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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: My Dear Friend, Bobby Palkovich (Merlin Music Systems) - Rest In Peace (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2015-09-07, 09:33:06 (108.2.133.164)
Sorry I'm late to this thread as I've been out of the country for a few weeks... IMPOSSIBLY sad news. Our thoughts and prayers to Bobby and those around him. If there's anything we could offer in term .......
2: Critic's Corner, Stereophile March 2015, JA's farewell to ST and WP (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2015-02-14, 07:38:02 (108.36.225.61)
I want to call out John Atkinson's farewell to Sam and Wes in the March 2015 Stereophile magazine. I found the writeup a very classy way to send good bye wishes to both gentlemen. Wes' contributions i .......
3: General Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2014-12-31, 12:37:40 (108.36.225.61)
For a while, your column served as the reason I couldn't wait to receive the magazine every month. A most profound thank you for all of the years you provided me with such enjoyment. You will be sadly .......
4: General Asylum, That's been my experience as well... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2014-09-18, 12:16:20 (72.78.244.126)
Wish that things changed. While things are slow all over, Audiogn produces some level of action, whereas, nothing seems to come from the AA ads. It wasn't for my lack of trying. .......
5: General Asylum, RE: Ian Grant's Passing (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2014-08-02, 11:51:17 (72.78.244.126)
Sad news. May he rest in peace. .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Ian of Grant Fidelity Is Very, Very ILL (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2014-06-08, 16:49:37 (173.49.26.132)
Thank you for passing this along to us, Tom. Our prayers and thoughts go to both Ian and Rachel. Crushingly sad news... .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No difference (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-10-28, 09:26:45 (173.49.30.3)
No matter what anyone claims, there's no difference in terms of components themselves. Presuming the voltage is correct for your locale, you're buying the same exact components the importer brings in. .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Yes. My apologies (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-09-02, 05:18:13 (173.49.30.3)
You are right, I missed it. The JK didn't translate to "just kidding" with me. I am sorry, and request you accept my apology. .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Have you met him? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-09-01, 04:51:17 (173.49.30.3)
Not that most would be former powerlifters like Mechans, but I don't understand labeling someone a wimp. Honestly, it's this sort of thing that mostly keeps me away from AA discussions. The level of b .......
10: General Asylum, Me, too (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-08-04, 07:09:24 (173.49.30.3)
I also love ebay. Obviously, it's not everyone's bag, but suits me well. It's difficult to believe how much I've purchased there over the past 12 years; sold a bunch, too. Much of it was new, much of .......
11: General Asylum, Me, too (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-07-10, 17:47:51 (173.49.30.3)
I'm as disappointed as anyone about the Audiogon collapse... Funny, in a recent thread, I mentioned such was the case, and a few people jumped right up to disagree with me. Even more surprising was th .......
12: General Asylum, Agreed (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-07-10, 17:34:48 (173.49.30.3)
I've been a customer since Mike opened. Have always loved the store, and discovered all manner of great audio gear there. Spending time with Mike, Carl, and Dave was always fun. Not that there are man .......
13: General Asylum, RE: The New Soundex (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2012-05-30, 04:00:04 (108.16.196.178)
That sign on Easton Road been up for quite a while now. I take it they had a hard time of things. Always kind of made me sad to see them literally in the shadow of their palace next door. .......
14: Water Cooler, RE: I just wanted to wish are Jewish inmates a happy new year (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2011-09-29, 14:54:52 (72.78.231.140)
A very nice gesture, l'shana tova! .......
15: General Asylum, One tool to use, but not as important as it once was (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2011-02-04, 06:04:36 (144.42.254.13)
You certainly have the right to be disappointed. It's simply common courtesy to leave positive feedback for someone you have conducted a successful transaction with. I think feedback serves to let you .......
16: General Asylum, Congratulations to the Giants (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-10-25, 03:20:40 (72.92.79.146)
They outplayed my Phillies in the NLCS, and are deservedly facing Texas in the World Series. Good luck to them! .......
17: General Asylum, RE: Go Phillies (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-10-22, 10:32:21 (144.42.254.14)
Peter, thanks very much for this thread. GO PHITINS!!! .......
18: Critic's Corner, I would appreciate vintage gear reviews and/or writeups (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-03-30, 10:32:18 (144.42.254.14)
As a longtime subscriber, I would personally appreciate vintage gear reviews and/or write-ups. Call me "vintage" at my 40 years of age, but I find these components closer to my audiophile vitae than .......
19: Critic's Corner, Thank you! You may be interested in Part 2... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-01-25, 12:25:24 (144.42.254.13)
Thank you! You may have previously encountered the John Potis follow up. If not, I hope you find it interesting as well. You can see the second pair of IRS V that wound up in his main listening room. .......
20: Critic's Corner, They're in Conshy? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-01-25, 10:16:45 (144.42.254.13)
Living in Miquon, I'm literally right next door. Would love the opportunity to hear them again if the owner is amenable to that. .......
21: Critic's Corner, I wish you'd heard his other pair of IRS V (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-01-25, 09:10:08 (144.42.254.13)
Bill Legall had an additional pair, which in my opinion, was superior to his current one. Bill took them to the nth degree, both sonically and cosmetically. Personally, I would have sold the pair he h .......
22: Critic's Corner, Sorry (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-20, 06:13:44 (98.111.138.65)
Thanks for the explanation. I could have done a better job in laying out my true feelings in seeing the Harbor Freight ad, the reaction to which was genesis of the thread I initiated. Seeing it made m .......
23: Critic's Corner, Seems logical there (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-20, 06:08:24 (98.111.138.65)
I would expect it "Tool And Die" I subscribe (since 1980s, and uninterrupted since late 1990s) and like Stereophile. I've bought from Harbor Freight since the early - mid 1980s when I was a kid who ne .......
24: Critic's Corner, Didn't you also see someone on the grassy knoll? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-19, 09:44:10 (98.111.138.65)
Did Shooter put you up to this, ala the post I just threw at him here? Regardless, yes, you are correct. Bud Fried was a person I truly respected as a pioneer and lion of the high-end audio industry, .......
25: Critic's Corner, Another conspiracy theorist (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 19:18:07 (98.111.138.65)
I also subscribe to both Stereophile and TAS. Of the websites, I came to like Positve Feedback Online best, but I, too, seem to gravitate to sticking with something tangible so it's mostly the two mag .......
26: Critic's Corner, Were you under suspicion as being the DC shooter way back? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 18:53:35 (98.111.138.65)
They were looking for an "angry type of individual". You fit the description remarkably well. Merry Christmas! .......
27: Critic's Corner, Bought a few tools there myself last month (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 18:50:27 (98.111.138.65)
You make a lot of excellent points! Last month, I put together a Mapleshade type rack, 3' tall with 3 52" X 18" X 2" edge glued maple shelves, 1.25" threaded rod and Mapleshade brass footers, nuts, an .......
28: Critic's Corner, Reply (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 18:09:44 (98.111.138.65)
"Why is that a problem?" If you don't understand it, I doubt you're going to be a part of the solution. In other words, you would have no problem if there were an OB Tampon ad in Stereophile? Would y .......
29: Critic's Corner, Excellent suggestion! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 13:24:34 (144.42.254.13)
I'm going to subscribe. I must tip my hat to you, in this thread, you actually made a contribution. .......
30: Critic's Corner, Actually not opposed to ads... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 13:22:55 (144.42.254.13)
Actually, I am OK with ads in magazines and websites. Or should I say that I am OK with audio ads in audio magazines and websites, which was really what prompted my submission of the thread. All I was .......
31: Critic's Corner, Indeed (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 11:43:13 (144.42.254.13)
Ralph is absolutely correct. Actually, I'm a huge fan of Stereophile. Moreso than most who write about it. I've been a loyal reader for well over 20 years, and a subscriber through the majority of tha .......
32: Critic's Corner, Poster child for Cognitive Dissonance (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 09:34:29 (144.42.254.13)
Let's try this again... The contradiction, "Despite the "zzzzzzzzzzzz" comment, it moved you to respond." Hopefully, that's not as difficult for you to understand as you are making it. Given the level .......
33: Critic's Corner, I would agree with you, except you seem to have not read the entire quote (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 07:58:46 (144.42.254.13)
"cutting the ties that bind them to the manufacturers to a point that strikes a balance with the target audience (yes, subscriptions) might be a recipe for success." I didn't call for a subscription o .......
34: Critic's Corner, If his technical skills did it justice, I would actually appreciate it (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-17, 03:25:03 (98.111.138.65)
Yes, you are correct, the tool ad. The complaint is that an audio magazine would have to go outside what has been its core group of advertisers in order to generate whatever is deemed to be needed rev .......
35: Critic's Corner, Reread my reply to you again - this time, slowly (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-16, 20:59:08 (98.111.138.65)
nt .......
36: Critic's Corner, Surprise, as in disappointment? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-16, 20:56:32 (98.111.138.65)
John, I would guess seeing the ad didn't engender a good feeling? "We work hard to prevent that from happening. Could you give an example of this happening in Stereophile, please. The last time we wer .......
37: Critic's Corner, Despite the "zzzzzzzzzzzz" comment, it moved you to respond (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-16, 19:53:55 (98.111.138.65)
An inherent contradiction... Calling a person you know nothing about a consipiracy theorist, regardless of whether they're the furthest thing from that or not, makes you come across as an idiot. The .......
38: Critic's Corner, Better if we stick to audio... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-16, 19:48:31 (98.111.138.65)
John, I hope you got a good deal off your chest. It seems there was a lot pent up there.... Apart from that, I believe sites like AA are best represented by audio discussion. The world is politicized .......
39: General Asylum, New Stereophile Ad (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-16, 15:22:47 (98.111.138.65)
Well, this isn't the first time this has happened. The new issue of Stereophile arrived in the mail today. Lo and behold, there's a Harbor Freight ad in it. Now, I understand the magazine is more or l .......
40: Critic's Corner, New Stereophile Ad (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-12-16, 15:22:47 (98.111.138.65)
Well, this isn't the first time this has happened. The new issue of Stereophile arrived in the mail today. Lo and behold, there's a Harbor Freight ad in it. Now, I understand the magazine is more or l .......
41: General Asylum, RE: Consonance speakers (Joe has sent me the photos) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-07-05, 17:11:47 (173.59.19.186)
Dave, Hello. Thank you very much for this post, I appreciate it greatly. If the differences in veneer color between the horn and bass cabinet were not clearly seen from the photos I sent, I must apolo .......
42: General Asylum, RE: OK, Here's Another Question To Trelja Or All Those Experienced With The Consonance Ref.: (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-07-04, 04:05:08 (173.59.19.186)
Hello, Vinylly. Hiss on the output was something that we encountered numerous times. Unfortunately, the CD players were a real problem on various levels. Transport (unable to read discs or drawers tha .......
43: General Asylum, RE: Nutty as a fruit cake (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-07-01, 18:53:28 (173.59.19.186)
I'm leaving out for a few days in Toronto first thing tomorrow morning, but when I return, if you are not far from the Philadelphia, PA area, I am extending a personal invitation to you to see the spe .......
44: General Asylum, The Chinese are NOT our friends (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2009-03-02, 12:02:55 (144.42.9.182)
You said it, brother! .......
45: Critic's Corner, Maybe my memory is shaky (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2008-10-08, 15:43:01 (72.94.196.77)
Kubla, maybe my memory is shaky, but you certainly seemed high on singing the praises of the stereomojo.com bandwagon. For what it's worth, I'm sure you remember my involvement in the thread. I did my .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opera Consonance 5.5 experience ? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2008-01-29, 08:51:57 (144.42.9.175)
Hello. Thank you for laying things out, it greatly helps towards clarifying everything. Let me first say that in my own opinion, ONLY a tube power amplifier will truly provide you with "tube sound". T .......
47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opera Consonance 5.5 experience ? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2008-01-28, 10:45:01 (144.42.9.175)
Hello. Good to hear from you as well. I believe you'll be happy with some of the tube magic coming your way, but again, the loudspeaker match will have a lot of say in the matter. In all likelihood yo .......
48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Opera Consonance 5.5 experience ? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2008-01-27, 08:47:55 (69.136.198.110)
Hello. I'm the importer/distributor for Opera Audio/Consonance products in the USA & Canada. Personally, while I very much like both the Reference 5.5 (300B in parallel single-ended configuration) amp .......
49: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Atma-Sphere Experience? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-11-06, 04:43:56 (144.42.9.186)
I'm also going to chime in on the side that these are incredibly reliable amplifiers. I've owned three pairs of M60s, and they were all the definition of reliable and easy to use in the field. NEVER h .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, ST100 tonearm (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-10-24, 17:42:46 (69.136.198.110)
Marty, below is the link to the specs on the ST100 tonearm. Both it and the ST600 are carbon tubes, and are more than competent from both a sonic and build standpoint. As you know, I value your opinio .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, RE: where to buy (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-10-24, 09:59:42 (144.42.9.173)
draganM, Hello. Thank you for your interest in our turntables, I certainly appreciate it! I'm the importer/distributor, not a dealer, and I don't get involved with sales. The dealers are listed on my .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, RE: YIKES - Consonance Forbidden City Liu Turntable (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-10-24, 02:40:05 (69.136.198.110)
Actually, the new Droplet turntable is more my flavor... .......
53: General Asylum, RE: Circulation numbers (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-10-07, 04:23:10 (69.136.198.110)
While Listener is no longer available to us, thankfully, we can still read you through Stereophile! As I said when we met for the first time at HE2005, I hope you will be there a very long time. ::: T .......
54: Digital Drive, RE: Rega CD players? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-10-07, 04:01:54 (69.136.198.110)
Personally, I feel the new Apollo and Saturn are both excellent. They really make me happy sonically. There is a naturalness to the sound that many of the players in this industry simply miss. Of cour .......
55: Speaker Asylum, RE: Construction plans for Fried C/3-L (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-09-08, 12:35:56 (69.136.198.110)
Rhabdo, although no longer a part of the enterprise, please accept my apology for not being treated in a way considered appropriate. As you stated, Bud would have never given this type of reply to you .......
56: Speaker Asylum, RE: Construction plans for Fried C/3-L (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-09-08, 08:04:23 (69.136.198.110)
Hello. I was a part of the resurrected company with Bud. If you don't mind me asking, who was the person who sent you the one word e-mail? Apart from whether the design would be shared or not, you are .......
57: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Adjusting bias for Consonance 100S 300B (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-08-03, 17:25:09 (69.136.198.110)
Hello. I apologize for being late to this thread. I'm sorry! The Cyber 100S Signature 300B is autobias, as is the Cyber 10 Signature 2A3. Just plug and play, no adjustments necessary. The Cyber 100 Si .......
58: General Asylum, I definitely see it also (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-05-12, 13:51:42 (69.136.198.110)
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59: General Asylum, TRELJA & Friends in New York, 2007 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-05-12, 08:45:56 (69.136.198.110)
It’s hard for me to believe, but these annual audio shows in the past tense are really piling up. Not really sure how the time goes by so fast, but it does. With that, I submit to everyone our 2007 ed .......
60: General Asylum, Re: Srajan Ebaen's absence from 6 moons (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2007-04-20, 19:24:00 (69.136.198.110)
Srajan, please accept my best wishes for the speediest of recoveries for your dear wife, Ivette! .......
61: General Asylum, Re: Peter Aczel - Almost deaf (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2006-06-14, 04:30:00 (68.34.175.204)
Yes, he is probably 80 years old. Easy to believe because if you talk to him, you quickly realize he cannot hear a darn thing you're saying. And, this from a guy from Philadelphia; we are known for sp .......
62: OTL Asylum, Re: MA-1 and speaker impedance (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2006-06-12, 12:19:57 (144.42.9.186)
Mike, Hello. First thing, in my experience speakers and OTL amplifiers (ala my Atmas), the less you put into a crossover, the better. Actually, I feel this way regardless of the amplification, but it' .......
63: OTL Asylum, Amen (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2005-09-09, 04:55:40 (144.42.9.104)
I can say with total confidence that you will have no issues whatsoever. If you go with Ralph's AtmaSpheres, they are so bulletproof and benign to your speakers, that you will become bold and lazy to .......
64: General Asylum, TRELJA in New York - 2005 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2005-05-01, 05:25:34 (12.76.76.120)
Though I'm certainly not averse to flying solo, the annual Stereophile HE show seems a heck of a lot more fun when you do it with others. This year, compadres were in abbundance! There was Hugh, Mike, .......
65: General Asylum, Re: Irving "Bud" Fried passes away (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2005-04-02, 08:54:00 (12.76.78.91)
Without question, a colossal figure in the world of audio. There will never be another. We all reap the benefits of his life's work every time we listen to our systems. Courtesy of the Philadelphia In .......
66: OTL Asylum, More conservative than Jesse Helms (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2005-02-04, 05:04:51 (144.42.9.100)
Whew!!! I put more than 750 hours on mine per year, and I have been listening for over four years now. That estimate is WAAAAAAAAAAAYYY conservative. Have only ever had one tube go bad, with absolutel .......
67: General Asylum, A whole lot of back scratching (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2005-01-24, 05:33:05 (144.42.9.102)
Honestly, Roy and Sam were just having fun. Sam Tellig is THE ultimate audio reviewer if you are a manufacturer. You ply him with steak, wine, a nice dinner, whatever, and he reviews and writes you u .......
68: OTL Asylum, That's the way I run mine... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-12-27, 16:46:56 (12.76.94.46)
I run my Granite variable tube output 657 straight in to my M60 monoblocks. Sounds waaaaaaayyyyyyyyyyy better than any preamp I have tried in there (Blue Circle, Joule, CJ) - more open, extended, clea .......
69: General Asylum, A few places (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-12-22, 04:55:50 (144.42.9.106)
Community Audio, The Stereo Trading Outlet, and Millersound are all resources you might want to try. I personally know that both Community and Millersound will provide you with excellent results, both .......
70: OTL Asylum, Me too! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-29, 09:08:11 (144.42.9.104)
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71: General Asylum, I always put it in my ads (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-28, 07:43:11 (144.42.9.102)
And, still I am often asked. I would be more leery about a seller who refused to give it out. .......
72: OTL Asylum, A time to reap... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-27, 16:40:03 (12.76.93.114)
One thing that strikes me strange is the "guarded optimism" of the recent developments. What were our goals in this ordeal? To ensure a good man, who worked a good portion of his life, building a good .......
73: OTL Asylum, Oh, I beg to disagree... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-27, 05:39:54 (144.42.9.106)
There was no way in Hades that we were going to support the company if Ralph was given the boot. The situation was so clear that, were he still with us, Ray Charles could see it. AtmaSphere sans Ralp .......
74: General Asylum, Come on, we REALLY would have preferred the Gilmore Girl! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-20, 10:50:46 (144.42.9.104)
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75: General Asylum, Well, we agree on one thing... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-20, 04:54:51 (144.42.9.106)
Getting the $20 loan to your mother in writing seems like the kind of direction that has gotten this society into the litigious mess that it is in. Just ask Ralph... We agree on your second comment, w .......
76: General Asylum, Behold the high and mighty (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-20, 04:43:28 (144.42.9.106)
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77: General Asylum, Just like you or I, he can write what he chooses (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-20, 04:41:25 (144.42.9.106)
You may be one of the many under the false impression that what is written is SUPPOSED to be objective - whatever that means. No, anything written by anyone will have some sort of bias. While Srajan s .......
78: General Asylum, You have proven my point exactly (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-19, 11:42:09 (144.42.9.100)
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79: General Asylum, Great moments in small lives (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-19, 10:25:05 (144.42.9.100)
Do you feel more powerful now? .......
80: General Asylum, Excellent Work! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-19, 08:24:33 (144.42.9.102)
I have been most impressed by the work of Srajan. His pieces on Vinh Vu, Bill and Loretta LeGall, and Lloyd Walker really caught my eye. After that, I began paying more attention to 6moons.com. Now, I .......
81: General Asylum, Atta guy, Sean! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-19, 08:21:43 (144.42.9.102)
Not much one could add Sean's VERY pertinent statements, other than bravo! .......
82: General Asylum, Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-17, 05:03:31 (12.76.90.249)
Harry, First of all, THANK YOU! I am sure that despite the efforts of those trying to kill the discourse on the issue at ASOG or Audiogon, we still know which way the wind blows. I want to be perfect .......
83: General Asylum, As worthless a post as one will ever see (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-17, 04:53:29 (12.76.90.249)
Were your reasons for submitting this post being that you just need the attention, or do you really view yourself as this high and mighty? .......
84: General Asylum, If they have the ability to... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-12, 10:11:53 (144.42.9.104)
If they have the ability to gain control of the company, preclude Ralph from making a living, shutdown ASOG, and whatever else went on, they certainly have the ability to defend themselves in the thre .......
85: OTL Asylum, What a blow this would be (0.00)
Posted by TRELJA on 2004-10-08, 16:27:06 (0)
Although I am one of the more vocal people in the audio chatrooms, I doubt AtmaSphere has EVER had a bigger fan than Rushton. What a blow this would be to the reputation of the company. Let's hope tha .......
86: General Asylum, At least I'm glad you aren't on our side (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-08, 10:31:43 (144.42.9.102)
I can see you wouldn't be anything remotely close to adding anything positive. Thank you, Joe .......
87: OTL Asylum, Say it ain't so! (0.00)
Posted by TRELJA on 2004-10-08, 08:13:15 (0)
Say it ain't so, Lew! If in fact a high end audio supplier is providing this information, things are worse than I expected. For a company that sells a low volume, specialized, unique product such as A .......
88: General Asylum, What is happening at AtmaSphere? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-10-08, 06:07:11 (144.42.9.106)
Hello. From the way things appear as far as Ralph Karsten's situation at AtmaSphere goes, I am quite worried. Has a hostile takeover occurred? Things seem to point to that having taken place. Does any .......
89: OTL Asylum, Absolutely (0.00)
Posted by TRELJA on 2004-10-06, 05:32:37 (0)
Sure, my e - mail address is TRELJA@aol.com You can also see it, by simply clicking the link where my name is... .......
90: OTL Asylum, Live and let live (0.00)
Posted by TRELJA on 2004-10-01, 12:41:27 (0)
The mere fact that this site, and the cult following that is Atma Sphere, exists in the first place IS Ralph! One look or listen (hopefully) of his amplifiers, and it is instantly apparent that Ralph .......
91: OTL Asylum, Re: speaker list (Can others add to this?) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-09-26, 18:01:19 (0)
Zeke, you should have no trouble driving the Coincidents with the S30. My friend who had one of the lowest power amps we've ever come across, the 25 wpc(felt more like 5 wpc) Audio Valve integrated fo .......
92: OTL Asylum, Granite 657 CDP (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-09-16, 12:54:27 (0)
Hello. Yes, it is a Granite 657. The player has two outputs. One is solid state, and output is fixed. The other has a variable tube output using 6922 (I use Valvo E188CC/7308) and a JAN Philips (I kno .......
93: OTL Asylum, Re: Bright speaker problems (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-09-15, 05:42:58 (0)
Hello. I have also wrestled with this problem in the past. I had to pretty much go through my system, from stem to stern, in order to find happiness. I even got to the point, where I came thissssssss .......
94: General Asylum, 3 Audio Deities At 6moons.com (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-09-05, 09:03:36 (12.75.216.65)
Hello. I would like to pass along a link to all of us here which goes into a lot of detail concerning three local folks who I respect beyond words. They are all friends, and Vinh Vu and Bill LeGall ar .......
95: General Asylum, I thought the lunar landing was done in Nevada... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-08-17, 10:33:27 (144.42.9.100)
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96: General Asylum, TRELJA Apologizes! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-08-17, 08:27:31 (144.42.9.100)
Hello. Well, there may be a lot of folks who will be ecstatic to read the title of this thread. I am here with bowed head to apologize. No, not for saying something stupid, as I normally do. No, not f .......
97: General Asylum, This one hit me like a ton of bricks (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-08-08, 03:24:41 (12.76.77.181)
They're putting together one hell of a band up there. Seems to hit you a lot harder when those who made the music you grew up with pass on. .......
98: Speaker Asylum, Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-08-07, 12:24:47 (12.76.76.162)
Hello. So, I guess the A/5 are a bit smaller, most noticeably in height. The A/6 also are different, in that they feature an 8" midwoofer, sourced from Gefco. The 8" drivers feature butyl surrounds. I .......
99: Speaker Asylum, Fried A/6 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-08-07, 09:49:24 (12.76.76.220)
Hello. I have a pair of Fried A/6, which I believe are quite similar to the A/5. Correct me if I am wrong, but the A/6 use an offset tweeter and the MARS circuit. Both have the Line Tunnel and series .......
100: Speaker Asylum, Revel Performa F30 - TSTO: $2,250 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-07-29, 05:23:00 (144.42.9.104)
They also have the bigger F30 for $2250 at TSTO. A VERY limited quantity of B stocks. You save $1500. And, no I have absolutely no affiliation with TSTO. Just trying to save anyone thinking of these .......
101: Speaker Asylum, As good as things get (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-07-24, 11:40:27 (12.75.216.223)
Although I have not bought a pair of Merlins, Bobby and I have e - mailed each other, and I have to say he is a very unusual in the level of interaction he provides with customers and potential custom .......
102: General Asylum, Fried is back, and much better (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-07-17, 13:54:56 (12.76.89.218)
The company has been reborn, and you should be seeing them in the fall. The speakers sound a lot better than before. Bud probably has the ultimate old pair, a Valhalla System, featuring the O(10") ins .......
103: Speaker Asylum, Re: MDF vrs solid wood enclosures (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-07-17, 13:49:52 (12.76.89.218)
Cabinets normally come into play when it comes to sound. MDF doesn't sound very good, but can be damped to sound OK. Solid wood is an option, but there are better uses for good wood like this. ::: TOP .......
104: Speaker Asylum, A good wine improves with age - until it turns to vinegar (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-29, 09:05:50 (144.42.9.102)
Not to be a thorn in the side, but the statement which makes the analogy of a driver improving with age like a good wine draws the corrolary - "Up to a point...". Wine eventually turns to vinegar. Spe .......
105: General Asylum, Always lusted after, but can never find (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-19, 06:24:20 (12.75.216.14)
Carver Silver Seven amps Houston 8340 amps Carver Amazing Platinum speakers - well, sometimes Coincidents old models - but luckily I own a pair of Digital Masters/Troubass subs Fried Valhalla speakers .......
106: General Asylum, Probably still in those demolition derby cars (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-19, 06:15:53 (12.75.216.14)
Do you remember those commercials back then, David? They featured a Kraco car stereo that seemed to have no trouble playing through the demolition derby. I am sure the owner was pleased as punch. So, .......
107: General Asylum, I guess there's always a bigger fish (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-16, 10:17:57 (144.42.9.106)
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108: General Asylum, Make sure you don't let him get away with it (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-16, 10:15:50 (144.42.9.106)
You are doing the right thing, Sean. Otherwise, this clown will try to make this his profession. .......
109: General Asylum, Thanks, Sean (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-10, 09:55:05 (12.76.77.216)
Sean, thanks so much for your well wishes. As our friendship has grown in the past years, my respect has also. You are truly an asset to the audio community, and your honest comments and criticisms ha .......
110: General Asylum, TRELJA - disclaimer and announcement. (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-09, 10:06:20 (144.42.9.106)
Hello. It is with a bit of unease combined with excitement that I initiate this thread. The one thing that I have always tried to present here, above all else, is honesty. Therefore, in that light, he .......
111: General Asylum, A computer guy once did this... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-08, 12:24:10 (144.42.9.102)
He had a series of deposit slips printed with his account numbers on the bottom. By the time the bank figured out what happened, he was off wherever he was and had cashed a nice payday. This could be .......
112: Speaker Asylum, Good points, as usual (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-06-08, 12:12:31 (144.42.9.100)
Sean, your comments, as usual are right on point. Since joining Stereophile, Paul Bolin has struck me as an easier to deal with version of Jonathan Scull. Feed him a diet of expensive audio gear, and .......
113: General Asylum, Interesting you say that (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-24, 14:45:43 (12.76.83.204)
It's interesting that you say that, as one of the greatest audiophile moments I ever had was a pair of Arros firing out of the room's corner, powered by a Jolida 302B. I mean, the soundstaging was all .......
114: General Asylum, I think you nailed it (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-23, 18:25:15 (12.76.65.26)
Sean, I think you nailed it when you put forth the obvious reasons the Horning sounded so good. They modified and used the Lowther in a way that shows it in a very good light - the midrange. With a tw .......
115: General Asylum, Forgot to mention Almarro (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-23, 03:15:49 (12.76.77.56)
Thanks for mentioning Redpoint! I had forgotten the name, even thought I took their handout home with me. I did forget to mention Almarro. Not good at all, and would have made my bad sounds of the sho .......
116: General Asylum, And, the speakers were Horning Agathon (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-23, 03:12:33 (12.76.77.56)
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117: General Asylum, The biggest correction (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-23, 03:10:55 (12.76.77.56)
Vinh, thanks for the clarifications. I must say all of the rooms you are in sounded splendid! But, my BIGGEST mistake was misspelling the name of your company, Gingko Audio. I feel horrible, as of all .......
118: General Asylum, You are so right! My apologies... (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-23, 03:07:24 (12.76.77.56)
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119: General Asylum, TRELJA (and friends) in New York, 2004 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-22, 14:12:18 (12.76.76.207)
As we all know, the 2004 Stereophile NYC Show is this weekend. That means, like it or not, the annual TRELJA in New York Report is being submitted for your reading pleasure. First, I would be remiss i .......
120: Speaker Asylum, Re: Low Q in Frieds (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-06, 05:38:20 (144.42.9.100)
I know who you are, Alan. And, you have explained your relationship to me during the two times we have met. These are the specs on the Gefco drivers I once found online(not that they are correct just .......
121: Speaker Asylum, Low Q in Frieds (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-05, 09:39:35 (144.42.9.106)
I think the published specs of the Gefco drivers in the Frieds were a hair over .3(0.32), but still quite low. The low Q drivers are supposed to be a necessity. .......
122: Speaker Asylum, I believe it is the 9700 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-05, 09:27:27 (144.42.9.106)
I just had a pair sent to me as an upgrade for my loudspeakers. It has the same 104 mm faceplate as most of the Vifa/ScanSpeak tweeters, the Revelator (9900) being a bit larger (125 mm) and "semi - ho .......
123: Whiner's Woad, I for one, certainly hope not (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-05-01, 06:25:23 (12.76.77.234)
Sean, I hope that you are able to work this "glitch" out. I for one, certainly hope you are not banned. If they want to push this, the site will be all the poorer for it. You are one of the true good .......
124: Speaker Asylum, TL cabinets (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-04-27, 18:09:50 (12.76.77.80)
Rdc, if you wouldn't mind, how much does he charge to build a pair of C/6 cabinets? .......
125: General Asylum, I intend to be there on Friday (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-04-26, 08:41:49 (144.42.9.102)
nt .......
126: General Asylum, Music to be played at the Stereophile HE Show (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-04-22, 05:17:04 (144.42.9.104)
Hello. With about a month between now and the Stereophile HE Show in NYC, I would like to request that manufacturers consider the music they will be featuring. This is an opportunity to show some crea .......
127: General Asylum, How about this suggestion? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-04-19, 10:29:47 (12.76.95.193)
Hello. Although, as Sean knows, I do not run away from a fracas, this thread has exceeded the level of productivity. As such, I would like to offer this suggestion, and see how people feel about it... .......
128: Speaker Asylum, If I can't beat 'em, I'm gonna join 'em (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-04-03, 14:07:33 (12.76.88.140)
Thanks, Bobby. I am in the midst of working on my Coincident Digital Masters(Revelator, crossover, wiring), but I have to say that if I can't beat 'em, I'm gonna join 'em. I'm no Tarreyton guy(won't f .......
129: Speaker Asylum, Not cold whatsoever (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-04-03, 08:00:39 (12.76.91.223)
Hello. I am not affiliated with the company in any way, and do not own these loudspeakers, but I second Bobby's assertion. I have listened to the Merlins at both HE2001/2002 and in another audiophile .......
130: General Asylum, Re: Quest For Sound (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-03-27, 04:03:52 (12.76.86.129)
Yes, I apologize for forgetting Steve. Another good guy. Haven't been to the new showroom, which he supposedly just moved to yet. The old one was kind of upside down during his getting ready to move. .......
131: General Asylum, Philadelphia and surrounding areas... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-03-26, 05:22:47 (144.42.9.106)
David Lewis has by far the most exotic collection of gear, Dave Serota is the owner/salesperson. The store is located in the Northeast section of Philadelphia(referred to as "the Great Northeast", but .......
132: General Asylum, A bit of alarmism here? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-03-24, 10:01:01 (144.42.9.102)
Though supplies of oil will eventually run out, once another fuel is more viable, producers and consumers will switch. It's not a bad thing, either. Power from ethanol, hydrogen, fuel cells, and solar .......
133: Speaker Asylum, I guess that's why they make vanilla and chocolate (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-03-05, 06:44:46 (144.42.9.104)
Well, I think we both feel strongly that we couldn't disagree with each other more. I see, or rather, hear the D25 as harsh and shrill. Conversely, the D27 has always proven to me to be the best inexp .......
134: Speaker Asylum, Better tweeter (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-03-02, 13:09:58 (144.42.9.104)
Hello. Sorry to disagree with everyone, but upgrading from the Vifa D25 to the Vifa D27 tweeter really improves the high end of this speaker a great deal. I can give you the exact part number, if you .......
135: General Asylum, Not a question, but an opinion (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-02-21, 06:25:35 (12.76.96.107)
John, I still don't think your response to Sean was worthy of a post. I do not have a question regarding Stereophile, but an opinion. The process for choosing products for review needs to be revamped. .......
136: General Asylum, The ultimate in not really having any ammunition to throw at him (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-02-20, 13:17:17 (144.42.9.104)
John, I don't know you, but do know that you and Sean have some history between you. And, for that matter, I realize that you don't know me either. I'm Joe, a longtime Stereophile subscriber from the .......
137: General Asylum, Stereophile March 2004 issue (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-02-20, 10:40:32 (144.42.9.104)
I have to go along with Sean's assertions about this month's Stereophile. However, I am not mad about Art Dudley's column. Truth be told, I found it hysterical! I have been noting over the past month .......
138: General Asylum, Throw yourself on the mercy of your wife's love (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-02-20, 07:10:48 (144.42.9.104)
Jian, it is gravely unfortunate that you have little recourse in this situation. These scam artists operate in a country which is quite lawless these days, and going there to "collect" will cost you m .......
139: General Asylum, I am awaiting my pair (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-01-31, 11:27:44 (12.76.89.148)
Shayne seems to be a very knowledgeable, down to earth guy. Under his direction, with the path that Bud has laid out, the company should do well. I have heard the Studio Valhalla, and despite having .......
140: General Asylum, Was a Philadelphia FM RADIO Instititution (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-01-31, 11:23:40 (12.76.89.148)
Ed was into radio in a simpler, better, more meaningful time for FM radio. In fact, as far as Philly FM radio goes, he was a pioneer. Although this may not ring true to a lot of people, Ed's influenc .......
141: Speaker Asylum, Re: Where to find PSB stratus dealers (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2004-01-18, 06:25:17 (12.76.93.71)
Please try Country Video in Lafayette Hill, PA. The store morphed from a video rental place, and the owner, Steve, is not into high end audio sensibilities. When the Gold i would regularly sell for li .......
142: General Asylum, Honestly, John, this does seem ridiculous (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-12-18, 12:20:52 (12.76.88.20)
I am a longtime Stereophile reader/subscriber. I really like the magazine, moreso with the inclusion of Art Dudley. However, the number of Musical Fidelity reviews is past the point of annoyance. Plea .......
143: General Asylum, Great points, Jay (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-26, 08:48:08 (144.42.9.104)
I agree 100% with what you are saying. Further, I am now of the mindset of not buying from an ebay seller with no feedback. Hopefully, it is someone who sells a lot, and established a track record. Bu .......
144: General Asylum, Seller gave me Serial Number from Audiogon listing (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-25, 05:54:02 (144.42.9.104)
I e - mailed the Audiogon seller to be sure that the ebay auction was not his. He immediately replied about it being a fake, his concern in someone using his Audiogon classified ad/pictures, and that .......
145: General Asylum, Re: Possible ebay fraud - Jadis DA60 Auction (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-24, 08:41:10 (144.42.9.104)
I contacted Fayelin, the seller in the Audiogon ad. He replied that he would contact ebay regarding the auction. Does it sound like the same guy is running both ads? Why is it wrong to use the same pi .......
146: General Asylum, Possible ebay fraud - Jadis DA60 Auction (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-24, 05:46:39 (144.42.9.104)
Hello. Allow me to first say that I am not sure if this auction is bogus or not, but I just want all here on Audiogon to be careful. There is a possible ebay fraud auction for a Jadis DA60 integrated .......
147: General Asylum, A horse is a horse of course, of course... (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-12, 08:12:24 (144.42.9.104)
Hysterical! I almost split my sides laughing when I came across this post from the link. This horse's butt actually put a copyright on his post! Oh my word! Will he try to patent his invective next??? .......
148: General Asylum, When you lay down with dogs, you get up with fleas (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-11, 09:28:05 (144.42.9.104)
Blue Circle also walked away from this dealer rather than have their reputation tarnished by the association. Despite being able to buy a new BC3 from him, which the factory would have backed, I decid .......
149: Speaker Asylum, Fried website now with content (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-11-06, 09:05:38 (144.42.9.104)
Hello. Based on conversation which took place here last month, a lot of us are interested in the current iteration of Fried loudspakers. I specifically remember some asking for the URL of the website. .......
150: Speaker Asylum, The Fried Subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-10-05, 17:51:04 (12.90.33.240)
Rdc, I believe the label on the sub says "The Fried Subwoofer". It uses a 10" woofer in a more or less cubic box, with what is probably a line tunnel. It seems to be a popular sub, as whenever they go .......
151: Speaker Asylum, Valhalla System ala 2003 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-10-05, 07:59:38 (12.90.46.246)
Thanks for your informative post, Rdc! I run my A/6 with a Jadis integrated, and I do find the sound to be very, very nice. Not on the detailed and thin side, but smooth and leisurely. My experiences .......
152: Speaker Asylum, Fried A/3 specs - 1992 (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-10-04, 10:09:04 (12.90.46.46)
Hello. I found this in the 1992 Stereo Buyer's Guide, the Fried A/3 specs are listed... A little of the information which might be interesting to you: - 8" polypropylene woofer/1" dome tweeter - 25 - .......
153: Speaker Asylum, Re: New Generation Studio Valhallas: Fried is back and better than ever (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2003-10-02, 05:25:32 (144.42.9.104)
Rdc, thank you for submitting this review. I can definitely commiserate with the FedEX Ground experience. One and a half years ago, I purchased a pair of new Fried A/6s from Shayne via an Audiogon auc .......
154: General Asylum, GOD BLESS AMERICA (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-09-11, 15:42:31 (12.90.2.213)
Thanks to AudioAsylum for standing with our fellow Americans in this time of horror. My heart and prayers go out to all Americans at this moment. May God be with those who were injured or killed in th .......
155: Cable Asylum, Re: Silver Power Cord (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-19, 04:51:10 (12.90.4.216)
Early in the summer, I wanted to proceed with a similar project. I have two power cords from the same company. One 8 gauge, and copper. The other is 13 gauge and silver. I have always preferred the so .......
156: General Asylum, Re: Homegrown cables (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-16, 16:50:34 (12.90.5.73)
I have both the HomeGrown Audio Super Silver and Silver Lace. They are two of my favorite cables. The Super Silver is for anyone who is interested in Kimber KCAG, or the magic of silver. KCAG was a lo .......
157: General Asylum, Panelist work (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-16, 07:46:19 (144.42.100.2)
Sedond, It seems as if you are really making a strong argument for your inclusion as a panelist. I have to fight myself to keep from putting an "Amen" after everything post you submit here. Hopefully, .......
158: General Asylum, Re: Thanks, but I am just an average dope (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-16, 05:35:16 (144.42.100.2)
Wow! Am I crazy, or does it seem like old times already? All of my great friends are here! Yes, everyone was allowed to speak. That was the key. It seems that those days are now gone. But, we are sett .......
159: General Asylum, Thanks, but I am just an average dope (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-15, 09:35:22 (144.42.100.2)
You guys are way too kind. I have no qualifications to be on such a panel. I am of the opinion that such a format adds nothing to the discussion. It can only take away. My feeling is that the magic of .......
160: General Asylum, So well put, Doug (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-15, 05:14:02 (144.42.100.2)
Doug, How could anyone add to this very poignant statement. ps: Can't wait until the great unwashed will no longer be able to post answers. Fortunately, there will be a panel of "experts". Joe ::: TOP .......
161: General Asylum, Re: Any Steve Forbert fans here? (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-12, 05:16:13 (12.90.4.64)
Right on Kublakhan! On my own personal rant, the music stores are full of singer songwriters who no one knows about. Along with Forbert, allow me to bring up Francis Dunnerry, Steve Earle, Nil Lara, J .......
162: General Asylum, Thank you! (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-04, 05:52:40 (12.90.10.212)
Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I have been considering the jump to this site for a long time now. Unfortunately, it took the fall of Audiogon to push me over the edge. There are so many memb .......
163: General Asylum, Hypocrite of mythic proportion (0.00)
Posted by Trelja on 2001-08-04, 05:09:47 (12.90.10.212)
Brian, You can not hide behind Audiogon here. Please understand that you are the one responsible for all the hell you have brought upon yourself. You have proven yourself yet again to be deserving of .......
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