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1: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon purchase made without me doing it (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2024-02-18, 22:15:51 (73.220.165.5)
Yeah the person there Tammy basically thought I was going to buy from the guy's ad on Ebay and just checked me out on the speakers. That is the only explanation. "They" checked on Ebay and the guy had .......
2: General Asylum, Audiogon purchase made without me doing it (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2024-02-18, 14:25:48 (73.220.165.5)
I was looking at some speakers today on Audiogon and trying to get some info from the seller. I wanted to talk to him on the phone about it. Well you can't share a phone number on Audiogon so we tried .......
3: General Asylum, RE: I quit using Audiogon over 15 years ago ................ (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2022-12-04, 14:29:58 (98.252.88.208)
lol much easier to just leave Audiogon, I'll just do that. .......
4: General Asylum, RE: I quit using Audiogon over 15 years ago ................ (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2022-12-03, 14:02:29 (98.252.88.208)
I quit selling on Audiogon when they started charging a percentage of what you are selling. The site is still the same basically as it was 20 years ago. Now they are charing a fee just to buy there. I .......
5: General Asylum, RE: I quit using Audiogon over 15 years ago ................ (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2022-12-03, 14:00:21 (98.252.88.208)
Yep you are right and I confirmed it from the horse's mouth. from Audiogon " A service fee is charged to buyers when purchasing an item from a seller; the amount is dependent on sales price. This is .......
6: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon now charges buyers a fee (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2022-12-02, 17:29:26 (73.220.164.14)
Maybe I'm not understanding this correctly, it seems a little confusing the way they explain so maybe someone here knows more about it .......
7: General Asylum, Audiogon now charges buyers a fee (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2022-12-02, 17:16:24 (73.220.164.14)
I bought a power cord on Audiogon recently and was charged a 9.00 service fee on my end as the buyer. I asked Audiogon about it and they said it's something they are doing now. this is for an item tha .......
8: General Asylum, RE: Ultra-Fi \Larry Moore story (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2021-02-22, 08:04:17 (73.220.164.14)
Larry screwed me over too. If I ever see that little rat at an audio show I'm gonna walk right up to him and put him in a headlock. .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, RE: everybody wants a turntable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2016-05-12, 16:41:27 (98.255.7.10)
yes they do forget. My daughter had a bunch of friends over and they slept in the theatre room which I don't go in that much. They pulled out some records and were playing with the turntable. I came i .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, everybody wants a turntable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2016-05-12, 13:31:50 (98.255.7.10)
My girlfriend got a new place and she tells me she wants to get into vinyl. Her sister mentioned wanting a table and my cousin just told me he got a table at a garage sale. I think it's great even if .......
11: General Asylum, opinion on is this a scam (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2016-05-06, 11:08:06 (98.255.7.10)
So I have a guy who wants to buy an item from me. He is saying to send it to a military base so it can be supplied to a friend. He is not a member and has no feedback. He say he can pay with pay pal. .......
12: Speaker Asylum, RE: compare Wilson Sophia 3 to Dynaudio C4 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2016-02-06, 19:58:17 (98.255.7.10)
I've heard them quite a few times before and many many speakers I've heard and I have to say it doesn't mean much to me until I get them home and spend some time with them hooked up to my own gear in .......
13: Speaker Asylum, RE: compare Wilson Sophia 3 to Dynaudio C4 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2016-02-02, 12:30:56 (98.255.7.10)
Yes I read the same thing about Dynaudios. I've had a lot of pairs of them. I own the C4, T 2.5 and the Xeo 3 at the moment and they are all on easy going side of things compared to a speaker like Rev .......
14: Speaker Asylum, compare Wilson Sophia 3 to Dynaudio C4 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2016-02-01, 20:18:03 (98.255.7.10)
I have the C4s. I've had them for 4 years. I like them. I was thinking of a change to Sophia 3s partly to get a smaller speaker that is not so tall and also just for a fun change. I've never owned any .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, Grace 905 vs PS audio PWII DAC (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2015-03-23, 09:36:07 (98.255.7.10)
HI this might be a long shot but wondering if anyone has compared these DACs? Or the Grace 905 vs the Metric Halo LIO 8. .......
16: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Krell says only stock cords on their amps? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-09-25, 13:00:18 (98.255.7.10)
A guy at Krell emailed me back and said yeah it's OK just from a reputable company like Nordost, Transparent etc.. They sell one optimized for the amp it's only 1900 bucks. .......
17: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Krell says only stock cords on their amps? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-09-25, 09:46:51 (98.255.7.10)
I bought a Krell Duo 300 amp and Krell says in the manual not to use any power cord than the one they supplied. Anyone know if there is any concern with using aftermarket power cords? .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: Revel Salon 2 owners please help (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-07-30, 08:23:44 (98.255.7.10)
Dang I didn't think I get such a hell fury for wanting the jumpers that are supposed to come with the speaker that I paid a fair price on the used market. The guy who sold them only sent me one single .......
19: Digital Drive, Metric Halo LIO 8 vs. Grace 905? Anyone? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-07-28, 15:40:58 (98.255.7.10)
I have a studio using a LIO 8 as interface to the computer which runs my recording program. I was interested in upping the DAC playback on the LIO 8 by running out AES on the LIO 8 to a better soundin .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: Revel Salon 2 owners please help (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-07-25, 20:05:09 (98.255.7.10)
I'm not panicking I just want the jumpers that are supposed to come with the speakers. I don't want to deal with this when I sell them. I will biwire anyway .......
21: Speaker Asylum, Revel Salon 2 owners please help (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-07-25, 19:28:38 (98.255.7.10)
Hi, I bought a set of used Salon 2 speakers. The seller sent me only 2 jumpers WBT 0725. It takes 4 jumpers (one for each set of posts) He told me that it was my problem not his, that's all he had. I .......
22: Speaker Asylum, RE: Golden Ear Tritons? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-06-19, 20:24:39 (98.255.7.10)
They are pretty good speakers at their price. The tweeter is perfect to my ear. Maybe just slightly lean in the mids and I'm not sure I ever got the bass perfectly dialed but it's a lot of sound for 3 .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated amp 1-2k ... Creek or Arcam? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-05-30, 09:21:36 (98.255.7.10)
Never heard the Arcam but the creek destiny is a wonderful amp provided you don't need to much volume in a big room. It's a classic and gives you a big slice of hi end for a low price. .......
24: Speaker Asylum, RE: Audience The ONE Speakers (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-05-14, 22:31:22 (98.255.7.10)
They are really good for a desk speaker. I have a pair and they sound great as long as you play them reasonably loud. The thing that annoys me the most is the bass vibrations I can feel when my hands .......
25: Speaker Asylum, RE: New speakers for studio. Salon 2, Wilson or ?????? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-05-07, 08:23:50 (98.255.7.10)
I did finally end up getting the Salon 2. I demoed the Goldenear Triton 2 and for the money it's a wonderful speaker but I couldn't help but think I was missing something and cutting myself short. I w .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Heck with the fuse - what about the home circuit breaker! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-05-01, 08:27:03 (98.255.7.10)
Both Coda and Sanders say there is no way this amp with a solid aluminum case would have been able to catch anything on fire. The case on this thing is very heavy duty all aluminum and thick. Apparent .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: If those fuses are still ok... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-29, 16:34:50 (98.255.7.10)
It's an Innersound DPR 500. They said that this isn't as uncommon as you'd think and basically shit happens parts aren't perfect. They also said there is no way that it would ever catch anything on fi .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My amp got cooked :( (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-29, 14:47:33 (98.255.7.10)
another pic .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sorry! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-29, 08:00:19 (98.255.7.10)
Yeah I am thankful it was nothing worse. I just want to figure out what it was so I can prevent it again. I don't know if this is something normal or really rare to have this happen. I've had a lot of .......
30: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: My amp got cooked :( (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-28, 23:18:18 (98.255.7.10)
We did have some thunder storms when I was out of town for a few days. My girlfriend said she remembers coming in that night and she smelled a burning smell. I'm pretty sure everything else was plugge .......
31: Amp/Preamp Asylum, My amp got cooked :( (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-28, 19:51:37 (98.255.7.10)
I have an innersound DPR 500 amp and came home from a few days away and no sound. I noticed some soot on the top edge of the amp and it wouldn't turn on so I took the cover off. The whole thing is .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Amp for revel salon ? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-16, 08:24:35 (98.255.7.10)
I ordered the krell duo 300. It's supposed to be class A without all the heat. .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: Goldenear vs VMPS Tower 2 SPECIAL EDITION (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-15, 18:15:02 (98.255.7.10)
Well I decided against the triton 2 ultimately. If I only had 3K to spend then yes these are great. The tweeter is near perfect I have no complaints at all. I just hear a little leanness in the midran .......
34: Speaker Asylum, Amp for revel salon 2? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-15, 13:09:07 (166.137.191.48)
I'm getting the salon 2 I have a krell s300i now and was wanting to upgrade. Thinking of the krell evo 302e or the new duo 300 perhaps. Any other thoughts? .......
35: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Amp for revel salon ? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-15, 13:04:40 (166.137.191.48)
I'm getting a pair of salon 2s. I have a krell s300i now I'm looking to upgrade. I was thinking krell maybe the new duo 300 or evo 302e? Any thoughts? .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Krell Duo 300 vs 302e or 402e? to power Salon 2 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-15, 02:44:18 (98.255.7.10)
Hi I am looking for an amp to power some Revel Salon 2s and wondering about these amps. From all I can read it seems that the 302e or 402e would be a good amp for the Salon 2s but the new Duo 300 with .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Krell S-300i vs 2250e or 302e??? or others? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-10, 09:35:24 (98.255.7.10)
I actually like the krell. I see them for sale too. I've had a lot of integrated amps in this range and the 300 is better than the others if not the best to my ear and the build quality shames others .......
38: Speaker Asylum, RE: Goldenear vs VMPS Tower 2 SPECIAL EDITION (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-09, 23:38:57 (98.255.7.10)
I am demoing the triton 2s right now. They are really good the tweeter to my ear is near perfect nothing to complain about at all. The midrange is also good maybe just a little lean but that can have .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Krell S-300i vs 2250e or 302e??? or others? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-09, 23:31:37 (98.255.7.10)
anyone? .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Krell S-300i vs 2250e or 302e??? or others? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-04-08, 08:21:23 (98.255.7.10)
I'm running some Goldenear Triton 2s on demo and thinking of ordering a set of the new Triton 1s coming out. I am using a Krell s-300i integrated right now and it sounds pretty good. Just wondering if .......
41: Speaker Asylum, RE: Goldenear vs VMPS Tower 2 SPECIAL EDITION (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-03-29, 11:50:52 (98.255.7.10)
Oops I mean triton 2. I'm wondering if I like them if I should just go for the triton 1s. Not much info out there. .......
42: Speaker Asylum, RE: Stereophile reviews the Epos Elan 10. Finally. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-03-29, 11:48:26 (98.255.7.10)
Just curious what amp you were using with the LS 50 .......
43: Speaker Asylum, RE: Goldenear vs VMPS Tower 2 SPECIAL EDITION (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-03-26, 10:19:55 (98.255.7.10)
My room is 15x19x9 so not huge at all. I am going to get a demo on the Triton 1s from my local dealer. .......
44: Speaker Asylum, RE: Goldenear vs VMPS Tower 2 SPECIAL EDITION (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-03-25, 18:28:06 (98.255.7.10)
I'm assuming you meant Triton 2s? Goldenear is set to release the Triton 1 in about a month. Those will retail for 5K a pair. I am most interested in those especially if they are better than the 2s i .......
45: Speaker Asylum, RE: Goldenear vs VMPS Tower 2 SPECIAL EDITION (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-03-25, 13:05:29 (98.255.7.10)
I am thinking of trying a pair of these out. I am looking for some speakers to upgrade my studio. I have Revel M20 there now and REL Sub. I was actually thinking of going as far as getting some Revel .......
46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How to tell if an amp will put out a lot of heat (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-03-22, 09:26:26 (98.255.7.10)
I am looking for a new solid state amp. I have had amps in the past that doubled as heaters. I don't want that and would like to know if there is a quick way at looking at the specs of an amp to tell .......
47: Speaker Asylum, RE: New speakers for studio. Salon 2, Wilson or ?????? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-02-08, 00:14:47 (98.255.7.10)
I have my C4s running with an Innersound REF 500 amp. I think Dynaudios are great but to me they seem more of a listening an enjoying speaker than a precise conveyor of musical info. They are more for .......
48: Speaker Asylum, RE: New speakers for studio. Salon 2, Wilson or ?????? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-02-08, 00:12:21 (98.255.7.10)
YEs I think you are right about the Egglestons, they are the Ivy model. If I recall he has them set on an independent concrete platform for each speaker that is dug down to the bedrock of the earth be .......
49: Speaker Asylum, RE: New speakers for studio. Salon 2, Wilson or ?????? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-02-07, 10:48:35 (98.255.7.10)
I had thought of the KEF LS 50. Maybe I should give those a listen before committing to such a big speaker??? .......
50: Speaker Asylum, New speakers for studio. Salon 2, Wilson or ?????? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2014-02-06, 13:13:56 (98.255.7.10)
I am wanting to upgrade my recording studio monitoring situation. I have a Krell 300 si integrated into some Revel M20 monitors and a REL sub. I'd like to get something significantly more revealing as .......
51: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: No it's not. From my experience, it's obvious choice not to bother with. N/T (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-07-25, 18:12:02 (98.255.7.10)
You're crazy .......
52: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: used DAC for $600-650 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-07-22, 08:34:08 (98.255.7.10)
Benchmark DAC 1 is an obvious choice at this price range .......
53: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Is it possible my thunderbolt drive wouldn't sound as good? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-07-05, 18:04:04 (98.255.7.10)
Mac with mountain lion and ps audio perfect wave II DAC. The drive is a Western Digital brand. One thing that was odd when uninstalled the drive it wasn't working. The power light was not coming on. I .......
54: Computer Audio Asylum, Is it possible my thunderbolt drive wouldn't sound as good? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-07-05, 17:56:51 (98.255.7.10)
I replaced my 750 cheapo USB drive with a 6 TB thundererbolt drive. I consolidated the library in iTunes and everything seems to be copied just fine. Thing is the sound seems not as good. I am using a .......
55: Computer Audio Asylum, Is it possible my thunderbolt drive wouldn't sound as good? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-07-05, 09:24:08 (98.255.7.10)
I replaced my 750 cheapo USB drive with a 6 TB thundererbolt drive. I consolidated the library in iTunes and everything seems to be copied just fine. Thing is the sound seems not as good. I am using a .......
56: Computer Audio Asylum, you can assume that it is changing the bits it doesn't (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-06-13, 20:35:06 (98.255.7.10)
not matter to me either way. I don't care if it is downsampling it to MP3 from hi rez. All I know is it sounds a lot more lifelike and easier to follow music and not be distracted. That to me is the u .......
57: Computer Audio Asylum, I think you might be misunderstanding what I'm (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-06-05, 08:22:40 (98.255.7.10)
saying. I'm not saying Airplay sounds better than a direct USB connection just that it also sounds good, that even airplay devices can sound a lot better with the benefits of Audirvana applied to the .......
58: Computer Audio Asylum, Download the free trial and see if you can prove your theory (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-06-04, 08:36:51 (98.255.7.10)
Correct. In my system I cannot believe the difference this makes even via AirPlay. I have an Apple TV hooked to some dynaudio xeo speakers in my bedroom. I have spent much time relaxing on my bed and .......
59: Computer Audio Asylum, the improvement to the sound with airplay is huge (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-06-02, 14:21:46 (98.255.7.10)
It's unreal how much better it sounds playing with Audirvana over airplay. I am using Audirvana like you on my main system. I leave iTunes running and keep Audirvana in non integrated mode and just dr .......
60: Computer Audio Asylum, Audirvana!!! WOW and airplay issues (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-06-02, 11:16:14 (98.255.7.10)
I downloaded the free trial of Audirvana and I have been shocked at what an incredible upgrade to the sound quality this program makes. You can really hearr a huge improvement even on my second system .......
61: Computer Audio Asylum, computer audiophile down? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-06-02, 11:06:53 (98.255.7.10)
I am unable to log in to computer audiophile anyone know what is going on? .......
62: Computer Audio Asylum, World biggest headphones (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-05-23, 20:42:29 (98.255.7.10)
! .......
63: General Asylum, YES!! But I'm not hating on those that don't (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-05-23, 13:27:02 (98.255.7.10)
I just think their crazy not to. .......
64: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I downloaded Audirvana and (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-05-11, 11:40:15 (98.255.7.10)
Yes I am now thinking that Audirvana sound better than iTunes. In my system it takes it right up to the edge of brightness without going over. It is doing some weird things like plays a snippet of a r .......
65: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I downloaded Audirvana and (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-05-11, 11:35:50 (98.255.7.10)
I have airfoil. I tried and it doesn't work either. That was a good suggestion and I would have thought it would work I don't see why not .......
66: Computer Audio Asylum, I downloaded Audirvana and (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-05-10, 16:30:47 (98.255.7.10)
It's pretty cool that you can just download this and try it for free and buy it if you like it. Personally so far I don't think it sounds that great. I can't find much info on what to change in the se .......
67: Computer Audio Asylum, iPod liberator (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-04-30, 07:51:43 (98.255.7.10)
Nt .......
68: General Asylum, Audiogon sucks (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-04-10, 08:45:58 (108.228.181.114)
Their site is always having one problem or another. Doesn't surprise me at all. I've had all kinds of weird things happen nothing quite as bad as what you are dealing with .......
69: Computer Audio Asylum, Yep that was me (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-04-08, 08:23:36 (108.228.181.114)
I did it and couldn't be happier. It was not easy thankfully my nephew came over and set up my network and its all working smooth now. I have one hooked to my big rig that I use for casual listening I .......
70: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Kitchen Audio System based on Apple TV - pics (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-04-07, 21:30:39 (108.228.181.114)
Pretty cool. I have 4 of those things throughout my place. They are pretty awesome. I ran 150ft of Ethernet out to my shop so I could have one there too, its one of the best things I've done having a .......
71: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: looks great, but.... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-03-31, 13:35:48 (108.228.181.114)
This is what you want. It costs more but will do exactly what you want and sound a lot better than an iPod doing it. .......
72: Speaker Asylum, Great amp I second the silverlines suggestion (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-23, 22:11:26 (108.201.95.65)
I even ran some dunlavy 4s with the aleph 3 as well as meadowlark speakers those were good too. I'd look for some silverline SR 17s would be a great match and in your range. I had the 3 and after got .......
73: Computer Audio Asylum, You confirm my thoughts exactly Abe (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-23, 22:04:54 (108.201.95.65)
Good to know others think the convenience and streamline of iTunes makes a lot of sense to others as well. After reading a bit of the problems with media center I think I'll steer clear as well ::: TO .......
74: Computer Audio Asylum, But what about syncing iPods and streaming to Apple TV? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-23, 09:12:43 (108.201.95.65)
I would like to get into one of these other programs you guys are always hyping on here but it seems as soon as I start to investigate a little I find that they don't do crucial things like have the a .......
75: Computer Audio Asylum, What's the hot tip on USB cables? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-20, 08:34:44 (108.94.51.116)
I want to buy a USB cable for my new iMac. I'm using a Mac mini now but would like to transfer my library to the iMac since it is so much speedier to use. The cord I have for my Mac mini won't reach I .......
76: Cable Asylum, No prices on the website? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-17, 18:16:17 (108.94.51.116)
I poked around and didn't see any prices available. .......
77: Computer Audio Asylum, Oops I meant 7th generation iPod classic not 5th (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-12, 08:14:09 (108.198.102.136)
Nt .......
78: Computer Audio Asylum, Consider the iRiver astel & kern player (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-12, 08:12:48 (108.198.102.136)
It's supposed to sound far superior to the iPod classic and is sort of the same antiquated operating system as the classic. I have every single kind of iPod and the 5th gen classic is my favorite. I t .......
79: Computer Audio Asylum, Best way to connect my new iMac to my perfect wave DAC mk2? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-10, 12:26:02 (108.198.102.136)
I just got a new 27" iMac I'm wanting to consolidate all my music into this one computer. I have a Mac mini which has the bulk of my library (about 10,000 albums) and it works fine but the new Mac is .......
80: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes get an Apple TV (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-05, 08:28:33 (108.210.164.22)
You can wirelessly transmit from iTunes and even from your phone to the Apple TV then optical out from the Apple TV into your DAC. It works pretty good and sounds great too. You can run ether et cable .......
81: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm using Apple Tvs via Ethernet cable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-03, 17:34:02 (108.210.164.22)
Maybe I have the terminology wrong and its not airplay. I mean when you connect to other speakers via iTunes. There is a small window that looks like an envelope. It drops down amd you can select whic .......
82: Computer Audio Asylum, Pure music audirvana what to choose? Will AirPlay work? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-02-03, 10:09:59 (108.210.164.22)
I have heard the benefits of pure music I have an earlier version that is a little glitchy but works to play a track at a time. Only problem is I can't enjoy the sound over my other systems it won't l .......
83: Computer Audio Asylum, iTunes 11 what's up with no iTunes dJ?? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-22, 08:46:52 (108.198.103.69)
Damn I've been using iTunes and iTunes DJ for years and now it's gone? WTF. Am I just missing something here? The up next thing is nowhere near as extensive and doesn't save the list. I like how I cou .......
84: Computer Audio Asylum, I hope you are right I'm going crazy right now (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-18, 15:43:25 (108.198.103.69)
you take for granted how in tune you are with your computer you've had for the last four years. This new one is a real pain so far. I'm sure you are right but I know I'm definitely not updating from 1 .......
85: Computer Audio Asylum, OMG I hate itunes 11 WTF (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-18, 14:51:41 (108.198.103.69)
I got a new iMac so I am forced to use iTunes 11 since it's pre loaded, maybe there is a way to go back but I'm no computer wiz so I don't know. I can't believe what a radical change they've done. I'm .......
86: Computer Audio Asylum, Here is more information hope it's not to late (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-08, 14:01:04 (108.198.103.69)
I am running an iMac OS 10.5 and I use Max to do the file conversion. I download to my built in HD on the iMac if it is a RAR file then I unstuff with stuffit expander. I can see the HD space go down .......
87: Computer Audio Asylum, why does FLAC to ALAC eat up HD space? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-06, 22:15:26 (108.198.103.69)
I running an outboard hard drive and I notice when I convert FLAC files I download to Apple lossless it is using up my hard drive space. This makes no sense since I am storing all the music on an outb .......
88: Video Asylum, oppo won't turn on after being in storage (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-03, 20:40:58 (108.82.204.152)
I have a BD83 and it has been stored in a room that is kept unheated so the temp in the winter may be as cold as 40 F. I barely used it before I stored it and I bought it new. When I go to turn it on .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Distortion at loudest peaks (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-03, 14:00:38 (108.82.204.152)
I have an excellent Debussy preludes album that sounds really good at the lower peaks bit when the level of playing raises to the highest fff type playing it turns brittle and distorted. I'm womdering .......
90: General Asylum, Where do you sell? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-01, 21:19:37 (108.82.204.152)
Nt .......
91: General Asylum, Bash away they deserve it (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-01, 18:02:14 (108.82.204.152)
N/T .......
92: General Asylum, RE: Audiogon, Not Bashing (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2013-01-01, 17:59:57 (108.82.204.152)
I have done a few transactions lately and they have worked out ok. The communication is the frustrating part. Audiogon forces you to correspond through their system. Problem is their system doesn't wo .......
93: General Asylum, You should have followed through with the purchase (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-12-24, 19:33:55 (108.82.204.152)
And re sold the cables yourself. It would be ok to ask no to buy but it's your mistake not his. Read the ad then bid. .......
94: Computer Audio Asylum, Ethernet cable? What kind? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-12-17, 08:53:07 (108.198.100.192)
I want to run some Ethernet cables under the house and out to my shop so I can have interference free signal to run my apple tvs that are hooked up to stereos in the kitchen, bedroom and shop. Sometim .......
95: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks ill try XLD and spend all day comparing to MAX (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-12-05, 08:30:35 (108.210.162.58)
Something to do on a rainy day haha .......
96: Computer Audio Asylum, Is MAX file conversion good for FLAC to Apple lossless? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-12-04, 13:14:42 (108.210.162.58)
HI, Just wondering if this is a good way to get FLAC files into itunes? I realize that there is a lot of different opinions on FLAC vs Apple Lossless but I am a dedicated itunes user and have many ipo .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, Is there a way to increase arm lift (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-11-25, 10:25:25 (108.82.200.38)
I have a Nottingham spacedeck with the standard 10" ace space arm. It has the heavy kit for the platter. With the arm lifted over the record it is barely clearing. It seems like even a thick 200 gram .......
98: Digital Drive, Bryston BDA-1 to PS audio perfect wave DAC II (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-10-11, 17:52:20 (108.94.51.40)
Just wondering if anyone has compared these two DACs and what they think. .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, a couple more spacedeck questions (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-10-02, 11:03:29 (108.201.94.150)
I was told this spacedeck has the heavy kit. The plater is pretty heavy and about 1 1/4 thick, it has a soft almost rubbery mat over it. How can I tell for sure if this has the heavy kit? Also when I .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, Spacedeck owners do you need to use the base? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-10-01, 21:52:25 (108.201.94.150)
I just got a spacedeck and am planning on setting it up on a vibraplane. Just wondering if anyone has any advise on the pros and cons of using the supplied base plate that the table and motor sit on. .......
101: Computer Audio Asylum, I talked to the phone company installer (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-07-14, 09:59:57 (99.36.192.238)
He was out here doing some re arranging of phone lines ad mentioned this he said yeah just piggy back it right to the outdoor phone line running from my house to my shop. Only about 20 ft at the most .......
102: Computer Audio Asylum, I want to run an Ethernet cable 100ft outside (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-07-13, 08:11:51 (99.36.192.238)
From my airport extreme to my shop which is in a separate building but I have a phone line that i thought I could just zip tie an outdoor rated Ethernet cable to it and run to an airport express that .......
103: General Asylum, I #%*=ing hate hate audiogon (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-07-08, 21:51:47 (99.36.192.238)
Man these guys have ruined a great thing. I wish so bad there was an alternative. If there is someone please let me know. I tried asylum trader quite a few times and never got a single response to an .......
104: Shady Lane, As long as you like his stuff then all is good (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-06-13, 22:06:04 (76.204.226.63)
if not the look out. I bought his product with an agreement of 15 days to return it and he stalled and made tons of excuses why I shouldn't return it and even when I did respectfully request to return .......
105: Shady Lane, Larry Moore of Ultra Fi update (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-06-08, 08:22:12 (76.204.226.63)
Hi just wanted to bring this back to the foreground. I had a guy contact me via email from reading my original post about my dealings with Larry Moore http://db.AudioAsylum.com/mhtml/m.html?forum=shad .......
106: Speaker Asylum, RE: Best speaker for $15K ? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-02-27, 08:54:40 (76.252.249.235)
I'd check also the Dynaudio line. I've had lots and lots of different brands and I'd have to say my overall favorite is Dynaudio. I think they may be close to the same tone vibe as the maggies with a .......
107: General Asylum, i have 9 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-02-24, 23:46:36 (76.252.249.235)
yes 9 .......
108: Computer Audio Asylum, iTunes quick question please :) (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2012-01-18, 19:42:48 (75.54.235.167)
I'm having an an issue where iTunes will be playing and then when it goes to the next song it shows it's playing like the time is ticking away on the track time but there is no sound. If I hit the tra .......
109: General Asylum, RE: FedEx Delivery gone terribly wrong? Yes? No? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-12-20, 22:59:00 (76.204.224.197)
You seriously think no harm no foul? You must be kidding. Packed well or not there is no excuse for this. The delivery guy should be fired. I saw this video mentioned on Yahoo, I'm sure this is causin .......
110: Digital Drive, RE: Best sub $1000 DAC for PC-based audio using S-PDIF (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-12-12, 20:19:52 (76.204.224.197)
MHDT Havana or paradisea are both very nice sounding DACs, benchmark sounds good to me too as does the bryston DAC .......
111: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated amp for rega rp1 & dynAudio bookshelves (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-12-12, 20:10:23 (76.204.224.197)
I think the creek destiny sounds awesome with Dynaudio speakers. I know it's out of your price range but maybe the 4330 would do or I have seen deals on the 5350 close to your price and that is a very .......
112: Digital Drive, RE: Looking for CD Player with Digital Inputs (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-12-03, 10:28:06 (76.252.253.127)
Wadia, Audio Aero and Resolution Audio all have digital inputs. Some of the upper end Meridian players do to as well as serve as a preamp. There are some great looking deals on over 15k retail meridia .......
113: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I'll try again - Integrated for second system (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-11-14, 23:24:05 (75.54.235.25)
I would add the Creek Destiny to your list. It is a really great sounding amp. I recently got a Simaudio i5.3 and I like the Destiny better, it just digs into the music a little better to my ear, it's .......
114: Digital Drive, Benchmark bnc connector (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-11-11, 08:37:39 (76.252.253.194)
I just bought a benchmark dac used and notice that the only spdif connection is bnc. Does this normally come with an adapter for RCA? If not is a regular radioshack RCA female to bnc male considered a .......
115: Speaker Asylum, Good match for Simaudio i5.3 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-10-29, 20:31:28 (75.54.234.137)
I just picked up a Simaudio i5.3 to set up a system in my shop with. I know this is not the right way to go about, you are supposed to match the amp to the speaker but what are some recommendations fo .......
116: Computer Audio Asylum, Can I get iTunes to stream out in my shop? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-10-26, 08:40:39 (75.54.234.137)
I have a system in my house that has a stereo, living room and bedroom system. I can send the music to any of the systems wirelessly. In my shop the signal is just a little to low to get an airport ex .......
117: Digital Drive, So you are liking the burson better? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-10-26, 08:33:42 (75.54.234.137)
I think the bryston sounds better but it's not like it's a major life altering different, just better. In a way I like my paradisea better than the Havana but the Havana does have a bit of better ever .......
118: Digital Drive, RE: MHDT Havana owners,,,,,,question.... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-10-25, 12:14:40 (75.54.234.137)
I have both the Havana and paradisea. I actually sold the Havana and kept the paradisea for a second system and got the bryston dac. I tried the 396 tube in both dacs and didn't like it better than st .......
119: Speaker Asylum, In wall speakers? Crazy? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-07-25, 23:00:31 (75.52.146.253)
I am currently remodeling my bathroom and have the wallboard torn off and easy access. My bathroom connects to my bedroom and I like to listen to music while I take a shower and get ready. I have a ni .......
120: Computer Audio Asylum, Is Ethernet the best way to get music to other rooms? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-07-16, 13:52:32 (76.248.170.29)
I am running an airport express and an apple tv to stream music to my kitchen and bedroom systems. I do get the occasional interference and dropouts. I have access to the walls right now during a remo .......
121: General Asylum, Not working for me 7:10 PST (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-05-19, 07:11:05 (99.163.200.35)
Nt .......
122: Cable Asylum, Audioquest Sky so many for sale fakes bought from China? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2011-05-12, 23:33:30 (99.163.200.35)
I have been noticing a major amount of Audioquest Sky cables for sale lately on Audiogon. I was looking at these a bit a few months back and noticed a seller from the far east selling these for like 2 .......
123: Computer Audio Asylum, I compared the (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-05-24, 00:22:31 (75.54.234.39)
Ultra Fi Musicsteam which is made by the same people and they also claimed it to be a giant killer to the Havana and the Cosecant V2. Personally I think the Havana sounds the best. I use the Havana wi .......
124: Computer Audio Asylum, Mostly to fix some of the problems I'd guess (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-05-11, 22:33:22 (75.54.234.39)
I downloaded PM a few days ago and have been listening to it and comparing it to regular iTunes playback. I can confidently say that it sounds better and is a great deal at the 129 bucks! I have had q .......
125: Computer Audio Asylum, Pure Music. Can you stream to Apple TV? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-05-04, 21:48:47 (75.52.144.98)
Sorry if this has been covered but I just downloaded Pure Music and it won't let me connect to my Apple TV which is the main way I listen to music on one of my computers. I looked around on the Pure M .......
126: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks guys I'm going to get an Airport Extreme (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-02-25, 09:02:30 (75.54.233.140)
I checked and both of my airports are the old variety not the 802.11n (I think that's right lol.) Thanks again for the tips I'm sure this is probably going to solve the issues and I'll be in wireless .......
127: Computer Audio Asylum, Wireless music please HELP! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-02-23, 09:24:25 (75.54.233.140)
I've posted a couple of times but can't seem to get a response. Maybe my title isn't catchy enough lol. I'm getting up and down performance out of my wireless system. Sometimes it works fine other ti .......
128: Speaker Asylum, Version 1 or 2? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-02-16, 07:31:01 (75.54.233.140)
nt .......
129: Speaker Asylum, sophia 1 or 2 do you have? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-02-16, 07:29:41 (75.54.233.140)
nt .......
130: Computer Audio Asylum, Just be cautious about the dealing with them (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-02-08, 09:31:05 (75.54.233.140)
I had a dealing with the same guys who were previously Ultra Fi and received the Musicstream DAC on trial and when I decided to return it I was refused my money back. They would not even return a phon .......
131: Computer Audio Asylum, DB Audio Tranquility DAC and Audiogon censorship (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-02-08, 09:13:04 (75.54.233.140)
There is some rave reviews of the new Tranquility DAC over on Audiogon generating a bit of interest. I chimed in the discussion to ask if Larry Moore of Ultra Fi was involved with DB Audio. That is al .......
132: Speaker Asylum, I had a pair about 10 years ago (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-01-19, 09:54:53 (75.52.147.160)
They are nice speakers. They seem to really hold their value considering the company is closed. I would be scared to buy a used pair now since I have heard the drivers are closely matched and just pic .......
133: Computer Audio Asylum, Wireless network problems (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-01-18, 09:07:29 (75.52.147.160)
I am running an all mac system with an Airport express as my wireless hub. I have a mac mini in my main rig as well as an iMac in my bedroom and a laptop. I use the iMac to browse the internet and che .......
134: Computer Audio Asylum, I think it's kind of annoying too (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2010-01-03, 22:59:37 (99.163.202.2)
You can turn it off like the others mentioned but for instance when you get a new iPod the first thing it does is force you to connect the itunes store. I mean I don't like the feeling it gives me eit .......
135: Computer Audio Asylum, The quality will be based on how good the AD conversion is (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-29, 21:55:05 (99.163.201.244)
I would consider this the most important stage to getting analog to digital. Chances are a cheap USB converter does not have the best AD converter. I use a Wadia 17 AD converter and an Alesis Masterli .......
136: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: AppleTV or Mac Mini for Music server ?? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-24, 09:44:55 (99.163.200.199)
If you do go with Apple TV I can strongly recommend Audioquest Optilink 5 over the Van Den Hul cable. I tried a Wireworld, Van Den Hul and the Audioquest and I thought the Audioquest sounded best with .......
137: Computer Audio Asylum, How do I change the channel (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-22, 23:22:26 (99.163.200.199)
that the hifi network operates on? Sorry if this is a dumb question but I've never heard of this. I also wanted to mention on occasion (seems like once a day now) I will get an situation where the mus .......
138: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Why do I get crackling sometimes with Apple TV? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-22, 22:09:57 (99.163.200.199)
I also have airfoil and I have found that streaming directly to the ATV via itunes sounds significantly better than the whole system audio hijacked with airfoil. .......
139: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Why do I get crackling sometimes with Apple TV? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-22, 11:56:17 (99.163.200.199)
All sound goes through the Audioquest optical cable. No USB connection. .......
140: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Why do I get crackling sometimes with Apple TV? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-22, 09:02:29 (99.163.200.199)
No I only stream audio to the Apple TV. It is connected to a Cambridge DAC magic via the optical output on an Audioquest Optilink 5 cable. I connect from both a Mac mini in my main system and also an .......
141: Computer Audio Asylum, Why do I get crackling sometimes with Apple TV? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-21, 23:05:31 (99.163.200.199)
I am getting great sound and then sometimes crackling in the high frequencies when streaming to my Apple TV. Any ideas on how to get this fixed? Thanks, Ryan .......
142: Speaker Asylum, I've owned both and... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-12-07, 22:15:21 (99.163.200.199)
I like the Dynaudio better. I think the Maggie can be pure magic with the right type of music but it's just to weird on rock and punchy heavy stuff to my taste. I can see why they have such a strong f .......
143: General Asylum, I find it easy to understand too (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-14, 10:34:29 (76.252.249.142)
N/T .......
144: Amp/Preamp Asylum, i repalced my Outlaw 2150 with a Creek Destiny and (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-12, 21:19:41 (76.252.249.142)
it was a major improvement. As good as the 2150 is, it just basically sounds like crap compared to the Destiny. I could never really warm up to the sound and get into the music. I'm not sure at what l .......
145: Computer Audio Asylum, My desktop is black (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-09, 16:07:50 (76.252.249.142)
so maybe that isn't a lot of help to you. .......
146: Computer Audio Asylum, Wow you don't have to be such a jerk about it (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-09, 16:06:55 (76.252.249.142)
I know that there are other mouses with lots of buttons on them. The Apple mouse is way cooler, looks better and feels better than any PC stuff I've seen. Just like the computers. I'd never touch a PC .......
147: Speaker Asylum, I owned them and I think they like some power (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-07, 23:32:38 (76.252.249.142)
to sound best. I ran mine with 400 watt Parasound JC-1s and it was a great combo. They just didn't come alive with 100 watts I tried them with. .......
148: Computer Audio Asylum, Works great for me on just a metal desktop (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-07, 10:55:31 (76.252.249.142)
I did go to log on to my user account this morning though and the mouse had lost connection. I had to pull out the ol' USB mouse to get it working again. That is not cool, hopefully it was a one time .......
149: Computer Audio Asylum, Magic Mouse Yessss! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-11-06, 17:01:25 (76.252.249.142)
I highly recommend it. .......
150: Computer Audio Asylum, Awesome! Thanks it works! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-28, 13:55:32 (76.204.224.25)
n/t .......
151: Computer Audio Asylum, How to stream to Apple TV from second computer (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-28, 10:05:43 (76.204.224.25)
I hope this isn't a dumb question but here goes. I have a mac mini connected to my main system via USB DAC. I have a second bedroom system that I can stream from the mini to an Apple TV hooked up to a .......
152: Amp/Preamp Asylum, here is his reply (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-22, 13:20:29 (76.204.224.25)
Hello Ryan, If you play the amp loud enough and long enough into a 4 Ohm speaker load there are two things that might happen. 1, the amp will reach a temperature that will tell the protection circuit .......
153: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I owned the Aleph 2s a few years ago (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-22, 09:27:28 (76.204.224.25)
but yeah I guess I can say I hear a similarity in them mostly in the way they present the bass. Smooth I'd call it, but good smooth if that makes sense? .......
154: Computer Audio Asylum, I do have it backed up on a second identical drive (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-21, 16:23:28 (76.204.224.25)
Thanks for the warning though. I'd be suicidal if I lost all those rips (5000!!!) So it shouldn't be a problem that the stuff is named in itunes but the link to it might be unknown artist/unknown albu .......
155: Computer Audio Asylum, Yes it is the firewire version (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-21, 16:19:38 (76.204.224.25)
n/t .......
156: Computer Audio Asylum, Should I get a new Mac mini? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-21, 08:51:32 (76.204.224.25)
I am thinking it might be about time to get a new Mac Mini. My current one is about 3 years old. 1.5GHz processor and 512 of RAM. It can be pretty slow when navigating around itunes at times. I do hav .......
157: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks I think I found the limit of this amp. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-20, 20:16:57 (76.204.224.25)
Mike Creek emailed me back with a very extensive reply. Seems weird that I could shut down this amp at the reasonable volume I was playing at. I guess there is a first for everything. The Dyns are a t .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Creek Destiny question (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-19, 22:34:08 (76.204.224.25)
I have a Destiny integrated for a few weeks now. Today it shut down I presume from getting to hot. I was playing music for about 3 hours with the volume at about 12 o'clock position into a pair of Dyn .......
159: Computer Audio Asylum, This is exactly my experience (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-13, 18:42:50 (76.204.224.25)
I did buy a Cosecant DAC and had to buy it sound unheard. When my local dealer (4 hour drive away) told me the same thing all that mattered to me was getting it for the cheapest possible price. I have .......
160: Computer Audio Asylum, how stupid (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-10-08, 08:59:56 (76.204.224.25)
What a lame reply. You have not listened to either so how can you help? To say that he is dumb for considering spending that money is only your dumb opinion. .......
161: Computer Audio Asylum, Mine works great (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-09-21, 18:48:03 (76.248.168.177)
n/t .......
162: Speaker Asylum, nice reply! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-08-20, 23:41:12 (99.163.202.54)
n/t .......
163: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Berkeley DAC is now preamp- advice to play vinyl and not waste BAT? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-08-10, 23:48:15 (76.236.27.76)
You could look into pure vinyl software. Essentially you are listening to your records digitally and their big claim is to perform the RIAA equilization in the software. You can use a Microphone pream .......
164: Computer Audio Asylum, reminds me of MTV (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-08-04, 22:55:03 (75.52.147.30)
They used to show videos and it was about music, now it has almost nothing to do with it. Is this the way of the ipod??? .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The K1x is the best buy I've made in hifi (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-29, 23:24:43 (75.52.147.30)
I'm sure the KXR is better but for a somewhat reasonable sum a K1x is a super solid state preamp. .......
166: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre K1x a good match for Bel Canto Ref 1000? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-28, 12:24:39 (76.252.248.59)
Just wondering if anyone knows if these components match well? I have the Parasound JC-1 monos now but I'm looking for a powerful set of amps that run cool so I can leave them on all the time and not .......
167: Shady Lane, AKA you're fat (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-24, 15:07:19 (76.252.248.59)
n/t .......
168: Shady Lane, Don't forget Larry Moore of Ultra Fi is a thief as well (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-24, 15:05:26 (76.252.248.59)
He scammed me on a USB DAC. Just thought I'd throw that in there once again in case everyone doesn't already know this. .......
169: Shady Lane, I emailed him and he immediately responded today (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-24, 14:59:41 (76.252.248.59)
so we know he is OK and communicating, he is just ignoring you. I hope someone punches this guys face in. If I ever see him at a show or anything I'll be sure to make a scene for you. .......
170: Computer Audio Asylum, Be CAUTIOUS in dealing with Larry Moore of Ultra Fi (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-06, 23:00:58 (99.154.47.142)
He sold me a musicstream DAC with a 15 day return privilege and then refused to return any emails or phone calls. I also find it interesting that Ridge Street Audio and Ultra Fi seem to be mentioned t .......
171: Computer Audio Asylum, BE CAUTIOUS in dealing with Larry Moore of Ultra Fi (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-07-06, 22:57:35 (99.154.47.142)
He sold me a Musicstream DAC with a 15 day return privilege and then refused to answer any emails or phone calls. I was left *hit out of luck. Also I find in very interesting that Ridge Street Audio i .......
172: Computer Audio Asylum, I got it working (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-25, 08:17:51 (99.154.47.142)
I downloaded what I think was an update and it's working fine. I originally didn't see an update when I looked in apps. Maybe it just showed up today? It looks like it has a few new features too. ::: .......
173: Computer Audio Asylum, downloaded iphone 3.0 and now remote app not working (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-24, 13:02:03 (99.154.47.142)
I downloaded the new iphone 3.0 software and immediately the remote app is not working. I click on the remote icon, screen goes blank for a few seconds and then returns to the home screen. Any ideas? .......
174: Computer Audio Asylum, 5000 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-17, 09:22:29 (99.154.47.142)
I know it seems like to many to have, but I like having it all there. You never know when you are going to want to hear an oldy. Also letting the whole thing shuffle is fun to do as well. I have the w .......
175: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Mac-o-philes....Mini or Pro tower? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-11, 23:30:17 (99.154.47.142)
I think you need to decide how important being able to run a music recording program is and how good of one do you want. If you want a bad ass multitrack recording program and money isn't an issue the .......
176: Computer Audio Asylum, I'd guess the Ayre DAC would be pretty good into the Ayre pre (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-08, 22:03:30 (99.154.47.142)
n/t .......
177: Computer Audio Asylum, What did i say in my original post (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-04, 09:35:07 (76.204.224.137)
that so offended you? I only mentioned that I heard about this DAC form you and that I used your USB cord on it. Now I didn't say any of that other stuff until you added some nasty comment about how y .......
178: Computer Audio Asylum, I'm gonna get the Ayre too (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-03, 16:39:16 (76.204.224.137)
That will be my next DAC purchase. Those guys at Ayre are a fine bunch and I'm guessing they make a pretty good USB DAC too. .......
179: Computer Audio Asylum, Wow Larry I thought you were in South America indefinitely? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-02, 15:55:14 (76.204.224.137)
Wow so nice to hear from you Larry. Couldn't seem to get you to respond to emails or phone calls, but you are here after all. I thought you were in South America with no internet connection or cell ph .......
180: Computer Audio Asylum, Robert, you don't have to worry (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-06-01, 23:56:56 (76.204.224.137)
I wouldn't do business with you either. You would have been best to just stay out of this. Defending Larry makes you look bad. The guy would not return any emails or phone calls for 3 months and lied .......
181: Computer Audio Asylum, No. He is simply ignoring me. He never even has discussed (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-29, 09:24:38 (76.204.224.137)
it with me. I've heard from a few others that this guy is a real prick. I sold it (at a pretty good loss) and am moving on. I will make it my mission to alert and and all potential customers about thi .......
182: Computer Audio Asylum, I haven't heard the Benchmark (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-29, 09:21:43 (76.204.224.137)
but I did own the Wavelength Cosecant for 2 years before getting the Paradisea. Call me crazy but I preferred the sound of the Paradisea to the 6 times as expensive Cosecant as well as the Musicstream .......
183: Computer Audio Asylum, REVIEW: Ultra Fi Musicstream DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-28, 21:12:24 (76.204.224.137)
Model: Musicstream Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: 3495.00 Description: USB DAC Manufacturer URL: Ultra Fi Review by ejlif on May 28, 2009 at 21:12:24 IP Address: 76.2 .......
184: General Asylum, REVIEW: Ultra Fi Musicstream DAC Processors (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-28, 21:12:24 (76.204.224.137)
Model: Musicstream Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: 3495.00 Description: USB DAC Manufacturer URL: Ultra Fi Review by ejlif on May 28, 2009 at 21:12:24 IP Address: 76.2 .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, will this mess up my current setup? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-25, 00:12:27 (76.204.224.137)
I had those boxes checked before and it screwed everything up when I tried to change hard drives before. I had to re-add everything. I've got like 5000 CDs in there so it's pretty critical that I don' .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, itunes ripping question (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-24, 23:26:10 (76.204.224.137)
When I rip CDs that I have recorded from vinyl, sometimes itunes database doesn't recognize what it is and I have to fill in the information manually. It rips as unknown artist and unknown album. Whi .......
187: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: loking at getting new 2 channel receiver, (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-21, 10:14:02 (76.204.224.137)
I own an Outlaw 2150 as well as a much higher end system. The Outlaw is great, but no way does is it a giant killer. In a smaller room it sounds fine and has a lot of great features that make it a gre .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, shelter 90x or Dynavector XX-2mk 2 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-07, 22:35:05 (99.163.203.8)
I have owned the 90x and now the xx-2. The 90x is better and can be had used for around 1200-1400. the xx-2 is really good too and is retail of 1800 or very close. You might even be able to get to a X .......
189: Computer Audio Asylum, Just don't get the Musicstream on trial because Larry Moore (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-05, 10:12:27 (99.128.40.77)
will not honor his end of the deal if you try to return it. I bought one from him and he refused to return it as we agreed. At this point 2 months in, he refuses to answer any emails or return phone .......
190: Digital Drive, How much difference does an upgraded toslink cable make? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-05, 10:01:13 (99.128.40.77)
I am running a signal from my main computer to a second system using an Apple Tv conncected to a MHDT Cosecant DAC. I have it connected from the toslink out on the Apple TV to the DAC via a cheap free .......
191: Inmate Systems, ejlif's Living room (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-04, 12:20:43 (99.128.40.77)
ejlif 's Living room System
IP Address: 99.128.40.77
Last Update: May 04, 2009 at 12:20:43
Amplifier: Parasound JC-1
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Ayre K1x Whest PS 3.0 phono s .......
192: Computer Audio Asylum, I suggest the MHDT Paradisea + (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-05-04, 12:07:52 (99.128.40.77)
I replaced my Cosecant V2 with the Paradisea because it just rocked harder and made all music funner to listen to. Best part is, it's 600 bucks new. I've also used the Ultra Fi Musicstream USB DAC and .......
193: Amp/Preamp Asylum, nice review (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-28, 22:24:41 (99.128.40.77)
I've got one myself and it is one hell of a box chock full of stuff for the price. It's the ultimate receiver to recommend to a friend who isn't necessarily an audiophile. .......
194: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Come on you've got to be kidding (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-28, 22:22:34 (99.128.40.77)
It's not that ugly. I think it looks pretty cool myself. It's well made and very high quality feeling, not to mention sounding for the price. .......
195: Computer Audio Asylum, itunes files how to change them on hard drive (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-21, 13:21:57 (99.128.40.77)
When I rip a CD that the CD database does not recognize, it not a problem I just change it after it rips. The only problem is that it stays unknown on the hard drive itself. Is there a way to have it .......
196: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Larry Moore of Ultra Fi (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-20, 16:21:59 (99.128.40.77)
If you like his stuff and say it's great then you are sure to have no problem with him. If you don't agree then look out. The guy is a self righteous self proclaimed genius. .......
197: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I erased my recently added in Itunes. How to get it back? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-19, 17:49:01 (99.128.40.77)
Yes thank you it worked. Mercman, I posted the same thread on here. I'm hoping a little pressure on Larry can get him to reconsider. I really didn't want to have to do this but he gave me no choice. .......
198: Computer Audio Asylum, Larry Moore of Ultra Fi (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-18, 23:56:31 (99.128.40.77)
I contacted Larry Moore of Ultra Fi about getting a demo on his Musicstream DAC after hearing some good things about it. We arranged that I would purchase it with a 15 day return policy. I got the DAC .......
199: Computer Audio Asylum, I erased my recently added in Itunes. How to get it back? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-18, 09:48:32 (99.128.40.77)
I inadvertently erased my recently added playlist in Itunes. I'd like to get it back. Can anyone explain how? Thanks, Ryan .......
200: Shady Lane, Larry Moore of Ultra Fi (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-18, 07:55:14 (99.128.40.77)
I contacted Larry Moore of Ultra Fi about getting a demo on his Musicstream DAC after hearing some good things about it. We arranged that I would purchase it with a 15 day return policy. I got the DAC .......
201: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I would love to (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-17, 14:04:37 (99.128.40.77)
get an attorney and give him as much trouble as I possibly can, but it just won't be worth it. Just being this pissed off about it is wasting my energy. Oh well, live and learn. He'll get his. I'm gla .......
202: Amp/Preamp Asylum, thanks (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-17, 14:00:29 (99.128.40.77)
I'll try the interconnect swap, I haven't tried that yet. Larry seemed to think a Ridge Street Audio Alethias power cord would make all the difference. I tried some other power cords but didn't really .......
203: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Ayre preamp input impedance (a bad design???) (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-04-17, 08:38:05 (99.128.40.77)
I recently purchased an Ultra Fi Musicstream USB DAC from Larry Moore the owner. We worked out a 15 day trial period with a return option. My main gripe was that the DAC lacked drive. He said it is be .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, this is the album that got me into jazz (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2009-01-30, 19:09:32 (75.54.233.172)
I had an older friend who owned a lot of jazz on vinyl. He made me a tape of it. I played that thing a hundred times. Years later I finally got a copy of it on vinyl. One of my favorites of all time. .......
205: Computer Audio Asylum, how does it compare to older versions? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-09-11, 21:01:51 (99.163.201.117)
I am running 7.4.2 and have had no problems, hence my thinking to not mess with a good thing. I just got an iphone and in order to sync it I have to have at least version 7.7. Any ideas? Thanks, Ryan .......
206: Computer Audio Asylum, ripping CDR problems (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-08-03, 22:11:30 (76.252.249.178)
I have a bunch of CDRs from up to maybe 10 years ago. Many that I try to rip hang up and freeze up the Mac Mini ripping to itunes. Is there any advise on this? I also had a few comercial CDs that woul .......
207: Computer Audio Asylum, another consideration (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-07-23, 11:51:33 (76.252.249.178)
Before you dump any big bucks on the Wavelenght stuff you should check out the MHDT Paradisea + DAC. It is only 600 dollars. I had a Cosecant V2 for 2 years and decided to try out the Paradisea. I lik .......
208: Cable Asylum, Ric Cummings of Argent Audio..... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-07-21, 10:21:43 (76.252.249.178)
....Anyone know how to contact him? Thanks, Ryan Stratton .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, I watched it last week (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-07-12, 16:07:50 (76.252.249.178)
I thought it was pretty darn good. I was amazed at how good those actors played and sung some of the songs. .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Henry Threadgill Sextette - "Rag, Bush and All" /nt (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-06-08, 14:50:29 (99.128.40.185)
Nice! .......
211: Vinyl Asylum, I think it's a good idea (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-05-25, 16:26:35 (99.128.40.185)
I've twice now bought records listed at NM that are total garbage. I politely asked for the seller to deal with it and when they didn't I left negative and got it right back in return. Worst case you .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Depeche Mode... Impressions (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-04-21, 21:36:49 (75.54.234.207)
I was a huge fan in high school, this was the band that made me want to have a band of my own. I outgrew it and moved on and decided I hated it and couldn't believe I ever liked it. I dug out some old .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, sooooo can I? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-04-07, 17:31:40 (75.54.234.207)
Is it OK to not use the nylon washers between the headshell and the cart? I am thinking one of the washers I am using as spacers might possibly be the problem as to why it is leaning just ever so slig .......
214: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector XX-2 azimuth question. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-04-07, 17:17:45 (75.54.234.207)
I am running an XX-2 on a Nottingham Dais with the 12" Nottingham arm. The arm allows for no Azimuth adjustment. I've had no problems with other carts, but I am noticing that there is a look that the .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, stylus runs right onto label???!!! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-04-07, 10:32:20 (75.54.234.207)
I was playing "ballads" by Coltrane this morning and when the record ended the stylus ran straight onto the paper inner label. How bad is this? .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, try the Berkeley store (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-03-21, 09:29:38 (76.248.169.157)
I haven't been to Amoeba is SF for a while, but the one in Berkeley was jam packed with vinyl. .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, my dog stays for vinyl but leaves for digital (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-03-13, 08:04:09 (76.248.169.157)
This is not a scientific study by any means but my Yorkshire Terrier Sophia will sit on the couch with me and stay the whole time if I am spinning vinyl, but she leaves within a short time or dosen't .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, The National "alligator" needs another cleaning! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-03-10, 08:27:45 (76.248.169.157)
nt .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge Recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-03-10, 08:26:06 (76.248.169.157)
I think you should get another Grado. I know what you mean by how it puts out a nice fat midbass, that makes rock music groove. I have a 10K plus setup in my main system and when I play my old sytemde .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, Anthony Braxton Muhaul Richard Abrams Duets horrible pressing? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-23, 10:44:31 (76.248.169.157)
I have a brand new copy of this record. I love the music, but there is the worst distortion in some of the cuts that it is unplayable. There is also a delay, where you can faintly hear the music that .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, What arm are you using on the 294? nt (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-23, 10:21:08 (76.248.169.157)
nt .......
222: Vinyl Asylum, what are are you using? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-23, 10:18:17 (76.248.169.157)
nt .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector 20X (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-22, 03:52:13 (76.248.169.157)
I would say Dynavector would suit your needs well. The 20X (H if you don't have a lot of gain in your phono stage and L if you do) is particularly good at dynamics at it's price point. Heck the 10x5 i .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Whats wrong with that- you boring party poopers ??? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-20, 21:42:24 (76.248.169.157)
Uh yeah this makes a lot of sense. Yeah bring em on, if they want to party and wreck shit, they yeah they are cool chicks I guess. Thanks for the enlightenment! .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Close Calls (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-20, 21:35:18 (76.248.169.157)
I've had plenty. I cringe everytime we have guests. My mother-in-law set a cup of hot coffe on top of my 10K speakers, can you believe that! Once my sister was over and she had her kids with her. I wa .......
226: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ready for new Cart for the New rig (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-20, 20:34:32 (76.248.169.157)
I'm guessing you mean revealing right? If so I don't think you want a Dynavector, they are revealing in a great way. The 17D2 that I have is so clear and open in the treble it is spooky. I'm only gues .......
227: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I would nicely explain to them how fragile and expensive your equipment is, and then.. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-20, 20:22:43 (76.248.169.157)
Funny stuff .......
228: Vinyl Asylum, How pissed should I be? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-20, 16:06:45 (76.248.169.157)
Ok, I don't know if I should make to big a deal of this or not. My wife's cousin came over a couple of weeks ago when I was out of town. She got drunk and then her friend showed up. My wife didn't kn .......
229: Vinyl Asylum, The Cure Disentigration (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-05, 08:15:20 (76.248.169.157)
I have a beautiful copy. Sounds terrible. Quiet yes. Compressed and very low level yes. I don't remember this sounding so compressed and dull on CD, though I haven't heard it for 15 years. To play thi .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, I was given 500 albums! what should I do? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-02-02, 08:46:42 (76.248.169.157)
A friend of mine who knows I like vinyl had a friend who was going to throw away a huge pile of albums, so he grabbed them for me. Now there is probably only 5 or so that I would really be interested .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, RE: could not find your contact information or and email address for Ayre (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-01-28, 21:19:42 (76.248.169.157)
I have to say I respectfully disagree with your not having an email for Ayre. I have left phone messages before only to not be called back. I have always eventually gotten through, but in one instance .......
232: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector 17Dmk2 questions (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-01-24, 22:30:00 (76.248.169.157)
I just finished mounting a 17Dmk2, bought used, claimed to have 10 hours play time. I am comming from a 20XL Dynavector. The table is a Nottingham Dais and phono stage is Whest 2.0. The 17 sounds VE .......
233: Vinyl Asylum, who cares (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2008-01-20, 03:59:26 (76.236.30.71)
as long as it sounds better than the CD and it almost always does. John Lurie made some comments about how the magic of the 2 channel master is completely lost in the production of the actual CDs we .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Cat Power "you are free" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2007-11-05, 20:29:41 (69.12.234.185)
nt .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, To Anti skate or not is the question (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-03-12, 18:59:26 (205.161.248.243)
I have a Nottingham Dais with 12" Ace arm and shelter 90X. For those who don't know, Nottingham to a ridiculous degree offers nothing in the way of setup instructions and advise on tuning their tables .......
236: Vinyl Asylum, Phillip Glass "dance pieces" nt (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-03-04, 23:00:50 (205.161.249.195)
nt .......
237: Vinyl Asylum, Coltrane "Stellar Regions" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-02-27, 09:56:39 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, Keiji Haino "next lets try changing the shape" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-02-25, 12:00:19 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
239: Vinyl Asylum, Jemeel Moondoc "Judy's Bounce" nt (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-02-23, 08:50:36 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
240: Vinyl Asylum, A Dynavector 20XH is (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-02-11, 12:37:47 (205.161.252.211)
an improvment for sure. I went from a 10x5 and the 20X is certainly better for not much more $ .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, Vibraplane! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-02-06, 08:42:12 (205.161.252.211)
The vibraplane will solve your problem. Check it out at www.soundsofsilence.com It's a little pricey, but it will make your turntable sound a lot better. .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Get the Zerodust cleaner (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-29, 21:04:58 (205.161.252.211)
I have used the last, and got a little worried since some say it can possibly ruin a cartridge if the fluid can migrate up and get into the suspension. I switched to Zerodust and it works really good, .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Iron & Wine "the creek drank the cradle" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-21, 20:20:05 (205.161.252.211)
NT .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Bellari vs. Grado (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-21, 20:12:47 (205.161.252.211)
I had the Horizon/10x5 and was using the Whest phono stage. With the MM section of the Whest at 40 db of gain I would often have my preamp turned all the way up to get the level I wanted. I would imag .......
245: Vinyl Asylum, Benjamin Lew "nebka" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-19, 18:01:56 (205.161.252.211)
NT .......
246: Vinyl Asylum, How do you Zerostat? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-12, 09:42:10 (205.161.252.211)
Just wondering how you guys prefer to use the Zerostat? Record on platter, spinning, not spinning or in your hand before putting it on the platter? Does it matter? This little tool works great for me, .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, Telefon Tel Aviv "farenheit fair enough" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-12, 09:28:05 (205.161.252.211)
on Hefty records. Check em out. They are cheap, like 10 bucks for a double 45rpm album, and they sound great. You can listen to samples on the website to see if you like the music. www.heftyrecords.co .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, Yeah! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-11, 21:18:00 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Joe McPhee "everything happens for a reason" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-11, 21:17:08 (205.161.252.211)
It's all a solo outing recorded live. Nice vinyl though and sounds pretty good. I really like McPhee a lot and can enjoy him playing alone. Solo sax (and there are two trupet pieces too) can leave a l .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, Joe McPhee "everything happens for a reason" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-11, 12:57:15 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, what causes this distortion? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-10, 15:28:25 (205.161.252.211)
I have a Nottingham Dais with Shelter 90X and a Whest phono stage. Sometimes I'm noticing a distortion that is prevalent in the high pitches of intruments such as saxophones and trumpets, especially w .......
252: Computer Audio Asylum, Trying to put together a HD based rig need some help (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-09, 13:50:45 (205.161.252.211)
I'm looking into ripping about 4000 CDs to a HD playback system. I also want to record to i tunes about 400 LPs. I'm primarily listening to vinyl, but want to get my CD collection in order by having i .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, You can get a studfinder for 20 bucks that works great. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-07, 14:42:09 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
254: Vinyl Asylum, Does the software send start IDs to the CDR? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2006-01-07, 14:33:19 (205.161.252.211)
I have a G4 powerbook and Metric Halo ULN interface. I have a Wadia 17 for AD conversion. I record into the G5 with Digital Performer software. The problem for me is, is there a way to have the comput .......
255: Vinyl Asylum, whatch out for Actuel volumes on BYG records (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-30, 20:23:58 (205.161.252.211)
I made the mistake of buying about 10 of these records on a buying spree. I have gone through about 5 of them and they all sound like shit, tons of noise, even distortion and bad sonics overall. They .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, Try "Stellar Regions" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-28, 13:58:27 (205.161.252.211)
For those of you who find Coltrane's late stuff a little hard to take, check out Stellar Regions, he sort of returned to an earlier form and it's much more accesible than some of the other late albums .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, Anthony Braxton "seven standards" NT (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-28, 13:49:28 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, Ionic air purifiers do they keep the dust off? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-26, 11:26:17 (205.161.252.211)
I'm looking for a solution to keep the dust away from my table. I know a dust cover is one, but my table is just to big for a plexiglass cover. Thanks, -Ryan .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, You might want to try the Whest phono stage (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-26, 11:20:26 (205.161.252.211)
I have the Whest with Nott Dais/ace-space/shelter 90x and it's a really good sounding unit for the money. There seems to be a lot of them showing up used on Audiogon, you could buy one and try it pret .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, Ornette Coleman "ornette" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-24, 11:03:42 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, the one I have is on Atlantic (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-12, 22:29:42 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, Brand new records look and sound bad? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-12, 09:36:12 (205.161.252.211)
I'm kinda new to the vinyl thing, at least as an audiophile. I have bought a lot of new records and I'm finding that many of them sound pretty crappy. The sometimes even have a lot of smudges and mark .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, mine had only one bolt too (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-11, 21:33:30 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
264: Vinyl Asylum, I have the answer to your problem (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-11, 10:29:54 (205.161.252.211)
I too bought a 16.5 from GC a few months ago and mine did the same exact thing. I took mine completely apart and figured that something must be loose. I was right, and it's still a bit of a problem, b .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, Which Tool LP is it? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-09, 19:05:15 (205.161.252.211)
Just wondering which Tool LP you are refering to? I have been eyeballing a brand new copy of Undertow at my local shop, buy don't wanna get it if it sounds bad. .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, Re: What a hassel ... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-07, 18:03:20 (205.161.252.211)
Great idea, but you'll get negative feedback too. I just got a record listed as NM, it was in G condition, which is crap. The seller would give me credit only and I had to cover the cost of all the sh .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, Gyorgi Ligeti-"Adventures" (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-07, 17:56:41 (205.161.252.211)
nt .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Mono playback with stereo cartridge (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-12-01, 09:31:34 (205.161.252.211)
I've never tried a mono cartridge, but do have a few mono records. what I hear from them when playing through a stereo setup sounds good to me. I don't hear the bad stuff talked about by another poste .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Help wiht turntable choice (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-11-27, 12:02:20 (205.161.252.211)
I second the Horizon. I got one and it has me HOOKED on vinyl big time. I got mine with Dynavector 10x5 used for 700.00 and it smokes my 10K CD player. It is sooooo musical as Ethan says .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, Autechre "peel sessions 2" John Coltrane "Coltrane" Deerhoof "apple o' " (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-11-25, 11:41:39 (205.161.252.211)
N/T .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, help with new table/cartridge reccomendation (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-11-05, 19:48:16 (205.161.252.211)
After 10 or so years of high end audio, I finally decided to try out an analog system. I bought a new Whest phono stage and picked up a used Nottingham Horizon with a Dynavector 10x5 cart. I am litera .......
272: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: New Maggies, no tweeters? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-09-03, 20:28:18 (205.161.252.211)
Hi guys, I hope I don't end up looking like an idiot here, but do I need to put anything in the tweeter attenuator input on the back of the speaker to make the tweeters work? thanks, -Ryan ::: TOPIC:: .......
273: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: New Maggies, no tweeters? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-09-03, 18:49:01 (205.161.252.211)
Yeah I did try the single wire and it didn't work. Thanks, -Ryan .......
274: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: 3.6 assembly question (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-09-03, 17:19:06 (205.161.252.211)
I had the same problem with the 3.6s I am setting up this weekend, except my screw won't thread into the hole, it appears to be to tight. .......
275: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: replace the fuses anyway- (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-09-03, 17:18:04 (205.161.252.211)
I replaced both fuses and still no go on the tweeters. I did very slowly remove the protection strips that they were shipped with. I'm running out of ideas here. Thanks, -Ryan .......
276: Planar Speaker Asylum, New Maggies, no tweeters? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-09-03, 16:22:22 (205.161.252.211)
I just received a set of 3.6s that I traded a guy. He bought them new only a few months ago. Packing and everything looked OK and speakers have no cosmentic damage. I hooked em up biwire as per the i .......
277: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Follow up.... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-06-11, 10:16:05 (205.161.252.211)
I have to agree with Mkmuller. I tried BOB in two systems at length and in both cases I favor it without. In both cases I perceive a slight rolloff on the top, which is robbing the music of some drive .......
278: Cable Asylum, Re: harmonix x-dc studio master wattgate vs. cardas golden reference power cords (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-04-24, 09:01:48 (205.161.252.211)
I have both and have been a long time Elrod user. I didn't have a lot of apprecitation for either cord honestly. If I had to choose one it would be the Harmonix though. Seems that this power cord thin .......
279: Cable Asylum, Re: ok: what is ur fav power cord under 2K? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-04-16, 10:36:32 (205.161.252.211)
Of all the cords I've tried I really like the Elrod Signature cords the best, they may not be the most detailed or biggest bass etc.., but they seem to for me let the music flow in a most natural way. .......
280: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Avantgarde prices in Europe (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2005-02-03, 12:06:48 (205.161.252.211)
They are a lot cheaper. I bought my Duos from a European dealer, and it saved me 4000.00 dollars over what I was going to be able to get them from here in the states with a 30% discount. That was abou .......
281: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What a rude reply (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-07-06, 17:34:52 (209.142.13.211)
Sorry to see that Jack G has to be so rude in his explanation, I see reason why he needed to voice his reply that way. We could use a lot less of his type around here. .......
282: Cable Asylum, Re: Audience Power Cord-Thin in the Bass (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-06-21, 18:17:09 (209.142.13.211)
I think the Power Chord is great. I do agree that it is a little light sounding, at least in my experience. I don't think it would work for every piece of gear. It is a very nautural sounding cord wit .......
283: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Cabled for Innersound Eros Speakers (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-05-31, 13:20:14 (209.142.13.211)
I have had my Eros Mk 3 for a year now and I got them with the Innersound cables. I recently bought a double run of Acoustic Zen Satori and am quite happy with the result, I think it was a worthwile i .......
284: Digital Drive, Re: Anyone heard the Audio Aero Capitole CD player? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-05-18, 23:02:30 (209.142.13.211)
If you don't require that your CD player have a volume control, you might want to check out the Audio Aero Prima CD player. It's 1/4th the price of the Capitole mk 2. I own both and have compared them .......
285: Digital Drive, Mitsui Gold are the best! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-05-06, 22:22:10 (209.142.13.211)
nt. .......
286: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Innersound ESL 300 Mk II amp owners-need advice fast please (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-04-18, 15:50:51 (209.142.13.211)
I have a 300 mk 2 with the switch on the rear. I have dealt with Gary and others at Innersound at length since I bought a whole system from them about 10 months ago. Personally I trust these guys I th .......
287: Cable Asylum, sugestion (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-04-11, 18:59:59 (209.142.13.211)
I have not tried soundstring, but they do seem intriguing. Based on the way you are trying to steer your system I would suggest giving the Argent Pursang or Jaden Signature cables a try. They are very .......
288: Speaker Asylum, different results with the Apex (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-04-11, 18:53:59 (209.142.13.211)
I have talked a bunch with Jeremy B about our similar systems and based on his raves on the Apex I bought a set. I was bracing myself for a reduction in bass and increase in musicality. I really didn' .......
289: Speaker Asylum, Re: Avangarde Duos (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-04-10, 12:06:32 (209.142.13.211)
I own the Duos with the 88s too, like Jeremy I also have had great results using the Grand Prix Audio Apex feet in place of stock ("thanks for the tip Jeremy"). I've been tuning tweaking fiddling and .......
290: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: That's astounding (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-03-08, 18:02:18 (209.142.13.211)
I asked the rep from Innersound the same question about tube amps. If the 300 doesn't work, how can they sell a 150 watt tube amp. His answer was that tube amps clip in a more pleasing way than solid .......
291: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Innersound Eros/Isis owners -- what are you using (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-03-08, 17:59:53 (209.142.13.211)
Travis, it was me who was having this problem. Based partly on your response I was considering that the problem was anything but the amp. The guys at Innersound were vexed by my problem, but Gary thou .......
292: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Innersound Eros/Isis owners -- what are you using (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-03-08, 07:10:59 (209.142.13.211)
Gary (the owner) offered to trade my ESL 300 in towards the purchase of the 800s. I wouldn't expect them to just swap me for the 800s. I couldn't believe it myself that the 300 was not enough, but si .......
293: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Innersound Eros/Isis owners -- what are you using (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-03-07, 22:16:50 (209.142.13.211)
I have the Eros Mk 3 for about 8 months now. I have been using the ESL 300. I was getting distortion at higher levels. I didn't think that it could be clipping, so I went through every piece in the sy .......
294: Cable Asylum, Re: Recommend me an interconnect (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-03-07, 21:57:32 (209.142.13.211)
I will also recomend the Pursang cables. They are the best I have tried in my systems, there is just something musical and involving about these cables. I also use the Jaden Signatures, which are the .......
295: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: For the Avantgarde Unos (Duos) owners (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-03-01, 18:44:59 (209.142.13.211)
I have tried everything from all possibilities with my Duos including triwiring, and my prefered method is single wiring with the speaker cable connecting from the amp to the midrange driver. this is .......
296: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Maggie 3.6, Pass X600 which interconnects (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-02-16, 19:12:14 (209.142.13.211)
I would look into Acoustic Zen for your combo. I admit that I've never heard your exact combo, but from what I do know of each thats what I'd do. If you want to spend a bit more look into Argent Audio .......
297: Cable Asylum, Re: Similar Brujo experience (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-19, 21:03:27 (209.142.13.211)
I was lent the Brujo and was told that it was broken in. It was not the HC version, and I only tried it on my capitole CD player. I let it settle in for a few days plugged into the CD player and then .......
298: Cable Asylum, Re: Oh, good grief - ANOTHER post about Pursang??? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-19, 17:44:22 (209.142.13.211)
I agree with you on how much better the Pursang cables are over the Zen cables, it was really no contest in my system either. I was a long time Zen user and very familiar with their strenghts, and I t .......
299: Cable Asylum, Re: Compromise (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-15, 21:39:26 (209.142.13.211)
I wouldn't write Pursang off, I don't hear Tom's complaint of loss of detail in my system. I've tried tons of expensive cables and Pursang are far and away the best I've heard. I would characterize th .......
300: Cable Asylum, Re: Any more on RS palladium, Pursang, Bogdan? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-13, 20:29:31 (209.142.13.211)
I have not tried Bogden or RS Palladian, but do have extensive experience with Quattro Fil in my systems and I think that Pursang is exactly what you ar looking for. Try it risk free. .......
301: Inmate Systems, ejlif's studio rig (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-07, 09:03:15 (209.142.13.211)
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302: Cable Asylum, Re: Krakatoa Blues (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-04, 15:25:25 (209.142.13.211)
As far as the break in is concerned, it has been quite a while since I got the Krakatoas, so I can't really remember them improving. I don't remember thinking they sounded terrible when I first bought .......
303: Cable Asylum, Re: Krakatoa Blues (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-04, 15:23:54 (209.142.13.211)
If the Krakatoa is too bright you might try the Tsunami plus (newest version) I bought one of those and I prefer it overall to the Krakatoa, which as you know costs 2x as much. It is a fuller sound, b .......
304: Cable Asylum, Re: Krakatoa Blues (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-03, 19:42:01 (209.142.13.211)
I have 5 Krakatoas and am very familiar with them. They do lean towards the bright side. I can see how some may not like their sound, I personally think there are a lot of better cords out there for t .......
305: Cable Asylum, Re: NBS Monitor II - what other I/C cable ? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2004-01-02, 14:15:56 (209.142.13.211)
I used to own a set of Monitor 2 interconnect. I think you might really like the Argent Audio cables. Pursang interconnect and speaker cables have been the best I have heard, very smooth yet detailed .......
306: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Questions about Inner Sound Eros speakers (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-12-29, 23:04:09 (209.142.13.211)
I pulled out the sound level meter to see what the actual level would be instead of guessing. The Eros are showing signs of strain at about 92db, which is certainly not what I would call a very loud l .......
307: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Questions about Inner Sound Eros speakers (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-12-29, 12:28:14 (209.142.13.211)
To give you an idea of how loud. If I rub my thumb and forefingers together about an inch from my ear while playing music I can still hear that when the amp clips. I would guess it might be in the 95d .......
308: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Questions about Inner Sound Eros speakers (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-12-28, 22:01:10 (209.142.13.211)
I have owned the Eros Mk 3 for about 8 months now. I too was really concerned about the narrow sweet spot, and even more the fact the the treble rolls off out of the sweet spot. They are great speaker .......
309: Cable Asylum, Re: What's wrong with my interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-12-24, 21:32:39 (209.142.13.211)
I had the same thing happen to a pair of HT Pro Silway 2s. I just about went nuts thinking it would be anything besides the interconnect. I don't know what the problem exactly was, but I sent them bac .......
310: Cable Asylum, Re: Argent Audio Persang Interconnects - My first impression (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-12-08, 18:57:51 (209.142.13.211)
Wow that is great that you are enjoying the Pursang cables so much. You are gonna freak when you hear the speaker cables, they are even better than the interconnects in my sytem. I don't have a way to .......
311: Cable Asylum, Re: I don't think any of those you list are among the top cables (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-11-24, 17:12:20 (209.142.13.211)
I own both the Cheap RS Silvers and the Pursangs as well as the Jaden Sigs. I would seriously question the hearing of the guy who says the RS Silvers are better than the Pursangs. It's not even in the .......
312: Cable Asylum, Re: Just checked on the Argent Jaden cable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-11-06, 15:35:04 (209.142.13.211)
It would be great if it turned out to be true that the Duets are better than the Pursang. The Duets will have to be worlds better than the solid silver line to get close to the Pursang cables. I was v .......
313: Cable Asylum, Re: Just checked on the Argent Jaden cable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-11-05, 18:02:25 (209.142.13.211)
The Pursang cables are 50% more than the jaden Sigs. They might look like the RS Audio cables, but I can tell you they sound a lot better here. I got a set of the 99.00 RS cables after reading the ra .......
314: Cable Asylum, Re: PURSANG...more info (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-11-04, 22:35:38 (209.142.13.211)
Hope you didn't take me wrong, I am kidding about the don't wanna mention Pursang thing. If you have only tried the interconnect you are in for an even bigger treat once you get the speaker cable. I t .......
315: Planar Speaker Asylum, Eros Mk 3 and ESL 300 clipping? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-11-04, 17:26:24 (209.142.13.211)
I have the Eros mk 3 and ESL 300 amp. If I push the volume to say the level of a live drum kit it sounds like I am clipping the amp. I am also using the Innersound preamp. I am wondering if anyone wit .......
316: Cable Asylum, Re: PURSANG...more info (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-11-04, 17:17:59 (209.142.13.211)
My findings are similar. I almost don't even want to mention the Pursang after saying how good the Jaden Signature is, and it is, because it sounds like hype to say now let me tell you about the Pursa .......
317: Cable Asylum, Re: Pursang all the way! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-10-29, 23:16:28 (209.142.13.211)
These guys are right about the Pursang cables, they are unbelievably good. I have had the Au24 in my system for 3 months. I know the distortion of that cable that you refer to and I think you would be .......
318: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Avantgarde Duo (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-10-28, 19:31:05 (209.142.13.211)
I agree with Jeremy and Eric. You are really missing out on what the Duos are capable of with the Gamut amp. Also worth considering is that the Duos are not going to be a set it and forget it speaker. .......
319: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: A quiet amp for my Avantgarde Duo (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-10-22, 19:46:12 (209.142.13.211)
I also nominate the Audiopax 88s. They sound fantastic and are dead quiet in my system. .......
320: Cable Asylum, Re: Power cord recommendations?? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-10-03, 16:04:57 (209.142.13.211)
I agree with Fretless, I have been a long Zen power cord user and have also found the Audience Power Chord to be superior. The Elrod signature cords are superior to the Audience, but they are quite a .......
321: Cable Asylum, Re: Also an AZ die-hard...some observations.. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-28, 22:31:11 (209.142.13.211)
I too am a devoted AZ user (Hologram and Silver Ref along with Krakatoa power cords) I would not have believed that another cable not of astronomical price could outperform AZ by a wide margin. I foun .......
322: Cable Asylum, Re: Acoustic Zen Burn In Time (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-25, 16:41:12 (209.142.13.211)
I have burned in lots of new Zen cables. I would say they might take up to 100 hours to sound very good and maybe another 100 for them to finish. I always thought they sounded pretty decent right away .......
323: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Maggies with Holograms (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-22, 13:54:41 (209.142.13.211)
Thanks, I looked at your system and it looks very nice and well thought out. -Ryan .......
324: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Maggies with Holograms (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-22, 12:10:00 (209.142.13.211)
dave, one thing for sure is that you don't have any experience with the cables I mentioned. I admit that my original post may sound a bit overcooked, the Argent cables don't turn the Holograms into st .......
325: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Maggies with Holograms (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-21, 20:48:34 (209.142.13.211)
sorry to upset you sogood, you thought you'd made it to the top with your Acoustic Zen Hologram. Is it upsetting to you to think that there might be something better out there? I don't have anything t .......
326: Cable Asylum, Re: Bogdan vs. Acoustic Zen IC's (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-21, 20:36:45 (209.142.13.211)
I agree with George about the Jaden Sigs. I have owned the Silver Ref cables for 2 years and they have been my refrence all that time. The Jaden Signatures are far superior to the AZ Silver Ref and th .......
327: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Maggies with Holograms (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-17, 17:15:23 (209.142.13.211)
I have owned the Hologram cables for over a year now, and have used them with both Avantgarde Duo horns and Innersound Eros mk 3 stats. While I agree that they are very good cables, I feel neccesary t .......
328: Cable Asylum, Re: Help: Finally tried Audience Au24 IC, and... (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-09-16, 20:16:05 (209.142.13.211)
I have been in the same position as you are having been a long time Zen owner and got about a 3 month demo on the Audience Au24 cables. I ultimately did not go with the Audience cables since I felt li .......
329: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: How many people here have had a good set of horns? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-08-04, 15:24:52 (209.142.13.211)
I own a couple of different systems, one is an Innersound rig, Eros Mk 3 ESL amp and preamp, along with the cables. My other system is a set of Duos with Audiopax 88s. The Horn system is simply much b .......
330: Digital Drive, Re: Problems with Alesis Masterlink ML-9600 (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-07-30, 14:38:43 (209.142.13.211)
Why don't you consider getting an outboard Analog to Digital converter and then send the Masterlink digital only? The quality of the AD converters is not so good in the Masterlink, something like a Wa .......
331: Cable Asylum, Re: AZ Krakatoa, Gutwire Power Clef, or Shunyata Taipan? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-07-18, 20:36:22 (209.142.13.211)
Personally I think for most systems the new AZ Tsunami plus sounds better than the Krakatoa, it is a little mellower and fuller in nature than the Krakatoa, but it is probably overall a better balance .......
332: Cable Asylum, Re: Accoustic Zen (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-07-18, 20:33:12 (209.142.13.211)
I would check with tony kob audio his email is akob007@aol.com .......
333: Digital Drive, Re: AudioAero Prima - how long does it take to run in ? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-07-15, 20:09:08 (209.142.13.211)
I concur with Al mine also seemed to take about 200 hours to be it's best. I just let mine run with the cables hooked up and the preamp turned down or off. .......
334: Inmate Systems, ejlif - Innersound rig (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-06-28, 00:16:58 (209.142.13.211)
Moniker: ejlif System Name: Innersound rig System Rev Date: 2003/09/22/12:15 System Rev IP: 209.142.13.211 Amp: Innersound ESL amp Preamp: Innersound preamp Speakers: Innersound Eros Mk 3 CDP: Audio A .......
335: Cable Asylum, Re: Impressions - new Acoustic Zen Tsunami Plus? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-06-27, 10:24:21 (209.142.13.211)
I really like the Tsunami plus, I have owned Zen power cords for years and the Krakatoa has been my refrence since moving on to Elrod cords. I bought a Tsunami plus and put it up against the Krakatoa .......
336: General Asylum, Re: HE2003 Best of Show? / so far......Manley/Joesph (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-06-08, 22:36:37 (209.142.14.30)
I would say it would be pretty darn hard to say what was the best sound. Where did you get the best seat? That would have a lot to do with it. I got a bad seat in the Joseph room, so I didn't think it .......
337: Cable Asylum, Re: Acoustic Zen vs Harmonic Tech speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-05-07, 18:26:21 (209.142.14.30)
I have owned both and the Hologram is quite a bit better in my opinion and well worth the additional cost. I in fact greatly prefer the Satori cable over Pro 9 .......
338: Cable Asylum, Re: Feedback wanted on Signal Cable Magic Power Power Cord.. (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-25, 10:51:28 (209.142.13.230)
They're great for the price, the power stip is basically just a metal box with 2 or more outlets in it hooked into the magic power cord, no conditioning at all. I really like the magic power cord it i .......
339: Cable Asylum, Re: Comments on modest power cords (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-21, 16:17:59 (209.142.13.170)
I think the signal cable power cords are very good performers for 60.00, a big step up from stock cords. I personally prefer the Signal cord to the Virtual Dynamic Power 3 which costs 79.00 ::: TOPIC: .......
340: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cord Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-20, 13:19:05 (209.142.13.170)
I have only tried it on the source, but the guy who reccomended it to me uses it on all components. You can buy them with return privledges if you don't like. It's really flexible and easy to use as w .......
341: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: question for those who have the Avantgarde duos (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-19, 18:59:04 (209.142.14.32)
I have the Duos and have tried them with Pass Aleph 2s, BAT 150SEs and now am using the Audiopax 88s. The 88s are by far the best of that bunch, and are what most consider to be the best sounding amps .......
342: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cord Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-19, 18:55:40 (209.142.14.32)
Yes there is a huge difference between 300 cords and the big buck ones. I think spending big bucks on a power cord may not be the best move if you have room for inprovment on your components. The all .......
343: Cable Asylum, Re: Anybody share experience with SignalCable Analog2? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-13, 19:21:56 (209.142.13.254)
The Signal Analog 2 is an absolutely awesome cable for the money. You can do better, but you're gonna have to spend a lot more. It hands down beats TARA Master Gen 2 as well as Audioqest Lapis and Hom .......
344: Cable Asylum, Re: Speaker Cables for Avantgarde? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-04-13, 19:12:13 (209.142.13.254)
I would definately check out Audience Au24 speaker cables, as well as Acoustic Zen Hologram. I have a Duo/Audiopax 88 system and feel that these are both excellent cables with the Avantgardes. I perso .......
345: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: anyone know of magnepan discounts? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-03-09, 09:14:05 (209.142.13.245)
since maggies just aren't available cheap, at 1/2 off like a lot of other brands, that means we all have to pay the closer to retail price, so you don't have to worry so much about your investment sin .......
346: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: InnerSound Eros MK3 + ESL + Preamp Review (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-03-06, 18:19:48 (209.142.13.160)
Yeah I'd be intereste in your review .......
347: Cable Asylum, Re: Signal Cable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-02-12, 21:23:03 (209.142.14.30)
I have purchased the Analog 2 and the balanced. I think they are both great and termendous value for the money. You can do better, but you'll probably have to spend a lot more money. I think they are .......
348: Cable Asylum, Re: Has anyone compared Quattro Fit to Silversmith (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-02-04, 17:50:57 (209.142.14.30)
I have owned both and at the same time. At the time I prefered the Quattro Fil, I did only compare the entire system Silversmith speaker and interconnect cables to Quattro Fil and SPM. In my system th .......
349: Cable Asylum, Do you understand figure of speech? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-01-27, 18:15:31 (209.142.14.30)
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350: Cable Asylum, LORDCLOUD (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-01-26, 14:09:07 (209.142.14.30)
I'm not trying to feel good about my purchase, I'd like to know how you got that from what I said? I never said to give them another chance either. I don't appreciate your tone, nothing I said should .......
351: Cable Asylum, Plug for Signal Cable (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-01-26, 08:21:41 (209.142.14.30)
First off, why didn't you just get your money back? Signal Cable offers a money back guarantee on all their products. I agree that it is misleading to advertise soldered connections and then use crimp .......
352: Cable Asylum, Re: Would Audience Au24 ICs and Speaker Cables Lower Bass Performance? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-01-25, 12:00:34 (209.142.14.30)
I have been auditioning the Au24 interconnects and speaker cables, and I feel that they do lower the level of bass in my system compared to my refrence Acoustic Zen Silver Refrence and Hologram ::: TO .......
353: Cable Asylum, Re: Acoustic Zen Hologram I or Satori II (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2003-01-14, 22:18:50 (209.142.14.30)
I have both and the Hologram is a lot better, just more of everything that the Satori does so well .......
354: Cable Asylum, Re: Elrod: Break-In (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-12-23, 13:58:33 (209.142.14.30)
I have only compared the Krakatoa directly against the EPS 2 sig. I swear this EPS 2 sig sounds diffrent everytime I listen to it. Just a week ago it was definately superior to the Krakatoa in every r .......
355: Cable Asylum, Re: Elrod: Break-In (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-12-22, 22:03:34 (209.142.14.30)
Tom-I have 5 elrod cords in my system, I started with EPS 2s on my amps and loved that, then I got EPS 3 Sigs for my subs and EPS 2 sig for my CD player. I noticed that my 2s were awesome out of the b .......
356: Cable Asylum, Re: Homegrown Audio Cable Brilliant!!! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-12-20, 09:50:29 (209.142.14.30)
Yeah I was really enthusiastic about Homegrown Super Silver 2. I recently responded to an ad on Audiogon that read best interconnects at any price. I have been looking for very affordable interconnect .......
357: Digital Drive, Re: Is the Audio Aero Capitole Mk II reliable? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-12-13, 11:49:18 (209.142.14.30)
I have had a Capitole Mk 2 since July. Mine has huge problems, to many to list. I am going to have to send it back to the factory for a complete cicuit board repalcement. It does continue to work and .......
358: Cable Asylum, Re: Anyone use Golden Cross + ProsSilway (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-11-26, 18:25:33 (209.142.14.30)
I have tried both, but not together. From what I know about each cable it sounds like a good idea to mix them together. I definately prefer the sound of Cardas though in my system, it is just a little .......
359: Cable Asylum, Re: It was new, now it's not, but better than ever per (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-11-26, 18:21:47 (209.142.14.30)
Acoustic Zen is still going strong. I use the interconnects and speaker cables in my system and have yet to find something better. They recently came out with the Mk 2 version of their cables ::: TOPI .......
360: Cable Asylum, Re: Budget cables and interconnects (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-11-23, 15:09:24 (209.142.14.30)
I would check out Signal Cable interconnects their number 2 interconnect absolutely destroys the Homegrown Super Silver 2 in my system and they only cost 50 bucks a pair. Signalcable.com .......
361: Cable Asylum, Re: Interconnect - Nordost Valhalla vs. SPM Ref ? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-11-16, 22:41:24 (209.142.14.30)
If you don't like the price of Nordost. You might consider giving Acoustic Zen cables a try. I extensivley compared Nordost Quattro Fil interconnect and SPM speaker cable to Acoustic Zen Silver Refren .......
362: Digital Drive, Re: CDp upgrade: Elecocompaniet, Wadia, Krell, or Naim? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-11-03, 16:15:24 (209.142.14.30)
I would put the Audio Aero Capitole Mk 2 on your list. I have a Wadia 860x and the Audio Aero. The Audio Aero is easily better than the Wadia. It is immediately apparent that you are listening to a mu .......
363: Cable Asylum, Re: Recommendations for low price interconnects (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-25, 08:15:18 (209.142.14.30)
I too would reccomend Homegrown Audio Super Silver 2 interconnects. I have not tried the speaker cable though. I did compare Super Silver to Audioquest Lapis which is about 8x as expensive and I prefe .......
364: Pro Audio Asylum, Can I route analog signals through my DAW mixer? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-20, 09:02:25 (209.142.14.30)
I've had a home studio and recording gear for a long time and am wondering if there is a product out there that I am dreaming of. The way I use my studio now is I run all of my audio through a Mac G3 .......
365: Cable Asylum, Re: Question about burn-in time of EPS-2 signature by Elrod (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-14, 17:54:35 (209.142.14.30)
I got the 2s for my amps and they were also pretty impressive out of the box. Over the next day or 2 they took a big downturn sounding very muddy and muffled, I thought something was very wrong in my .......
366: General Asylum, Re: new room height question (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-08, 19:21:03 (209.142.14.30)
I recently built a new room close to the size you are proposing. Mine is 14.25x19x8'7" Stock it sounds just terrible, flutter echo and really bad bass room modes. I'm just going by experience of heari .......
367: Inmate Systems, ejlif - dedicated room music only (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-04, 17:52:11 (209.142.13.211)
Moniker: ejlif System Name: dedicated room music only System Rev Date: 2003/09/22/12:26 System Rev IP: 209.142.13.211 Amp: Audiopax Model 88 Preamp: none Speakers: Avantgarde Duo 2.0 CDP: Audio Aero C .......
368: Films/DVD Asylum, Re: Sexy Beast (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-04, 17:30:48 (209.142.14.30)
I thought Sexy Beast was great. What makes you consider it a mess. .......
369: Digital Drive, Re: What brand of CDR are you using? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-10-04, 17:16:22 (209.142.14.30)
Blank CD brands do make a lot of diffrence. I found a huge diffrence between TDK and Mitsui Gold. The TDK was cold and harsh compared to the wonderfully detailed and warm Mitsui Gold. .......
370: Cable Asylum, Re: I've used the Pro-Silways in my system and (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-09-05, 22:55:15 (209.142.14.30)
I've had Lapis and Pro Silway 2 and Diamond, Cardas and on and on. I personally like the Acoustic Zen Silver Refrence. It is a fantastic cable that competes with cables at any price. I also liked the .......
371: Cable Asylum, Re: Kimber vs Analysis Plus vs Acoustic Zen (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-07-04, 00:15:54 (209.142.14.30)
I have tried them all, and the Acoustic Zen absolutely beats the others, if fact I think it is better than anything I have heard including some very pricey stuff. Don't miss out on trying Acoustic Zen .......
372: Cable Asylum, Re: EPS-3 Power Cord on CF-X (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-05-12, 17:33:23 (209.142.14.30)
I haven't tried an EPS-3, but a dealer I knew happened to have a 20 amp FIM Gold cord and he sent it to me to try. I thought it made a termendous improvment over the Mac cord. I think that Sound App i .......
373: Digital Drive, treating a blank CDR (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-05-04, 07:42:41 (209.142.14.30)
Yes, I did try treating a blank and recording the same data to treated and untreated discs. I ended up prefering the sound of the untreated disc, then adding the AI after the burning. .......
374: Digital Drive, MITSUI GOLD! (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-04-26, 18:25:37 (209.142.14.30)
Yes the sound of the brands do diffre a lot. I personally like the sound of the Misui Gold the best. They are a little more expensive, but they are well worth is. I burned the same CD to Misui and TDK .......
375: General Asylum, Re: King Cobra v.2 power cord experiences/comments? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-04-03, 18:38:58 (209.142.14.30)
I have owned the V1 King Cobra and I think the Acoustic Zen Krakatoa is absolutely better. A friend who I let hear both, his comment was you would think the King Cobra was a piece of crap compared to .......
376: Cable Asylum, Re: Best audio cable for mixing (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-03-29, 18:22:42 (209.142.14.30)
I have been interested in the same thing. I have made a set of interconnect to connect my amp in the studio and I used Homegrown Super Silver,you can buy the wire in bulk for about $5/ft, and terminat .......
377: Digital Drive, Re: Linn CD-12 much better than Meridian 588? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-03-21, 18:46:27 (209.142.14.30)
I would also check out the newest version of the Audio Aero Capitole CD player, Capitole 32/192. It might just be better than the Linn at less than 1/2 the cost. .......
378: Films/DVD Asylum, Re: Netflix will keep you from renting to many DVDs (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-03-09, 15:39:12 (209.142.14.30)
I have emailed them and always get a very polite apologetic reply stating that getting more movies is their number one priority. I think it might be a form letter disguised as a personal reply. ::: T .......
379: Films/DVD Asylum, Netflix will keep you from renting to many DVDs (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-03-08, 21:22:39 (209.142.14.30)
I have been a bit frustrated with my Netflix account lately. It seems that most of the moview in my queue have a wait involved, out of 25 only 3 are available now. Whenever you have a movie at the to .......
380: Cable Asylum, Hologram vs. Silver Oval (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-02-25, 18:55:16 (209.142.14.30)
I have owned both the Silver Oval and the Acoutic Zen Hologram. I'm telling you don't waste your time on the Silver Oval, it is not even close to Hologram, which in my opinion is right up there with t .......
381: Cable Asylum, HT Pro 11 on Pass amps (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-02-25, 18:52:12 (209.142.14.30)
I have tried a number of power cords. Back when I was using the Pass Aleph 2s, I got a set of HT Pro 11 power cords for them, they sounded so muffled and slow, I ultimately preffered the stock cords t .......
382: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Help with dedicated listening room (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-02-07, 09:39:55 (209.142.14.30)
Check out the book Master Handbook of Acoustics. It gives a lot of useful info in regards to room size. You might be best off to build a room inside of the existing wall that is of ideal porportions. .......
383: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Re: Dedicated listening room? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-02-07, 09:36:13 (209.142.14.30)
Romy=what a fool you are! .......
384: Pro Audio Asylum, Re: Advice for a good and cheap CDplayer? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-01-20, 19:31:38 (209.142.14.30)
If you can get your hands on a Rotel 855 or 955, it is a great sounding well built player that can be had for 100-150 used, check Audiogon .......
385: Speaker Asylum, Re: Walker Audio High Definition Links??? (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-01-19, 13:50:10 (209.142.14.30)
I have had a very positive experience using the Ultra Links. I'm not totally sure that they don't take something from the music, but what they give is surely worth what they take. I can't imagine a re .......
386: Films/DVD Asylum, Re: Way of the Gun (0.00)
Posted by ejlif on 2002-01-18, 20:21:14 (209.142.14.30)
If you like the Mexican don't see The Way of the Gun. If you thought the Mexican sucked see it. Personally I thought the Mexican sucked .......
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