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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sharing my new SR-838 and a couple questions (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2016-09-07, 10:11:13 (24.106.16.227)
The Marantz has been my main table for a year or so now. But I enjoy working with vintage tables, and have had many come through the room in the past several years (AR XA, AR XB, Empire 298 to name a .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, Sharing my new SR-838 and a couple questions (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2016-09-07, 09:40:30 (24.106.16.227)
Got this beauty off CL recently. Took a chance on it, since the owner said that it had speed inconsistency issues. But the price was right, and I figured I could always piece it out if it .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Neon lamp source for Sansui SR-838 (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2016-08-29, 05:48:04 (174.197.12.246)
Thanks. I'll order a couple and try them. .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, Neon lamp source for Sansui SR-838 (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2016-08-28, 20:02:40 (184.55.32.134)
Anyone know where I can get a neon lamp for the strobe on my SR-838? The Sansui part number (from the service manual) is ne-2huwsa-8. Thanks! Tom .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, Effect of tonearm damping fluid on VTF (Jelco 750D) (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2014-10-25, 21:40:36 (99.90.190.180)
Can someone clear up my confusion over how to use the damping feature of my Jelco 750D, specifically the process of setting VTF. Do I set VTF first, and then add the silicone damping fluid, or add the .......
6: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, EV 15TRX MkII 3-Way drivers in an OB configuration? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2014-03-11, 09:25:15 (70.194.143.118)
I can pick up a NOS pair of these 3-ways for a reasonable price, and have been wanting to try an OB system. Would they work well in this configuration? I have NO experience with OB, although I have bu .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, Zipscope USB Microscope" (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-12-25, 16:22:50 (99.90.190.180)
Pretty cool ... I've been playing with it all day. Great to see that the styli on my DL-103 and Dynavector 10X5 are still nice and sharp! .......
8: Inmate Systems, Softrideguy's The "Man Womb" System (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-10-21, 13:39:43 (199.106.166.244)
Softrideguy 's The "Man Womb" System System
IP Address: 199.106.166.244
Last Update: October 21, 2013 at 13:39:43
Amplifier: Fisher 400 w/ full Bizzy Bee upgrade
Preamplifier .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What's A Logical Cartridge Upgrade For My System? (system details inside) (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-10-17, 17:53:08 (99.90.190.180)
Thanks, John. I say that I can't confirm the match without knowing the arm mass because I've only ever used the VE resonance calculator to do this, and that requires the arm mass. I've never use a tes .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, What's A Logical Cartridge Upgrade For My System? (system details inside) (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-10-17, 15:52:49 (70.194.131.240)
Empire 398 table with 980 arm, Parks Audio Budgie MM/MC phono pre (adjustable loading), Fisher 400 w/ Bizzy Bee rebuild, heavily modified Klipsch Forte II speakers. I'm currently running a De .......
11: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Where can i get those "playing now" signs... (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-08-20, 04:05:15 (99.90.190.180)
Send me a picture of what you're looking for. The company I work for manufactures interior signage, and we can make pretty much anything. Most of what we make is made out of PVC sheet or photopolymer. .......
12: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Fo.Q TA-52 & TA-102 on Speaker Baskets (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-08-20, 03:59:50 (99.90.190.180)
Where are you getting this from? I looked at a few on-line places that are listed under Lotus Products (the US distributor) but nothing came up on their websites. Who can I order it from? .......
13: Vintage Asylum, RE: Fisher 400 Subwoofer Connection - Best Option? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-08-05, 05:22:34 (70.197.194.159)
My Fisher has spade-to-banana adaptors that were made by Paul G, when he did the Bizzy Bee mods. So the sub wired go to the post of the banana jack and the speaker wires have banana plugs. ::: TOPIC:: .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, Has Anyone Repaired An Empire 980 Tonearm Cable? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-29, 04:47:46 (99.90.190.180)
I have a touchy connector on my Empire 980 tonearm cable, and would like to install new RCA connectors. Since these are rare as hen's teeth, I don't want to snip the old ones off until I know I'll be .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dampening platter and rim (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 13:48:45 (70.194.128.194)
I looked on the smooth-on website and there are a number of variants. Can you tell me which one of the products specifically that you used? Looks simple! Tom .......
16: Vintage Asylum, Actually, there's not a lot of useful info on this (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 12:03:18 (70.194.128.194)
I searched "Fisher 400 subwoofer" and "Fisher 400 center" and while I got some hits, there wasn't an abundance of really useful info. .......
17: Vintage Asylum, RE: Fisher 400 Subwoofer Connection - Best Option? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 12:01:49 (70.194.128.194)
Thanks. I used the speaker level method with my Audio Analogue Puccini amp (which the 400 replaced) and was happy with it. I thought I'd ask since the center output is available. I'll connect at speak .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, RE: My "New" Toys - Fisher 400 + Empire 398 (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 11:50:16 (70.194.128.194)
I'm running my Thorens table through the 400. The Empire is running through my Parks Audio Budgie tubed phono pre. It's a super nice unit. The Thorens/400 combo sounds good though. .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, Dampening platter and rim (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 11:48:07 (70.194.128.194)
I've read a few suggestions on this. Can I ask what you used to dampen them, and exactly where you used it? I dampened the plinth of my Thorens table using modeling clay (a lot of it), but that was un .......
20: Vintage Asylum, Fisher 400 Subwoofer Connection - Best Option? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 09:04:45 (70.194.128.194)
I just picked up a beautiful Fisher 400, reworked by the late Paul G. with the Bizzy Bee mods. It's a wonderful piece! I'm looking for the best way to connect my Klipsch SW10 sub. Should I use the .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a shot of the Fisher 400 (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 08:42:56 (70.194.128.194)
It's in terrific shape! I have the original wood case, which is pristine, but it won't fit in my rack with it on! Damn!! .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, My "New" Toys - Fisher 400 + Empire 398 (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-23, 08:39:23 (70.194.128.194)
Picked them up Sunday from an extremely nice gentleman on the north side of Chicago. The Fisher has been reworked by Paul G. with the Bizzy Bee mods, and the Empire is is terrific condition. The ta .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, This has been my weekend for vinyl finds! (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-06, 16:45:46 (99.90.190.180)
Took a flyer driving quite a ways into the boonies to check out a yard sale advertising records. Well, it was a score! Stones - Sticky Fingers (with working zipper!) Beatles - Rubber Soul (plays great .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Who - Tommy on the First Record Label (FL-1839/1840) - Looking For Info (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-06, 10:55:12 (99.90.190.180)
I thought it was Taiwanese. In any event, I searched Ebay, and didnt see any completed or sold listings, searching by either the name or catalogue number. Maybe I need to go to the UK site? Thanks. T .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, The Who - Tommy on the First Record Label (FL-1839/1840) - Looking For Info (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-06, 08:06:39 (99.90.190.180)
I just picked this up at a yard sale, and am having trouble finding anything out about the label, value, collectibility, etc. Does anyone have any info they can share? The sleeve has a tear in it, .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, Pretty Good Day at the Local Yard Sales (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-05, 15:33:22 (99.90.190.180)
Actually, at one sale ... A retired DJ with boxes of vinyl for sale. All in pretty good shape. Wayne Shorter - Phantom Navigator Weather Report - Sporting' Life The Notting Hillbillies - missing... pr .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Help with TT / Phono Pre Combinations wi/ DL-110 and 2M Red? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-07-01, 18:54:50 (99.90.190.180)
Looknig for some opinions before I spend a bunch of time and effort trying every possible combination ... I have a Thorens TD-280 Mk2 belt drive tt and a Kenwood KD-2070 DD tt in rotation. For premamp .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New To LOMC World - Compatibility Question On My Amp's MC Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-06-03, 03:06:00 (99.90.190.180)
I emailed Audio Analogue, and just received this reply (pasted below). So directly from the horses mouth, the MC stage in the Puccini SE is able to handle the DL-103. Hi, the Puccini SE has a MM stage .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spike Or Not To Spike............That Is The Question (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-06-01, 16:20:37 (99.90.190.180)
Here's my Thorens set-up. The stand has sand-filled legs and the top section is a sandbox. The 2" maple board is resting on isolation blocks on top of an MDF board which is resting on the sand. The .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New To LOMC World - Compatibility Question On My Amp's MC Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-05-31, 06:24:53 (70.194.81.204)
Well. I've read through as many posts as I could find on the subject, and if appears that the phono gain on the Puccini SE is either 60 or 80dB. The Puccini Settanta, which replaced the original Pucci .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, New To LOMC World - Compatibility Question On My Amp's MC Phono Stage (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-05-30, 09:01:17 (70.194.81.204)
My integrated amp, an Audio Analogue Puccini SE, has an internal MM and MC phono stage. Can I run a LOMC cartridge (I'm thinking specifically of the DL-103 or 103r) directly into the amp, without a st .......
32: Vintage Asylum, Pioneer HPM-40 or Polk Monitor 5jr? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-05-07, 19:27:27 (70.194.128.115)
I have a line on a set of each in excellent shape, for a good price. I'm looking for an inexpensive, but decent, set of "rock" speakers to use as an alternate to my full-range Frugel-horns. They'd be .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: Is this place in the Prosperity Building?? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-04-02, 18:10:02 (99.90.190.180)
No. It's on Tung Choi, between Nelson and Shantung (roughly). It's in a storefront,'in a stretch that has other record and audio equipment stores. It's right in the heart of the Ladies market. ::: TO .......
34: Speaker Asylum, RE: It's on Tung Choi Street, right? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-31, 16:18:57 (99.90.190.180)
Yep, 2 doors down from the Win Win Record Shop. Gotta love the store names! Picked up a few things, I'm most excited about a Japanese pressing of the Doors '68 Live album. Lots of great stuff ... Wish .......
35: Speaker Asylum, Last one, I promise (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-30, 03:04:15 (203.186.51.233)
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36: Speaker Asylum, And another pic... (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-30, 03:01:34 (203.186.51.233)
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37: Speaker Asylum, Awesomely huge JBL's in Hong Kong - Had to share! (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-30, 02:59:07 (203.186.51.233)
I can't recall the model exactly (4325?) but they were HUGE and sounded phenomenal! Came across them today playing in a record shop (yes, they still exist) named Beat Records in MongKok, HK. I beli .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, Got it sorted out (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-09, 04:59:22 (99.90.190.180)
Turns out there's a set screw adjustment on the lift to raise and lower it. Problem was that my new Denon cartridge had a bigger,body than the Ortofon I had installed. It was a simple fix thankfully! .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Thorens TD-280 Mk2 Cueing (Tone Arm Lift) Issue (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-08, 12:00:37 (70.194.136.234)
The lift feature of my table still works, but when the cueing lever is in the down position (i.e the stylus is lowered to the record surface)there are occassions when the mechanism that raises and low .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Help with Denon DL-110 set up (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-03-07, 20:05:45 (70.194.136.234)
Setting up the DL-110 on my Thorens TD-280 Mk2 table with the TP28 arm. Arm mass is 12.5g. I looked at the resonance chart on Vinyl Engine, and was surprised to see that at a 4.8g cartridge weight the .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, San Francisco Record Store Recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-02-24, 11:36:36 (184.169.31.66)
On the plane now heading to San Fran for a few days. Any recommended vinyl shops downtown? I'm staying near the Moscone Center. No car, so need to work within the limits of a walk, cab ride, the BART .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, My Saturday Acquisitions (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-02-09, 13:59:33 (99.90.190.180)
Led Zeppelin - Physical Graffiti Paul Simon - One Trick Pony ELO - II ELO - On The Third Day Just ran through all 4 sides of PG ... awesome about sums it up. The ELO albums pretty much complete the ca .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Physical Graffiti on a Saturday Afternoon - Perfect (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-02-09, 13:55:00 (99.90.190.180)
Just picked up a new copy this morning at a nearby antique mall ... I paid $20, which is more than I ever pay for an album, but I've been looking for a good copy and this fit the bill. I just ran thro .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Fryday eve spins. in a Hall & Oates mood . . . (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-11, 17:51:11 (99.90.190.180)
I love this album! Was listening to it last week in fact. The sonics are outstanding ... One of the best I have. Good stuff! .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, RE: putting the opening .. (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-10, 06:37:13 (70.194.133.162)
I have no idea what you're referring to. Care to elaborate? This pucture is of the albums laying flat on the floor. .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, RE: All about synergy. If the rest of his system is too warm and laid back, (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-09, 10:18:34 (70.194.133.162)
The rest of the system is an MP-301 Mk3 tube integrated and a Parks Audio Budgie tube phono preamp (with adjustable loading capability). Speakers are Frugel-Horn Mk3 full-range back-loaded horns. ::: .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Grado Reference Platinum or AT440Mla? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-08, 18:17:03 (99.90.190.180)
I have $150 or so to spend to try out an alternative to my Ortofon MC-1 Turbo HOMC cartridge (on the used market). This on my Thorens TD-280 Mk2 with the TP28 arm (medium weight -12.5g). I listen to a .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Nice! Here's 3 of my Tuesday spins (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-08, 18:05:54 (99.90.190.180)
Feeling jazzy tonight, I guess... .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, My TD-280 Mk2 Mods (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-08, 17:20:16 (70.194.133.162)
Manfred, I actually competed your suggested mods a few years back when I first came into possession of this table. I wired in external RCA jacks so I could use the phono cable of my choice, deadened t .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Help! Anti-skating Issues on my Thorens (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2013-01-07, 17:31:18 (99.90.190.180)
Set-up is a Thorens TD-280 Mk2 with the TP28 tone arm and an Ortofon MC-1 Turbo HOMC cartridge. I just bought a test record to help fine tune my system (my first test record ever - the Nautilus versio .......
51: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: uhh.. OK (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-21, 04:01:55 (99.90.190.180)
To each his own, I suppose. Not exactly the first pair of speakers I've ever listened to. .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, Upgrade/Change From Ortofon MC-1 Turbo HOMC - Suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-19, 17:51:52 (99.90.190.180)
I've been running an Ortofon MC-1 Turbo HOMC cartridge on my Thorens TD-280 Mk2 table with the TP28 arm for a while now. I've been happy with it, but as much because I don't have a ton to compare it t .......
53: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: I heard Vanzyl's at Lone Star Audio Fest (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-18, 19:25:08 (99.90.190.180)
Wow, $7K for those Vanzyl speakers? They better sound way better than my FH3's. I've got $300 in mine, tops. And I got to paint them red to match my listening room! Tom .......
54: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: "I love these speakers!" (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-18, 03:51:07 (99.90.190.180)
Thanks! I actually tried my Adire Audio Rava sub with them yesterday, and didn't care for the sound. I thought that the high-pass filter (@125hz) would free up the sound, but I'm happier with the bass .......
55: Tweakers' Asylum, My DIY Audio Equipment Rack - Pictures (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-17, 19:54:09 (99.90.190.180)
I just got done with my dedicated listening room, which I did all the work myself on (framing, electrical, drywall, stonework on the fireplace,etc). I also built my own sound panels which are lo .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Sunday Jazz Spin... (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-09, 15:22:41 (99.90.190.180)
Joe Farrell Quartet. Picked it up on a whim because of the line-up; Joe Farrell, Chick Corea, Jack De Johnette, Dave Holland and John McLaughlin. Not bad. The music is good, and the SQL is superb. .......
57: Tubes Asylum, It'll be KT66 to start! (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-06, 18:00:29 (99.90.190.180)
Thanks to everyone for all the advice and opinions. As it turns out, the amp will not safely support the KT77 variety, So, I've decided to pull the trigger on some GL KT66 tubes to start my journey, I .......
58: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT66 vs EL34 - what differences in sound can I expect? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-05, 06:12:11 (72.33.237.43)
So I'm hearing that the TS 6L6G and the Gold Lion KT66 may be good choices, plus they're both in my price range. Back to my original question, though, what are the differing characteristics of these 2 .......
59: Tubes Asylum, RE: KT66 vs EL34 - what differences in sound can I expect? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-04, 10:56:29 (72.33.237.43)
Haven't tried anything other than the stock tubes, which I assume are Chinese. There are no markings on them at all. I'm powering a set of full-range Frugel-Horn speakers, using Mark Audio CHP70 drive .......
60: Tubes Asylum, RE: Consider the KT77, too (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-04, 03:31:23 (99.90.190.180)
The KT77 isn't listed as an acceptable tube in the literature for the MP-301 Mk2, so I'm not sure if it'll take it or not. I'll dig around to see if I can find out. .......
61: Tubes Asylum, KT66 vs EL34 - what differences in sound can I expect? (0.00)
Posted by Softrideguy on 2012-12-03, 19:44:49 (99.90.190.180)
For use in my MP-301 Mk2 integrated amp. Stock tubes are 6L6. I'm new to tubes, but interested in trying some new ones to play with the sound. Any input is appreciated. Tom .......
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