dick Hyman - Fats Waller (LP)

Analog version of this famous recording, cut to CD during the perfor- mance. Keith Johnson simultaneously recorded the performance on his own hand-built analog recorder.

Blazing Redheads (LP)

Not all redheads, this all-female salsa-flavored big band adds a lot of red pepper to its music.

Felix Hell (HDCD)

The young organ prodigy turns in mature versions of organ music of Liszt, Vierne, Rheinberger and Guilmant. Huge bottom end!

American Requiem (HDCD)

Richard Danielpour's awesome Requiem mass is all about war, and about the hope for peace too, with a dedication tied to 9/11.

PLUS THESE HDCD RECORDINGS: Pomp&Pipes (HDCD) � Requiem (HDCD) �

From the Age of Swing (HDCD) � Swing is Here (HDCD) � Copland Symphony No. 3 (HDCD) � Medinah Sessions, two CDs for one (HDCD) Ports of Call (HDCD)

Tutti (HDCD)

Bruckner Symphony No. 9 (HDCD) � Ein Heldenleben (HDCD) �

SHEFFIELD

Say It With Music (CD) �

Margie Gibson sings Irving Berlin in what may be one the greatest jazz vocal recordings of all time. And Sheffield put her there in your living room!

Growing Up in Hollywood Town (XRCD) �

FIM's XRCD version of the original Amanda McBroom direct-cut release. Great to see it back!

Drum/Track Record (XRCD2) �

Crème de la crème (CD)

OPUS 3

Showcase 2005 (SACD)

The latest Opus 3 sampler, with Eric Bibb, Mattias Wager, the Erik Westberg Vocal Ensemble and lots more, in glorious SACD.

Peder af Ugglas (SACD/LP)

Ugglas plays a number of different guitars, and borrows from jazz, Blues, and (yes!) country. Includes piano, organ, trombone, bowed saw, and more.

Organ Treasures (SACD) �

All those showpieces for big organ you remember hearing through huge systems…only with all of the power and the clarity of Super Audio. 4.1 channels, plus 2-channel CD.

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