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  1. ak2000

    My New, Old, Classic Cassette-Deck

    I'm guessing you are also in the "wire quality makes no difference" camp as well.
  2. ak2000

    My New, Old, Classic Cassette-Deck

    LP records degrade as well. You know that all recordings were done on tape before digital. Is cassette tape the best medium for high quality sound reproduction, no, but neither are LP records. I'm not talking about mass produced pre-recorded tapes, I'm talking about live recordings or...
  3. ak2000

    My New, Old, Classic Cassette-Deck

    No more lo-fi than a LP at the high end. Nakamichi decks were as audiophile as top turntables in the 80s.
  4. ak2000

    Savinelli: No Filter?

    I never use the filter in my 6mm Savinellis. Draw is always perfect IMO
  5. ak2000

    Car Emergency Tin and Pipe?

    A couple of cobs and a couple of mini jars in the EDC bag left in the car.
  6. ak2000

    New Altinay is Ready!

    Fantastic looking pipe Mark!
  7. ak2000

    C & D Burley Blends

    Burley Flake 1-4 are all really good, 1 and 3 are my favorites. Not a fan of 5. Pegasus is also really good.
  8. ak2000

    ***What Are You Smoking, March 2024?***

    C&D Gates of Light in a Savinelli Capri Root Briar 624
  9. ak2000

    ***What Are You Smoking, February 2024?***

    Burley Flake No 4 in a Caminetto Business
  10. ak2000

    Air Purifier

    I have this one at the office and in the house where I smoke. Works well IMO Turonic PH950 - Air Purifier And Humidifier Combo, Large Room Air Cleaner For Home - up to 4200 Sq Ft, 8-Stage Purification w/True Hepa 13 Filter, UV Light & Ionizer, Smart Auto Mode, Wi-Fi control Amazon.com -...
  11. ak2000

    Storing Italian Dry Cigars

    I just throw them in the humidor. Why overthink it?
  12. ak2000

    Offensively High Resale Prices On Unicorn Blends

    Does anyone actually like Eso blends? LOL
  13. ak2000

    ***What Are You Smoking, February 2024?***

    C&D Byzantium from 2008 in a GBD Rockroot 9438
  14. ak2000

    ***What Are You Smoking, February 2024?***

    Burley Flake No 1 in a Savinelli Capri Root Briar 515
  15. ak2000

    Adding Burleys

    Yes, to smooth out a few blends
  16. ak2000

    What Cigar Are You Smoking? 2025

    Black Works Studio NBK Lizard King
  17. ak2000

    Show Off Your Lovat Pipes!

    My only Lovat is this BST
  18. ak2000

    My Magnificent Magnum Moretti Morta

    Marco makes a great pipe for sure, congrats!
  19. ak2000

    Who do You Send Your Pipes for Professional Cleaning?

    Tim West does a great job! jhlowe.com