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1: Speaker Asylum, I will have to look at the bottom of my 2000 Model One when I return (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-18, 11:12:05 (74.124.99.250)
to our other house in about three months from now. I am very curious now. Thanks. .......
2: Speaker Asylum, Wait, what port are you talking about. My Tivoli One has no port. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-17, 22:31:37 (74.124.99.250)
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3: Vinyl Asylum, At least you are getting excellent help, but I don't think Medicare will cover it. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-17, 14:09:37 (74.124.99.250)
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4: Speaker Asylum, Ahh, I will try that when we are back at that house. Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-16, 15:02:00 (74.124.99.250)
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5: Speaker Asylum, Those Yamaha paper cones have genuine tone compared to those other (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-16, 15:00:20 (74.124.99.250)
computer speakers of that day. I bought these for my son and daughter back in 2000 for their dorm rooms. I made a lot of comparisons in computer stores, and the Yamahas sounded the most real. I wouldn .......
6: Speaker Asylum, You might try a Hsu Research sub that has your requirements. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-15, 18:23:20 (74.124.99.250)
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7: Speaker Asylum, I have always thought my Tivoli sounded a bit heavy already,maybe (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-14, 12:47:57 (74.124.99.250)
just needing some clearer highs. .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, Sometimes it takes 8 turns while the dust continues to land on the record. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-14, 12:35:40 (74.124.99.250)
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9: Vinyl Asylum, I just keep turning mine around while cussing. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-13, 16:43:49 (74.124.99.250)
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10: Jazz Alley, Have you picked up your Blue Note platter mat yet? . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-12, 11:27:50 (74.124.99.250)
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11: Jazz Alley, I once flew with a good pilot with the unfortunate name of Dick Bigger. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-12, 11:25:19 (74.124.99.250)
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12: Tubes Asylum, +2. Brilliant! nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-07, 20:24:29 (74.124.99.250)
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13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hahahaha. You don't have a choice do you. Never seen that dilemma before. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-07, 13:20:16 (74.124.99.250)
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14: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! Very true. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-07, 13:11:22 (74.124.99.250)
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15: Vinyl Asylum, My lone DSM 78 album is also an Asch recording. Moses Asch did (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-06, 19:56:43 (74.124.99.250)
> so much for recording folk music and was never expecting millions in revenue. One writer even said Asch Records was almost a non-profit company. He brought us Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, Leadbelly, .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Talking about the cracks between the cushions. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-03, 09:29:12 (63.229.25.221)
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17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hahaha. A real life experience. Still looking for gold there. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-02, 15:20:10 (174.215.121.252)
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18: Vinyl Asylum, You made me check, and you are absolutely right. . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-03-01, 15:18:27 (63.229.25.221)
And silicone spray works wonders on that darn sliding door.! .......
19: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for sharing all your experiences with Fosi and Sparkos. Very valuable. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-29, 18:40:05 (63.229.25.221)
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20: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha. It would be fun to know where it had been. It measures (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-29, 18:27:33 (63.229.25.221)
2" X 2" X 6" , weighs 4 pounds, and was last inspected on September 28, 1968. I think I found it an estate sale in Alaska, where I also found a TV-7/U tube tester for $10. The tube tester weighs 20 po .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, I used to use Kontak first then Deoxit red before inserting the pin. I now use (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-29, 09:54:59 (63.229.25.221)
Deoxit D5 only, but I do have Deoxit red and gold lying around. .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sorry. Forgot to mention that our Sony was their first attempt at LCD. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-29, 09:24:45 (63.229.25.221)
I cannot believe we paid $2000 for it, but the picture was great after our Toshiba. The only reason we got rid of the Sony was that it was analog only, and we could no longer find an external digital .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Hahahaha. Oh yeah, fun times. I did the same thing in Alaska. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-29, 09:05:19 (63.229.25.221)
I had a '62 VW bug with a 6 volt battery when I first came to Alaska in the Air Force. I had to take the battery into the house at night and into the squadron during work hours. I also had an oil pan .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Yay! I didn't think of checking that loose connection. I had a similar (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-28, 23:00:11 (63.229.25.221)
experience with a car battery during Christmas in Alaska. When I turned the key on my Ranger pickup below 10 degrees F, all I got was dim dash lights and no start up. Desperate, I got some sandpaper .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Our Sony had much better color saturation than our Toshiba. The Toshiba (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-28, 17:19:11 (63.229.25.221)
also didn't last as long as the Sony. .......
26: Vinyl Asylum, My military VOM does not have a sound for continuity testing, but (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-28, 16:43:09 (63.229.25.221)
my Fluke VOM does. .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, A short sounds like a good idea also. This might nave happened with (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-28, 09:34:06 (63.229.25.221)
the RCA connector on my Dual 1229. After nearing the loud hum, I unscrewed the connector and found a broken solder connection. That broken wire may have then touched another part of the connector crea .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, In my experience, a hum is caused by a bad connection and no sound (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 23:31:44 (63.229.25.221)
would indicate a broken connection. First determine if the meter makes a decent volume sound by selecting the sound function on the volt/ohm meter and place the positive lead pin against the common p .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, The AT14sa is no slouch either. I ran that for six years before getting (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 16:09:44 (63.229.25.221)
an AT-VM760slc two years ago. .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, Exactly, and that is one good thing about eBay. What was once rare (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 15:59:03 (63.229.25.221)
in some places is now commonplace on eBay. Beatles were hard to find in my location, but reality is that the Beatles LPs were produced in super large quantities. EBay drastically increased the supply .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Danke. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 12:18:21 (63.229.25.221)
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32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Or do it yourself followed by involuntary hernia surgery. That's probably (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 09:58:52 (63.229.25.221)
the heaviest thing I have lifted in my life while helping my daughter move. .......
33: Speaker Asylum, Thanks. I bet most of us have experienced that loss of long text at (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 09:46:35 (63.229.25.221)
one time. Makes me real mad when it happens, and my wife says you should have copied it several times while you were typing it. Arrrgh! Like I needed that. .......
34: Vinyl Asylum, I have been using the Shure M97xe with a JICO stylus. I like it much (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-27, 09:21:27 (63.229.25.221)
better than a stock M97, but I need to hear it on a better system instead of my mediocre system in Alaska. The AR-XA was running slow for awhile, until I discovered a inner platter mod recommended by .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, KLACTOVEEDSEDSTENE (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 22:56:14 (63.229.25.221)
Listening to a Charlie Parker compilation on the defunct Baronet Records label and noticed this song title for the first time. It's a great but short tune with Parker, Miles Davis, Duke Jordan, Tommy .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, Partsitiz. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 22:26:08 (63.229.25.221)
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37: Vinyl Asylum, Actually, it did clean up, and I eventually used the inner platter for another AR after (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 21:58:51 (63.229.25.221)
damaging its original platter that went flying out of my electric drill and onto the floor. After using a plastic chisel and a green pad, I had to use paint remover to remove the final black sticky go .......
38: Speaker Asylum, I really like those vintage ads, especially this one from Walco . . .! (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 21:32:10 (63.229.25.221)
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39: Vinyl Asylum, Yup! But it was free! nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 14:31:42 (63.229.25.221)
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40: Vinyl Asylum, Boy, he didn't live very long, but he made it past 27. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 14:29:53 (63.229.25.221)
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41: Speaker Asylum, What did you do with AR-1? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 14:05:18 (63.229.25.221)
The bottom of my AR-1 cabinet was destroyed by water, so I removed the two drivers and sold the mid/tweeter unit for $911 to a guy from Hong Kong. I still have the heavy woofer and have not tried to s .......
42: Speaker Asylum, Those tweeters are pretty cheap! (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 13:30:44 (63.229.25.221)
It's nice to see the vintage equipment pictured in its era instead of on eBay. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, What's spinnin' this afternoon . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-26, 12:40:47 (63.229.25.221)
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44: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-25, 09:33:55 (63.229.25.221)
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45: Vinyl Asylum, For the pivot screws, you might try the miniature screwdriver with vise (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-24, 09:53:29 (63.229.25.221)
grips. Press firmly on the screw driver with your thumb(without bending any metal)while clamping the vise grip onto the handle and twist. Harbor Freight has some miniature screwdrivers with larger han .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, That's what VPI did with the Scoutmaster. Thought about that and purchased (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-22, 17:38:42 (63.229.25.221)
a 4' X 8' sheet of aluminum still sitting in the garage for 20 years. My garage is full of wannabes. .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Whoa, thank you very much. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-22, 17:33:59 (63.229.25.221)
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48: Vinyl Asylum, I remember now that marine ply or birch ply is often used, and they (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-22, 11:12:28 (63.229.25.221)
both have at least 7 layers of thin wood. I will try using that again and use enough layers to reach 4 inches. I assume this construction just uses mass to dissipate vibration. I often thought of usin .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you. The total height is plenty good for now. I am not surprised (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-20, 09:51:30 (63.229.25.221)
by how quiet your table is, as my Dual 1229 is the same after extensive refurbishing. .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Someday, I would like to build a plinth for my 301 oil, and I see most (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-19, 19:11:37 (63.229.25.221)
folks use the multiple layers of special plywood. Can you tell how many individual plywood boards were used or the total height of the layers? Thank you very much. I have already received from England .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Good points about the disengagement. The manual also mentions to (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-17, 15:47:06 (63.229.25.221)
lower the tonearm slightly below the platter to guarantee full disengagement before placing the needle onto the record. .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, Before you remove the pin(which I did), take a look at the link below. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-17, 13:39:21 (63.229.25.221)
The person in this article describes keeping the pin and how to lube and adjust it in order to achieve excellent tracking and sound. However, please see JonM's posts too. I found my supply of silicone .......
53: Vinyl Asylum, If I install the Shure M97xe/JICO in my Yamaha CR-2020 system, I (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-17, 13:25:37 (63.229.25.221)
might find the sound to be a whole lot better. Right now, the Shure is in Alaska, and I am in Washington State. Thanks for the VM540 information. I really like my Hitachi HS-500 speakers and the Yamah .......
54: Vinyl Asylum, Pictures . . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-17, 10:50:04 (63.229.25.221)
Better pictures are in the post above. .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, On my AR, I use a Shure M97xe with a JICO stylus. That reduces the boring somewhat. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-17, 10:37:13 (63.229.25.221)
It's an apples and orange comparison, but I really love my Audio Technica VM760slc on a Technics SL-1700 MKII table with a Yamaha CR-2020 receiver to Hitachi HS-500 speakers. That's probably too expen .......
56: Vintage Asylum, From my limited work on turntables, the speed problems can be boiled (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-15, 13:47:01 (63.229.25.221)
down to two areas: all the items associated with the idler wheel contact with the platter and all the areas that require a specific type of lubrication. The helpful lubrication link below deals with t .......
57: Tubes Asylum, Unfortunately, those Tv-7 testers are expensive these days. I found (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-12, 04:53:15 (174.204.67.163)
a TV-7/U for $10 at an estate sale and had it calibrated. They now sell for $250+. I purchased a TV-7/BU for $100 in Taiwan and had it totally refurbished , calibrated, and modified by Dan Nelson for .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, That album is so different from most of his other rapid playing sax LPs. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-08, 17:40:02 (63.229.6.165)
Mine is a 1980 reissue in VG to VG+ condition. Two deeper scratches cause 6 ticks, but I really like the album. I'm not a huge Coltrane fan, but this record is a wonderful exception for me. The sound .......
59: Vinyl Asylum, I was hoping to play brand new RSD LPs of Bill Evans and Ahmad Jamal, and (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-07, 20:03:32 (63.229.6.165)
the Audioquest brush had no chance. Will have to put them aside until a cleaning opportunity arises. It's all surface debris, but the amount was overwhelming. .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Re: cheeseburger in paradise (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-04, 10:57:51 (63.229.24.157)
I once had dinner at Chilis Restaurant on the Champs-Elysees, Paris. .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, It's that large lock of blond hair that helped my guess. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-02, 21:38:50 (63.229.24.157)
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62: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha. Love it. Thanks. Nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-02-01, 11:45:40 (174.215.121.248)
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63: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe it's Ginger . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-31, 11:24:14 (63.229.6.193)
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64: Vinyl Asylum, Funny, but you brought back memories of my wicked French teacher also. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-27, 11:02:34 (63.229.6.193)
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65: Tubes Asylum, Quick search shows the price of 20 EL-509s equals the price of some (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-25, 11:11:28 (63.229.6.193)
transconductance tube testers. Hope someone in sin city can help you with a transconductance tester. .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, What's she holding in her hand? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-24, 22:00:35 (63.229.6.193)
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67: Vinyl Asylum, See if these archive posts help you. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-21, 00:47:23 (63.229.6.193)
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68: Vinyl Asylum, Oops, not my type of music, but we are all different. Take care. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-21, 00:41:03 (63.229.6.193)
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69: Vinyl Asylum, Okay, thanks. I will try them. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-20, 20:59:18 (63.229.6.193)
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70: Vinyl Asylum, The only Donna I know is on the flip side of "La Bamba." ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-18, 22:23:36 (63.229.6.193)
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71: Vinyl Asylum, Always used chocolate chip cookies. Two things in one. Nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-17, 13:17:56 (63.229.26.145)
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72: Vinyl Asylum, Steve Jobs . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-17, 13:07:02 (63.229.26.145)
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73: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks, but very sad in every way. A simple system at home and going (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-13, 13:46:45 (63.231.22.129)
to concerts with the family might have worked better. The article is possibly worth reading as a warning to us like those horrifying car accident movies shown to us in high school as we were all getti .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, I have "Quest" on the OJC label, and it is excellent. My only objection (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-11, 23:23:39 (63.231.22.129)
Is the occasional clarinet blast by Eric Dolphy. I don't mind the blast, but it occurs on both speakers at the same time. If you don't care about soundstage, then it is just fine. .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, +2. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-10, 18:35:35 (63.231.22.129)
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76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Bike riding has stopped in Alaska also . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-10, 11:13:28 (63.231.22.129)
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77: Vinyl Asylum, Wow, great paragraphs. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-10, 10:46:49 (63.231.22.129)
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78: Vinyl Asylum, Remember all the steam cleaning from long ago? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-05, 00:47:06 (63.231.22.129)
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79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, "dyslexics and non-English native speakers" does not apply in this case though. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2024-01-05, 00:41:52 (63.231.22.129)
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80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Fosi should use that picture for an ad. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-30, 19:47:47 (216.67.46.173)
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81: Amp/Preamp Asylum, In Alaska, it's brown bears sneaking up behind you. I never wear headphones (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-28, 16:25:06 (216.67.46.173)
except in a locked hotel room while traveling. . .......
82: Vinyl Asylum, Same as what DaveV posted, no? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-28, 16:18:13 (216.67.46.173)
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83: Vinyl Asylum, High film strength is ideal for vertical bearing shafts except for sintered bronze (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-28, 16:14:03 (216.67.46.173)
bearings, in order to slow oil drain down due to gravity. I have been using synthetic oil in my vehicles since 1976, so I just continued the tradition in my turntables. One of my vehicles went 343,00 .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, I have used Amsoil 20wt compressor oil which is detergent free and (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-27, 10:50:11 (216.67.46.173)
Is a high film strength synthetic oil. My application was for Dual turntable platter bearings. I still used Zoom Spout turbine oil for the motors which has a viscosity between 10wt to 15wt. ::: TOPIC: .......
85: Speaker Asylum, Haven't been able to use my A-25s yet. One grille is broken. Do you (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-22, 12:49:50 (174.204.66.237)
prefer listening with grilles on or off? Thanks. .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, I have an ultrasonic cleaner, and I believe it's just another way of brushing (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-19, 18:20:11 (209.112.215.80)
the record surface. It might be more thorough as some have mentioned on this site, and it will not do any damage unless left on too long. However, I disagree that only water is necessary for an ultras .......
87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, In no particular order . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-17, 19:09:58 (174.204.64.15)
Audioprism Mantissa preamp McCormick DNA.5 amp Merlin TSM speakers Reynaud Twin speakers Diapason Micra speakers Rogers LS 3/5A speakers Harbeth LS 3/5A Chartwell LS 3/5A Several Large Advents New Lar .......
88: Speaker Asylum, McCormick Audio once recommended a point source speaker to me (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-17, 17:39:45 (209.112.215.80)
called Tannoy System 800. They are still available on the used market, and they get excellent reviews. .......
89: Speaker Asylum, But, weren't you looking for one driver with no crossover? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-16, 11:21:02 (216.67.4.71)
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90: Vinyl Asylum, I had success once by making sure the tonearm cables crossed power (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-14, 20:01:04 (209.193.50.15)
cables by 90 degrees and about 4 inches of separation. .......
91: Speaker Asylum, I once installed my Rogers LS 3/5A in place of my $200 PSB Alpha Speakers, (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-14, 11:23:53 (209.193.50.15)
and the difference was very big. The sound was so much clearer, and the speaker boxes completely disappeared. Over used term, but the musicians were in the room instead of confined to a box. The Roger .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, More than once I have seen tight shrink wrap with a curved jacket. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-14, 10:55:38 (209.193.50.15)
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93: Vinyl Asylum, Many thanks. I never knew who did all those album covers. My bad. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-13, 14:48:52 (209.193.50.15)
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94: Vinyl Asylum, You can't die if there are still things to do on your list. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-10, 10:45:25 (174.231.133.135)
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95: Vinyl Asylum, Here's FNAC . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-10, 10:39:50 (174.231.133.135)
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96: Vinyl Asylum, I use genre first then last name or band name, because the mood for (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-10, 00:28:16 (174.231.133.135)
a certain genre changes throughout the day. .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, I think classical is the toughest one. I can see some folks organizing (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-10, 00:23:11 (174.231.133.135)
by a particular musical score or piece, as many conductors have done the same score. I can see organizing by label when one knows which labels are usually better than others. .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, Other than bands and compilations, do you folks organize by last name (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-09, 14:55:22 (198.163.39.213)
or first name? I know some record stores use the first name, but I have always used the last name. I think it would be strange to look under Ludwig. .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, Will paypal accept your three attempts to contact and start helping you? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-09, 14:34:48 (198.163.39.213)
Also, what the the phrase " French Customs sent several agents" mean? I think you possibly win the Asylum online horror story of the year. So sorry. I read that FNAC was heavily fined for deceptive ma .......
100: Vintage Asylum, Thanks. Electro Voice is 649, but that number is not found on the driver. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-08, 15:23:01 (198.163.39.213)
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101: Vinyl Asylum, Don't know about that guy. He's a dirty guitar player. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-02, 19:52:09 (69.161.4.131)
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102: Vinyl Asylum, +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-30, 18:02:53 (69.161.4.131)
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103: Vinyl Asylum, John's post just below is the answer. Do you have another question? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-30, 13:37:34 (69.161.4.131)
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104: Vinyl Asylum, Your negative attitude is obvious . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-28, 15:17:50 (69.161.4.131)
On the other hand, John has been contributing excellent knowledge in this forum for 23 years and is pointing out excellent equipment like everyone else. He has never advertised any equipment for s .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, I guess you're right. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-27, 07:22:08 (69.161.4.131)
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106: Amp/Preamp Asylum, See his response to Kal above from yesterday. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-26, 15:20:22 (69.161.4.131)
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107: Vinyl Asylum, That one for $199.95 was TOTALLY ridiculous! Music Direct started (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-26, 15:00:51 (69.161.4.131)
as a discount CD seller in a two story house West of the Chicago city center. I walked there on a stopover, because they were selling new CDs at a discount. .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, The key word is "Audio" for sure. Looking at the stylus scales in the (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-26, 11:33:39 (69.161.4.131)
latest Music Direct catalog proved that. I picked up mine in a weed shop for only $15, and a nickel weighed exactly 5 grams as advertised. .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha me too. My first house was $8000. Never mind it was 1972. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-26, 11:28:43 (69.161.4.131)
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110: Speaker Asylum, Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-20, 22:43:01 (66.230.116.75)
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111: Vinyl Asylum, I did feel the wind blast while walking near the track at the Michigan 500. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-20, 11:47:01 (209.112.209.61)
It actually leaned me to one side. While in AF pilot training in Chandler, AZ, some friends came to visit and we stood near the jet takeoff position. That vibrated the whole body, and we were stupid .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, Haha. I am not fond of Brad Miller's train enthusiasm either, but I do understand (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-20, 10:58:05 (209.112.209.61)
the enthusiasm of a collector. Brad's enthusiasm for perfect recordings sure benefitted all of us in audio. Thanks for that reference of Dvorak. I will have to search my unorganized classical records .......
113: Vinyl Asylum, Like this . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-19, 18:29:54 (209.112.209.61)
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114: Vintage Asylum, The tweeter only had numbers on it and no manufacturer's name. I take (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-18, 22:19:25 (209.112.209.61)
that to mean manufacture by Electro-Voice for their own speaker. The new caps are on their way, and I am going splice them into the original cap wires after removing the old Nashville caps. The Nashvi .......
115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, But, but, he's only looking for the preamp isn't he? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-18, 18:33:15 (209.112.209.61)
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116: Vintage Asylum, Mark, after opening up the speaker, I discovered that I actually have (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-18, 14:41:46 (209.112.209.61)
the Leyton 100. There is a 10" woofer and a 5" mid/tweeter, and the crossover contains two 13uF Nashville nonpolar electrolytic caps. The mid/tweeters on both speakers work fine, and the pots also w .......
117: Jazz Alley, Thanks for the suggestion. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-18, 11:03:58 (209.112.209.61)
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118: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you for these great suggestions and making it easy to understand. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-17, 11:38:57 (209.112.209.61)
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119: Vintage Asylum, I moved the speaker locations so the whizzer drivers are on the inside, and (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-16, 20:35:21 (209.112.209.61)
the speakers are horizontal. That helped a lot with center fill at 4 feet from the speakers, but the emphasis was more on the left speaker as I walked backwards to 10 feet. The speakers are 60 years o .......
120: Vintage Asylum, I suspect nails too, and I have seen that on either Pioneer or Sansui. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-15, 22:41:09 (209.112.209.61)
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121: Vintage Asylum, Not sure what drivers I have, as I cannot remove the grille cloth. Also, (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-15, 22:37:40 (209.112.209.61)
I have not removed the back of the speaker to find out more. After reading your post, I researched the whizzer cone, and I believe you are absolutely correct. The other oddity was sound arriving way f .......
122: Vintage Asylum, Grille covers on Electro-Voice Leyton Speakers (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-15, 14:10:19 (209.112.209.61)
I just hooked up a pair of Electro-Voice Leyton speakers I found in my basement, and I am impressed. I cannot hear passed 10KHz even with hearing aids, but what I did hear was excellent with these 196 .......
123: Vintage Asylum, The internal layout, caps, and transformer are exactly the same as (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-11, 20:32:08 (209.112.209.61)
my Yamaha RX-V870. .......
124: Vintage Asylum, Easy Restoration (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 23:52:49 (209.112.209.61)
While packing up to move, I decided to thin out my collection of speakers and amplifiers. In my basement storage, I found a Yamaha RX-V870 receiver and decided to sell it. When I hooked up to a pair .......
125: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice. A lump sum always evades the monthly cash flow restrictions. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 17:49:33 (209.112.209.61)
Merry Christmas, as it does sound like an excellent cartridge alternative. .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. I never knew anything about his guitar. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 12:34:49 (216.67.15.128)
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127: Vintage Asylum, Thank you very much . nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 12:04:11 (216.67.15.128)
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128: Jazz Alley, Well, maybe soon your temperature will be true. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 11:27:05 (216.67.15.128)
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129: Vinyl Asylum, Have you ever pissed into the wind? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 11:21:27 (216.67.15.128)
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130: Vinyl Asylum, Here it is. You only need $6000 to get started. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 11:14:09 (216.67.15.128)
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131: Vinyl Asylum, What the heck??? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-10, 00:43:59 (216.67.15.128)
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132: Vinyl Asylum, One of my all time favorite artists. I wore out my first copy of "Naturally" (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-09, 13:31:27 (216.67.15.128)
while in college. I would have thought that the German, Dutch, and UK would all be the same quality. .......
133: Jazz Alley, Whoa! Are you sure you didn't google Death Valley in the summer? ;^)nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-09, 13:22:36 (216.67.15.128)
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134: Speaker Asylum, RE: If you don't put something in the message box, the message cannot be posted. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-09, 13:12:22 (216.67.15.128)
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135: Speaker Asylum, So, tell me what you do. I am done guessing. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-08, 20:38:31 (216.67.8.38)
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136: Vintage Asylum, Does anyone know of reputable repair folks for a Yamaha CR-2020 receiver that (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-08, 18:17:08 (216.67.8.38)
preferably are located on the West Coast. Thanks in advance. .......
137: Speaker Asylum, If you don't put something in the message box, the message cannot be posted. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-08, 17:44:32 (216.67.8.38)
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138: Vinyl Asylum, Especially for compilations. So many classical LPs have multiple composers and (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-08, 11:44:09 (216.67.113.50)
artists. I certainly don't know how to organize the huge compilation section. .......
139: Speaker Asylum, Here's hoping your darts fly straight. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-07, 10:54:03 (216.67.113.50)
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140: Vinyl Asylum, Based on reviews, I would agree that the Fluance is very good and simple. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-11-02, 07:07:28 (216.67.122.249)
Since the OP stated that the AR-XA fell under the KISS principle, I just thought I should mention that it certainly looks simple, but the design was not. The AR-XA could certainly use a couple conveni .......
141: Vinyl Asylum, See my post below. AR-XA is only simple looking, not a simple design. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-29, 14:59:44 (216.67.122.249)
I agree though that the U-Turn Orbit is simple and good sounding according to reviews. However, it doesn't replace the AR-XA as the OP was asking. .......
142: Vinyl Asylum, I considered the Orbit as well, but it lacks the important suspension system. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-28, 16:32:23 (216.67.122.249)
nt .......
143: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe the genius is that it looks simple, but it's not. Once one watches (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-28, 13:06:00 (216.67.122.249)
a youtube video of Ed Villchur discussing his AR-XA, you will see all the engineering ideas that went into the table's construction. I just wish the dust cover had hinges while living in my dusty hous .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, 50 at $850 each! Now that is a big yikes. I only had one spring manufacturer (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-26, 13:24:14 (69.161.7.75)
demand a minimum order of 25 springs. .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the ideas. I was thinking that Musetap was secretly joking, unless (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-26, 00:50:49 (69.161.7.75)
someone can change my mind. The newest set of 6 springs that I purchased that cost $54 are almost perfect in dimensions, but they are made of very strong piano wire. With two hands I can only compress .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, Okay, that was great. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-24, 14:14:26 (69.161.7.75)
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147: Vinyl Asylum, Actually, I am not surprised due to the reasons a couple of you have mentioned. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-24, 11:06:28 (69.161.7.75)
It would be a good education for me to see how springs are actually made. I would then better understand the final cost. After a long search on several company sites, I found a spring that has a diame .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the idea! I'm sure there is a big demand for these springy things. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-24, 00:09:03 (69.161.7.75)
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149: Vinyl Asylum, A little humor from a spring manufacturer this morning/afternoon. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-23, 18:39:39 (69.161.7.75)
Besides considering building a solid, heavy, plinth for my original Panasonic SP10 turntable and Rabco SL8 tonearm, I still want to maintain the old Panasonic SP10 wooden spring base. Due to the weigh .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, I thought heavy arms needed low compliance. I might be missing something. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-17, 15:35:54 (69.161.7.75)
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151: Vinyl Asylum, For sure David left us too soon, and he had a passion for vinyl playback. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-15, 19:45:30 (69.161.7.75)
Packing up turntables and tube equipment is the most difficult. However, I was once shipped a McCormick DNA .5 amp to McCormick by using multiple layers of bubble wrap, and it arrived damaged. I faile .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, From our post awhile back, here's the record . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-15, 15:04:12 (69.161.7.75)
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153: Vinyl Asylum, Good to know about AT VM610M, as I haven't installed mine yet on the 1229. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-14, 12:40:59 (69.161.7.75)
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154: Vinyl Asylum, I noticed that the main problem with the headshells was actually the (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-14, 12:28:28 (69.161.7.75)
dented contacts in the tonearm. When the headshell is pushed into the tonearm too many times the copper strips on the receiving end form dents resulting in poor or no contact. .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, The funny part is that I had to purchase a 12 foot long 6" sonotube. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-13, 19:59:28 (174.204.64.37)
I have a couple more turntables that will hopefully use up the rest of the tube. .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. Took long enough, but should be faster next time. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-13, 19:55:48 (174.204.64.37)
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157: Vinyl Asylum, Packing up the old Rabco for the move. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-13, 14:23:59 (69.161.7.75)
I removed the top part of the Rabco to pack separately and left the bottom bracket on the turntable for the next packing job. I then attached the Rabco upside down onto half inch plywood and proce .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, Hahahaha. Greg it is, until I get board with it. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-13, 12:50:51 (174.231.136.4)
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159: Vinyl Asylum, Then maybe I should name my 18 year old cat "Money Pit." (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-12, 16:35:46 (69.161.7.75)
Or maybe I should call him Louganis. .......
160: Speaker Asylum, Visual proof from my basement . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-12, 12:29:31 (69.161.7.75)
nt .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Thrift store and garage sale finds are no more in Anchorage, Alaska, and (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-10, 15:17:22 (69.161.7.75)
due to record store buying people's collections. A picture of one thrift store is below. I really like the Duke Ellington at Newport, even though part of it was recorded in a studio. Happy Camper for .......
162: Jazz Alley, +1. That's how I have always thought about Ella's singing but was afraid to say it. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-07, 00:21:05 (69.161.7.75)
I much prefer Nina Simone and others with emotion in their voice. Then there are also other singers that sound like they are forcing the emotion. Not jazz, but Red House artist Greg Brown tries to sin .......
163: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Does this help? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-10-04, 23:24:26 (69.161.7.75)
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164: Vinyl Asylum, Is Boise close to Toronto?? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-29, 22:00:09 (69.161.7.75)
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165: Vinyl Asylum, Incredible timing, or you called that guy to come and say those things. ;^). (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-26, 12:44:44 (69.161.7.75)
Great story by the way. Thanks. .......
166: Vinyl Asylum, +1 !!!! Why use anything without total research of the ingredients. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-22, 16:23:05 (174.231.131.207)
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167: Vinyl Asylum, Not familiar with the newer releases, but I really like what Paniagua (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-20, 16:02:40 (209.112.216.147)
did on the MA Record Label of ancient Andalusian music. The MA recordings were also excellent, but I think the label is gone.. .......
168: Speaker Asylum, As far as the suspended floors being a problem, I use concrete paving stones (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-17, 10:27:44 (209.112.216.147)
under my subs. I agree that suspended floors do muddy the sound of my down firing subs. I have also thought of using a down firing sub on its side, so it is firing straight forward. It would look like .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, Here is a helpful link . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-17, 09:46:12 (209.112.216.147)
nt .......
170: Vinyl Asylum, I guess he's proud of this too . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-17, 09:40:59 (209.112.216.147)
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171: Vinyl Asylum, Yes it would, but unfortunately, it's a 45rpm. Damn. I think the latest (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-14, 18:08:10 (209.112.212.223)
78s were in the 60s in India. The Beatles are on a few of those India 78s. .......
172: Vinyl Asylum, I did buy two truncated styli for my Stanton 500, but last I checked, the (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-14, 15:10:27 (209.112.212.223)
truncated were no longer available. They were also $150 each just to play an occasional 78. Ouch. .......
173: Vinyl Asylum, I do have a $50 Dual 1229 with a mono AT cartridge, but I have yet to purchase (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-13, 18:57:29 (174.231.135.240)
a larger stylus diameter for playing 78s with that cartridge. The 1229 is completely refurbished after many frustrating hours. As you know, manually playing 78s can be a pain because of the short play .......
174: Vinyl Asylum, Nothing but the best! (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-12, 00:20:03 (209.112.212.223)
Not only does he use poor equipment with high VTF, but he lays records flat in large stacks. Much of the LPs I noticed were those that hang around forever in thrift stores. Judging by the conditio .......
175: Jazz Alley, Must be that desert air . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-08, 22:41:39 (209.112.212.223)
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176: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yay! +1. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-08, 22:36:14 (209.112.212.223)
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177: Speaker Asylum, My Rogers LS 3/5A speakers are heavy for their size and are rock solid. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-06, 14:47:51 (174.231.149.63)
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178: Speaker Asylum, The unsophisticated way to add multiple photos is enter the photo in the "choose file" then (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-09-03, 18:59:44 (209.112.212.223)
select "preview message." Repeat this for each new photo, then hit "post message" after the last "preview message." All the photos will end up at the top of anything you write, so repositioning them i .......
179: Speaker Asylum, Thank you! The exact inch is so variable. Physical relationship to (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-25, 10:31:59 (174.231.135.106)
the tweeter is the goal. .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, Yes on the bush. There are some great t-shirts with Alaska mountains on both sides (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-22, 16:35:26 (216.67.62.171)
of a forest . They are not subtle, so I cannot include them here. Bush pilot t-shirts exist also. .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, The grease bearing and the condition are largely responsible for that price. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-22, 16:24:24 (216.67.62.171)
The grease bearing and hammertone finish also indicates the first 301s produced, if a buyer is looking for a first edition. A Garrard oil bearing 301 only sells for 1/3 of the grease bearing 301 from .......
182: Jazz Alley, Do you think we have turned a brilliant corner? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-21, 16:26:39 (216.67.62.171)
nt .......
183: Vinyl Asylum, It just needs a pedestrian overpass now in the shape of a tonearm. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-20, 16:31:31 (216.67.62.171)
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184: Jazz Alley, The story about Powell was horrific. Never ending torture! nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-19, 22:00:04 (216.67.62.171)
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185: Vinyl Asylum, Here ya go . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-15, 12:49:23 (216.67.62.171)
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186: Vintage Asylum, Did you ever find the information below to possibly solve your problem? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-14, 18:28:33 (216.67.62.171)
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187: Vinyl Asylum, Looks like the cover of a romance novel. It's just a coincidence, but (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-07, 13:30:39 (216.67.62.171)
the name PJs on the cover was the name of a famous strip club in Anchorage, Alaska's past. It eventually became a church and finally a two story apartment building. If you want the same kind of enter .......
188: Vintage Asylum, The vinylengine.com has the service manual. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-07, 13:16:09 (216.67.62.171)
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189: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. It's funny every time I read it. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-05, 19:31:50 (216.67.62.171)
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190: Vinyl Asylum, +1. !!! Where did you find this, or is it your creation? Thanks for posting it. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-05, 11:58:07 (216.67.62.171)
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191: Vinyl Asylum, That's what I like about Julie London's jazz LPs. You can actually hear the words. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-04, 21:28:34 (216.67.62.171)
I'm with you on the mega stars as well. It's all dancing, skin tight underwear, and noise. .......
192: Jazz Alley, It's fantastic that so many huge collections were donated to one place. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-03, 14:04:17 (216.67.62.171)
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193: Vinyl Asylum, The weight and the lever are both involved, not just the weight. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-01, 15:18:09 (216.67.62.171)
nt .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, +1 on all things KAB and Kevin. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-08-01, 15:15:11 (216.67.62.171)
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195: Vinyl Asylum, Cannot help you with that type of information. All my technics tables (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-31, 23:59:45 (216.67.62.171)
have been totally quiet regardless of technical data. .......
196: Vinyl Asylum, I purchased a 23 year old Technics SL-1700 MKII in 2003, and it is my (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-30, 23:34:50 (216.67.62.171)
primary turntable at my other location. All I do is oil the platter bearing about every two years. I purchased a 20 year old Technics SL-Q3 in 1999 for my son, and he still uses it today. I also bough .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, KAB-USA still sells a archival preamp, but it isn't cheap. Esoteric Sound (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-30, 23:12:35 (216.67.62.171)
also sells the REK O KUT archival preamp, which requires a little more work selecting numerous turnover frequencies listed in a owners manual. .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, Touch the remaining part of the San Pelegrino cap with a magnet to see (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-30, 22:51:59 (216.67.62.171)
if the cap is attracted by the magnet. If not, then it is aluminum and safe to use near the cartridge. .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, Tiny brass washers between cartridge and headshell for the left bolt in your picture? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-30, 13:49:36 (216.67.62.171)
Nylon washers are too thick usually. .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry. Just saw your post. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-27, 13:19:17 (209.112.214.150)
Most of the records I brought to Salvation Army(only one store now) were classical, 1950s, or others in just fair shape. I had way too much classical. The records I gave to the record store were all r .......
201: Jazz Alley, Beautiful ! Thanks. I'm glad Les Paul just watched. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-23, 15:24:19 (209.193.46.29)
nt .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, Pictures? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-21, 11:31:02 (209.193.46.29)
nt .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, Pictures? I am not familiar with the terms you use. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-21, 11:24:24 (209.193.46.29)
nt .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, One of my dreams came true when I built stereo shelves in order to get behind eveyrhing. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-20, 22:31:19 (209.193.46.29)
I was tired of leaning over cabinets near the wall and using mirrors to plug in RCA cables. It is inevitable that components will need to be accessed for repairs, connector cleaning, or just trying ne .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, The idiot placed the shelf on its side. Hard to do when looking at it after assembly. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-20, 21:41:18 (209.193.46.29)
That person would not pass the Ikea interview. .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, The mice do need somewhere to hide. . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-20, 21:33:03 (209.193.46.29)
That was a good idea John. I ended up placing yardsticks along the forward edge of the shelf. I figured the yardsticks were the same height as the tack strip. I am not at that location right now to se .......
207: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe this will help . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-19, 12:41:54 (209.193.46.29)
nt .......
208: Vinyl Asylum, I am keeping Horn's "Inside," and I like Laboriel as leader of nis own band. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-11, 21:27:44 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, How did you get past the tarantula? ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-11, 19:56:23 (216.67.56.84)
I discovered that I was using the wrong spelling when searching the internet. They were a punk rock group from the Netherlands, who made the first Netherlands punk album. .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, Slight edit. There are 95 records per box. We are hiring the loading (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-10, 11:13:57 (216.67.56.84)
and unloading at both locations. Two back surgeries for other reasons limit my maximum lifting weight. Eight years ago, I helped move a record store with the same size boxes but no more. This is the c .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, Culling sure slows things down, and I wish we had time for a garage sale. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-10, 11:06:42 (216.67.56.84)
We finally decided to just get out of town and worry about culling more once we get to the new place. We did get rid of stuff we definitely knew we didn't want anymore. I put a boxed set at either end .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, Haven't heard them in a long time. What a great group. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 23:17:17 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, For them, it might be the best Christmas ever or the biggest nightmare ever. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 23:10:32 (216.67.56.84)
Or they can take the whole thing to an auction house and get at least a dime on the dollar after paying a moving company to haul it the auction house. Estate sales would make a lot more money, but the .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, No regrets. I don't listen to rock anymore, so most of that is going.. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 23:02:25 (216.67.56.84)
I did keep all my jazz and will make decisions on that after listening. .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, Usually only 80 per box. I am only looking for jazz these days,, and it rarely (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 21:39:41 (216.67.56.84)
shows up in thrifts or garage sales in Alaska. In fact, hardly anything shows up here anymore, and most goes to our excellent local record store. I only go to thrifts or garage sales if I am already r .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, I guess those free hemorrhoids don't sound so bad after all. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 12:52:18 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Haha. That pain in the arse is happening right now at our house, as I (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 09:56:40 (216.67.56.84)
pack up the record collection for our final move away from Alaska. This is a curse now at 77 years old. Those boxes are one quarter of the collection, and I am still giving boxes away to a local reco .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, While looking for garage sale records today, this is what I found . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-09, 01:02:07 (216.67.56.84)
Just what I want . Somebody else's haemorrhoids. .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, Munkie_NL, have you heard of this group?? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-07, 18:50:20 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, Very nice and convenient for an inconvenient hobby. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-07, 16:59:50 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, Good Afternoon . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-07, 11:50:00 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
222: Vintage Asylum, I just use DEOXIT,, but I didn't know there were so many varieties. The only (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-03, 17:50:17 (216.67.56.84)
warning I have read is to not use solvents on the power switch for the Sherwood 7XXX series of receivers. .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, That cover is like reading Mad magazine. Just love Ellington composing (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-03, 15:04:23 (216.67.56.84)
while Strand plays the new score. And what are the guys doing under the piano besides sitting next to the heater? I see a shaving kit and mirror on the left and a dessert dispenser on the right. And w .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, If you look closely at the Tjader "Latin Concert," you will see a political statement. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-03, 13:54:42 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, Fantasy Record Covers (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-02, 22:11:04 (216.67.56.84)
While I enjoy the impressionistic David Stone Martin covers, I also like the humorous covers from the Fantasy label. Arnold Roth seems to be the artist for some of those. .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, Wonderful picture! Had to save that one. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-02, 21:14:26 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
227: Tubes Asylum, Daniel Nelson is a terrific guy to work with. He completely overhauled (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-02, 12:19:04 (216.67.56.84)
a TV-7BU without a case that I had purchased in Taipei.. He brought it up to just short of a TV-7DU and found a case for me. Unfortunately, the original case stencil says TV-7DU. .......
228: Tubes Asylum, Hahahaha. That same feeling happened when I slid off a small cliff in the winter. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-07-01, 15:50:45 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
229: Vintage Asylum, I can only compare my Yamaha to my Denon AVR1010 receiver, (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-30, 20:02:39 (216.67.56.84)
a Marantz 1060, and a Fisher 500C. The Marantz is too mellow to me, even though it looks terrific. The Denon is not as clear or dynamic as the Yamaha. My memory of my Fisher 500C is too weak to attemp .......
230: Vintage Asylum, I have the CR-2020 in active use. How do you like the sound of the 600? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-30, 15:38:23 (216.67.56.84)
The CR-2020 is very clear and dynamic, and a little lean(accurate ?). When lower bass is there, the Yamaha brings it out clearly. My Hitachi HS-500 speakers easily relay that strong, clear, bass. My .......
231: Tubes Asylum, It wasn't the sound I was worried about. I just thought it would be nice (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-29, 22:55:24 (216.67.56.84)
to have Fisher labeled tubes in a Fisher receiver. Also, dropping one out of four original tubes meant that I no longer had a matched set. Of course, that assumes that all the once new Fisher tubes we .......
232: Tubes Asylum, Ooof! I can feel that one. Friendship put to the test. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-29, 22:32:15 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
233: Tubes Asylum, Personal handling mistakes are the worst, and they happen so fast. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-29, 22:30:06 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
234: Tubes Asylum, I dropped one out of four 7591 Fisher labeled tubes while walking across (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-29, 12:43:04 (216.67.56.84)
my cement garage floor. I had just pulled them while preparing my Fisher 500C receiver for shipment to Busy Bee for service. I felt sick, stupid, and careless at the same time. .......
235: Tubes Asylum, What tube testers do you not have? nt ;^) (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-28, 10:29:33 (174.204.73.100)
nt .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, Do you know if Bunk ever recorded any Bolden tunes like "Funky Butt?" (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-27, 10:43:49 (216.67.56.84)
It would be fantastic if someone discovered a cylinder recording of Bolden's band. It would be on those soft brown wax cylinders known as mold ecosystems." .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, Looks like someone was hungry for a little Bunk Johnson. The Bunk (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-26, 18:34:09 (216.67.56.84)
Johnson 10 inch I found is dixieland or New Orleans jazz. .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Tom. Very sad news. I am very thankful for his modified Rabco tonearm. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-16, 12:01:09 (63.229.5.125)
As you know, it is still boxed up in my Washington garage waiting for our final move away from Alaska. We are half packed up and hope to be in Washington by September. I will finally have a chance to .......
239: Vintage Asylum, Thank you very much. I just updated my account to accept emails. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-14, 09:25:32 (63.229.5.125)
I never realized my account said no emails accepted. Thanks for catching that too. I have the Sams for the turntable but none for the electronics. The amp looks fairly simple, but that tuner does not .......
240: Vintage Asylum, Many thanks! I was going to try Chicago eventually, as someone else hinted that. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-13, 21:52:20 (63.229.7.88)
nt .......
241: Vintage Asylum, Hahaha, no I won't ignore you. You are correct about Allied Stores Marketing. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-13, 17:47:52 (63.229.7.88)
Allied stores was the distributor for this console that was made by Audio Industries, who made units for several brands. This information came from thevoiceofmusic.com. I cannot find any more informat .......
242: Vintage Asylum, Thanks for the advice and encouragement. See photo for FM antenna. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-13, 17:28:13 (63.229.7.88)
nt .......
243: Vintage Asylum, Thanks for the help. From the tag on the back of the console, none (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-13, 12:33:12 (63.229.7.88)
of the numbers match what you sent. I also don't know which of the numbers on the tag to pick for a model number. Thanks though. .......
244: Vintage Asylum, I do have a variac somewhere, and I was also thinking of a custom can cap (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-13, 09:51:47 (63.229.7.88)
from Hayseed before getting started. I previously used the variac on my Fisher X-100C, and it did work okay. I just have to find the variac after the move. Thanks. .......
245: Vintage Asylum, Help identifying the manufacturer of an Ambassador console. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-13, 09:29:42 (63.229.7.88)
My son found this console for free on a sidewalk in Seattle, and it is now at our house. It is a 1962 Ambassador Stereophonic High Fidelity with a Voice of Music 1255 changer, an amp with EL84 output .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, What a haul for a thrift store these days. I have seven of those, and they're all excellent. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-09, 20:11:16 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
247: Speaker Asylum, The two I am thinking about are $64 or $332. I can't do the $332. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-09, 20:01:25 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
248: Speaker Asylum, Satchel Paige once said he learned how to pitch by throwing rocks at white boys. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-09, 19:56:48 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
249: Speaker Asylum, It took me 70 years to like and accumulate jazz LPs. My preference (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-09, 19:50:45 (216.67.56.84)
is also acoustic jazz through the 50s and 60s. I do not collect smooth jazz, free jazz, fusion jazz, dixieland jazz, or big band jazz. My only exception is Eric Dolphy. .......
250: Speaker Asylum, Whoa! Maybe you should ask Kareem what speakers he uses. :^) nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-09, 13:12:36 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
251: Speaker Asylum, Are you familiar with this link that compares the different LS 3/5A manufacturers? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-09, 13:07:37 (216.67.56.84)
My speaker experience and knowledge are super limited compared to other posters on this site, but my Rogers LS 3/5A speakers are the first speakers I have owned where the cabinet colorations completel .......
252: Jazz Alley, The more I read about Stan Getz, the more I dislike the man! Evidently, (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-08, 02:46:16 (216.67.56.84)
Astrud was paid $120 to record on "Getz/Gilberto," and he ordered Creed Taylor to make sure Astrud did not receive any royalties from the song "Ipanema." Meanwhile the song sold more than 5 million co .......
253: Speaker Asylum, Let is know what you decide with the tweeter. I have Dynaco A-25s sitting (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-07, 10:21:22 (216.67.56.84)
in the basement too and would be interested. I am satisfied with my Hitachi HS-500 speakers right now and haven't had the desire to try the A-25s yet. .......
254: Jazz Alley, While I have a few of his albums, it's his production of older Hawaiian artists (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-06, 19:36:19 (216.67.56.84)
playing beautiful slack key guitar that I treasure. These are all on CD only. Many thanks Mr. Winston. .......
255: Jazz Alley, It was my first jazz LP, before I knew what jazz was while in high school. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-06, 19:16:32 (216.67.56.84)
I guess I considered it another pop record, and I don't know why I keep buying it when spotted in thrifts or garage sales. .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, Saw this picture of a record fair in the Netherlands. I have never seen anything like it. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-06, 18:27:15 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
257: Speaker Asylum, Continuous rolling mat of color. Gorgeous. Looks like Vermont, New Hampshire, (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-06, 14:41:45 (216.67.56.84)
Western Pennsylvania or Upper New York We have some lower level green, then only yellow in the fall. The huge mountains behind are all gray and sometimes snow covered even in summer. ::: T .......
258: Speaker Asylum, What a beautiful location. Very lucky person or good planning. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-05, 20:34:03 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, Fantastic! Have fun with all that, and never give up on the hunt. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-05, 10:58:01 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
260: Speaker Asylum, I overlooked that tone is also influenced by the cone material. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-06-01, 17:08:05 (216.67.56.84)
When I was buying computer speakers for my kid's small dorm room, the paper cone Yamahas sounded way more natural than other computer speakers made with metal and polypropylene. .......
261: Speaker Asylum, Then the speaker has to be clear enough to pick that up. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-31, 11:01:24 (174.231.136.84)
nt .......
262: Speaker Asylum, +1 on the production idea. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-31, 10:25:18 (174.231.136.84)
nt .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting SXL label found in my basement today on the Ace of Diamonds label. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-30, 18:35:03 (216.67.56.84)
According to the internet, ACE was a cheap price reissue of the SXL series, and according to discogs, the sound is the same. My record below was reissued in 1968. Unfortunately, I cannot play it due t .......
264: Vintage Asylum, According to a followup post on AK, he duplicate posted there also. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-29, 21:36:33 (216.67.56.84)
However, I was only able to find the one AK post after a brief search. .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, HEY!! Watch those hands! (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-29, 15:12:50 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
266: Vintage Asylum, vintageaudiotree, here is a helpful link in order to delete your post and (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-29, 00:36:26 (216.67.56.84)
re-post on the tubes asylum. .......
267: Vintage Asylum, I suppose I should have given him time to figure it out. Even if there (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-29, 00:24:29 (216.67.56.84)
was no reply and he didn't delete, the deadline to delete may have run out as well. My mistake for trying to be helpful, but you are correct. .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, The reviews are excellent, and it's very reasonable considering it cleans and dries. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-28, 12:07:26 (216.67.56.84)
If you are concerned about rinsing, you could purchase a Record Doctor VI for $250, as long as the Record Doctor V faults have been accomplished. Long term reliability is unknown of course, as it is f .......
269: Vintage Asylum, It might be better to post on the Tubes Asylum. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-27, 22:46:14 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
270: Speaker Asylum, I read about this port method long ago, but never knew how it was done. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-26, 18:34:38 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
271: Rocky Road, It's a tie! Throw in Aretha. It's a trio. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-26, 11:21:15 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
272: Speaker Asylum, Good idea. Music with a double bass might be good too. I use a (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-25, 18:57:03 (216.67.56.84)
Radio Shack decibel meter for all my other subwoofer setup. .......
273: Jazz Alley, I like his maroon pants! Great you got to see legends in person. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-25, 15:12:33 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
274: Speaker Asylum, It seems the OP is asking for three things-the crossover point between (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-25, 15:07:25 (216.67.56.84)
the main speaker and the sub; the phase setting; and the level. I picked the crossover point where the sub and main speaker are both -3db down during rolloff. I then adjust level by ear only. When the .......
275: Speaker Asylum, By chance, will this be sold at Ikea as well? And, what is your technique (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-25, 14:01:49 (216.67.56.84)
for installing straws and not pushing them through as you get towards the end? .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, Tina Turner is Gone! (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-24, 12:21:49 (216.67.56.84)
I rarely listen to rock anymore , but Tina's songs seem to include different genres all at the same time. Her soul in all her songs appealed to me. .......
277: Speaker Asylum, How did you choose that crossover frequency, or maybe I don't know (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-24, 11:31:08 (216.67.56.84)
which crossover frequency you are talking about? Thanks. .......
278: Vinyl Asylum, preservationsound.com, what a great website. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-22, 11:41:33 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
279: Tubes Asylum, Thank you, thank you, thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-21, 15:07:08 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
280: Vinyl Asylum, Agree on the instrument locations. Im my simple terms, I look for (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-20, 16:14:20 (216.67.56.84)
full, lively, and clear sounds. I don't have enough Deccas to compare to my CS Londons. There were a lot of articles on the SXL Deccas on the net. .......
281: Vinyl Asylum, Here's one article that is lengthy but informative . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-20, 13:39:52 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, My one example was(don't laugh) "Honolulu City Lights" by Keola (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-18, 22:12:22 (216.67.56.84)
and Kapono Beamer. The CD was played on a Sony DVP 7000 through a Denom AVR 1010 preamp and N.E.W. A-20 amp. The LP was played on an AR-XA with a Shure M97xe cartridge and Jico stylus through the same .......
283: Tubes Asylum, My RCA tube books are all packed up, but further internet searches seem (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-18, 00:26:59 (216.67.56.84)
to indicate the 7868 and 7591 tubes are the same with the exception of the base and the glass envelope. So, can I use the test data for the 7591 to test the 7868? Thanks. .......
284: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Is that a Fisher 400? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-17, 23:15:03 (216.67.56.84)
nt .......
285: Tubes Asylum, I have a Fisher X-100C with 7868 power tubes and also have a TV-7 tester. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-17, 23:09:05 (216.67.56.84)
The TV-7B/U tester does not have a socket for the 7868 tube, so I purchased a 7868 to octal adapter. I then realized that the TV-7 tester manual does not have test data for the 7868 tube. Being a tota .......
286: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks John. Simple and clear. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-17, 15:39:18 (174.231.140.192)
nt .......
287: Vinyl Asylum, Hahahahaha. So true. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-17, 15:35:41 (174.231.140.192)
nt .......
288: Vinyl Asylum, Your estate sale will be full of shit just like mine. The kids will be pissed. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-17, 13:00:02 (69.161.6.17)
nt .......
289: Vinyl Asylum, +1 with the Taylor Swift, but tastes on the asylum are so varied. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-16, 12:27:49 (69.161.6.17)
nt .......
290: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Haha. My cat waiting for my wife to return with a treat . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-15, 17:50:30 (69.161.6.17)
We're moving , so excuse the mess. All my records and CDs are packed up. .......
291: Vinyl Asylum, Hard to believe that 50% of poll respondents had records and no turntable. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-15, 16:57:17 (69.161.6.17)
The two music genres selling the most records is exactly what my record store owner friend has experienced. I wonder where jazz fits in? Maybe if Taylor Swift did a jazz album, jazz would rank number .......
292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ran out of women . . . nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-14, 21:27:44 (174.204.73.141)
nt .......
293: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube amp lovers . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-14, 16:48:41 (174.204.73.141)
nt .......
294: Speaker Asylum, Excellent Idea!! Got one for Xmas and never used it yet. Should work. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-14, 12:48:10 (174.231.145.66)
nt .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Haha. Might be difficult to track LPs at 3000rpm. I overhauled a friend's 1009 (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-13, 06:00:36 (216.67.8.230)
five years ago, and it is still his main table today. That small table with a 7.5 pound platter is built like a tank. .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, What's a Dual 2019? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-12, 21:34:20 (216.67.8.230)
nt .......
297: Vinyl Asylum, Coincidence? The June Stereophile just included an article about Fulks. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-11, 18:57:48 (216.67.8.230)
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298: Vinyl Asylum, Have a few of those. Thanks that he chose to produce a music niche that (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-11, 18:13:47 (216.67.8.230)
doesn't sell big. .......
299: Vinyl Asylum, That closely matches my first. It was a Dual 1019 and a Sansui 2000A receiver. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-11, 11:56:06 (216.67.8.230)
My speakers were homemade with JBL D130, JBL 075 horn tweeter, and a 2400 crossover. I don't remember what happened to the original 1019, but I have since acquired another 1019, a 1009, a 1219, and re .......
300: Amp/Preamp Asylum, One of my old voice shockers is Marianne Faithful with the Chieftans (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-09, 09:12:08 (66.230.110.187)
on "The Bells of Dublin." I skip her song on my CD, which is easy to do on a compact disc. The other performers were great. .......
301: Vinyl Asylum, Teenage diplomat mentioned this scene 5 days ago, just two posts below. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-07, 00:47:55 (66.230.110.187)
nt .......
302: Speaker Asylum, +1. Gave me a good laugh when I saw the clothes pin. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-03, 22:58:10 (66.230.110.187)
nt .......
303: Speaker Asylum, I parted out my one AR1 and sold the Altec 755A mid/tweeter, as I could (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-03, 13:42:40 (216.67.56.84)
never afford another 755a for a stereo setup. I still have the 13 pound woofer(picture)that is in good condition. The $50 I paid also included the AR1W, which I still have. I did a poor sound comparis .......
304: Vinyl Asylum, Pretty close to front I bet. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-03, 11:32:36 (66.230.110.187)
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305: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-03, 10:24:04 (66.230.110.187)
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306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It does say Binghamton, NY Made in USA on the back. Blurry though. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-02, 23:27:22 (66.230.110.187)
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307: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-02, 11:14:32 (66.230.110.187)
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308: Vinyl Asylum, Gordon Lightfoot is gone. My Lightfoot LPs sit idle now, but good memories from the 70s. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-01, 22:19:38 (66.230.110.187)
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309: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe a fledgling newscaster? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-01, 13:44:38 (66.230.110.187)
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310: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-05-01, 10:02:25 (66.230.110.187)
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311: Vinyl Asylum, Not sure what you're saying. Could you repeat all that? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-30, 21:57:10 (66.230.110.187)
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312: Vinyl Asylum, In Da Groove! nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-30, 18:44:02 (66.230.110.187)
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313: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-30, 11:44:50 (66.230.110.187)
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314: Vinyl Asylum, I think this was just a comparison between electronic music being played (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-29, 15:42:10 (66.230.110.187)
on electronic parts like some ancient music being played on instruments from medieval times. .......
315: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-29, 11:06:49 (174.231.141.177)
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316: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-28, 10:46:53 (66.230.110.187)
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317: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-27, 11:00:53 (66.230.110.187)
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318: Amp/Preamp Asylum, You're welcome. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-26, 22:16:37 (66.230.110.187)
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319: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the Book (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-26, 11:22:51 (66.230.110.187)
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320: Vinyl Asylum, A born saleslady. Wow. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-25, 18:03:30 (174.231.133.48)
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321: Vinyl Asylum, When I clicked on the picture, it provided the information you requested. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-25, 18:01:46 (174.231.133.48)
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322: Vinyl Asylum, Haha. I'm in the same boat. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-25, 17:53:08 (174.231.133.48)
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323: Vinyl Asylum, Picture of boyhood friend's collection, which he sent me three months ago. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-25, 11:32:50 (66.230.110.187)
In the 60s, He started with a Fender Stratocaster and an amp I don't remember. He ended up with a Fender Tremolux and Bassman. He learned from playing the same 45 over and over on a small portable .......
324: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD Not in the book. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-25, 11:15:39 (66.230.110.187)
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325: Vinyl Asylum, I have several of those 2fers. The groove definition gives the first hint. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-23, 12:34:07 (66.230.110.187)
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326: Vinyl Asylum, Taylor Swift wasn't born yet? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-23, 12:32:19 (66.230.110.187)
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327: Vinyl Asylum, Was at Salvation Army today, and that "Trout" quintet was still there. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-22, 18:06:35 (66.230.110.187)
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328: Vinyl Asylum, Reissues for $30 are my only choice for $300 originals I don't have. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-22, 18:03:10 (66.230.110.187)
The other thing I try are reissues in the 70s and the 80s, especially OJC reissues of jazz. .......
329: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! Medieval Culture. I love it. Might have been used on bald old guys to (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-22, 17:42:35 (66.230.110.187)
wax their bald heads. Then it became a ceremony. .......
330: Vinyl Asylum, Wish there were more. Your welcome. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-22, 17:38:29 (66.230.110.187)
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331: Vinyl Asylum, Depending on your background, some were much funnier than others, but (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-22, 17:33:34 (66.230.110.187)
they were all enjoyable. Your welcome. .......
332: Vinyl Asylum, You are very welcome from a MacBean clan member. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-22, 17:31:45 (66.230.110.187)
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333: Vinyl Asylum, Are you sure there's something you are not telling us when you were blessed? nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-21, 20:13:49 (66.230.110.187)
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334: Vinyl Asylum, Welcome. Vinyl AA does seem to have the most posts except rock music. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-21, 17:51:56 (66.230.110.187)
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335: Vinyl Asylum, I couldn't avoid the temptation. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-21, 15:16:19 (174.231.139.107)
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336: Vinyl Asylum, Enjoyed the book so much, so had to share it. You're welcome. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-21, 13:42:59 (66.230.110.187)
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337: Vinyl Asylum, You're Welcome. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-21, 12:55:02 (66.230.110.187)
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338: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD. The End. Hope you liked it, and you might try his other books (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-21, 11:17:12 (66.230.110.187)
" Spitting On The Sheriff And Other Diversions: Delicious Black Humor By Charles Rodrigues" "Ray And Joe: The Story Of A Man And His Dead Friend And Other Classic Comics ". and "Gag On This: The Sc .......
339: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-20, 10:15:57 (174.231.143.112)
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340: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-19, 11:37:55 (174.231.139.107)
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341: Vinyl Asylum, Oh, oh. I just gave that "Trout Quintet" to Salvation Army. I did keep (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-19, 11:32:43 (174.231.139.107)
my Curzon version on Spanish Decca. Knowing local tastes in Alaska, I bet the DG version is still at Salvation Army. .......
342: Speaker Asylum, I think Davey has the best answer above. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-18, 12:54:04 (66.230.110.187)
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343: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-18, 11:02:12 (66.230.110.187)
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344: Vinyl Asylum, Just figured it out. You're responding to "only three left." Nevermind. ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-18, 10:57:10 (66.230.110.187)
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345: Speaker Asylum, Do you mean Speakerlab on Roosevelt Avenue? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 19:18:02 (66.230.110.187)
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346: Vinyl Asylum, Could you guys fill me in please . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 19:11:14 (66.230.110.187)
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347: Vinyl Asylum, But he does have them angled in this cartoon. That's something only (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 13:05:27 (66.230.110.187)
an audio nut would do and know about. I remember some awful speaker placement in 1970s homes. Before that, it was consoles, so proper placement was almost impossible. .......
348: Jazz Alley, Thanks. That was very enjoyable. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 11:13:01 (66.230.110.187)
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349: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 10:18:38 (66.230.110.187)
Only three more. .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha. The second reason does apply for sure. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 10:13:37 (66.230.110.187)
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351: Vinyl Asylum, Well, it was just a joke, but you are correct. I can hear low frequencies (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-17, 10:01:31 (66.230.110.187)
that my wife cannot. However, I cannot hear frequencies above 10KHz. My hearing loss was first noticed at age 54. .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, I searched, but all I found was this one . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-16, 10:07:56 (66.230.110.187)
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353: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-16, 10:04:18 (66.230.110.187)
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354: Vinyl Asylum, Thank goodness he's long gone, or you would have to reach into your apology bag. ;^) (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-15, 21:35:52 (66.230.110.187)
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355: Vinyl Asylum, Your classical recording knowledge is boundless. Thanks for all the input on AA. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-15, 15:35:13 (66.230.110.187)
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356: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-15, 09:38:44 (66.230.110.187)
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357: Tape Trail, I cannot remember the sonics, but this youtube shows the auto-reverse. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-14, 15:51:34 (66.230.110.187)
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358: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-14, 09:40:43 (66.230.110.187)
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359: Tape Trail, I still have this Akai, and I can watch an arm come out, grab the cassette, (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-13, 22:37:58 (66.230.110.187)
turn it over and return the cassette to the operating position. It's actually been in storage for 44 years, but it would be great entertainment to watch it again someday. .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! That's funny. My record is already packed for the move, so I couldn't (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-13, 17:28:10 (66.230.110.187)
research my collection for detail. How cool to have those guys involved and remain anonymous unless one reads the fine print. .......
361: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-13, 15:07:48 (174.204.75.148)
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362: Vinyl Asylum, If one were selling hifi at the time, they would have certainly seen the (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-12, 23:48:49 (66.230.110.187)
change. Thanks for the link. In Hawaii where I grew up, Honolulu Book Shop had listening booths in 1960. Of course, not every record had a listening copy, but there were plenty. .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, Was it Knuckles O'Toole on Grand Award? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-12, 23:32:52 (66.230.110.187)
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364: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-12, 10:26:19 (66.230.110.187)
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365: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the historical conclusion, as I never wandered away from (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-12, 01:18:10 (66.230.110.187)
component hifi and never thought about the big picture taking place around me. I do have a surround sound setup that includes my component stereo, but the surround is never used anymore. We only watch .......
366: Vinyl Asylum, +1! flood2 was not snarky. Just asked a reasonable question. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-11, 15:05:47 (174.204.73.19)
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367: Vinyl Asylum, OLD CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-11, 13:07:08 (66.230.110.187)
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368: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-10, 11:25:58 (66.230.110.187)
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369: Vinyl Asylum, Perfect Steven Wright impression, and be careful to not fall into it. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-10, 11:21:50 (66.230.110.187)
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370: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-09, 10:58:56 (66.230.110.187)
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371: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-08, 12:11:11 (66.230.110.187)
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372: Vinyl Asylum, Fantastic. Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-07, 12:08:13 (174.204.76.164)
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373: Vinyl Asylum, I have volume 3 on a Vogue 10 inch, and it's definitely mono. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-07, 10:39:59 (66.230.110.187)
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374: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-07, 10:10:48 (66.230.110.187)
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375: Vinyl Asylum, Just got off the phone, and the lady said they would only ship FEDEX. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-06, 14:57:45 (66.230.110.187)
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376: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-06, 14:52:59 (66.230.110.187)
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377: Vinyl Asylum, The cheapest shipping to Alaska is $27! Oh well. Thanks though. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-06, 12:43:44 (174.204.68.11)
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378: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-06, 12:42:19 (174.204.68.11)
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379: Speaker Asylum, I really liked the sound of my LS 3/5A 8 ohm speakers, but I can only (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-05, 23:36:31 (66.230.110.187)
have bookshelf speakers as main speakers in my Alaska house. I do have Hsu subs in other locations in the room though, and I did not listen to any rock through the Rogers. .......
380: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! Hope I never have that chance, and hope sinking ship just remains figurative. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-05, 13:41:10 (66.230.110.187)
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381: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-05, 11:10:41 (66.230.110.187)
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382: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-04, 09:52:41 (66.230.110.187)
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383: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha. There was definitely room for an Ewok slave in there. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-04, 01:48:52 (66.230.110.187)
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384: Vinyl Asylum, Haha. My first thought was that she was very fat, and he was being sarcastic. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-03, 12:38:44 (66.230.110.187)
However, her skinny legs and petit hands seem to indicate otherwise. Again, Rodrigues has intimate knowledge of the audiophile life. .......
385: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-03, 11:40:54 (66.230.110.187)
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386: Vinyl Asylum, Well stated, and you covered detail either I nave missed or felt without analysis. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-03, 11:38:47 (66.230.110.187)
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387: Vinyl Asylum, The condition surprises me too. I would not have kept it, if it were (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-03, 11:34:05 (66.230.110.187)
not pliable and smooth. It was stored in a plastic bag on a shelf for over 20 years with a humidity level of 40% to 45%. .......
388: Vinyl Asylum, When you bend the mat, it does this . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-03, 11:29:21 (66.230.110.187)
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389: Vinyl Asylum, Oddjob was born in my home state of Hawaii and was also a professional wrestler (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-03, 11:24:11 (66.230.110.187)
He also had a bad cough problem. .......
390: Vinyl Asylum, Especially if you use vacuum tube equipment . . . ;^) (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-02, 23:03:14 (66.230.110.187)
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391: Vinyl Asylum, Rock hard . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-02, 19:33:32 (66.230.110.187)
Does anyone know anything about these old Technics turntable mats that are now hard as a rock. They are also 5mm thick. Further research online indicates this mat was an alternate mat for the SL-1200M .......
392: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-02, 11:02:27 (66.230.110.187)
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393: Vinyl Asylum, E pii aku au i ke kuahu o ke Akua, ke Akua o ko'u opiopio a me ko'u olioli (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-02, 11:00:13 (66.230.110.187)
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394: Vinyl Asylum, Zerostat rebirth (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-01, 17:20:14 (66.230.110.187)
I just finished restoring my Zerostat 3, which had stopped producing electricity. I also tried restoring my original white Zerostat, but it was too far gone. I will use pictures from the original whit .......
395: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-04-01, 10:27:37 (66.230.110.187)
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396: Vinyl Asylum, You could have lip-synced while fake strumming the guitar to impress the (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-31, 13:27:12 (66.230.110.187)
the teenage queens. That's the first I have heard about the guitar, but it makes sense with unshielded wires.. I wonder if that would not occur, if you were grounded. .......
397: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-31, 11:25:30 (66.230.110.187)
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398: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, he's got it pretty bad. I have had a rock 'n roll station come (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-30, 20:45:08 (66.230.110.187)
through the Kimber PBJ interconnects between my turntable and the preamp. .......
399: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-30, 11:30:39 (66.230.110.187)
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400: Speaker Asylum, The Soundlab A is the finest speaker I have ever heard, but my experiences (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-29, 18:24:34 (66.230.110.187)
are small. My friend was driving the Soundlabs with Audio Matiere tube electronics from France, and this speaker truly presented life size musicians in the room. He also had the large wings that came .......
401: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the heads up. This will be definitely done outside and with (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-29, 17:43:55 (66.230.110.187)
my respirator. I always wondered what happened to that chrome shop owner. His shop smelled like hell, and there was a very humid mist in the air. The owner had no mask on, and large plating baths were .......
402: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-29, 10:09:49 (66.230.110.187)
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403: Vinyl Asylum, His early cartoons had more precise lines, before he became an impressionist. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-28, 19:50:57 (66.230.110.187)
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404: Vinyl Asylum, That's funny. Our city shut down our last chrome company several (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-28, 19:45:28 (66.230.110.187)
years ago. The owner gave me some chemical bath and chrome pellets before he closed, so I could someday replate some talking machine parts. I even found an Electro Plater at an estate sale. ::: TO .......
405: Vinyl Asylum, Well, not too far off . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-28, 18:25:31 (66.230.110.187)
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406: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-28, 12:25:05 (66.230.110.187)
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407: Vinyl Asylum, I read one of your posts in 2001 when Tweek was being discussed here. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-28, 12:20:36 (66.230.110.187)
Most of the posts were very negative, but the idea of using an extremely small amount may be the answer. The applicators from Canada(see picture) are very small, so they would help to limit the spread .......
408: Vinyl Asylum, Using detective skills learned by watching murder mysteries on TV, I see (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-28, 11:16:57 (66.230.110.187)
that you and Cpwill are both architects. Could that be the reason you folks think Rodrigues is not funny? Or should I stop watching murder mysteries on TV? .......
409: Vinyl Asylum, Tweek. Anyone have bad memories after using this stuff? (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-27, 20:12:03 (66.230.110.187)
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410: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, I believe so . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-27, 19:42:47 (66.230.110.187)
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411: Vinyl Asylum, Don't know about testing, but a microscope picture says quite a bit. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-27, 16:05:51 (66.230.110.187)
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412: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-27, 10:19:30 (66.230.110.187)
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413: Vinyl Asylum, You are absolutely correct about Hitler's mustache being the result (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-26, 17:05:13 (66.230.110.187)
of a terrible physical and mental gassing injury in WWI. That injury was a big motivation for what he did next. The inventor of the flat record, Emile Berliner of Hanover, despised those large must .......
414: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-26, 11:16:34 (66.230.110.187)
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415: Vinyl Asylum, Hohoho. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-25, 22:51:50 (66.230.110.187)
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416: Vinyl Asylum, I was in our local record store Wednesday, and I was the oldest guy (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-25, 13:04:18 (66.230.110.187)
there by 35 years or more. Most were teenagers, so records should be around for a lot longer. .......
417: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-25, 10:14:27 (66.230.110.187)
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418: Vinyl Asylum, Same here. My project manager was forced to stay in a hotel room (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-24, 22:37:55 (66.230.110.187)
for several months away from home, and he had a small CD player and tiny powered speakers on his desk. This was 33 years ago, and his speakers were no bigger than the ones in the cartoon. He had to ha .......
419: Vinyl Asylum, Yup, sounds like college and some weed to help. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-24, 22:31:28 (66.230.110.187)
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420: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-24, 11:32:17 (174.204.74.17)
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421: Vinyl Asylum, I like that. My dad always said "swan eating marshmallows in a snowstorm." nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-23, 16:19:37 (66.230.110.187)
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422: Vinyl Asylum, RE: CROTD. Oops. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-23, 16:17:32 (66.230.110.187)
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423: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-23, 11:23:53 (66.230.110.187)
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424: Vinyl Asylum, But these guys are real . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-23, 01:38:50 (66.230.110.187)
Dust Mites!! .......
425: Vinyl Asylum, I have imagined the same thing, and many items look like the1970s. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-23, 01:36:33 (66.230.110.187)
Rodrigues must have been very familiar with all things hifi. .......
426: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD X 2 (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-22, 10:11:51 (66.230.110.187)
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427: Vinyl Asylum, Banff and Jasper National Parks are absolutely beautiful. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-21, 16:26:17 (66.230.110.187)
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428: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha. That's great . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-21, 16:19:37 (66.230.110.187)
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429: Vinyl Asylum, That picture is actually a used hifi store in Hong Kong that I used to visit. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-21, 10:58:26 (66.230.110.187)
I remember reading about the large Advent being voiced using their special grille cloth. .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-21, 10:54:09 (66.230.110.187)
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431: Vinyl Asylum, I wonder if the road will even be open. I tried to camp in the Canadian (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-21, 10:49:52 (66.230.110.187)
Rockies at the end of March in 1972, and the road was closed in Banff National Park. I was fresh from Air Force winter survival school, and I was ready to camp in winter conditions. Good thing the par .......
432: Vinyl Asylum, Bear spray doesn't always work . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-20, 23:24:15 (66.230.110.187)
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433: Vinyl Asylum, If you're a pack rat, just saddle him up . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-20, 23:20:19 (66.230.110.187)
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434: Vinyl Asylum, This guy does it for all of his speakers .. . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-20, 23:13:16 (66.230.110.187)
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435: Vinyl Asylum, Grille removers too. I' ve never done that. ;)) (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-19, 17:41:13 (66.230.110.187)
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436: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-19, 12:14:30 (66.230.110.187)
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437: Vinyl Asylum, Ahh, I remember that post now. Neat that you found that Don Elliott LP nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-18, 20:06:57 (66.230.110.187)
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438: Vinyl Asylum, I have several Clancy and Makem Brothers, but I just like the Chieftains (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-18, 11:29:47 (66.230.110.187)
music. The Clancys might be more "genuine," especially for St.Paddy's Day. .......
439: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-18, 11:24:29 (66.230.110.187)
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440: Vinyl Asylum, Happy St. Paddys back to you. I think I have all the Chieftains on LP or (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-17, 17:42:49 (66.230.110.187)
or CD. One of my favorite groups, and it is the one group for me that has never had a bad record. The CD about the Irish soldiers who ended up fighting with Mexican troops is very good and unusual. :: .......
441: Vinyl Asylum, Gay guys? CROTD. I actually found Chartwells for $300 at an Alaskan (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-17, 12:36:06 (66.230.110.187)
pawn shop. They need cabinet refinishing, so I haven't tried them yet. I did try my Rogers LS 3/5As, and I was super impressed. It was the first speaker I owned that completely disappeared. ::: T .......
442: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-17, 10:26:54 (66.230.110.187)
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443: Vinyl Asylum, I was thinking of the same thing but thought they might have perfected (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-16, 14:03:44 (66.230.110.187)
minute printing. I once looked at an art print under the microscope and was surprised to see the millions of dots from the ink jets. Different color dots were in close proximity, but only one resultin .......
444: Vinyl Asylum, I wonder if it is 3d printing. That might explain having easy manufacturing (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-16, 12:21:10 (66.230.110.187)
around the world, if I read that right. .......
445: Vinyl Asylum, Your welcome. Fantastic Christmas gift from my daughter. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-16, 12:06:39 (66.230.110.187)
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446: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-16, 12:05:14 (66.230.110.187)
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447: Vinyl Asylum, Ha! I nave never bothered to learn about cryptocurrency. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-15, 11:42:28 (66.230.110.187)
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448: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-15, 10:52:26 (66.230.110.187)
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449: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. It was fun until the frustrating mildewed jacket. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-15, 10:48:12 (66.230.110.187)
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450: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. I hope I didn't pay for those Brown LPs, but I don't remember. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-15, 10:29:41 (66.230.110.187)
I read about the crowd noise later too, but that didn't bother me. The LP had decent bandwidth to make it full sounding, and Brown's emotion is great. I did the cleaning as a challenge, and I had neve .......
451: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks. I took it as a challenge. There was a time when I had about (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-15, 10:23:07 (66.230.110.187)
20 records outside in the sun leaning up against the garage doors and the front steps. I would take them in at night and out to sunbathe in the morning. I was only using 100% clorox then, and I needed .......
452: Vinyl Asylum, I always thought that was crazy, and I wasn't going to ever try it. Watching (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-14, 23:43:28 (66.230.110.187)
the video was necessary to relieve my fears. Glue and PVC obviously don't mix. That's the same reason I put wax paper between record jackets and the objects I use for weights after gluing the jackets. .......
453: Vinyl Asylum, I'm alaskahiatt and I am a hifi hoarder . . . . ;^) nt. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-14, 16:10:09 (66.230.110.187)
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454: Vinyl Asylum, Resurrection (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-14, 12:16:12 (66.230.110.187)
After numerous applications of clorox and Concrobium to the jacket; after three treatments of Sporocidin enzyme solution; and after many days airing out the jacket in the sun, I have a very good copy .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, Amazing! I have only seen the Wayne Shorter LP. Where do you find (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-14, 11:53:07 (66.230.110.187)
that stuff, certainly not in Wyoming. I never see punk and metal in Alaska thrifts and garage/estate sales. Actually, I don't listen to it, but I am curious how far you traveled to find it. ::: TOPIC: .......
456: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-14, 11:42:41 (66.230.110.187)
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457: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-13, 11:37:50 (69.161.17.246)
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458: Vinyl Asylum, Haha. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-13, 11:03:45 (69.161.17.246)
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459: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, I was amazed by that too. Radical change. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-12, 13:37:15 (69.161.17.246)
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460: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-12, 11:11:35 (69.161.17.246)
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461: Vinyl Asylum, Here's a non-audio one that shows his darker side . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-11, 10:46:12 (69.161.17.246)
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462: Vinyl Asylum, Hahaha. Great story. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-11, 10:41:07 (69.161.17.246)
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463: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-11, 10:38:44 (69.161.17.246)
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464: Vinyl Asylum, This sounds like Giles Martin reissuing the Beatles. Certainly cheaper (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-10, 13:39:02 (69.161.17.246)
than many of the originals nowadays. .......
465: Vinyl Asylum, Ah, okay. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-10, 13:21:32 (69.161.17.246)
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466: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-10, 11:29:29 (69.161.17.246)
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467: Vinyl Asylum, What problem are you having? I buy AR belts from vinylnirvana or lpgear. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-10, 11:25:37 (69.161.17.246)
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468: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-09, 10:59:00 (69.161.17.246)
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469: Vinyl Asylum, So, from this initial post, " What's that funny little weight hanging off the side of some tonearms for?" (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-08, 12:34:47 (69.161.17.246)
You knew exactly which of the two possibilities was correct? .......
470: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-08, 11:08:10 (69.161.17.246)
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471: Vinyl Asylum, You missed the point of my current post. First, we had to figure out what little weight he (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-08, 11:05:47 (69.161.17.246)
was talking about, then we could possibly answer his question. Initially, the OP did not identify which little weight he was talking about, and there were two possibilities. One easy way of initially .......
472: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-07, 12:05:54 (69.161.17.246)
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473: Vinyl Asylum, OP's exact words: " What's that funny little weight hanging off the side of some tonearms for?" (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-07, 12:02:05 (69.161.17.246)
With those words, I didn't know if it was the weight on a string or the weight on the metal rod. I have seen the weight on the chrome rod numerous times, but I admit that I didn't know what is for. We .......
474: Amp/Preamp Asylum, All it took was one time with a loud pop to learn that rule. Thought the (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-06, 18:48:35 (69.161.17.246)
speakers were done after that loud bang. I use a DenonAVR1010 receiver as preamp for my N.E.W. A-20 amp. .......
475: Vinyl Asylum, Better than the rest of us who wanted a picture following the original post, so (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-06, 18:39:14 (69.161.17.246)
we could figure out what part he was talking about? .......
476: Vinyl Asylum, Excellent idea, and it could be a vacuum hold down system as well. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-06, 11:15:45 (69.161.17.246)
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477: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-06, 11:13:25 (69.161.17.246)
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478: Vinyl Asylum, That's just a quick and dirty word I use for sounds that irritate me. Sorry. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-05, 12:08:40 (69.161.17.246)
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479: Speaker Asylum, First thing that came to mine when I saw your pictures . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-05, 12:01:09 (69.161.17.246)
Beautiful system of course. Let us know how it sounds compared to your previous setup. .......
480: Vinyl Asylum, Again, I had to google him and now understand. Acid classical sort of. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-05, 11:48:43 (69.161.17.246)
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481: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-05, 11:22:20 (69.161.17.246)
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482: Vinyl Asylum, Agree, and those expressions again. ;^). nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-04, 13:42:30 (69.161.17.246)
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483: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-04, 10:00:29 (69.161.17.246)
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484: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks as usual. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-03, 18:26:21 (69.161.17.246)
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485: Vinyl Asylum, But that's what I have also said about opera singers and modern girl pop. ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-03, 16:02:18 (69.161.17.246)
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486: Vinyl Asylum, +1. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-03, 11:37:40 (69.161.17.246)
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487: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-03, 11:31:06 (69.161.17.246)
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488: Vinyl Asylum, Remember the phrase : a picture is worth a thousand words? I know (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-03, 11:24:00 (69.161.17.246)
it is overused, but it would solve a lot of confusion here. Those who asked for it are just normal folks. .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, I am moving soon and need to box about 11,000 LPs. I am going real (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-02, 19:29:07 (69.161.17.246)
cheap by using the UHaul small box(12 5/8 X 12 5/8 X 16 3/8) or another brand of the same size. At each end, I place a box set to prevent any warps of the records in between. If I run out of box sets, .......
490: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-02, 09:51:44 (69.161.17.246)
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491: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah, some are funnier than others, and some bring you to tears. (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-01, 10:16:29 (69.161.17.246)
What always amazes me is his complete knowledge of the hobby. He must have had a great music system as well. .......
492: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-03-01, 10:13:34 (69.161.17.246)
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493: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ah yes. I remember listening to the World Series on my transistor radio (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-28, 23:12:46 (69.161.17.246)
while a sophomore in History class. A hole carved into some text book to fit the radio, and those cheap ear buds filled with ear wax. .......
494: Vinyl Asylum, Hope she didn't say anything about a male dominated website. ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-28, 16:03:34 (69.161.17.246)
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495: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-28, 13:23:31 (69.161.17.246)
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496: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-27, 11:30:21 (69.161.17.246)
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497: Vinyl Asylum, Ha. Funny, because I had to look it up myself. nt (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-26, 16:39:00 (69.161.17.246)
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498: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-26, 11:00:46 (69.161.17.246)
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499: Vinyl Asylum, Charles Rodrigues says . . . (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-26, 10:34:49 (69.161.17.246)
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500: Vinyl Asylum, CROTD (0.00)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-02-25, 10:53:52 (69.161.17.246)
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Found total of 500 records, Query: , Author: alaskahiatt in All Forums, Time: 1 sec.