Then again, some days just get off to a good start. Three or four people out in front of the store, bopping to the music of Maxwell Silverthorn.

Yet again, the store's sound system underwent an upgrade. I suppose that's just part of being in the music business. Never satisfied, I want newer and better. I can only hope my customers will do the same. Now the entire sound system core is Phonic merchandise. I should be able to sell the stuff. I'm a sound geek and the stuff is incredibly good. No noise. No distortion. The old system could deafen you with hiss if you turned it all the way up. I did the same with the new gear and went back to check the wiring. Yup, it's hooked up and working. But without a signal, there's just nothing to hear.