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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: It's funny, I was just crunching the specs on the 8-Ohm MW19TX (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2023-05-31, 10:19:48 (73.136.100.200)
Interesting comment on Eton, one of the first speakers I ever built used 2 Eton 5" in a D'Appolito configuration with a Dynaudio Esotar tweeter, I often wished I'd kept them. Unbelievable soundstage. .......
2: Speaker Asylum, RE: It's funny, I was just crunching the specs on the 8-Ohm MW19TX (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2023-05-30, 17:34:49 (73.136.100.200)
Interesting comment on Eton, one of the first speakers I ever built used 2 Eton 5" in a D'Appolito configuration with a Dynaudio Esotar tweeter, I often wished I'd kept them. Unbelievable soundstage. .......
3: Speaker Asylum, RE: Impressive work (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2023-05-30, 15:28:10 (73.136.100.200)
I haven't done any filtering to the Heil, I'll see how it performs as they break in. I thought about using 2 per side of the 8 ohm version of the Satori, but if you check the specs on the driver sensi .......
4: Speaker Asylum, Satori MW19TX-4 & Heil AMT1 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2023-05-30, 13:34:16 (73.136.100.200)
Thought I would share my latest speaker using Satori and Heil drivers. I've been a Heil fan since the first time I heard them, but was never crazy about implementing them with such large drivers, s .......
5: Headphone Heights, Thanks, (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2023-02-11, 08:35:33 (73.136.100.200)
Any problems driving the Senns, I am considering the 660s2 and Meze 109. .......
6: Headphone Heights, Naim Atom or Mytek Brooklyn Bridge or IFI Pro idsd signature (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2023-02-10, 12:55:04 (73.136.100.200)
Looking for headphone amp/ dac for my system. Would be nice to run without preamp but I also listen to vinyl more than digital, point for Mytek and Naim, not for Ifi. Waiting to get amp/ dac before ge .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Would a Pass XA30.5 drive the following: (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2019-11-16, 19:10:10 (73.255.60.166)
I've owned 60.5 and 30.8 and I'm familiar with all the speakers but the JMR. Unless you listen very loud, >100 dB, it will drive them fine. The 30.5 I believe can provide peak power greater than 100 w .......
8: Cable Asylum, have you cleaned your connections (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2019-11-06, 18:40:26 (73.255.60.166)
Dirty connectors can cause what you are hearing. I clean mine one a year and always hear an improvement. Mark .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, Technics EPC 205 Mk2x (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2019-10-22, 17:40:33 (73.255.60.166)
Thanks all for your input. I ordered a usedTechnics ECP 205 Mk2x.. looking forward to playing with it this weekend. Only problem willow my propensity to tweak and I can already foresee stylus rolling. .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, Surprised no Soundsmith recomendations. (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2019-10-21, 13:10:22 (73.255.60.166)
Having seen a fair amount on Soundsmith on various posts, curious as no one has recommended. .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, MM cartridge recommendations (=$1k (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2019-10-19, 18:38:52 (73.255.60.166)
Recently purchased a Technics SL 1200GR and I'm interested to check out a good MM, MI cartridge. I currently have a Sumiko Blackbird Lo mc and wanted to see what a comparable MM would do. Haven't used .......
12: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jennifer Warnes The Well 33 vs 45rpm (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2016-09-12, 19:46:38 (73.206.11.208)
I have and you've heard it a few times! .......
13: SET Asylum, RE: Is there a budget? nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-06-11, 20:15:03 (98.200.198.22)
Thanks for the input Will the Elrogs are on my short list, a little concerned about reliability from some reports I've read. Where did you get yours from? Mark .......
14: SET Asylum, RE: Is there a budget? nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-06-11, 20:12:40 (98.200.198.22)
I only use the Carys from around 300hz and up, my speakers are biamped. Tonally it's pretty good but could be better. Biggest issue is it needs to be more fleshed out, side to side imaging is excellen .......
15: SET Asylum, RE: Is there a budget? nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-06-09, 19:29:37 (98.200.198.22)
Within reason, I'm willing to pay for any new production, Elrog,EML, Takasaki, but not the crazy NOS prices that I've seen $5000 for WE 300bs. Mark .......
16: SET Asylum, 300 b and 845 for Cary 805 AE (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-06-09, 09:40:37 (98.200.198.22)
I am looking for recommendations for the 300b and 845 tubes for my Cary 805ae. Currently using the supplied 300b and a Psvane 845 t, also have a pair of GE 211s. Checked out the archives but info is 5 .......
17: Speaker Asylum, Crossover (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-10, 14:19:05 (98.200.198.22)
I was able to specify approximate crossover point, corner frequency was tweaked to come close to standard capacitor and inductor values. Slope was my decision as I wanted a max of 12db @ octave. They .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: Beautiful Job!... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-09, 16:34:23 (98.200.198.22)
It's only a 19 hour drive!, .......
19: Speaker Asylum, RE: Beautiful Job!... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-08, 14:44:40 (98.200.198.22)
My goal was state of the art, cost no object. This is the reason I started building my own, as when you start to work with more exotic materials, cost rises exponentially. Their is about $10k in mater .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: New speaker finally done (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-08, 14:34:27 (98.200.198.22)
Fully loaded about 120 lbs each. Mark .......
21: Speaker Asylum, RE: Crossover (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-07, 16:00:54 (98.200.198.22)
Agreed, but if you can get it right it can be amazing. At some point I'd really like to go fully active and have the ability to easily control different slopes. Mark .......
22: Speaker Asylum, Answers to questions (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-07, 15:54:11 (98.200.198.22)
This is the fifth time I have designed and built a set of speakers. My preferred designs have always been separate woofer and midrange / tweeter cabinets and actively crossing the bass. Almost 4 years .......
23: Speaker Asylum, Crossover (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-07, 15:03:55 (98.200.198.22)
I worked with Madisound to do a LEAP 2nd order crossover between tweeter and mid, I am actively biamping with a Pass XVR and Bryston amps on bass.Used Mundorf GSO caps, Mundorf inductors and Duelund r .......
24: Speaker Asylum, New speaker finally done (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-06, 18:09:40 (98.200.198.22)
Been working on these the last 4 months and finally done and thought I'd share. Room is a mess but sounding good. Mark .......
25: Cable Asylum, Check out Discovery Cable (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2015-05-04, 18:47:23 (98.200.198.22)
Discovery Cable is an excellent value and will provide what you are looking for. Joe is a great guy to work with. Mark .......
26: OTL Asylum, RE: upgraded power supply? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2014-05-29, 16:34:59 (98.200.194.44)
The solid state supply, not the one with a tube. I am the second owner and the previous one sent it back to you for the power supply upgrade. .......
27: OTL Asylum, RE: "main power fuse" (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2014-05-28, 16:00:18 (107.77.66.112)
Yes, the one by the power cord. .......
28: OTL Asylum, MP1blowing main fuse (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2014-05-26, 12:12:58 (98.200.194.44)
My MP 1 has the upgraded power supply and is blowing the main power fuse, 2.5a, about 5 seconds after the power switch is turned on, about the time you normally see the offset LEDs illuminate. Checked .......
29: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Cary 805ae xlr option (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-12-16, 17:08:53 (98.200.194.44)
The 805 AE input tube is a differential amplifier, the left 6sn7 facing the front of the amp. If you remove the bottom of the amp you will see 2 wires on the RCA ground, my amp the blue wire is the - .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I have a question - rather amateurish (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-10-08, 21:06:45 (98.200.194.44)
You are correct about the gain, but the cost won't change much if at all. I was only increasing the gain by 20db, but the transformer had multiple taps to adjust the gain. The model that you need woul .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Check out Jensen (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-10-08, 19:29:02 (98.200.194.44)
I used a Pair of Jensen step ups with my Atma-Sphere MP1 and was very happy with them. They are in your price range and they provide 1st class support. They worked well with my Ortofon A90 and Transfi .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Wee/Rohs regulations for EOC limit cadmium (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-09-28, 04:30:34 (98.200.194.44)
Cadmium along with other toxic metals are limited/ banned for usage in Western Europe, EOC. If interested Google Wee/ Rohs. Mark .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Atma Sphere MP1 or 3 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-08-10, 08:08:40 (98.200.194.44)
Atma Sphere preamps are one of the few that is truly balanced input to output and may be the only balanced tube preamp that is not capacitively coupled on the output. I have used my MP1 with Boulder, .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, Try Discovery Cable, used in many high end arms nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-07-23, 20:49:24 (98.200.194.44)
Nt .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Triode amplifier recommendations 15+ watts (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2012-07-01, 08:14:08 (98.200.188.170)
I am looking for triode amplifier recommendations to drive speakers,93db,from 160hz at a flat 6 ohm impedance with a first order crossover, bass is being seperately drive by 300 watt Bryston monos and .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, 2nd the Ortofon (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2011-08-18, 13:10:13 (68.40.113.88)
Had the cheap electronic scale from Sora Sound, same as the others by appearance, it lasted about 2 months. Had the Ortofon for almost a year and works great, much better reproducibilty. Bought mine i .......
37: Digital Drive, REVIEW: Antelpoe Zodiac Gold DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2011-03-31, 21:38:03 (68.43.143.144)
Model: Zodiac Gold Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $4500 Description: Antelope Zodiac Gold with Voltikuskus PS USB DA Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by MVA on .......
38: General Asylum, Record and stereo stores in Tokyo (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2010-10-08, 21:17:30 (68.43.174.129)
I will be traveling to Tokyo on business but will have a weekend to spend there and was hoping to check out some stereo and record store. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Mark .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, RE: That's not true! I prefer the sound of the DL-103R to the XV-1... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2010-06-01, 19:18:55 (76.122.134.142)
I have the Myajima Premium Be Mono mounted on a Fidelity Research FR64S and a Transfiguration Orpheus on a Triplanar both on a Garrard 301 and like you I have found that for the most part I prefer the .......
40: OTL Asylum, Berning ZOTL (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2010-03-11, 15:55:34 (76.122.134.142)
You may be thinking of the David Berning ZOTL amps. Mark .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, RE: With regards to Garrards and tonearms and cartridges... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2010-02-15, 09:52:39 (76.122.134.142)
The great thing about the Garrard 301 is the range of arms you can use and get the best out of. It is by far the quietest table I have heard, I also have a Kuzma Stabi Reference a superior table in .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a 301 recently completed (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2010-02-14, 10:14:21 (76.122.134.142)
Grease bearing 301 with a Fidelity Research FR64S with a Miyajima Premium BE mono and a Triplanar with a Transfiguration Orpheus. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Bought sealed original, $1, very nice. NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-11-08, 11:41:26 (68.40.94.4)
NT .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, Garrard 301 or Thorens TD124 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-10-30, 19:49:56 (68.40.94.4)
I am planning on getting a second table primarily for mono and want to try an idler table. Curious as to opinions of the Garrard 301 and Thorens 124. Pros and cons. Thnx, Mark .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, AtmaSphere MP1 or 3 NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-09-18, 13:24:16 (68.40.94.4)
NT .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, RE: FYI - New KAB PS-1200GX Power Supply (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-09-14, 22:12:04 (68.40.94.4)
The outboard power supply removes the transformer from the table eliminating a source of emi/ rfi interference near the low level analog signal. As long as you have a decent regulated dc supply, no re .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Mono, choices and recommendations (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-08-21, 16:35:20 (68.40.94.4)
As I collect more and more mono recordings, I would like to optimize my playback system. I am considering a seperate arm on current table, but would need to fabricate an arm tower and would probably n .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Transfiguration Pheonix or a used Orpheus (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-08-17, 04:22:43 (68.40.94.4)
I am using a Transfiguration Orpheus with a SME V on a Kuzma Stabi Reference. It replaced a Benz Ruby and in my system sounded better than a Dyna XV1. I have had it about a year and am quite happy wit .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, 100 ohms with Pass XONO nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-06-14, 18:39:40 (68.40.94.4)
nt .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Any good record store in SE Michigan? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-05-27, 16:34:17 (68.40.94.4)
Encore Ann Arbor, just used, very good selection. PJ's Ann Arbor decent selection of new and used . Dearborn Music Dearborn pretty good selection of both new and used. Car City I think it is in St Cla .......
51: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: What is the application? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-05-14, 15:26:47 (68.40.94.4)
It is to replace the Atma Spheres. .......
52: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Mcintosh 501 or Boulder 850 looking for recommendations (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-05-14, 11:02:24 (68.40.94.4)
I am looking to buy a new pair of mono solid state amps and narrowing my search. Mark .......
53: Cable Asylum, RE: Anti-cables substitute? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-03-25, 21:01:32 (68.43.231.245)
http://www.parawire.com/magnetwirestore.shtml .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Toss up, Montrose & Humble Pie, Leon Russell & the Shelter People Detroit 73 nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-02-14, 06:26:49 (68.43.231.245)
nt .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, Millenium carbon fiber spacers at Music Direct "NT" (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-02-08, 06:45:14 (68.43.231.245)
nt .......
56: Speaker Asylum, RE: sealed (nt) (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-01-26, 10:06:57 (68.43.231.245)
Driver 2 would be your best choice due to high qts, driver 1 would prefer a ported enclosure due to low qts. Mark .......
57: OTL Asylum, RE: MKIII (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-01-23, 12:22:10 (68.43.231.245)
My bad as Ralph says below ccs. I found the Ken Rads to be noisy and micrphonic, nice tube in amps. Tried W's but I felt they are a bit bright for Atma Sphere. I have and may try the VT231, nice tubes .......
58: OTL Asylum, MKIII (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-01-22, 20:31:28 (68.43.231.245)
My MP1 is a MkIII and it uses a 6sn7 for both line and phono as a regulator, 10 total 6sn7's in my unit plus 6 12at7. I am currently using a Sylvania 6sn7WGT brown base as the line gain tube and GTB's .......
59: OTL Asylum, RE: MP-1 with 5692 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-01-22, 11:58:01 (68.43.231.245)
I would not use the 5692 in the regulator position. 5692 is rated at 250v and will not have as much bearing on sound. I prefer a good 6sn7gtb, slow turn on and 450v rating. For the regulator use a Syl .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Koetsu vs Dynavector (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-01-20, 06:53:56 (68.43.231.245)
A while back I had a Koetsu Rosewood signature on a Delphi/ SME5 combo that worked quite well. Great vocals but a little soft on top missing a bit of air with a plump bottom end. This past summer I up .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, Husky digital level at Home Depot (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2009-01-09, 19:48:26 (68.43.231.245)
I recently bought a digital level at Home Depot made by Husky for $40. Works great. Set it on the platter, check, turn 90 degrees and check again. Mark .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, Kuzma Stabi Reference (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2008-09-28, 09:20:42 (68.43.231.245)
I upgraded to a Kuzma Stabi Reference about 6 months ago and couldn't be happier. It works well with a variety of tonearms, the Graham seems to be one of the favored arms. I am using a SME IV and have .......
63: Cable Asylum, How about Kimber Palladian (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2008-09-17, 21:21:06 (68.43.231.245)
Have you compared the Valhalla to the Kimber Palladians. Mark .......
64: OTL Asylum, 6080 tubes for MA1 MKIII (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2008-01-26, 13:53:23 (68.40.115.58)
Anyone using 6080 tubes in their amps. Same spec as 6as7. Anyone compare the sound to 6as7. Mark .......
65: Hi-Rez Highway, www.warrengregoire.com NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-12-25, 10:10:56 (68.40.115.58)
NT .......
66: Tubes Asylum, RE: Can you post a picture? There are experts here (not me) (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-12-25, 08:13:06 (68.40.115.58)
They were offered to me in trade, I don't have them to post. From responses and research they are probably Russian rebranded. Thanks. Mark .......
67: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Sony SCD1/777 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-12-23, 07:56:51 (68.40.115.58)
I recently took your advice and had your complete upgrade done to my Sony and am very pleased with the results. Warren did a professional job was easy to work with. The sound is spectacular. It is utt .......
68: Hi-Rez Highway, Shame Charles, Opus 21 plays SACD (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-10-29, 22:22:37 (166.128.85.223)
Check out their site, Opus 21 plays SACD. .......
69: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Unfortunately,... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-10-29, 15:47:41 (166.128.227.95)
I agree that this question is subjective and am not looking for empirical evidence. My Sony SCD777 has had significant mods by Rich Kern and myself and for the most part at it's limit. It sounds very .......
70: Hi-Rez Highway, Esoteric, Ayre or Resolution OPUS21 to replace Sony (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-10-28, 19:32:10 (68.40.115.58)
I am looking to replace my highly modified Sony 777. As of now I am considering an Ayre, Esoteric UX3se or an Opus 21. I am looking for input from anyone who may have heard any of those compared to a .......
71: Tubes Asylum, 6CG7/ 6FQ7 favorites/ recommendations (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-07-19, 09:38:45 (68.40.114.239)
I have an Atma Sphere MA1MK1 that uses 3 12au7 and 16FQ7. Fairly familiar with the 12AU7 choices, but not familiar with 6FQ7. Looking for recommendations and also a good source for tubes. Mark ::: TOP .......
72: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Anybody familiar with Mundorf silver/oil caps? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-06-22, 19:04:07 (68.40.114.239)
I use the 3.9uf for my tweeter crossover with no bypass and am extremely pleased with the sound. They sound much better than the Jensen copper 1uf caps I had before. .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone had a chance to listen to the Musical Surroundings Nova Phonomena? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2007-06-22, 11:24:50 (68.40.114.239)
I just purchased one yesterday and will have it late next week. I was deciding between a Sim, PS Audio and MS Nova, I need to drive an 8 meter cable to a TVC so focused on SS over tube. I chose the No .......
74: Tweakers' Asylum, Preferred circuit breaker panels (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2006-03-05, 21:32:51 (69.14.173.42)
I am moving and will be building a new listening room and need to install a sub panel. Is there a preferred panel out there. Mark .......
75: Tweakers' Asylum, Signal Transformer, can be found often on EBAY (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2005-08-23, 19:26:28 (69.14.173.42)
I use a 5KVA for my amps and a 1.5KVA for digital, spliced into dedicated power lines, and have been very pleased with results. Mark .......
76: Cable Asylum, Re: Homegrown Audio SC8 Silver Braid (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2005-08-15, 20:22:26 (69.14.173.42)
I've used their single strand and braids. I used the 8 strand braid on a pair of custom built monitors in the tweeter circuit feeding a Focal TD5 and have found it to be the best I've tried. I had the .......
77: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Used Mg 20s available ... for anyone interested... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2005-07-27, 20:12:25 (69.14.173.42)
What are the differences between the 20 and the 20.1. Mark .......
78: Hi-Rez Highway, Ditto NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2005-06-12, 23:04:40 (69.14.173.42)
NT .......
79: Hi-Rez Highway, 3910, anyone but Reference audio mods! (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2005-01-28, 07:24:29 (69.14.173.42)
I would go with the 3910, as the audio scheme is essentially the same as 5900 and the mods would make both the same, why spend so much extra for no real benefit. I would absolutely stay away from RAM, .......
80: Tweakers' Asylum, Mundorf silver supreme (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-12-09, 18:07:45 (69.14.219.132)
I just replaced Jensen copper foil cap for the Mundorfs in the tweeter section of my speaker crossover. I prefer the Mundorfs over the Jensens, They are more transparent, dynamic and improved soundsta .......
81: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Power cord for 777ES ? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-12-09, 17:59:11 (69.14.219.132)
I use the Kimber Pal PK10 on my 777ES and Boulder monos. I feel they are neutral, but extremely transparent. Something to try with the Pal. is elevating the black capsule and placing it on a dampener, .......
82: Tweakers' Asylum, Silver inductor for speaker, any experiences out there? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-12-04, 22:16:14 (69.14.219.132)
I am interested in anyones experiences with silver inductors in a speaker crossover, I am currently using a Goertz copper. All wiring and caps are silver. Thaks, Mark .......
83: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: anyone else think that the 2/ch soundstage is off.... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-11-02, 08:55:42 (69.14.219.132)
I have found the exact same thing, Ray is typically halfway from center to left speaker. Mark .......
84: Tweakers' Asylum, I'll take 4 sets. NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-10-16, 10:34:37 (69.14.219.132)
NT .......
85: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Even with the full mod we're talking $12K vs $7K for mod'd vs Meitner... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-09-15, 19:45:30 (69.14.219.132)
I have a 777ES with the complete Kern modification plus a few tweaks of my own and people who have heard the Meitner on a similar speaker system system have preferred the Sony to the Meitner. While th .......
86: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: bdiament - request for for Hip-joint plans (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-09-07, 20:06:00 (69.14.219.132)
I'll take a set please. mvenske@wowway.com .......
87: Tweakers' Asylum, what about the silver SB (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-07-29, 21:31:56 (69.14.219.132)
Have you heard the silver version and have there been different versions of the silver. I have a SB Mk1 and like quite well, but have considered moving to a silver unit, either SB or Audio Consulting. .......
88: Hi-Rez Highway, TVC is awesome on a 777 NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-05-30, 09:29:14 (69.14.219.132)
NT .......
89: Hi-Rez Highway, Fully modded Kern player in Detroit (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-05-17, 19:58:23 (69.14.219.132)
If you are coming this way I have a fully modded, MaxMod, done by R Kern you are welcome to hear. Email if you like a listen. Mark .......
90: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Isolation for SCD-1 player (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-04-27, 21:22:29 (134.215.219.205)
I use the following from bottom to top. Maple platform on sand base. DIY roller bearings DIY air bed, not inner tubes, Newport air supports. DIY roller bearings SCD777 Mark .......
91: Hi-Rez Highway, Max Mod (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-04-19, 17:44:54 (134.215.219.205)
All mods offered except output section as this is bypassed by the transformers. I-V was probably upgraded when the others were done, but check with Richard as new opamps have come out that are superio .......
92: Hi-Rez Highway, must have a dac (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-04-19, 14:21:17 (134.215.219.205)
While the I-V opamp can easily be replaced, I highly doubt he is modifying the DAC let alone replacing it. .......
93: Hi-Rez Highway, Transformer mod (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-04-18, 21:25:12 (134.215.219.205)
The transformer mod removes a very fine grain to the upper midrange and treble. You will notice improved air and a slight bloom in the midrange with no loss of detail. While it is hard to quantify com .......
94: Hi-Rez Highway, RCA-AES/EBU adapter not a good idea, impedance (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-04-06, 21:44:33 (134.215.219.205)
RCA is 75 ohms, AES/EBU is 110 ohms. While this will still function, it will be far from optimal. Mark .......
95: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: 777ES Mods - Will they add Warmth & Musicality?777ES Mods - Will they add Warmth & Musicality? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-03-15, 12:41:08 (134.215.219.205)
I have had the full suite of Kern mods done to my 777 and while it is not what I would call warm it is definately neutral. What you will notice when comparing a modded to unmodded player is a reductio .......
96: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: SCD-1 and 777 Powercords (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-03-01, 09:07:18 (134.215.219.205)
Kimber PK 10 Pal., connected to balanced power transformer. Awesome. .......
97: Hi-Rez Highway, built to hit a price point (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-02-16, 08:34:46 (134.215.219.205)
All manufacturers products are designed and built to hit price points and return a decent margin of profit. High quality parts such as Black Gate caps, Vishay resistors, silver wire and high quality o .......
98: Hi-Rez Highway, MAX Kern mod (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-02-15, 19:08:45 (134.215.219.205)
I just recently went through that decision and decided to have my SCD777ES modded. I have what I call the Max mod because I have had all of his mods done. The unit sounds spectacular and I am way ahea .......
99: Hi-Rez Highway, REVIEW: Sony SCD777ES SACD Player (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2004-02-08, 18:47:40 (134.215.219.205)
Model: SCD777ES Category: SACD Player Suggested Retail Price: $3500 Description: Combination SACD + CD player Manufacturer URL: Sony Model Picture: View Review by MVA on February 0 .......
100: Digital Drive, I second A.N.1.2 or better (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-17, 17:26:38 (68.41.202.141)
In my opinion the Audio Note DACs are the best sounding and value on the market today. Mark .......
101: Cable Asylum, REVIEW: Homegrown Audio Custom 26g 16wire braid SG Cable (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-14, 19:06:19 (68.41.202.141)
Model: Custom 26g 16wire braid SG Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $20@line foot Description: 26 g 16 wire braid solid core silver in teflon shotgun pair`` Manufacturer URL: Home .......
102: Digital Drive, date on camera not changed, took today nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-12, 10:32:11 (68.41.202.141)
nt .......
103: Digital Drive, Pics here (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-12, 09:40:34 (68.41.202.141)
http://www.msnusers.com/audiopictures/shoebox.msnw .......
104: Digital Drive, Re: I also think putting the dac on a battery supply is a great idea! (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-11, 19:32:22 (68.41.202.141)
Come on by, you won't be disappointed. Mark .......
105: Digital Drive, Re: Nice job, . . I have been wondering about. . (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-11, 19:30:55 (68.41.202.141)
I am using 2 4ah lead acid batteries in series for the +/- anlog supply and a single 7ah for the digital supply on the digital pcb. I have not yet changed the I/V section. I plan on going to a transfo .......
106: Digital Drive, REVIEW: Audio Note DAC Kit 1.2 DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-10, 20:36:39 (68.41.202.141)
Model: DAC Kit 1.2 Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $1099 Description: 1X oversampling tubed DAC Manufacturer URL: Audio Note Manufacturer URL: Audio Note Review by .......
107: Digital Drive, AN 1.2, awesome for the price. NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-07-01, 08:50:43 (68.41.202.141)
NT .......
108: Cable Asylum, Canare (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-06-24, 20:09:09 (68.41.202.141)
Try the Canare AES/EBU. Inexpensive and outperforms many big buck cables, not quite as good as my Orchid but a steal at the price. .......
109: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Manger drivers (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-05-23, 19:46:22 (68.41.202.141)
I have a pair, email me if interested. Mark .......
110: Tubes Asylum, Re: Acute and chronic toxicity of PCB (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-05-09, 22:00:29 (68.41.202.141)
The page you linked to is for a specific arochlor, 1254. There are many different arochlors made and were actually used for many years. PCBs were used in insulating oils e.g. high voltage transformers .......
111: Tubes Asylum, low input impedance (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-05-02, 21:09:44 (68.41.202.141)
Pass Aleph amps have low input impedance 10k ohms. It will have problems with many tubed preamps. I have Pass Aleph 0's and used Jensen transformers on the output of my Dac, I feed the Dac directly in .......
112: Cable Asylum, HUH!!! Static electricity? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-04-14, 20:18:01 (68.41.202.141)
Your explanation isn't an issue of understanding english it is an issue of understanding what you are talking about. While you can get a static charge externally due to the outer jacket rubbing agains .......
113: Digital Drive, Oracle (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-04-03, 08:41:58 (68.41.201.179)
I am using an Oracle CD Transport feeding a Tact 2.0 and AN 1.2. It has been outatanding and gorgeous to boot. Mark .......
114: Digital Drive, Audio Note DAC Kit 1.2 DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-04-01, 23:25:23 (68.41.193.69)
I've had mine for about 6 months and enjoy it tremendously. I used Discovery hook up wire and replaced the output caps. Try changing the 6X4 rectifier, mine was microphonic. Also find the best 6922 yo .......
115: Tube DIY Asylum, 6922 or better yet E288CC NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-03-19, 13:14:16 (68.41.194.80)
NT .......
116: Digital Drive, Input impedance of passive? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-03-10, 13:46:35 (68.41.194.80)
You will have to change the output coupling cap, .47uf 600v, to a much larger value. Most passives are in the 10kohm range so with the stock cap you will be -3db @34hz. I would at the minimum paralel .......
117: Tubes Asylum, Amperex Bugle Boy (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-03-08, 20:07:58 (68.41.194.80)
Amperex Bugle Boy 6dj8 are warmer than most, definately warmer than Siemans. You may want to consider changing your coupling caps as they may be the culprit. Mark .......
118: General Asylum, Michael Percy NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-02-24, 16:53:18 (68.41.194.80)
nt .......
119: Tubes Asylum, Theob you should have called . nt (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-02-10, 20:45:49 (68.41.194.80)
nt .......
120: Cable Asylum, Re: JRisch or anyone: Power (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-02-06, 22:07:00 (68.41.194.80)
I built 2 of the JR filters for Pass Aleph 0 monos and they work great. I got 4 25 amp inductors( air core )and only used 1 Varister. My power is pretty decent, but I got a noticable improvement when .......
121: Cable Asylum, Re: Siver Foil - All Aboard (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-02-06, 20:22:26 (68.41.194.80)
I'll take 50 feet. Mark .......
122: Tweakers' Asylum, I-V transformer/attenuator for AN Dac 1.2 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-02-04, 14:29:28 (68.41.194.80)
I am upgrading and trying to boost and control gain from the AN 1.2. I am using the dac to drive Pass Aleph 0's( hi pass) and a modified Threshold electronic xver/ Bolder 250AE(low pass).I use a Tact .......
123: Tweakers' Asylum, OP AMP replacement for LF 351 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-28, 22:06:17 (68.41.194.80)
Looking for best replacement , upgrade for a LF 351. Considering AD744. Mark .......
124: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: question for Thorsten: C37: Thanks NT (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-21, 11:41:26 (68.41.194.80)
NT .......
125: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: question for Thorsten: C37 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-21, 09:24:03 (68.41.194.80)
Have you tried the high temp. C37 on vacuum tubes. When you applied to speaker cabinets did apply internally, I use soundcoat and deflex panels, and externally was it applied as the finish or over a p .......
126: Tweakers' Asylum, question for Thorsten: C37 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-20, 19:33:16 (68.41.194.80)
I am interested in your experience with C37. What have you used it on, pros and cons, things it didn't work with. Mark .......
127: Digital Drive, Re: Just so that people..... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-11, 22:53:19 (68.41.198.221)
What type of batteries are you using. I pulled 4 12v batteries out of a battery backup device for our office for this purpose. I plan on using three of them bypassed with 100uf solen pp caps. A +12vdc .......
128: Cable Asylum, Re: Purenote new reference cable(epsilon reference) (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-11, 11:21:02 (68.41.198.221)
I have 3 sets of ic and don't find them bright at all. I find them smooth and very transparent. In certain systems, all digital with metal dome tweeters a softer cable might be a better, but what I li .......
129: Digital Drive, Oracle 2000 (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-11, 11:13:01 (68.41.198.221)
NT .......
130: Digital Drive, Re: Audio Note 1.1 vs Audio Note kit 1.2? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-09, 22:17:01 (68.41.198.221)
I have a 1.2 that I have done a few mods to , replaced output caps, hexfreds in power supply, bypass caps on HV and Jensen output transformers for balanced output direct to Pass Aleph 0's as I use a T .......
131: Digital Drive, Oracle (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-09, 21:56:19 (68.41.198.221)
Oracle CDP sounds great and looks awesome. Mark .......
132: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: front or rear for port? Will it make any difference? (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-08, 22:31:51 (68.41.198.221)
I have built numerous ported woofers and definately prefer rear porting. A little to setup but you wont here the port . .......
133: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Hola Homer...... (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2002-01-04, 21:57:27 (68.41.198.221)
The ones at Home Depot ($.88) have a rounder surface, the ones at Aco have a distinct point at the center. I have been inbedding the pull post in Ebony wood with Duco Stik-Tak (Acos version of blu-tak .......
134: Inmate Systems, MVA - Main (0.00)
Posted by MVA on 2001-12-20, 21:24:32 (68.41.202.141)
Moniker: MVA System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2002/07/14/19:09 System Rev IP: 68.41.202.141 Amp: Pass Aleph 0's/ >200Hz Boulder 250AE monos Eton 8-800 (2@side) Highly Modified Audio Note 1.2 modifie .......
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