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1: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 16:25:37 (76.217.168.46)
Thanks, the sound quality I have is very good. I was looking for something that could possibly add to the quality and remove the USB from the equation. I do have a jitterbug connected to the USB on t .......
2: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 15:13:56 (76.217.168.46)
I described my current setup. I wanted to know is it feasible for a digital cable, not USB, from my computer (with the understanding I would have to probably get an audio card for the PC or some other .......
3: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 14:18:35 (76.217.168.46)
Sorry Abe, I was describing my current setup which is a computer->USB->V-Link (192K/24)->AES/EBU (from V-Link) to DAC. I do not go into my DAC with USB because my DAC doesn't handle 192K/24 from a USB .......
4: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 12:30:25 (76.217.168.46)
Thanks Kal, but my DAC only gives me a highest resolution 192K with a Balanced or coax input. That's why I have a V-link in the middle of the music chain. .......
5: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 12:00:30 (76.217.168.46)
Several years. .......
6: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 11:02:03 (76.217.168.46)
I have a Tascam DA-3000 that I used to record my vinyl and CD's to and then transferred the songs to NAS and external 6TB & 8TB storage. .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 10:49:00 (76.217.168.46)
All my music is 192K/24, 17,000 songs. .......
8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 10:47:00 (76.217.168.46)
My DAC doesn't give me 192k/24 through USB only through balanced or coax. That's why I have the V-link between the USB and Balanced. The V-link also supports USB to coax. I was thinking of getting a d .......
9: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 10:26:34 (76.217.168.46)
I thought I mentioned the Musical Fidelity V-Link in the middle that I'm using to convert USB to Balanced for the longer run to the DAC. .......
10: Computer Audio Asylum, Max Distance For Digital Cable? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2020-04-07, 08:05:09 (76.217.168.46)
My computer is approx. 25 feet from my Stereo Equip. I am currently running USB to a Musical Fidelity V-Link (3 meters) then running 5 (meters) AES/EBU to my DAC. The DAC doesn't have an Ethernet conn .......
11: General Asylum, RE: See... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2019-09-23, 10:21:42 (192.186.179.71)
I have Qobuz, Tidal and use Roon on my PC to control. I also have JRMusic V. 25. Everything in my path is set for 192k/24. Windows -192/24 USB to V-link 192/24 to DAC 192/24. I have no down sampling. .......
12: General Asylum, Amazon Music HD (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2019-09-22, 15:45:21 (138.128.39.67)
Anyone try this yet? If so, how does it compare to Tidal. I have Qobuz, Roon - Lifetime and Tidal. I like Jazz, Classical & Easy Listening and find Tidal to be not that great for Hi-Rez in those Genre .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, KirmussAudio Model KA-RC-1 Ultrasonic Cleaner (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2018-04-28, 14:09:16 (76.217.168.46)
Anyone familiar with this product? If so, what do you think of it. I would love to have an ultrasonic cleaner that does a good job, but doesn't break the bank. .......
14: General Asylum, RE: A Tidal Question (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-11-28, 04:51:37 (76.217.168.46)
Thanks Abe, I bought an Android App called USB Audio Player Pro ($7.99). That fixed the problem. Now I can render MQA from Tidal on my Galaxy TAB. .......
15: General Asylum, RE: A Tidal Question (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-11-24, 18:31:24 (76.217.168.46)
Can Tidal work with an Android tablet? I bought a Audioquest Dragonfly Red for it's compatibility with MQA, with the intent to use it with my Android tablet to play MQA. .......
16: General Asylum, A Tidal Question (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-11-23, 20:19:03 (76.217.168.46)
Is Tidal.com the website for Tidal. I thought I would see information on various genre of music. All I see and I'm guessing here, is rap. I was looking for the site that supposedly streams MQA compati .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, Can't go wrong with Dynavector (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-06-13, 17:45:51 (76.217.168.46)
I originally had the Dynavector 20X2L on my Classic II. I have since upgraded to another Dynavector XX2MKII. I love the Dynavector sound on my Classic II. .......
18: Vinyl Asylum, RE: If I knew Then What I know Now, I Would..... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-05-06, 20:11:15 (76.217.170.210)
Bought Amazon and Google at $3/share, bought a tenth of the CD's. Applied myself at my 1st college (did very well at my second college after the army straightened me out). Started saving earlier and s .......
19: Vinyl Asylum, RE: DA-3000 Lock up (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-04-30, 15:21:30 (76.217.170.210)
I have the SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB - 160MB/s. .......
20: Vinyl Asylum, RE: DA-3000 Lock up (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-04-28, 14:26:07 (76.217.170.210)
Thanks .......
21: Vinyl Asylum, RE: DA-3000 Lock up (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-04-28, 08:16:34 (76.217.170.210)
Thanks for the suggestion. I was at version 1.1 I just updated to the 2.0 version. Hopefully, this will fix the problem. How often do you check for updates? Thanks, .......
22: Vinyl Asylum, DA-3000 Lock up (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-04-28, 05:59:28 (76.217.170.210)
I bought mine based on John Elison's experience, as well. I only use it to record from vinyl at 192K/24bit PCM. I got my unit for under $900 from Amazon. My only problem with the product seems to be .......
23: Vinyl Asylum, Alvin & The Chipmunks Christmas Song (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2017-01-01, 16:04:48 (76.217.170.210)
It was a 45. .......
24: General Asylum, RE: You Tube / Blu- Ray (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-12-21, 15:14:18 (76.217.170.210)
I get YouTube two ways through Amazon connected to my receiver and through my computer connected to my DAC(Computer to USB to Musical Fidelity USB to XLR to my DAC). Either way works great for me. One .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, Love The Crusaders (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-12-14, 19:50:02 (76.217.170.210)
I have 12 of there albums. 2nd Crusade Free As The Wind Images Rhapsody & Blues Royal Jam Southern Comfort Street Life Those Southern Knights Unsung Heroes Crusaders 1 Lighthouse '69 Powerhouse Standi .......
26: Music Lane, Van Cliburn 1964 Gary, indiana (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-12-11, 11:02:29 (76.217.170.210)
Van Cliburn playing Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto #2. Also, in the late 90's or early 2000's, can't remember the exact date, Michael Franks & The Rippington's, but it was a little too loud for my taste .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dexter Wansel (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-11-14, 07:56:22 (76.217.170.210)
His "Voyager" album is pretty good. I plan on spinning that during Monday Night Football. I can't stand the announcers and commercials, I just like to watch the play and do my own internal announci .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Herbie Mann, Dexter Wansel (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-11-13, 20:18:25 (76.217.170.210)
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29: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S SX1000R's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-10-26, 16:41:35 (76.217.170.210)
I have just upgraded my W4S SX1000's to the R model to drive my Maggie 3.6R's. Never lacking for power. The new R's seem to be even mellower in across the board. Vocals really come through well. I'm .......
30: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Got a laptop? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-10-11, 11:16:40 (76.217.170.210)
I don't have a laptop, just a desktop. After I left corporate America, laptops were the last thing I wanted to see. All converted and downloaded music is stored on 6TB and 4TB external drives at 192/2 .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, Tascam DA-3000 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-10-10, 18:53:47 (76.217.170.210)
I'm seriously looking at the DA-3000 to record my LP's to digital format vs. my Sony CDR recorder. Is there a version of this product without the DAC? I don't need and would probably not use the DA-30 .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Harry James, Woody Herman, Count Basie (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-10-03, 18:03:55 (76.217.170.210)
Harry James - "Still Harry After All These Years" Woody Herman - "Greatest Hits" Count Basie - "The Best Of Basie Vol.1 & 2" .......
33: General Asylum, RE: Hearing loss (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-09-30, 18:45:35 (76.217.170.210)
I have hearing aids in both ears with my left ear supposedly the worst. I found I was not enjoying my music that much with the hearing aids. One day I took my left hearing aid out while listening to m .......
34: Digital Drive, SPDIF vs. XLR (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-08-30, 20:21:27 (76.217.170.210)
I currently run a usb, 3M, from my computer to a Musical Fidelity VLink 192. From the VLink I run SPDIF cable 5M, to my Wyred4Sound DAC2/DSDSse DAC. Any idea if replacing the SPDIF with a 5M XLR to m .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Digitizing and archiving vinyl (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-06-27, 13:39:57 (76.217.170.210)
Unless the adc is ethernet enabled it will be probably to far from my computer. .......
36: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Digitizing and archiving vinyl (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-06-27, 10:01:30 (76.217.170.210)
There is only 3 at 192/24. I never keep the CD. .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Digitizing and archiving vinyl (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-06-27, 07:29:06 (76.217.170.210)
Actually, it's two copies and one original. Copy's only take seconds, storage is cheap. One copy is attached to the same PC as the original. The other backup device is a NAS in another area. If you ev .......
38: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Digitizing and archiving vinyl (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-06-26, 20:40:59 (76.217.170.210)
I record from my VPI Classic II through a Cinemag 1131 Blue connected to a Graham Slee Reflex pre connected to a Wyred4Sound STP Pre with Stage II mods. The pre-amp is connected to a Standalone Sony C .......
39: General Asylum, B&W Sold to a Company That Makes Nothing! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-05-05, 09:36:52 (76.217.170.210)
A company in Silicon Valley just bought B&W according to the linked article. The company, EVA Automation, supposedly produces nothing. It sounds like a "Seinfeld" episode. .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, How about $1.99 and I was too young to buy coffee (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-04-19, 15:02:58 (76.217.170.210)
My Grandfather owned a restaurant and my breakfast was free. It was free milk and orange juice but no coffee. I would save my nickels and my 1st album which I proudly played on my new Victrola or was .......
41: Critic's Corner, Stereophile, TAS and others Merge? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-04-03, 17:52:34 (76.217.170.210)
Home Theater just reported this apparent merger. Both Stereophile & TAS put a recent full court press on multi-year subscription upgrades. If I paid for a three year upgrade with one magazine and a tw .......
42: General Asylum, RE: Are they serious ...? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-04-02, 10:47:27 (76.217.170.210)
Dan Ackerson has really changed his looks in the last few years. Mary Barra has been CEO for a few years now. .......
43: Video Asylum, Hard Wired or WiFi? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-04-02, 07:45:24 (76.217.170.210)
I have the 105 (not D model) and have never had a problem with Netflix. But for any type of streaming whether video or music I only trust 802.3 not Wifi. I know this isn't the same model but the mode .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A.Cs.O.T.D..........The Conquest Of Space. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-04-02, 07:35:24 (76.217.170.210)
Here are a few of mine. .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, When we fit these extra exhausts... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-03-29, 16:57:44 (76.217.170.210)
-nt- .......
46: General Asylum, Ramsey Lewis "The Piano Player" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-28, 10:31:45 (76.217.170.210)
I think I like the songs as much as his playing. Another album is Yusef Lateef "Eastern Sounds" the drummer hits those brushes and I've had several people go ah... .......
47: General Asylum, As Redd Foxx would say "The Horne" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-28, 08:18:27 (76.217.170.210)
The Best looking in my mind of any era. .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, RE: use of magic eeraser (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-26, 19:56:41 (76.217.170.210)
Thanks hifitommy! .......
49: Digital Drive, RE: Tascam DA-3000 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-26, 19:32:57 (76.217.170.210)
John, I currently record vinyl to 192/24 files using the following method: 1) Vinyl to Phono Pre -> SUT -> Pre-AMP -> to Standalone CDR -> CD -> JRiver convert to *.WAV files -> Up Convert to 192/24 F .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, RE: magic eeraser (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-26, 16:31:05 (76.217.170.210)
How do you use the Magic Eraser? Do you dip the needle into the eraser or slide the eraser back to front lightly across the tip? I found some (Mr. Clean) in the house. .......
51: Vinyl Asylum, Magic Eraser (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-26, 16:05:10 (76.217.170.210)
Are you referring to the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? .......
52: Vinyl Asylum, Anyone break a stylus using a Oznow Zerodust (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-25, 18:45:26 (76.217.170.210)
I got a little rambunctious while using a Zerodust to clean my Dynavector XX2 MKII cartridge (It's currently in Japan getting rebuilt). I like using the Zerodust and have not had a problem with my oth .......
53: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Cable Cooker (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-16, 09:09:05 (76.217.170.210)
I had the Frey in 1st for over a year and wanted to see if bi-wire would make a difference to my Maggie 3.6R's. I bought anti-cables due to affordability and some experience I had with Speltz's produc .......
54: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Me too, I have the Frey (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-15, 20:21:15 (76.217.170.210)
Satie, it was kind of hard to describe. I had bi-wired anti-cables and non bi-wire Frey. It's kind of hard for me to describe, what caused me to like the Frey better. It seemed for my ears that the Fr .......
55: Planar Speaker Asylum, Me too, I have the Frey (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-14, 22:15:31 (76.217.170.210)
Nordost Frey connected to my 3.6R's. I have tried the Anti-Cables (bi-wire) and ended up switching back and forth with the Frey and found I like the Frey better. .......
56: Planar Speaker Asylum, Wyred4Sound SX1000's work well with my 3.6R's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-02-14, 18:36:52 (76.217.170.210)
I haven't heard all the Class D amps that exist so I can only comment on my SX1000 Mono Blocs driving my Maggie 3.6R's. I have power out the wazoo and play a wide range of music Classical, Jazz, Easy .......
57: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Preferred Speaker Cables for Maggies (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-01-27, 18:06:01 (76.217.170.210)
I have Nordost Frey on my 3.6R's. .......
58: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Glenn Fry "After Hours" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-01-26, 14:20:01 (76.217.170.210)
My copy is supposed to be here Saturday. The video's that Music Direct sent with the offer were really good. .......
59: General Asylum, Glenn Frey will be greatly missed (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2016-01-21, 18:29:37 (76.217.170.210)
I am only, and I emphasize a year older, it is so hard to see so much talent dropping like flies from my generation. .......
60: General Asylum, RE: An Unscientific Poll of Sorts (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-12-31, 16:18:30 (76.217.170.210)
Thank goodness, I would be really concerned if ghost's could write. 68+ here. Had my 1st Victrola in the very early 50's. .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, RE: See my edit to my post,.. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-12-13, 07:12:31 (76.217.170.210)
"I guess there are vinyl proponents who are just as inflexible" No!, we are a totally reasonable and objective group versus everyone else. .......
62: Vinyl Asylum, Tom Scott, Ramsey Lewis, & a Little J. Strauss (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-11-29, 19:35:19 (76.217.170.210)
Tom Scott - Blow It Out Ramsey Lewis - His Greatest Sides Johann Strauss - Greatest Hits .......
63: Vinyl Asylum, Galway, Bohannon, Ponty (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-11-23, 20:00:04 (76.217.170.210)
James Galway - Two Flute Concertos - Mozart Hamilton Bohannon - Insides Out Jean-Luc Ponty - Cosmic Messenger .......
64: General Asylum, RE: Veterans Day! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-11-17, 08:11:53 (76.217.170.210)
I was drafted on April's Fool's Day 69'. At first I thought it was a bad joke. .......
65: General Asylum, RE: Go to supplier for remotes? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-11-17, 08:08:23 (76.217.170.210)
I needed a remote for my Pioneer Elite Receiver and found one with no problem on Amazon. .......
66: General Asylum, RE: I Married Really, Really Well! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-11-17, 08:05:37 (76.217.170.210)
While we were dating my girl friend (now wife of 31 years) used to listen to music with me for hours on end and watch the Bears, the Bulls, the CUB's, College Football and Basketball with no complaint .......
67: General Asylum, RE: Connected and running (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-11-03, 17:47:41 (76.217.170.210)
All my music is on a 3 & 4TB drives USB attached to my computer and a 4TB NAS for music. I use JRiver 21 to play through my music system directly. I can use my OPPO 105 to play directly to my system. .......
68: Films/DVD Asylum, Universal Fixing Substance (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-10-29, 16:43:22 (76.217.170.210)
The Alien Engineers "Dancers", in a Jack Campbell "Lost Fleet" science fiction series were so enamored with Duct Tape they wanted to do some serious trading to get a couple boxes of it. They kept call .......
69: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Is it just me or is Ray Donovon a super terrific series? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-10-26, 16:27:52 (76.217.170.210)
My wife and I love this series. Season three really hit the problems Ray's father causes for the whole family. I have to get the DVD of season one. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Another news story on vinyl (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-10-02, 07:02:20 (76.217.170.210)
In the mid 50's and early 60's, albums used to cause me a conundrum, that new album or a binge on Mary Jane candy's. .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, NBC News Vinyl Comeback (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-09-29, 20:13:36 (76.217.170.210)
Just saw this at NBCNEWS.com .......
72: Vinyl Asylum, RE: SUT advice needed! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-09-20, 18:27:22 (76.217.170.210)
I have a Bob's devices 1131 SUT and a Graham Slee Reflex MM for my LOMC Dynavector DVXX2-MKII cartridge. I have Wyred for Sound SX1000 Mono Bloc's (approx 1000 watts into 4 ohms for my Maggie 3.6R's). .......
73: Vinyl Asylum, Sunday Spins - Brother Jack McDuff (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-09-20, 15:35:30 (76.217.170.210)
I like to spin the vinyl while watching football. I find my imagination is generally better than the announcers. "Brother" Jack McDuff - "Down Home Style" - the album cover made me hungry. .......
74: Music Lane, Dave Brubeck Brandenburg Gate Revisited (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-08-31, 20:02:33 (76.217.168.115)
I love this album. The orchestra blended smoothly in this production. .......
75: Vinyl Asylum, I like Stan as well (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-07-22, 19:53:35 (76.217.168.115)
Some of my favorites in my collection. .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Scout II (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-07-05, 17:21:35 (76.217.168.115)
I have the XX2 with the VPI Classic II. It is a great match for me. .......
77: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Digitizing Your Vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-04-05, 08:18:32 (76.217.168.115)
I have converted quite a few of my LP's to digital (I have a long way to go, luckily I'm retired now). My recording chain is as follows: Turntable - VPI Classic II with Dynavector XXIIMK2 LOMC cartrid .......
78: General Asylum, RE: Not Me (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-29, 16:24:20 (76.217.168.115)
I said "look good". .......
79: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: J River Clarification please John.. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-29, 15:32:09 (76.217.168.115)
I second John's method. I don't use a backup program for my music files. I currently have close to 15K+ tracks on a 3TB drive (I plan on getting a 6TB replacement drive for my originals) and I keep co .......
80: General Asylum, Not Me (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-29, 14:54:58 (76.217.168.115)
Heavy Vitamins, semi good red wine and NO KIDS. Like Fernando Llamas "I'd rather look good than feel good". .......
81: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mel Torme was also a badass drummer... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-28, 17:52:38 (76.217.168.115)
Ah yes, the "Velvet Fog". .......
82: General Asylum, RE: Funny, somehow I never noticed it... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-26, 18:26:15 (76.217.168.115)
I use Ghostery and Add Blocker Plus. The funny thing is to watch every page you go to have Ghostery list something from Google that is blocked. .......
83: General Asylum, RE: THANK YOU !! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-26, 12:55:57 (76.217.168.115)
How do we stop getting Yo-Yo's, other than not contributing. I asked on this last constribution, "no more Yo-Yo's" and I got one anyway. I'd rather you use my money for continuing to run this site. :: .......
84: Digital Drive, My W4S DAC2-DSDse arrived this morning. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-03-18, 21:24:16 (76.217.168.115)
I immediately put it into service when I got it this morning. It replaces my Musical Fidelity M1DAC. I have all W4S inline equipment. I have the W4S STP-SE Pre with the Stage 2 mods as well as the SX1 .......
85: General Asylum, RE: Slashgear hack can't do basic journalism (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-02-16, 16:04:56 (76.217.168.115)
.75m, so, it's not being used for Ethernet? .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vinyl Pic of the Day... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-02-16, 15:54:26 (76.217.168.115)
Next to a leg lamp, I'd love to purchase one of those 45 lamps. .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, Sinus problems & Hearing Loss Here (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-01-26, 20:44:36 (108.85.220.46)
I'm 67 and I used to get 3 to 4 sinus infections a year and I have tinnitus in my left ear. The sinus infections finally got solved when the doctor treating me felt I might have an allergy problem cau .......
88: General Asylum, RE: Home Alone (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-01-12, 19:49:03 (108.85.220.46)
I wonder if he has a "Leg Lamp" in the window? .......
89: General Asylum, RE: *Terrific* lineup, but hardly Jazz... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-01-12, 19:44:40 (108.85.220.46)
I saw Chicago recently in a TV concert. They hard to combine with another group (I forgot who they were) just to have 3 horns in the brass section. Without Peter Cetera and others from the original ba .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Strange TT/preamp problem (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-01-04, 15:31:01 (108.85.220.46)
One of the things I add to most of my cables is RF chokes as a precaution. Better safe than sorry. .......
91: General Asylum, Ahmad Jamal, Ramsey Lewis & Dave Brubeck nt (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-01-01, 16:01:01 (108.85.220.46)
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92: General Asylum, RE: Thelonious Monk, Oscar Peterson, Dave Brubeck (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2015-01-01, 15:57:53 (108.85.220.46)
Try to find the "Slow Freight" & "Me And The Blues" albums by Ray Bryant. .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Add to that (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-12-31, 09:11:00 (108.85.220.46)
I should have listed the cable box issues 1st. I solved that issue a long time ago and forgot about the hassles those boxes can cause. I bought a Furman Power Conditioner and plugged all my major comp .......
94: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vpi prime on audiogon NOW (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-12-30, 21:05:47 (108.85.220.46)
John I hope he only has about 10 records to sample. .......
95: Vinyl Asylum, I go along with zero (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-12-30, 20:52:59 (108.85.220.46)
I have had hum situations and each time I was able to identify a cause and eliminate it. When I put my ear on my speakers with the volume cranked up all the way (no music playing of course). I hear n .......
96: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A.C.O.T.D. - Theme: Christmas (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-12-27, 09:19:49 (108.85.220.46)
Thank you very much. There should be an acronym library for seniors. .......
97: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A.C.O.T.D. - Theme: Christmas (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-12-27, 07:51:28 (108.85.220.46)
What does ACOTD mean? The only definition I can find that makes sense is ACOTD => Inverse Cotangent. All these acronyms are tough on an old guy psyche. .......
98: General Asylum, RE: paypal (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-12-26, 07:52:27 (108.85.220.46)
New to Paypal, when you guys sell do you just give your email address to seller and he (she) gives that to Paypal when they buy? Thanks in advance, I can't seem to get a straight answer from Paypal as .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Restoration, click removal (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-29, 10:28:43 (108.85.220.46)
Thanks, I'll look it up. .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Montana crate-digging finds (photos) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-29, 07:14:34 (108.85.220.46)
What software are you using to remove the clicks and pops from the WAV files? Do you find that the subsequently processed file negatively affects the dynamics of the original recording? Thanks, ::: TO .......
101: Vinyl Asylum, RE: When I buy from them (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-21, 18:37:42 (108.85.220.46)
"i get taxed because I live in Illinois." Just think you're taxes are helping to reduce the $100B and climbing, shortfall on the state pensions. .......
102: Vinyl Asylum, A Joe Sample Night (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-08, 16:51:24 (108.85.220.46)
Joe Sample - Oasis Joe Sample - Carmel Joe Sample - Voices In the Rain .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ditto (albeit with a different turntable). (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-03, 17:03:49 (108.85.220.46)
I'm not a cat fan, but I would suggest you move your scratching post. .......
104: Vinyl Asylum, I have the XX2MKII with a Classic 2 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-03, 16:56:57 (108.85.220.46)
It is a great combo in my opinion. I can't speak to the other recommended cartridges. I thoroughly enjoy the Dynavector with the Classic 2. I have a Dynavector 20X2 MC Lo with a Technics 1200M3D which .......
105: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Gettin a Hum from VPI Scout stock motor (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-11-03, 16:50:04 (108.85.220.46)
61?, you're just a Young Whippersnapper. Fix it and keep on listening. .......
106: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Count the number of posts asking questions answered ad fintum. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-10-21, 07:46:00 (108.85.220.46)
I tried "Q up", "Qup" and "Q up lift" as a search parameters and got nothing from Ed. If the search is so easy, what would you use? .......
107: General Asylum, RE: For too many 'audiophile' + 'music' = 'classical'. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-28, 14:59:14 (108.85.220.46)
Yeah, what he said. .......
108: Music Lane, RE: There appear to be 2 R Vaughan Williams / Boult / Orchestral Works box sets (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-22, 19:04:03 (108.85.220.46)
This is the copy I have. .......
109: Vinyl Asylum, O.C. Smith, Gino Vannelli (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-21, 19:50:08 (108.85.220.46)
O.C. Smith - "At Home" - Love his rendition of "My Cherie Amour" Gino Vannelli - "Brother To Brother" .......
110: Digital Drive, RE: CDs to Other Storage Media (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-20, 20:56:11 (108.85.220.46)
I just realized I didn't answer your question. My turntable is connected to my Graham Slee Reflex Pre and Bob's Devices SUT 1131. This is connected to my WYRED STP-SE PRE with the Stage II Mod's. One .......
111: Digital Drive, RE: CDs to Other Storage Media (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-17, 19:05:20 (108.85.220.46)
I copied all my CD's to a hard drive. Then I used Cirlinca to up-convert them to 192k/24bit Flac files and place them on a 3TB (soon to be a 6TB drive - running out of space) external drive connected .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, Spinning Tonight: Ramsey Lewis, Wilton Felder (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-14, 20:26:36 (108.85.220.46)
I like to turn off the sound during the football games (I can do an acceptable analysis of the game on my own) and spin some LP's while the games are on. I DVR the games, so I can zip through the comm .......
113: General Asylum, RE: Pioneer Elite "sc" receiver choice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-14, 08:46:48 (108.85.220.46)
I could be wrong, but doesn't the SC-81 cost about $1000 and support HDMI 2.0? .......
114: Vinyl Asylum, Charles Earland (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-13, 13:45:55 (108.85.220.46)
Charles Earland - "Intensity" & "Black Drops" Ramsey Lewis - Tequila Sunrise .......
115: Music Lane, Heck yeah! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-11, 21:02:05 (108.85.220.46)
The ability to read music alone definitely helps with anyone's potential math skills. My math comprehension seemed to greatly improve with the skills required to read music. I can't credit playing an .......
116: Music Lane, 2nd Freddie Hubbard (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-11, 20:44:35 (108.85.220.46)
I would also recommend "Red Clay" & "Times Are Changing" .......
117: Music Lane, RE: oh NO!! Gerald Wilson has passed (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-09-11, 20:41:47 (108.85.220.46)
Almost 45 years ago the below were two of the 1st Jazz albums I heard in my Yout'. I have replaced "You Better Believe It" a couple of times (wore it out). A great artist, he will be sorely missed. Fe .......
118: Vinyl Asylum, Bud Shank, John Klemmer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-28, 18:41:41 (108.85.220.46)
I've spun up the Bud Shank "Michelle" & John Klemmer "Barefoot Ballet" albums. Left the rat race for good, I hope, June 30th. .......
119: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI forum up and running (link). (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-25, 20:23:26 (108.85.220.46)
Thanks Opus, just joined, fairly new Classic II owner. .......
120: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Lubrication for the VPI Classic III ? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-24, 19:15:24 (108.85.220.46)
I have the Classic II, where do you get the Lithium Grease. Do you know if the pulley device on the Classic II need lubrication like on the classic III? Thanks, .......
121: Vinyl Asylum, Ahmad Jamal, Sergio Mendes, Bud Shank (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-24, 08:34:37 (108.85.220.46)
I'm having a good time listening to Ahmad Jamal - With Voices, Cry Young Sergio Mendes - And The New Brasil '77 Bud Shank - And The Sax Section - An all time favorite of mine. Vangelis - Bladerunner .......
122: Vinyl Asylum, RE: one of my favorite cd's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-22, 15:37:56 (108.85.220.46)
I just ordered Monster Mania from Amazon, thanks. .......
123: Vinyl Asylum, Godzilla Soundtrack (From the Original Movie) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-21, 07:06:20 (108.85.220.46)
I just got the original Japanese soundtrack (Toho - Akira Ifukube), 60th anniversary. The sound is not as great as I'd like, but it still has that Godzilla theme that let you know he was coming. It is .......
124: General Asylum, RE: Hearing aides (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-08-13, 18:43:08 (108.85.220.46)
I don't have a hearing aid(s), but was talked into a Cochlear implant by my ear doc. Worst decision I have ever made. After the operation I developed tinnitus (24/7) and have to turn to my other side .......
125: Music Lane, Anybody at the Seattle Symphony for this concert (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-06-10, 18:52:50 (108.85.221.215)
My Jazz buds said they may check out their local Symphony after I sent them this link to a Seattle Symphony concert. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w59e20ijOpE .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, RE: agree with you on the score, but not the movie (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-06-06, 14:27:36 (108.85.221.215)
My problem with the new Godzilla was there was relatively no "Godzilla". It was more of a mush story to give Cranston a vehicle other than a dope factory. .......
127: Vinyl Asylum, Just Pre-Ordered the Godzilla Soundtrack - TOHO version (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-06-05, 19:08:37 (108.85.221.215)
After being disappointed by this years version of Godzilla, no Godzilla for most of the movie and a crappie soundtrack, I saw the original Godzilla soundtrack was available for pre-order. I couldn't r .......
128: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looking for the most dynamic/exciting cartridge (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-05-27, 18:51:24 (108.85.221.215)
I'm very happy with a Dynavector XX-2 MKII on a VPI Classic II using a Bob's Devices 1131 SUT. .......
129: Vinyl Asylum, Ramsey Lewis (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-05-18, 19:08:44 (108.85.221.215)
I dusted off a Ramsey Lewis favorite and Eddie Daniels Ramsey Lewis - Sun Goddess Eddie Daniels - Morning Thunder .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI uni-pivot tonearm: for beginners or not? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-05-13, 18:54:25 (108.85.221.215)
I don't consider myself an expert on TT's but bought a VPI Classic II to replace my Technics 1200M3D as my primary turntable a few months ago. Placing the arm was the easiest part. Once you get used t .......
131: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Possible Upgrade Time (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-05-12, 15:22:37 (108.85.221.215)
I use the Dynavector XX-2 MK2 MCL Cartridge with my VPI Classic II TT. The Dynavector Classic II with the 10.5"" arm is dynamic in my system. I use it with a Graham Slee Reflex Pre and Cinemag 1131 SU .......
132: Headphone Heights, RE: I'm about to pull the trigger on the OPPO PM1's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-17, 15:02:54 (108.85.221.215)
The trigger has been pulled. I should have them by the middle of next week. Thanks for the info. They will be plugged into the OPPO 105 as soon as I get them. .......
133: Headphone Heights, RE: Pro's/Con's HIFMAN HE500 vs. Sennheiser HD650 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-15, 19:08:37 (108.85.221.215)
"If you want to listen while in the same bed, I think only IEM's really work, I personally hate these even more than headphones. But you can get semi-affordable units with decent fit. " I'm going to p .......
134: Headphone Heights, I'm about to pull the trigger on the OPPO PM1's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-14, 18:30:19 (108.85.221.215)
I'm glad I have been procrastinating on a headphone purchase. I have been vacillating between different headphones and the amp's I would have to buy to support them. The OPPO's came available just in .......
135: Music Lane, RE: The Gerald Wilson Orchestra (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-08, 19:12:47 (108.85.221.215)
Two of his albums I have on the Pacific Jazz Label "You' Better Believe It" & "Feeling Kind of Blue". These are two great albums in my opinion. .......
136: General Asylum, RE: One I missed, and then regretted - (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-08, 18:56:42 (108.85.221.215)
Brubeck is one of my all time favorites. Have you seen the special that Clint Eastwood did with him before he died? His play of Strange Meadowlark on that special was like he was playing in the 50's. .......
137: General Asylum, Saw B.B. King at Ramstein AFB in 71' (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-08, 18:43:26 (108.85.221.215)
He was much bigger in person and his guitar seemed taller than I was. The woman on stage with him was just as big as he was in a good way. He put on a great show and played longer than the program cal .......
138: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Surface noise questions. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-08, 18:30:49 (108.85.221.215)
John, what program do you use to eliminate clicks and pops from recordings of LP's. Thanks, .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Chick Corea at Blues Alley in DC, last night (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-08, 15:39:38 (108.85.221.215)
I have Two albums of Chick Corea solo "Piano Improvisations Vol. 1" & "Solo Piano Standards Part Two". I really enjoy both a lot. .......
140: Headphone Heights, RE: Pro's/Con's HIFMAN HE500 vs. Sennheiser HD650 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-02, 12:58:01 (108.85.221.215)
I don't like a lot of bass so if thin means less bass, I'm fine with that. .......
141: Headphone Heights, RE: Pro's/Con's HIFMAN HE500 vs. Sennheiser HD650 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-04-02, 12:56:50 (108.85.221.215)
I'm thinking the Sennheiser 650 is the ticket for me. I will be in the basement listening and she'll be on the 3rd floor sleeping. I will never be blamed for keeping her awake for loud music or a loud .......
142: Headphone Heights, RE: Forget about both of those headphones... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-30, 09:49:34 (108.85.221.215)
My budget is under $700. I should have mentioned our bedroom is on the top floor of our townhouse and my audio setup is in my basement. She says she can hear my system upstairs even though I have buil .......
143: Headphone Heights, Pro's/Con's HIFMAN HE500 vs. Sennheiser HD650 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-30, 08:16:18 (108.85.221.215)
I'm retiring in 2 months and I'm looking for a good headphone to not disturb the wife while she gets some sleep. She's going to be working for at least another two to three years and I have always bee .......
144: Vinyl Asylum, RE: As a sidenote, I can almost do without jazz pianists.. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-28, 13:50:08 (108.85.221.215)
Have you heard Odell Brown & The Organizers? I have a couple of his albums and I think they're pretty good. I also have several Jimmy Smith's. One of my favorites is "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf". : .......
145: Vinyl Asylum, RE: i had an Ittok/Dynavector 20XH combo.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-28, 04:00:03 (108.85.221.215)
My only experience with MC cartridges is with Low Output MC's. I can't speak to experiences with High Output MC's. .......
146: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge recomendations (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-28, 03:57:48 (108.85.221.215)
I believe I 1st said I have the Dynavector 20X2L, which was within your $1000 limit,but it is mounted on my Technics 1200M3D. I mentioned my experience with the Dynavector XX-2 only because it is mou .......
147: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ahmad Jamal (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-27, 13:10:41 (108.85.221.215)
One of my favorites is "At the Pershing". That album, contains his best rendition of Poinciana in my opinion. I also like his "Cry Young with Voices" album. .......
148: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Cartridge recomendations (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-27, 13:03:19 (108.85.221.215)
I own a Dynavector 20X2L MC which I use on my Technics 1200M3D. I liked it so much that when I bought my retirement turntable (VPIClassic II) a couple of month's ago I outfitted it with a Dynavector X .......
149: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I love the John Coltrane Ballads LP........ (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-21, 19:03:27 (108.85.221.215)
John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman is another one you might like if you haven't heard it. Hartman has some beautiful tonsils. .......
150: Vinyl Asylum, Jazz Crusaders (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-21, 18:30:29 (108.85.221.215)
The Crusaders - 2nd Crusade On this album they called themselves just "The Crusaders" Nesbert "Stix" Hooper, Joe Sample, Wilton Felder & Wayne Henderson Arthur Adams, Larry Carlton & David T. Walker w .......
151: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Reminds me to buy a copy of SC (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-21, 04:23:02 (108.85.221.215)
The horns smack you down. That's one of the things I really like about the Crusaders .......
152: Vinyl Asylum, Jazz Crusaders (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-20, 18:57:30 (108.85.221.215)
The Jazz Crusaders - Southern Comfort John Coltrane And Johnny Hartman .......
153: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI ARIES 2 EXTENDED - MAXED OUT! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-16, 13:09:35 (108.85.221.215)
The Timbernation offerings seem to be quite a cost savings. I think I'll go with either the 18X24X2 or the 18X24X3. Thanks for the information on the Timbernation site. .......
154: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI ARIES 2 EXTENDED - MAXED OUT! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-16, 07:53:24 (108.85.221.215)
Is that a Mapleshade wood block you have the turntable sitting on? If so what size is it. I'm thinking about getting one for my Classic II. I have a 4inch thick one for my Technics 1200M3D, but it is .......
155: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dustcover (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-16, 07:39:46 (108.85.221.215)
I just got the Ginko Plinth cover for my Classic II. .......
156: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Torture track pic of the day (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-13, 18:50:20 (108.85.221.215)
Is that the Telarc 1812'? .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dynavector DV-20x2L Quality Control (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-13, 18:46:57 (108.85.221.215)
I'm still breaking in the XX-2, but I'm afraid the comparison with the 20X2L won't be quite an apples to apples comparison. I have only used the 20X2L on the Technics while the XX-2 is being used only .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dynavector DV-20x2L Quality Control (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-13, 18:17:10 (108.85.221.215)
I've had a 20X2L mounted on my Technics 1200M3D. I used a Graham Slee Pre connected to a Bob's Devices 1131 Blue SUT. I really like the cartridge and have had no problems with it. The Technics is no l .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I've heard the first stereo record... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-12, 15:39:59 (108.85.221.215)
Hey John, I was at Ramstein AFB outside of Kaiserslautern in 69-72'. I was in the Army 2nd level technical support for the Chapparel & Vulcan AA batteries ringing the base. Being stationed at Ramstein .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Daylight Savings? Who cares! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-08, 16:18:09 (108.85.221.215)
It's been a long time getting to this point, but I have at least enough socked away for at least the County Golf Course three times a week and the occasional gratuitous new album. Not to mention my li .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, Just got a VPI Classic II with Dynavector XX-2 MC -Low Setup (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-08, 14:22:31 (108.85.221.215)
It arrived from Music Direct yesterday and just got it up and running a few hours ago. I've run through Sonny Rollins - Way Out West, Ramsey Lewis the Piano Player, Sergio Mendes - Greatest Hits and S .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just Ordered My Retirement Turntable (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-02, 14:08:09 (108.85.221.215)
Basically, it was a pretty parochial search for the best American made turntable in my price range. The VPI, besides being made in America, looks cool, according to all the reviews I've read sounds gr .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just Ordered My Retirement Turntable (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-02, 05:27:04 (108.85.221.215)
I believe my SUT which is set up for 1.2 - 1.4 Step up ratio. Which is good for output from the cartridge .5mv for optimum and from testing the 1.2 is best for my Dynavector 20X2L currently and shoul .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just Ordered My Retirement Turntable (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-01, 21:27:25 (108.85.221.215)
The 20X2L is currently on my Technics KAB modded 1200M3D which will be on my second system. I will probably only be listening to it through CANs anyway. With the XX-2 on my new turntable, I'll be gett .......
165: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Your gear is fine (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-01, 09:12:03 (108.85.221.215)
Been there done that with tubes. I'm a solid state man. My second system has a tube box available which I will use for that. Fremer had rated my Graham Slee Reflex very highly several years ago, when .......
166: General Asylum, RE: Welcome to the Weekend (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-01, 08:37:19 (108.85.221.215)
I look at that picture and all I see is Löwenbräu-less. .......
167: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Congratulations. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-01, 08:34:06 (108.85.221.215)
I did order the Counter Intuitive with the turntable MD will install it. What's wrong with the Graham Slee Reflex Bob's Devices Cinemag 1131 combo? .......
168: Vinyl Asylum, Just Ordered My Retirement Turntable (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-03-01, 07:02:36 (108.85.221.215)
Ordered the VPI Classic II and a Dynavector XX-2. My bosses thought better of me than I thought they would with my final bonus. Music Direct is going to assemble it for me and I should have it before .......
169: Asylum Feedback/Support, Listing all the threads in a post (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-27, 06:34:54 (108.85.221.215)
Why do most of the post allow you to select the # (in blue and underlined) to list all the threads to a post and others, the # in black force you to select individually each response to a post? ::: TO .......
170: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ping: The guy who was going to have his W4S STP-SE Updated (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-18, 04:34:48 (108.85.221.215)
In for a penny, in for a pound .......
171: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ping: The guy who was going to have his W4S STP-SE Updated (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-17, 17:59:02 (108.85.221.215)
I just got it back Saturday, so burn in has been negligable. Craig at W4S said look for approximately 200 hours for full burn in. Because I paid for overnight the shipping cost had me eating fast food .......
172: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D Audio Feedback (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-16, 18:25:20 (108.85.221.215)
Running Wyred4Sound SX1000's for about 3yrs. driving my Maggie 3.6R's with no problems and not taxing the mono bloc's at any time. The Maggie's love the abundant power. A major plus is no impact on my .......
173: Amp/Preamp Asylum, STP-PRE SE Stage 2 Upgrade (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-11, 05:41:48 (108.85.221.215)
Hey mbnx01 my SE just arrived at W4S for the Stage 2 Upgrade. I should be getting it back by the end of this week or Monday, I hope. .......
174: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Very disappointed in my Furman Elite-15 PFI power conditioner (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-05, 17:39:18 (108.85.221.215)
I have the 20PFI. If it wasn't for the blue light I wouldn't know it was on. .......
175: Amp/Preamp Asylum, W4S SX1000's for my 3.6R's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-05, 14:19:35 (108.85.221.215)
I have been using W4S's SX1000's for several years now driving my 3.6R's. I have found no problems driving the music I like. The Maggie's do not want for power. Right now I'm in limbo I just sent my W .......
176: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ever hear Freddie Hubbard's version of Here's That Rainy Day? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-02, 14:11:16 (108.85.221.215)
I don't have it on an LP but I do have it on a CD. It's very good. I just love every song on the Paul Horn "Here's That Rainy Day" album. .......
177: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Just a teaser for Freddie Hubbard's First Light...Uncle Albert (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-02-02, 08:40:04 (108.85.221.215)
My favorite off that album is "Moment to Moment". A great rendition in my opinion. I have several versions of that song. The only one that beats it in my opinion is Paul Horn's version in his "Here's .......
178: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Contributors don't see those advertisements .... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-22, 06:30:57 (108.85.221.215)
Ghostery is still blocking Google Analytics, so as a contributor without Ghostery, Google Analytics would still be tracking me at the Asylum. .......
179: Asylum Feedback/Support, RE: Rod: innapropriate advertisements - action requested (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-18, 10:25:39 (108.85.221.215)
If you have firefox they have an addin called Ghostery available that blocks quite a few trackers, there is also another addin called AddBlock that does a good job. I find Google Analytics gets blocke .......
180: Vinyl Asylum, 6th Picture (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-15, 15:16:50 (108.85.221.215)
Is that an oversized LP? .......
181: Vinyl Asylum, RE: carts and SUTs (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-11, 18:56:02 (108.85.221.215)
With my SUT the cartridge output and impedence can make a big difference on how different cartridge may sound. The cartridges I use and plan on using are Low Output 25ohms. .......
182: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Out of control... and losing my respect (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-10, 19:51:41 (108.85.221.215)
Hey, Abe, I'm getting a green OLED display with the Stage 2 STP-SE upgrade. As well as new upgraded caps, resistors, power supply, diodes and fuses. .......
183: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Stage 2 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-09, 19:32:12 (108.85.221.215)
For a while there it was touch and go, but the market finally recovered enough so my 101K turned back into a 401K. I quickly then moved everything over to a Managed IRA. With a small pension and other .......
184: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Did you mean to write "17D3",... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-08, 08:02:10 (108.85.221.215)
Yes, the Dynavector 17D3, $1150. .......
185: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Question for VPI Classic Owners (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-08, 05:01:57 (108.85.221.215)
I agree with John. The 1131 SUT works very well with the Graham Slee Reflex driving my Dynavector 20X2L (.3mv). .......
186: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Question for VPI Classic Owners (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-08, 04:36:59 (108.85.221.215)
I see the AT-Art7 selling on Amazon for $942, it is definitely in my price range, however my concern is how it would sound with a VPI Classic 2/3. My 1131 is set up for the Dynavector 20X2L which I be .......
187: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I have only a 1, however (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-07, 19:33:20 (108.85.221.215)
Thanks Michael, the SS is moving iron isn't it. I've grown partial to LOMC cartridges. .......
188: Vinyl Asylum, Question for VPI Classic Owners (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-07, 18:56:38 (108.85.221.215)
My final bonus from my company is coming by March (retiring end of May). If they give me what I'm worth I'm looking at acquiring a Classic 3. If they give me what they think I'm worth it will probably .......
189: Vinyl Asylum, I got tested talked into a Cochlear Implant (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-06, 18:05:01 (108.85.221.215)
Results 24/7 tinnitus, hearing no better. .......
190: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Stage 2 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-03, 08:05:06 (108.85.221.215)
Retirement Upgrade money. .......
191: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: $1950 was the Price I was quoted for SG2 which includes the SG1 upgrade. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-02, 20:21:25 (108.85.221.215)
They said a great improvement in sound, which is subjective, but I am willing to bet on, since I am a very satisfied user of the STP-PRE and the SX1000 Mono Blocs. .......
192: General Asylum, RE: Agree. LOL ... I have 1,100 Jazz CDs, 1,500 Jazz LPs, 1,700 Rock Lps worth money too plus (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-02, 19:43:23 (108.85.221.215)
"On the other hand, I regularly make 10% - 20% on a three to six month short-term stock investment. Annualized, that's in the range of 40%." Your last name isn't Madoff by chance? .......
193: Amp/Preamp Asylum, $1950 was the Price I was quoted for SG2 which includes the SG1 upgrade. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-02, 18:29:20 (108.85.221.215)
I called W4S today because I will definitely be upgrading and they said the price is $950 for the Stage 1 upgrade or $1950 for the Stage 2 upgrade which includes the Stage 1 upgrade. They did say they .......
194: Vinyl Asylum, All Right It's The New Year, What's Spinnin' You Deadbeats?! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2014-01-01, 19:02:41 (108.85.221.215)
Ahmad Jamal - Rhapsody Bolo Sete - Workin' On A Groovy Thing Reuben Wilson - Love Bug .......
195: Vinyl Asylum, Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-28, 20:26:05 (108.85.221.215)
Herb Alpert & Hugh Masekela Christmas America - Mainly to hear Tennessee Ernie Ford's version of "My Favorite Things" .......
196: General Asylum, RE: Another article on tinnitus (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-22, 19:04:23 (108.85.221.215)
I had an implant put in my hear that was supposedly going to fix a slight hearing problem I was having. Right after I woke up from the operation I had 24/7 tinnitus in that ear. I wish I had gone the .......
197: Vinyl Asylum, Wilton Felder (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-22, 18:13:16 (108.85.221.215)
Wilton Felder - We All Have A Star Wilton Felder - Gentle Fire .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A humble recommendation: Cannonball Adderley and Friends (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-19, 19:24:21 (108.85.221.215)
Mercy, Mercy, Mercy is one of his standards. .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, Ramsey Lewis - Sound of Christmas (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-19, 19:18:02 (108.85.221.215)
Just played this a couple of days ago. Really great Jazz'd up version of some Christmas Songs. .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, RE: The Whiffenpoof Song?... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-19, 14:01:57 (108.85.221.215)
I'm still buying Kostelanitz, Faith and Coniff. .......
201: Vinyl Asylum, Nothing wrong with listening to Ray Coniff on a 1200 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-18, 14:42:32 (108.85.221.215)
I used to listen to John Doremus from WMAQ Chicago play Ray Coniff, Mantovani, Kostelanetz, Percy Faith, on my 9Volt Transistor Radio and now I listen to them on my Technics 1200M3D. I forgot to add I .......
202: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S SX1000 Mono-Bloc's here (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-16, 13:38:53 (108.85.221.215)
I don't know about the strident sound people people claim to hear. My W4S's sound great to me up and down the scale with my Maggie 3.6R's. .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, Al Jarreau, Morgana King, Ramsey Lewis (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-16, 06:09:25 (108.85.221.215)
Al Jarreau - This Time Morgana King - With a Taste of Honey Ramsey Lewis Trio - Sound of Christmas .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, No Such Thing (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-15, 14:26:38 (108.85.221.215)
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205: Vinyl Asylum, What's Spinning Tonight - Frank Sinatra (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-09, 19:18:52 (108.85.221.215)
Frank Sinatra - Duets "Twentieth Anniversary" Ramsey Lewis - Ramsey .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, RE: OK, I'll answer your question. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-09, 19:16:45 (108.85.221.215)
StevenJK, thankyou I got everything set up and once I understood what I was doing it was pretty easy. My overhang was incorrect. I used the Stevenson to correct the overhang and alignment on the Feick .......
207: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Löfgren A The same as Baerwald? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-09, 19:13:32 (108.85.221.215)
Thanks John, I found my overhang was off and once I corrected that (I chose Stevenson, for the heck of it for overhang and alignment). I couldn't believe the difference. The background,was no backgrou .......
208: Vinyl Asylum, Pat Metheny & Lyle Mays (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-08, 18:32:36 (108.85.221.215)
As Falls Wichita, So Falls Wichita Falls OffRamp American Garage Pat Metheny Group .......
209: Vinyl Asylum, Is Löfgren A The same as Baerwald? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-07, 16:36:25 (108.85.221.215)
The Feickert has both a Löfgren and a Baerwald option is Löfgren A the same as Baerwald? .......
210: Vinyl Asylum, Which Geometry to use Baerwald, Lofgren or Stevenson? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-07, 07:50:14 (108.85.221.215)
Just received my Feickert Protractor and I'm at a loss as to which method I should use. I have a KAB modded Technics 1200M3D with a Dynavector 20X2L. That I want to make sure the setup is as accurate .......
211: General Asylum, RE: Hear, hear! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-12-04, 18:54:16 (108.85.221.215)
Try Nomorobo.com, they do a very good job and it's free. They stop known robo callers with at most one ring on your phone. With AT&T U-verse from Feature Controls-Locate Me and select the On button th .......
212: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Interesting cover page article on Vinyl in San Francisco Chronicle today (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-30, 15:32:23 (108.85.221.215)
I find myself doing the same thing more and more with JRiver. I have converted all my music to 192/24 using Cirlinca. So far, 13,000+ songs. I have a long way to go, yet. Luckily, I'm on vacation unti .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, Windham Hill - Complete Winter Solstice series (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-27, 19:27:16 (108.85.221.215)
.......
214: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Moving Coil Step-Up Transformer (SUT) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-24, 08:40:16 (108.85.221.215)
I use the Bob's 1131 Blue with my Graham Slee Reflex for the Dynavector 20X2 L I have in my Technics 1200M3D. I was extremely surprised how well this combination improved the sound. .......
215: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Ground loop buzz from Plasma TV (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-23, 05:49:34 (108.85.221.215)
After checking for any loose connections. I did two things. One, I bought a Furman 20PFI Power Conditioner. Two, I plugged everything that possibly interact with each other from a power standpoint int .......
216: Vinyl Asylum, What are you playing while watching the NFL tonight? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-21, 15:54:05 (108.85.221.215)
I have Odell Brown and the Organizers "Ducky" & "Mellow Yellow" as well as Quincy Jones' "Golden Boy" queued up. .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Theme Song for a Good Movie (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-14, 19:40:09 (108.85.221.215)
James Garner, Melina Mercouri (sp), Tony Franciosa (sp). It was a pretty good mystery comedy. That featured "Strangers in the Night" as the theme song. I like the song myself. .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, Chick Corea (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-10, 19:08:28 (108.85.221.215)
Chick Corea - Piano Improvisations Vol. 1 .......
219: Vinyl Asylum, I am not an expert in this venue, but.. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-11-10, 19:07:36 (108.85.221.215)
I like this one - Handel - The Great Messiah Choruses .......
220: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have the W4S STP/SE (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-10-03, 17:29:22 (108.85.221.215)
I have the W4S-STP/SE and it all depends on what I'm playing as to the volume setting I use. I have the STP/SE connected to W4S's SX1000 Mono Bloc's. I generally have the setting on 16 to 17 when I'm .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI MW-1 Cyclone RCM: Sunset for the 16.5? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-09-30, 14:41:53 (108.85.221.215)
I was looking at an Ultrasonic to replace my 16.5, but VPI just sent a response to my question to them regarding the noise level vs. the 16.5 and they said it will be 20db quieter. I think I will pock .......
222: Music Lane, RE: Saint-Saëns - for chamber music fans. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-09-29, 17:10:26 (108.85.221.215)
I really like the following. by Saint-Saëns Ensemble Villa Musica - Chamber Music for Wind Instruments Saint-Saëns - Cello Concerto #1 In A Minor .......
223: Vinyl Asylum, Is that a crank driven turntable (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-09-22, 16:25:30 (108.85.221.215)
It looks like a crank on the Minus K unit below the turntable. .......
224: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: big decision to move based on what could be.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-09-12, 18:35:58 (108.85.221.215)
My biggest flood has left two inches of water on the floor so all my equipment is 2.5 inches off the basement floor. No wall to wall carpet with padding (lost that three floods ago). .......
225: Planar Speaker Asylum, Didn't you say it was not "playable" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-08-06, 14:15:08 (108.85.221.215)
I have not had a problem playing it. Though I do not play it at extreme levels. "Vinyl has a limited bass response, a must, you cannot reproduce very low frequencies on vinyl. The Telarc LP is really .......
226: Planar Speaker Asylum, The Telarc (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-08-05, 19:21:04 (108.85.221.215)
If a mistake is made with this version. The cartridge will jump out of the grooves, the amplifier will demonstrate maximum smoke with minimum resistance and the speaker's will become terminal. ::: TOP .......
227: Vinyl Asylum, Except for the color... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-30, 15:19:56 (108.85.221.215)
Your unit looks like the new Music Hall Record Cleaner (wcs-2). http://www.musichallaudio.com/detail.php?p=106 .......
228: General Asylum, RE: Pacific Rim - bottom end (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-22, 19:05:30 (108.85.221.215)
Even my wife asked me to get the Blue Ray on order, when available, after seeing the movie. .......
229: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Survey: how much power (watts) does the amp you use with your Magnepans have? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-22, 18:59:47 (108.85.221.215)
W4S SX1000's 1140W driving 3.6R's .......
230: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: So what Magnepan's do you own? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-15, 17:17:45 (108.85.221.215)
3.6R's, CC3 & MGMC1's .......
231: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S SX1000's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-09, 17:48:40 (108.85.221.215)
I have a picture of the W4S's in my system pictures. I use them to drive my Magnepan 3.6R's. The sound is fantastic from the Class D's and contrary to opinion sounds great to me. Also, I don't have to .......
232: General Asylum, Anything is Possible (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-08, 15:54:02 (108.85.221.215)
With a Brit winning Wimbledon will: Vinyl sales exceed CD's Fremer sell his Continuum The Cubs win the World Series I win Lotto and buy Fremer's Continuum .......
233: Critic's Corner, RE: Here are female singers that may reinvigorate the female vocal at audio shows... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-07-02, 19:55:01 (108.85.221.215)
I'll take the Jose Feliciano with Minnie Ripperton version over all of them. .......
234: Vinyl Asylum, Graham Slee Reflex (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-06-27, 13:45:29 (108.85.221.215)
I am currently using Graham Slee Reflex with a Bob's Devices 1131 Blue SUT with the DV-20X2L cartridge. The combination has really opened up the sound on Vinyl for me. .......
235: Vinyl Asylum, No Noise with my Bob's Devices (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-06-24, 17:20:46 (108.85.221.215)
I use Bob's Devices 1131 Blue SUT connected to my Graham Slee Reflex to drive my Dynavector 20x2 L. Noise is non-existent. .......
236: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Why are vocals so hard to get right on my Maggies. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-06-03, 19:17:21 (108.85.221.215)
Well, I'm glad I didn't buy the one's you heard. .......
237: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Why are vocals so hard to get right on my Maggies. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-06-03, 18:51:56 (108.85.221.215)
I have been driving my 3.6R's with Wyred4Sound SX1000 Mono Bloc's for several years and haven't noticed any problems with these Class D amps. Have you ever listened to good Class D's? .......
238: General Asylum, You must not have tubes (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-06-03, 18:37:44 (108.85.221.215)
nt .......
239: General Asylum, Not Funny - White Noise 24/7 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-06-03, 18:33:37 (108.85.221.215)
My great ear surgeon, convinced me of the benefits of a Cochlear implant. What I have gained after it being installed in my left ear is Tinnitus 24/7 in the left ear. Not relaxing, at all. ::: TOPIC: .......
240: Music Lane, RE: Ha ha ha. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-30, 19:19:18 (108.85.221.215)
Is that Micky Dolenz' Sister? .......
241: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: 570 watts per channel for $1999 new. Made in USA (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-30, 19:12:34 (108.85.221.215)
Maybe because they were never reviewed in Stereophile the W4S line doesn't get the credit they deserve. My SX1000's (1140Watts) have been driving my Maggies (3.6R's) for several years now, though I c .......
242: Critic's Corner, RE: Has anyone received the June issue of Stereophile? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-29, 15:55:08 (108.85.221.215)
I was called a grumpy old man when I was 6 and now that I'm 6X10 plus some number, nothing has changed, except the quality of my stereo equipment. From Victrola to Wizz Bang, quite an improvement. I .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, Paul Horn - Here's That Rainy Day (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-27, 18:59:21 (108.85.221.215)
Prior to Paul Horn I played The Brothers Johnson - Look Out For #1 The Brothers Johnson - Right On Time .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Vinyl Pics of the day...Tatty (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-15, 17:05:48 (108.85.221.215)
I hope they are the peal on wash off kind. .......
245: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Audioquest Type IV is the best cheap cable I've found. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-12, 07:34:56 (108.85.221.215)
Thanks OPUS, I think I've settled on the Audioquest Rocket 88's. They are $599/6ft. pair. .......
246: Planar Speaker Asylum, Bi-Wire Rec. for 3.6R's $600 & under (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-10, 08:06:19 (108.85.221.215)
I currently have bi-wired with anti-cables and with 12.5 months to go before I retire to the County Golf Course (all I'll be able to afford), I was wondering what the Inmates are using, if at all for .......
247: Vinyl Asylum, Bladerunner - New Release (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-03, 16:34:37 (108.85.221.215)
I don't know but this new release on 180g Red Vinyl sure sounds good to me. I also, got nostalgic and put on The Mystic Moods Orchestra - "The Mystic Moods of Love" - I spent many hours studying using .......
248: Vinyl Asylum, I agree (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-05-03, 08:04:08 (108.85.221.215)
I agree with Analog Bob. I have (now not used) had a Project Tube Box and had a hum problem that drove me crazy. I found if I touched the turntable ground plug and the tube box the hum went away(even .......
249: Vinyl Asylum, Chicago - Love Them (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-04-21, 15:11:14 (108.85.221.215)
It is a matter of taste, I guess. I played their Greatest Hits album a couple of weeks ago and wondered why I waited so long to play it again. I have never been able to spell Peter Scetera's (sp) corr .......
250: Vinyl Asylum, Just over 65 here solved your problem earlier in life (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-04-14, 17:03:45 (108.85.221.215)
Anticipating events like you described, I converted to Class D Mono Bloc's and leave them on all the time. As long as the wife stays away from my remotes, I keep rolling along. .......
251: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector 20X2L (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-04-09, 13:42:16 (108.85.221.215)
It's my for me was a pretty spend for a cartridge and well worth every cent. .......
252: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Within budget, Dynavector 20X2L. Way within budget, (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-04-03, 15:55:12 (108.85.221.215)
I'm not saying that Opus is right or wrong, I only know in my setup (Technics 1200M3D-KAB Mods, 1131SUT with Graham Slee Reflex Pre) the 20X2L sounds wonderful). It replaces a Shure V15VxMR (SoundSmit .......
253: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wall-mounting MMGs? Another model? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-04-02, 16:44:11 (108.85.221.215)
I use Wall Mounted Maggie MC1's connected with a CCR as the center channel on my system. .......
254: Vinyl Asylum, Quincy Jones, MJQ (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-17, 16:31:45 (63.141.198.254)
Quincy Jones - Golden Boy MJQ - Milt Jackson Quintet .......
255: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Happened to be out shopping the used LP stores in our area and (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-17, 16:28:32 (63.141.198.186)
Here is a link to an early George Benson, that I really like. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUuDAOaBT64 I always believe in getting a little listen in before I jump in. .......
256: Vinyl Asylum, A link to Kenny Burrell's "God Bless The Child" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-15, 20:48:15 (63.141.198.162)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v1575NBVmM .......
257: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A night of jazz classics.........I just got a copy of (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-15, 20:28:33 (63.141.198.190)
If you get a chance try to get a listen to Kenny Burrell's "Asphalt Canyon Suite" and "God Bless the Child Albums. .......
258: Vinyl Asylum, RE: A night of jazz classics.........I just got a copy of (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-15, 20:19:04 (63.141.198.10)
Sounds like a good night ahead for you. I have the Kenny Burrell Midnight Blue. I'll have to try that Kenny Kurrell. .......
259: Vinyl Asylum, What's Playing tonight guys? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-15, 19:35:33 (63.141.198.122)
I have just finished the Schubert #9 - Giulini and before that it was the MJQ - Django album great Sonics on this one. I'll probably finish up with Liszt - Les Preludes - Haitink (Have to get my Flash .......
260: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Dynavector MC 20X2-L & CineMag 1131 Blue Up and Spinning (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-13, 19:08:48 (209.73.136.51)
I looked at it but I liked the idea of being able to go to some other Pre in the future if I didn't like what I was hearing with the Reflex. I'm extremely happy with the combination I currently have. .......
261: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I've enjoyed my Dyna 20XL for several years now. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-05, 04:07:51 (209.73.136.10)
Really nice looking turntable Opus .......
262: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Recent Acquisitions - Oh Boy! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-04, 18:21:03 (209.73.136.10)
You got to be kidding me. That is the reason, I plan on wearing my albums out before I kick the bucket. My wife would probably give mine away to make room for some plants. .......
263: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 1131 Blue - Been there. Done that. And love it !! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-04, 18:17:41 (209.73.136.97)
No, got mine new from Bob. I'm about to put on George Benson's "White Rabbit". I has a little bit of everything. .......
264: Vinyl Asylum, Dynavector MC 20X2-L & CineMag 1131 Blue Up and Spinning (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-03-04, 17:44:34 (209.73.136.183)
All I can say is WOW. Right now I'm listening to Tim Weisberg - Tim "Weisburg" My Maggie's never sounded sweeter. The flute play really comes through like never before. I've gone through Paul Desmond' .......
265: Vinyl Asylum, CineMag 1131 & Dynavector 20XX2-L (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-28, 19:26:07 (209.73.136.50)
I just ordered a CineMag 1131 and Dynavector 20XX2-L. My 1st MC Cartridge. I'll be connecting the CineMag 1131 between my KAB modded Technics 1200 and a Graham Slee Reflex Phono-Pre. Looking forward t .......
266: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Which SUT s Should I consider Buying For LOMC? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-28, 19:06:04 (209.73.136.14)
John, just order the CineMag1131 Blue and a Dynavector 20XX2-L (a new upgraded cartridge of the 20XX-L), I believe. Thanks, for your advice. I also have a modded KAB 1200M3D. I'll be connecting the C .......
267: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone Tried the DYNAVECTOR - 20X2-L PHONO CARTRIDGE? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-26, 18:01:06 (209.73.136.10)
In reply to amioutaline, this one is supposedly just out and different from the one a few threads down. .......
268: Vinyl Asylum, Anyone Tried the DYNAVECTOR - 20X2-L PHONO CARTRIDGE? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-26, 14:45:57 (209.73.136.187)
Looking for thoughts. One caution for me is I read it doesn't come with a stylus guard and I am deathly afraid of making the ultimate mistake. .......
269: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Game Plan Change (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-19, 15:48:05 (209.73.136.10)
If I don't like the sound, I'll get a better turntable next year, I'll already have the cartridge and transformer. .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Objectively speaking, MC cartridges are better than MM cartridges.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-19, 14:30:10 (209.73.136.6)
Thanks John, that clears things up, I remember in College back in 1965, I had an empire cartridge with a Garrard turntable that even though I didn't have a Pre-Amp, the sound was really sweet. ::: TOP .......
271: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MC vs. MM Choice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-19, 05:51:30 (209.73.136.99)
John: I have just been told what my bonus is going to be for the year and it looks like my company is trying to make up for years of no pay for performance. I am going to order a SoundSmith rebuilt D .......
272: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MC vs. MM Choice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-17, 07:38:14 (63.141.198.14)
Have you ever owned a KAB modded Technics 1200? I'm just asking because you seem very sure in your response what an MC on a modded Technics would sound like. I have seen other posts from many users th .......
273: Vinyl Asylum, Game Plan Change (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-16, 15:26:25 (63.141.198.2)
I found in my dust bin of equipment a Project Tube Box, which I had given up on because I thought it was the source of hum that I couldn't get rid of. That was when I bought the Graham Slee Reflex Era .......
274: Vinyl Asylum, I mean Thanks John & Opus (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-15, 20:11:23 (63.141.198.10)
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275: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks, Opus... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-15, 20:10:20 (63.141.198.230)
That option will allow me to get a better cartridge. Thanks John, I'll do a search on Step up transformers to see how to interface with the Reflex Era Gold. .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, RE: MC vs. MM Choice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-15, 19:23:56 (63.141.198.10)
The Graham Slee I have is the Reflex Era Gold. .......
277: Vinyl Asylum, MC vs. MM Choice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-02-15, 18:26:26 (63.141.198.10)
I have a KAB modded Technics 1200MD with a Soundsmith re-tipped Shure V15Vx/MR. I have a Graham Slee Reflex Pre. I'm thinking of making the move to MC. I have been looking for the MC Pre and consideri .......
278: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: New to HD tracks...need R&B/Jazz reccomendations for someone who likes classical music. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-01-18, 18:07:56 (63.141.198.183)
Winelight - Grover Washington jr. Getz/Gilberto - Stan Getz | Joăo Gilberto The Koln Concert - Keith Jarrett Ella and Louis - Louis Armstrong | Ella An Orchestral Portrait Of Nat King Cole - Nelson Ri .......
279: General Asylum, RE: What Music Would You Choose For This Exhibit? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-01-18, 16:48:13 (63.141.198.131)
Anything by Spike Jones. .......
280: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I'm interested in your reaction to the V-Link 192... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2013-01-05, 09:30:51 (198.144.116.101)
I've had my Vliink for about 3 weeks now. It is fantastic. I was really worried about finding a substitute for my SqBoxTouch after I found out Logitech had discontinued it. I read a lot about the Vlin .......
281: Digital Drive, RE: Do you have the M1 with USB input? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-08-26, 08:39:19 (69.31.70.220)
No, my M1DAC doesn't have the USB input. I wouldn't use it anyway. I like the wired Ethernet to Squeezebox and Digital Cable to M1DAC Sound. I control what I play using JRiver software with Whitebear .......
282: Digital Drive, RE: I use this (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-08-21, 18:39:08 (108.85.221.215)
I use Ethernet (hard-wired) from my computer to the Squeezebox Touch and then use a Digital Cable to my Musical Fidelity M1-DAC. I use JRiver and Whitebear to play my mostly 96K/24bit files off 2-3TB .......
283: Digital Drive, RE: Elizabeth is right (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-08-13, 05:55:37 (108.85.221.215)
Thanks to Elizabeth and you Charles. My current cable is only 1M and I thought going to 1.5 would be beneficial. It looks like I was heading in the right direction only way under estimating the actual .......
284: Digital Drive, RE: I would be interested to know... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-08-12, 16:54:14 (108.85.221.215)
I guess I should have stayed away from the jitter statement, except for it's known importance. All my thoughts are subjective in not based on any quantitative measurement in my system. I'm just looki .......
285: Digital Drive, Recommedations Digital Cable 1.5M $200 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-08-12, 06:47:41 (108.85.221.215)
Looking for 1.5M digital cable recommendations for $200 or under with good jitter rejection to go from a Musical Fidelity M1DAC to a Squeezebox Touch. My current cable seems okay, but I think I could .......
286: Music Lane, I Think I've Seen That Piano (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-08-02, 18:00:51 (108.85.221.215)
Is that Rick James Piano? .......
287: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Disabling SB Touch Equalizer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-04-08, 16:50:09 (108.85.220.41)
When I go into Settings I don't see Audio and the resultant option of volumen adjustment. I got to Settings from the Logitech Media Server Screen - Advanced Tab. .......
288: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Disabling SB Touch Equalizer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-04-08, 16:41:01 (108.85.220.41)
Thanks, I just confused what I was looking for by saying Equalizer. .......
289: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Disabling SB Touch Equalizer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-04-08, 16:40:19 (108.85.220.41)
My bad, I just want any enhancement to come from my M1DAC, PreAMP and AMP's and just have the SB Touch interface to those devices without any enhancement. .......
290: Computer Audio Asylum, Disabling SB Touch Equalizer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-04-08, 15:55:19 (108.85.220.41)
I send my SB Touch Output to a MF M1 DAC. Is there any disadvantage to disabling the SB Touch Equalizer and just use the M1 DAC equalizer? How do you disable the SB Touch Equalizer? Thanks, ::: TOPIC .......
291: Computer Audio Asylum, SB Touch w/ Channel Island PS (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-04-08, 15:36:53 (108.85.220.41)
I have my music converted to 96k/24bit on a 3TB USB HD connected to my computer. I interface the SBT through wired Ethernet. Then connect to a MF M1DAC and then to my W4S STP-PRE SE. They connect to m .......
292: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Running Maggie 3.6R's with ICE / Class D amps? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-30, 16:01:27 (108.85.220.41)
I have the W4S SX1000 Mono Blocs driving my 3.6R's and it really made a difference, to me, over my A5 Musical Fidelity Integrated. .......
293: Vinyl Asylum, RE: At this point in time, my decision is easy . . . (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-25, 15:04:15 (108.85.220.41)
I don't even like to consider myself an "old fart", so I hope your latest birthday you turned 70+. .......
294: Vinyl Asylum, Kenny Burrell - God Bless The Child (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-18, 07:09:08 (108.85.220.41)
Also, his Asphault Canyon Suite .......
295: Vinyl Asylum, Steve Kahn, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Pat Metheny (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-16, 17:00:31 (108.85.220.41)
I'm rolling Steve Kahn - Tightrope, Rahsaan Roland Kirk - Bright Moments, Pat Metheny - Pat Metheny Group and watching basketball. I've got it all tonight. .......
296: Vinyl Asylum, Finlandia (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-15, 18:53:00 (108.85.220.41)
I have always been moved by this composition. .......
297: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How to solve the bass issue? What Bass Issue? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-15, 18:25:36 (108.85.220.41)
You must have taken drafting. Great mock-up. I flunked Art, Wood Shop & Metal Shop (Thank God for Economics, Statistics & Finance). So anything drawn by me is out of the question. I have a picture of .......
298: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How to solve the bass issue? What Bass Issue? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-15, 14:44:15 (108.85.220.41)
I have too much bass for me. I thought this thread was about toning down the bass when I saw the title. I put a Blue Ray on and the combination of my W4S SX1000's and 3.6R's can blow me out of a room .......
299: Vinyl Asylum, Olinga is a real nice album. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-10, 15:56:37 (108.85.220.41)
I plan on hitting my Milt Jackson's next week. Ron Carter is my next plays after one more Eric Gale "Part of You". .......
300: Vinyl Asylum, It's that what's spinnin' time - Eric Gale - Gingseng Woman (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-10, 15:19:30 (108.85.220.41)
It's time to announce what the vinyl addicts have going on tonight. .......
301: Vinyl Asylum, Is the Girl Chasing Lou Ferigno? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-04, 19:02:04 (108.85.220.41)
(nt) .......
302: Vinyl Asylum, The Crusaders - Southern Comfort (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-03-04, 18:52:18 (108.85.220.41)
This is going to be my Crusaders week. My favorites are the one's recorded when they were "The Jazz Crusaders", but I like "The Crusaders" as well. .......
303: Vinyl Asylum, Paul Horn - Here's That Rainy Day (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-26, 07:31:00 (108.85.220.41)
One of my all time favorites, nice and easy listening on a Sunday morning. I'll probably play his "Monday, Monday" album next. .......
304: Music Lane, I take Joe Williams and Johnny Hartmann (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-23, 14:58:22 (108.85.220.41)
Joe with the Count, Johnny with Coltrane are hard to beat. .......
305: Vinyl Asylum, RE: How many preamps do you have? Ditch the Aesthetics? EAR? /nt\ (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-22, 15:32:04 (108.85.220.41)
Graham Slee Reflex .......
306: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sunday spins: Mravansky/Tchaikovsky (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 17:43:37 (108.85.220.41)
I have the same boxed set though my box isn't in as good condition. A flood several years ago ruined the covers of several of my albums. I have been able to recover the albums, but some of the covers .......
307: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 13:59:33 (108.85.220.41)
I think I've stumbled across a cure for age related hearing problems. .......
308: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Just WHO are you calling YOUNG! :-)) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 12:16:17 (108.85.220.41)
Right now, I'm going to settle down and play as much as I can. I have to think about retirement. I told my boss, I have about 2.5 years left in me if not sooner, before I retire. I'm getting ready to .......
309: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 12:13:12 (108.85.220.41)
Actually, if it didn't come across correctly, I was able to turn the sound down and still get greater satisfaction and clarity than before the Bi-Wiring and burn in. At my previous levels it sounded g .......
310: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 11:45:45 (108.85.220.41)
I will not tempt fate. .......
311: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 11:35:03 (108.85.220.41)
Consider I had anti-cables in place before Bi-Wire. The ports the Bi-Wire are in were previously jumpered together. It seems I can't get any positive comments on Bi-Wiring. The cables are basically th .......
312: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 09:25:59 (198.208.251.21)
Due to previous years flooding, The rug is only keeping my feet warm. I don't have a rug under my equipment. .......
313: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 08:47:25 (198.208.251.21)
JBen: I have all my audio equipment connected to a Furman 20PFi line conditioner. I could be wrong but I don't think power is the answer. I did vacuum my rug before I sat down to listen. .......
314: Planar Speaker Asylum, Bi-Wire Made a considerable improvement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-20, 07:43:58 (198.208.251.21)
I tried Bi-Wiring after owning my 3.6R's for almost 5 years. The improvement in sound for me was really apparent after approximately 400 plus hours. In fact I hadn't listened to music through my speak .......
315: DVD-Audiobahn, RE: Anyone putting high Rez files on DVD-R in DVD-A format? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-17, 16:16:05 (108.85.220.41)
I also use Cirlinca. But I mainly use it to create 96K/24bit songs to my external Terabit Hard Drives. .......
316: Digital Drive, RE: Bryston BDP-1 or Get new PS for SqBoxTouch? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-17, 04:26:30 (198.208.251.21)
How do you use the BDP-1? Do you directly connect external USB drives? Are you able to play music directly connected to your computer? If so, how? I do not listen to music over the Internet only music .......
317: Digital Drive, RE: Bryston BDP-1 or Get new PS for SqBoxTouch? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-16, 04:26:33 (108.85.220.41)
"I would only add to jllaudio's comment by saying you do not need to wire an Ethernet connection to your BDP-1 to connect it to your Wifi network if you use the Gnome player, available as a free downl .......
318: Digital Drive, RE: I'm in a similar situation and this is what I'm going to do. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-15, 09:03:39 (108.85.220.41)
I do not use Wifi in the house. I have wired Ethernet where I use a LAN connection. I'm not sure what "I2S" is. .......
319: Digital Drive, RE: Bryston BDP-1 or Get new PS for SqBoxTouch? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-15, 07:13:41 (108.85.220.41)
I just ordered the Channel Islands PS to replace the SqBox Touch PS. .......
320: Digital Drive, RE: I'm in a similar situation and this is what I'm going to do. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-12, 18:10:52 (108.85.220.41)
I was really interested in the Bryston for it's 192k/24bit capability and also for it's reputed great sound reproduction. I think I'll probably end up getting the enhanced power supply for the SqBox T .......
321: Digital Drive, RE: Bryston BDP-1 or Get new PS for SqBoxTouch? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-12, 16:50:47 (108.85.220.41)
Thanks very much, I don't do anything with Apple so a phone as a controller would be out of the question. My company gave me an Android and I have hard enough time not hanging up on people or calling .......
322: Digital Drive, Bryston BDP-1 or Get new PS for SqBoxTouch? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-11, 21:12:18 (108.85.220.41)
I may be getting a bonus in a few months and after the wife get's what she wants, I may have enough left over to afford a BDP-1. The music I want to play through the Bryston, is all connected to my c .......
323: General Asylum, RE: me too, 2 weeks now, what type of doctor do I need to see? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-05, 10:32:03 (108.85.220.41)
I believe my ear specialist trained with "Jethro" to become a "Brain Surgeon". I had a partial hearing loss and the Specialist said I needed an implant. An hour operation and associated several thousa .......
324: General Asylum, RE: I've had tinnitus since 1969 . . . (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-05, 10:24:27 (108.85.220.41)
Ft. Leonardwood Mo. with my M14 in 69'. Uncle SAM let me use the M14 for free!! .......
325: General Asylum, RE: I've had tinnitus since 1969 . . . (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-05, 10:22:31 (108.85.220.41)
Ft. Leonardwood Mo. with my M14 in 69'. .......
326: Digital Drive, RE: US Supplier Replacement SqBox Touch Power Supply? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-05, 10:06:25 (108.85.220.41)
I like the looks of the Channel Island. Thanks mls-stl, .......
327: Digital Drive, US Supplier Replacement SqBox Touch Power Supply? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-04, 06:38:20 (108.85.220.41)
Looking to get a replacement upgrade for the stock SqBox Touch PS. Hopefully, a US supplier. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, .......
328: Digital Drive, RE: I play wav exclusively on my Squeezebox Touch. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-02, 18:40:50 (108.85.220.41)
I use a Stamp ID3 to add information & album cover pictures to the WAV tracks. I had tried Roxio for upsampling (96k/16) and got tired of it bombing on me all the time. When some recommended the Cirli .......
329: Digital Drive, I play wav exclusively on my Squeezebox Touch. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-02-02, 17:06:42 (108.85.220.41)
I have the sqeezebox touch. I recorded all my favorites onto 3TB drives in wav format. I had to use the Advanced Tab in the settings to get WAV to work, but after going through the process it plays WA .......
330: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Maggie home theater ohms.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-26, 17:25:09 (108.85.220.41)
I use a Speltz zeroformer to present a higher impedence to my home theater receiver from my Magnepan CC3 & MC1's (in parallel) Center Channel. .......
331: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Any Inmates have pictures in their Gallery of a Bi-Wire Setup (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-26, 16:06:22 (108.85.220.41)
I have ordered some anti-cable bi-wires. I will try them out for several months, if I don't blow my 3.6R's up and see how I like them. The anti-cables are not a major expense and I have used them in o .......
332: Planar Speaker Asylum, Any Inmates have pictures in their Gallery of a Bi-Wire Setup (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-22, 09:46:04 (108.85.220.41)
Looking to see different implementations of bi-wiring. Thanks, .......
333: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Stick with the anti cables! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-20, 20:51:04 (108.85.220.41)
I now know what your talking about. I use chokes on my Power Cables. Do you use chokes on the anti-cables? .......
334: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Stick with the anti cables! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-20, 15:18:10 (108.85.220.41)
What are chokes and what do they do for the sound, if you don't mind? .......
335: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Ever met someone who can't stand the sound of Maggies? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-16, 14:47:29 (108.85.220.41)
I have partial hearing loss in actually both ears with a surgical implant in one (that has given me tinitus). I believe it was from having my M14 in 69' and 70' giving me a loud ring tone feeling. I s .......
336: Vinyl Asylum, Daniel Barenboim - Liebestraume - 3 Sonetti del Petrarca - Consolations (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-15, 19:00:45 (108.85.220.41)
Very Nice Piano .......
337: Planar Speaker Asylum, What cables from amp to 3.6Rs'? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-15, 15:32:31 (108.85.220.41)
I'm interested in experience inmates are using from their amps to 3.6R's and experiences. I'm currently using anti-cables and I am potentially looking to upgrade (approx. $600 budget) and I'm looking .......
338: Vinyl Asylum, Is that Rod McKuen? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2012-01-07, 17:07:35 (108.85.220.41)
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339: Vinyl Asylum, RE: New TT for a friend... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-12-01, 17:43:35 (108.85.220.41)
$20 more, isn't that $1,000 in today's money .......
340: Vinyl Asylum, Chico Hamilton - Nomad (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-11-29, 18:47:53 (108.85.220.41)
Mysterious Maiden is my favorite on this album. .......
341: Music Lane, Satie & Almost Any Cello Concerto (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-11-07, 15:31:29 (108.85.220.41)
Erik Satie .......
342: Vinyl Asylum, I Think I Found My Problem (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-28, 16:08:13 (108.85.220.41)
A Funny Thing happened after inspecting my VPI 16.5 .......
343: Vinyl Asylum, Dave Brubeck - Brandenburg Gate Revisited (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-28, 16:03:05 (108.85.220.41)
This album satisfies my Classical and Jazz Jones. .......
344: Vinyl Asylum, I'm not sure what your answer pertains to (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-28, 08:14:07 (108.85.220.41)
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345: Vinyl Asylum, How many revolution on VPI 16.5 for Cleaning? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-26, 04:13:43 (198.208.251.23)
Any feel for the optimum amount of complete revolutions under the vacuum to ensure cleaning? I generally have been only doing about a revolution and a half, but still get some clicks and pops. I know .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, Ramsey Lewis - The Piano Player (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-24, 17:57:53 (108.85.220.41)
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347: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S SX1000's work great on SATIE for me (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-24, 08:18:40 (108.85.220.41)
I really like SATIE music, especially great when in a reflective mode. The SX1000's driving 3.6R's give me what I want every time. .......
348: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S SX1000's work great for me (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-20, 19:32:06 (108.85.220.41)
I replaced a Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated and the W4S's do a great job for me driving my 3.6R's. The fact I can pick them up easily and move them wherever I want whenever I want is an added bonus fo .......
349: Planar Speaker Asylum, Running W4S SX1000's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-07-04, 06:44:00 (108.85.220.41)
I originally was going to get the Bel Canto 1000 watt mono's but read reviews on the W4S SX1000's and bought them instead. I have been greatly impressed with their performance and had enough money lef .......
350: Music Lane, Try his "Slow Freight" Album (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-06-22, 16:19:58 (108.85.220.41)
I love that album. .......
351: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Anyone tried Pangea Cables? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-05-23, 18:57:07 (108.85.220.41)
I use the 9's (1.5 Meter)on my W4S SX1000 Mono Bloc's. The 14SE (1.5 Meter) on my OPPO and 14 on my W4S STP-SE Pre. I'm going to replace the 14 with a 14SE on my PRE. I replaced the stocks on each and .......
352: General Asylum, 1965 - Van Cliburn (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-28, 18:07:08 (108.85.220.41)
Performed Rachmaninov Piano Concerto #2 In C Minor in Gary, Indiana, believe it or not. Great Performance. .......
353: Music Lane, Gerald Wilson Orchestra (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-21, 19:04:00 (108.85.220.41)
If you can find it, to me, great Big Band Jazz. He was on the Pacific Jazz Label. .......
354: Planar Speaker Asylum, Try Here for the DG (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-21, 18:04:20 (108.85.220.41)
http://www.amazon.com/Great-Works-Johann-Georg-Albrechtsberger/dp/B000001GLD/ref=sr_1_27?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1303434214&sr=1-27 .......
355: Planar Speaker Asylum, Here are a couple I like (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-21, 16:11:19 (108.85.220.41)
Bach_ Harpsichord Concerto In D Minor, BWV 1052 - Largo Ma Non Tanto .......
356: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Wow! NObody listens to classical music? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-21, 15:44:40 (108.85.220.41)
They call me "Nobody". .......
357: Music Lane, RE: At what age does one grow into a classical music lover? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-18, 19:15:11 (108.85.220.41)
I was lucky, I was introduced to Classical Music in Grade School Music Class. I believe "The Flight of The Bumble Bee", was what really sold. I love jazz, folk and easy listening as well. I believe th .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Mapleshade has one for $39 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-14, 03:37:41 (76.226.108.249)
I haven't replaced anything. That is one. .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, Mapleshade has one for $39 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-13, 19:07:42 (76.226.108.249)
I bought one for $39 and it has worked for me for approximately 3 yrs. so far. .......
360: General Asylum, RE: E.E. Doc Smith - The Greatest (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-04, 18:55:41 (76.226.52.81)
I had the (full books) Skylark of Space, Valeron, Skylark III & Skylark Duquense. I am now inspired, "like Peggy", to look through my surviving collection to see if I can find any of the Skylark serie .......
361: General Asylum, E.E. Doc Smith - The Greatest (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-04-04, 18:26:23 (76.226.52.81)
What a great intro into the referenced article. The picture of the Galactic Patrol really brought back a lot of memories. I used to have the whole Lensman & Skylark Series until a basement flood destr .......
362: Computer Audio Asylum, Can it be connected to Phono Pre (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-03-14, 06:46:38 (198.208.159.17)
I currently have my Graham Slee Reflex connected to my W4S STP-SE Pre and then have a connection to a Sony CDR/RW Recorder. I would like to go to my Computer (30 feet away) from the Reflex or W4S Pre .......
363: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wyred4Sound STP SE - any meaningful comparisons? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-03-11, 04:49:42 (76.226.62.126)
I'm a solid state guy, any time I bought anything with tubes, including my TV,the neighbors 60 cycle hum would come to stay. The STP-SE works wonders in my system. I have them mated with the W4S SX-10 .......
364: Music Lane, Are you limiting it to Symphonies Only? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-03-06, 17:23:16 (76.234.166.228)
Otherwise, I would have to say, Joplin, Ellington, Bernstein, Lerner & Loewe, etc. I could go on until my fingers fell off. .......
365: Music Lane, Ahmad Jamal (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-03-06, 17:20:03 (76.234.166.228)
I have to agree about Ahmad Jamal, but I would suggest his "At The Pershing" album. .......
366: Music Lane, Brandenburg Gate (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-03-06, 17:02:46 (76.234.166.228)
If you like a Classical Brubeck mix try "Brandeburg Gate Revisited" .......
367: Computer Audio Asylum, Advice on Equipment to Connect Phono Pre to Ethernet (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-03-01, 05:20:22 (198.208.159.17)
I tried posting this in the Vinyl Asylum, wrong place, I guess, no responses. My stereo (audiophile) equipment is approx. 30 feet away from my computer (non laptop). I have my Squeeze box Touch connec .......
368: Vinyl Asylum, Device & Software To Connect From Phono Pre to Ethernet? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-02-28, 07:27:20 (198.208.159.17)
My stereo (audiophile) equipment is approx. 30 feet away from my computer (non laptop). I have my Squeeze box Touch connected through Ethernet back to my computer. I was looking a device I can connect .......
369: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Female Inmates (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-01-13, 18:14:02 (76.241.188.109)
I say goodbye to the wife for Monday's, Saturday afternoon & some Saturday evenings, all day Sunday and later in the year Thursday nights in September (actually late August). I had gotten in the habit .......
370: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wyred 4 Sound W4S SX-500 Monoblocks vs Manley Neo-Classic 250 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-01-06, 17:58:07 (76.241.188.109)
After about 300 hours my SX1000's really sounded their best to me. .......
371: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have the W4S Separates (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2011-01-02, 09:49:54 (76.241.188.109)
I replaced my Musical Fidelity Integrated with the SX1000 Mono Bloc's and the STP-SE Pre. If I stacked the SX1000's they would take nearly the same physical space of the Integrated AMP they replaced a .......
372: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: BB's and Reptisand (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-10-18, 18:16:32 (76.234.166.161)
Thanks Maggie, I think I'm going to go with Grant's suggestion. I may make a midnight run to the kiddie playground for the playground sand. My locat Petsmart (don't have any pets), should have the rep .......
373: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Lead Shot in Mye Stands (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-10-18, 18:14:08 (76.234.166.161)
Thanks Grant, the different densities recommended seem to indicate separate affects on the different parts. .......
374: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: BB's and Reptisand (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-10-17, 17:23:12 (76.234.166.161)
How much Reptisand did you use, as well as the Copper BB's, if I might ask? Thanks, .......
375: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Lead Shot in Mye Stands (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-10-17, 08:09:13 (76.234.166.161)
The Fish Tank Gravel sounds like a safer alternative to what I was considering. What was your experience in the effect on the sound of the weighted stands? .......
376: Planar Speaker Asylum, Lead Shot in Mye Stands (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-10-16, 16:29:05 (76.234.166.161)
I've had Mye Stands on my 3.6R's for about 1.5 years now. I never put any weight in them. For those who have weighted their stands could you give me your impressions of adding weight to the Mye Stands .......
377: Digital Drive, RE: Which DAC is Better Would LIke DAC in 500.00 Range (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-25, 13:43:10 (99.130.68.107)
For $649 you could get the Musical Fidelity M1DAC. I'm very happy with mine. I replaced my MF V-DAC with the M1 and it has, to me, a very mellow sound. .......
378: Digital Drive, RE: DAC/Preamp advice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-25, 13:39:23 (99.130.68.107)
I very happy with my Musical Fidelity M1DAC (new). The price I got it for was $649 at Audio Advisor's. .......
379: Digital Drive, Interested in SB Touch (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-19, 14:30:21 (99.130.68.107)
I just bought a MF M1DAC (192K/24bit) to replace my MF VDAC. I have an ethernet (802.3 CAT5e) switch by my Stereo equipment for my OPPO Blue Ray and AV Receiver to connect to the Internet my computer .......
380: Digital Drive, RE: Musical Fidelity M1DAC - 1st Listen (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-12, 09:48:51 (99.130.68.107)
I bought a Pangea Power Cable to use with the M1DAC vs. the cable that comes with the unit. I found on first listening, again it's been just over a week, that everything I play seems to be better soun .......
381: Digital Drive, RE: Musical Fidelity M1DAC - 1st Listen (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-12, 09:01:23 (99.130.68.107)
I only can report on how it sounds to me and it's very good. Right now I'm listening to Ella and Louis and I getting a much greater appreciation for the talents of Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. .......
382: Digital Drive, Musical Fidelity M1DAC - 1st Listen (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-12, 07:06:05 (99.130.68.107)
I received the new MF M1DAC last week. I replaced my MF VDAC. The difference, to me, is substantial. I recently downloaded, from HDTracks, Rosa Passos & Ron Carter's "Entre Amigos" in 96K/24bit format .......
383: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I've had nothing but great sound out of my Wyred's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-03, 19:08:34 (99.130.68.107)
I have the W4S SX1000's Mono Bloc's and the W4S STP-SE Pre. They were what I needed to really get the sound I wanted out of my Maggie 3.6R's. .......
384: Planar Speaker Asylum, That's a pretty general statement (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-09-02, 14:07:54 (76.226.114.226)
My 3.6R's don't seem too bright for me. Of course, that is my opinion and only regarding the Maggie's in my setup. .......
385: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S Likes (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-19, 06:50:59 (99.131.45.68)
I listen to Jazz (recordings before 1985, mainly), Classical, Easy Listening, Rat Pack (Frank, Dean, Sammy, etc.) and 60's Folk (Kingston Trio, New Christy Minstral's, Peter, Paul & Mary, etc.). I hav .......
386: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Preamp with ICEPower? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-18, 16:25:22 (99.131.45.68)
I use the Wyred STP PRE SE Pre-Amp with my W4S SX1000's to drive my 3.6R's. It works like a charm. .......
387: Planar Speaker Asylum, Whiffenpoof Song (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-13, 15:50:33 (99.131.45.68)
I used to listen to John Doremus (sp) out of Chicago on my little transistor radio and he would always close with the Whiffenpoof Song (way too late for me to be up). .......
388: Planar Speaker Asylum, Alvin & The Chipmunks (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-11, 11:22:49 (99.131.45.68)
Christmas Time Is Here. Got it just before Christmas over 50 years ago (conservatively)and played it over and over on my little victrola. .......
389: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Ditto W4S SX1000's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-02, 04:52:33 (198.208.251.21)
I don't think I ever stressed the A5. I don't like to have to listen at loud levels to hear everything on a recording to my satisfaction. The W4S seemed to open up the speakers (I'm sure it's due to t .......
390: Computer Audio Asylum, This explains why HDSolo says some 44/16 others 96/24 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-01, 08:22:23 (76.226.53.75)
I've spent several $100 on HDTracks downloads and convert them to DVD-Audio using HDSolo Ultra. I thought it kind of strange that some of my downloads would show as 44/16 on the input fields and other .......
391: Computer Audio Asylum, Same Thing happened to me in July. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-08-01, 08:13:52 (76.226.53.75)
I've written an email with no response. When the discount didn't go through me, as well. .......
392: Planar Speaker Asylum, Ditto W4S SX1000's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-07-29, 19:24:20 (76.226.53.75)
I use the W4S SX1000's with my 3.6R's as well. I moved up from the Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated and never looked back. .......
393: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I second the W4S Pre-SE (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-07-18, 13:39:28 (76.226.53.75)
I have the W4S PRE-SE and their SX1000 Mono Bloc's driving my Maggie 3.6R's. I am very pleased with their integration. I understand W4S now has an Integrated line. It's worth a look. .......
394: General Asylum, Elizabeth: Remember the Words from "A Conneticutt Yankee In King Arthur's Court" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-07-15, 15:29:33 (76.226.53.75)
The "Bingle" sang "I'm busy doing nothing, working the whole day through trying to find lots of things not to do. I'm busy going nowhere isn't it just a crime, I would like to be unhappy, but I haven' .......
395: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MC'1s with CC3 work for Me. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-06-03, 11:59:59 (76.226.71.8)
Good Luck, let us know how it turns out. .......
396: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MC'1s with CC3 work for Me. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-06-02, 19:55:26 (76.226.71.8)
If your hooking them up to a HT Receiver be careful of the load your presenting to the receiver. You don't want "Maximum Smoke, Minimum Resistance". .......
397: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: All 3 in parallel, or (2 in parallel and 1 in series)? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-06-01, 08:28:26 (198.208.159.17)
In the diagram I provided I use the Zeroformer to make sure a much higher level of ohms (much higher than 3 ohms) is presented to the HT Receiver. The photo & diagram shows the negatives from all thre .......
398: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Splain to me, I'm so confused !!! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-06-01, 04:28:49 (198.208.159.17)
I play the CD through my HT Receiver that I set for either "Neo6 Music" or "Dolby II Music". The Center Channel is connected directly to the HT Receiver using the Zeroformer (to deliver higher than 3o .......
399: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MC'1s with CC3 work for Me. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-31, 19:36:27 (76.226.71.8)
I know your set up has to sound great. Like I said the Naxos Bach Lute & Harpsicord CD really sold me on putting the MC1's in the mix. The great thing is the recording was just a regular CD not SACD o .......
400: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MC'1s with CC3 work for Me. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-30, 20:36:25 (76.226.71.8)
15.5 feet. .......
401: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Just curious.. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-29, 12:24:12 (76.226.71.8)
I may try it, just for the heck of it. I have the CC3 connected with banana's at the top of the connector on the zeroformer that has the MC1's connected with WBT's at the bottom. All I would have to d .......
402: Planar Speaker Asylum, MC'1s with CC3 work for Me. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-28, 16:38:05 (76.226.71.8)
I wasn't satisfied with the CC3 alone as a center channel and happened to read a post, I can't remember whose, of pairing MC1's with CC3's for a center channel. My local dealer loaned me a pa .......
403: Planar Speaker Asylum, I use the W4S SX1000's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-24, 15:53:48 (76.226.71.8)
I use the W4S SX1000's mated with the W4S STP-SE PRE driving my Maggie 3.6R's and really like the sound compared to my previous MF A5 Integrated. .......
404: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Better yet...why don't we all turned into vegans.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-16, 10:57:15 (76.226.71.8)
When lettuce tastes like steak, I'm there. .......
405: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Ya know I love Multi SACD too... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-11, 04:56:00 (198.208.159.18)
I create quite a few DVD-Audio's (96k/24bit) from my LP's, I have much more of those than Multi-Channel SACD's. Plus, I'm a compilation music nut. I love to listen to Frank Sinatra, then have a Charle .......
406: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Drop the center altogether, if the Pio can help... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-10, 04:56:16 (198.208.159.18)
I have quite a few DVD-Audio and SACD's, I like to play in multi-channel. .......
407: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: CC3 with Zeroformer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-09, 07:02:40 (76.226.84.40)
My receiver really likes 6 ohms or better according to the manual, which makes the zeroformer seem like a good choice. I haven't tried them at the 16 ohm setting, just 8 ohms like my rear speakers. My .......
408: Planar Speaker Asylum, CC3 with Zeroformer (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-05-08, 16:02:48 (76.226.84.40)
I have my CC3 connected to my HT Pioneer Elite 94TXH Receiver and would always find voices too muted. I connected it to a Zeroformer (set to 8 ohms) and rebalanced all the speakers (3.6R's - fronts, d .......
409: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: OK, my Yanqui Planar friends ... off topic but would you please educate me. :-)) ... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-04-22, 05:11:21 (76.226.57.92)
At the US Medical Testing facility in Chicago, after several hundred of us draftees (before the lottery in April 69') bent over and touched our toes naked and passed the physical, we were led into a l .......
410: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Monoblocks or Bi-amp w. Stereo Amps? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-25, 17:06:13 (76.241.185.151)
I drive my 3.6R's with Wyred4Sound SX1000's (1000 watt mono blocks). .......
411: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: What about the USB route? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-18, 17:01:35 (99.131.48.87)
If I go USB I need a 30 foot USB cable to reach either my external DAC or HT Receiver. What I need is some software on the PC to drive the the wav files to my receiver or DAC (if I use USB preferably .......
412: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: WMP 11 (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-18, 16:55:43 (99.131.48.87)
The software Media Connect doesn't seem to like Vista. .......
413: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Don't pass go, go directly to PC audio asylum! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-18, 16:54:41 (99.131.48.87)
By USB - digital converter do you mean USB to Ethernet? .......
414: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Don't pass go, go directly to PC audio asylum! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-18, 04:24:47 (99.131.48.87)
The manual only mentions how to get to the home media gallery and how to configure the IP, which I did. HT Receiver is a Pioneer VSX-94TxH. The menu is looking for a media server that I'm looking for .......
415: General Asylum, Looking for right Forum - Computer Ethernet to HT Receiver (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-17, 16:04:29 (99.131.48.87)
I have tons of wav files converted from my LP's on my PC Hard Drive that I would like to play through my HT receiver. My receiver is connected to my network through an Ethernet cable. I can ping the r .......
416: Computer Audio Asylum, Looking for right Forum - Computer Ethernet to HT Receiver (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-17, 16:04:29 (99.131.48.87)
I have tons of wav files converted from my LP's on my PC Hard Drive that I would like to play through my HT receiver. My receiver is connected to my network through an Ethernet cable. I can ping the r .......
417: Vinyl Asylum, Ahmad Jamal, Ramsey Lewis, Paul Horn (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-14, 14:22:33 (99.131.48.87)
Ahmad Jamal "With Voices" Ramsey Lewis "Another Voyage" Paul Horn "Here's That Rainy Day" .......
418: Vinyl Asylum, Soundsmith re-tip just arrived, What's Spinning? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-13, 14:28:14 (99.131.48.87)
Six months in the making but my Soundsmith "top shelf" (his words, not mine) Optimized Contour contact line re-tip of my Shure V15VxMR just arrived. It sounded good right out of the box. Right now I' .......
419: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have the W4S Pre-SE (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-10, 16:09:01 (99.131.48.87)
I'm very pleased with this unit. I have the solid black version. I use balanced IC's to the W4S SX1000 Mono Blocs. .......
420: General Asylum, RE: Relative length of IC vs speaker cable (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-03-02, 18:19:46 (99.131.48.87)
I have 1.5m balanced IC's from my W4S STP-SE Pre going to my W4S SX1000 Mono Bloc's and 1 foot Anti Cables from the Mono Bloc's to my 3.6R's. I like the sound much better than from the expensive (for .......
421: Planar Speaker Asylum, Using W4S SX1000's to Drive my 3.6r's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-02-28, 14:38:51 (99.131.48.87)
I really like the W4S Mono Bloc's driving my 3.6r's. I play jazz, classical, easy listening, rat pack, and 60's folk through my 3.6r's .......
422: General Asylum, HTTP 400 Error (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-02-14, 18:54:44 (76.226.67.253)
For the last month when I select a topic (thread #) in some of the Asylum forums and then select the back button in IE 8.0 after I've read the thread, I get the following error: The webpage cannot be .......
423: Asylum Feedback/Support, HTTP 400 Error (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-02-14, 18:54:44 (76.226.67.253)
For the last month when I select a topic (thread #) in some of the Asylum forums and then select the back button in IE 8.0 after I've read the thread, I get the following error: The webpage cannot be .......
424: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan owners who drive theirs with Wyred4sound amps.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-02-02, 15:34:48 (76.226.67.253)
I replaced my Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated with the W4S SX1000 Mono Bloc's and the W4S STP-SE Pre. I've been extremely pleased with this combination and feel I'm good for years. .......
425: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Best preamp ? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-31, 19:43:09 (76.226.67.253)
I don't know about the Marantz, but I have the Wyred4Sound STP-SE Pre and really like it. It should be under $2K and it meets your listed specs. .......
426: Vinyl Asylum, Ray Bryant - "Slow Freight" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-16, 20:26:40 (76.226.67.253)
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427: Music Lane, RE: Dean Martin suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-13, 19:07:02 (76.241.188.130)
I have a Rat Pack CD and his Greatest Hits. I love his version of "Just In Time." .......
428: General Asylum, Thanks for the link (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-10, 17:48:38 (76.241.188.130)
I've had both my ears operated on in the last six months and I currently have an implant in one ear (middle ear). I can hear a 60 cycle hum out of one ear when I play anything through my HT Receiver. .......
429: Vinyl Asylum, RE: At my funeral.... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-07, 19:44:16 (76.241.188.130)
My will says "Burn Me Up" and throw me in the Chicago River. .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, Favorite Mahler & Short Why? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-07, 15:49:50 (76.241.188.130)
I was interested on the "Mad Scientist's", in this Asylums, view on Mahler. .......
431: Music Lane, Brubeck - "Unsquare Dance"? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-06, 15:19:26 (76.241.188.130)
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432: General Asylum, RE: damn power went out twice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-03, 14:28:22 (76.241.188.130)
If I didn't live in a Town House Condo that has gas as part of the Assoc. Fee's, I would really like to investigate the whole house Gas to Electric Generators that cut in within milliseconds of a powe .......
433: General Asylum, Did Everyone Get What They Wanted For Christmas? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2010-01-03, 14:17:59 (76.241.188.130)
I'm still waiting to hear from Soundsmith regarding my V15VxMR re-tipping and was wondering did everyone get what they wanted or expected for Christmas? .......
434: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Reply - a little long (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-12-20, 20:21:45 (76.241.188.130)
I had a Pioneer Elite HT Receiver originally driving my Energy Veritas 2.3's (at the time my fronts). I bought Maggie 3.6R's and found my current Pioneer lacking in driving the Maggie's (my new fronts .......
435: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have the W4S SX1000's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-12-14, 10:49:33 (76.241.188.130)
I have them mated with the W4S STP PRE driving Maggie 3.6R's. I love Piano sound through the SX1000's. I'm listening to all the Windham Hill Winter Solstice CD's now and they have quite a bit of piano .......
436: Vinyl Asylum, Charles Earland - Intensity (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-12-13, 10:20:40 (76.241.188.130)
I really like this album. I play "Cause I Love Her" over and over. .......
437: General Asylum, W4S Mono Blocs & Pre (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-12-08, 16:01:36 (76.226.108.91)
Wyred4Sound 1000 Watt Mono Blocs, and STP SE Pre-AMP. .......
438: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: After auditioning 3.6s at the dealer.. My B&W 805s clearly now sound like 'music in a box' (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-11-11, 15:49:34 (76.241.191.97)
Everything I've read about his work says you can't go wrong with the "Gunn". .......
439: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: After auditioning 3.6s at the dealer.. My B&W 805s clearly now sound like 'music in a box' (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-11-09, 18:01:18 (76.241.191.97)
Make sure you save enough to get "Mye Stands". .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Obama and vinyl in the White House Tonight (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-11-01, 09:37:51 (76.241.191.97)
How long have you been posting as olddude55? That will determine whether I say "Thanks for the post Old Timer" or "Thanks for the post you Young Whippersnapper". .......
441: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I have the STP PRE SE (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-29, 10:49:38 (76.226.85.87)
I have it mated to two W4S SX1000's Mono Blocks. The combination, to me, is great driving my Maggie 3.6R's. .......
442: Shady Lane, RE: WARNING! HDTRACKS.COM SITE APPEARS TO HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SECURITY OF CREDIT CARD INFO (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-19, 19:02:20 (69.216.127.137)
I just got hit for $1176 from a "Sunny Wigs & Hair Online". I had just purchased a download from HDTracks. .......
443: Music Lane, Ramsey Lewis - "The Piano Player" (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-11, 06:55:52 (69.216.98.64)
I love this album. I keep re-recording it to CD everytime I upgrade any of my inline analog gear. .......
444: Planar Speaker Asylum, Energy Veritas 2.3's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-09, 18:01:10 (69.216.115.95)
The Veritas 2.3's were my fronts and Heil AMT 1C's were my rears. I now have Maggie 3.6R's as the fronts and use the Veritas 2.3's as the rears. Before the 2.3's I had Bose 901's as the rears and used .......
445: Music Lane, Rachmaninoff play Rachmaninoff? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-04, 09:17:47 (69.216.121.165)
Anyone heard this CD. If so, would like your thoughts. .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Re-tippnig VN5xMR (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-04, 09:11:31 (69.216.121.165)
I think I'll go with the Soundsmith as they've done this before according to the posts. Also, I'm not comfortable with the payment options with Jico (one of the reasons I haven't sold equipment online .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, Re-tippnig VN5xMR (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-10-03, 09:06:39 (69.216.121.165)
Just sent two VN5xMR stylus' to Soundsmith. I asked them to pick the best one to re-tip. I am currently using a DL-160 in the V15VxMR on my KAB modded SL1200M3D turntable. I don't know but it seems l .......
448: DVD-Audiobahn, RE: So how does the bdp-83 sound? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-18, 17:34:34 (69.216.104.84)
I just received the BDP-83 Wednesday and DVD-A (HDMI) really sounds great. The one fine print I didn't read was it is not guaranteed compatable with *.wav files (it seems to hesitate some of the time .......
449: General Asylum, RE: My system too dynamic!? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-18, 17:08:40 (69.216.104.84)
I have a DBX 118 and 122. I haven't used them in years. One day I will get my reel to reel fixed and play some reel to reel tapes I recorded with DBX when I was in the service (69 -72'). If they haven .......
450: Digital Drive, I'm about to find out (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-14, 17:44:17 (69.216.104.84)
My BDP-83 arrives Wednesday. .......
451: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I guess it is all in the ear of the beholder (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-04, 17:06:56 (69.216.104.84)
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452: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Solid State Power Amp spec (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-04, 04:26:06 (198.208.159.17)
I have the W4S STP-SE Pre which is can be both passive and active. I don't know if this helps, but with my Mono Bloc's The highest I've turned up the Pre was 32 (out of 120). The Pre is supposed to wo .......
453: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Wyred4Sound+TVC? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-04, 04:19:17 (198.208.159.17)
What does TVC stand for? .......
454: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Solid State Power Amp spec (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-03, 18:04:24 (69.216.104.84)
Except for your Sensitivity Spec. The following are the specs for the Wyred4Sound amplifiers. They are definitely in your price range new. I have the SX1000's. SX SERIES SPECIFICATIONS SX-250 SX-50 .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, RE: You're having way too much fun ! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-03, 07:26:16 (69.216.104.84)
I record my albums to a CD/RW and then put copy that to a hard drive using either Nero or Roxio and find that both Roxio and Nero seem to be able to find most of the album/track information. In cases .......
456: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D amp question on hum (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-03, 06:49:31 (69.216.104.84)
I have a Furman 20PFI Power Conditioner in line now. However, I think I'll just stick with SS. .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Haha. No we usually get whale blubber from the Makah's. :-O (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-01, 15:51:22 (69.216.120.223)
Here in Michigan we're still waiting for summer. That's why we used to build cars that would help heat up our area. .......
458: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D amp question on hum (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-01, 11:54:11 (69.216.120.223)
I have a lot of respect for tube guys, but they're not for me. I have tried different types of tube devices in my setup with the same results, hum. Don't get me wrong, I've had hum problems with SS, b .......
459: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D amp question on hum (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-09-01, 05:59:26 (69.216.120.223)
I have the W4S SX1000 Mono Bloc's with the W4S STP-SE Pre driving Maggie 3.6R's. I have put my ear on the speaker and not heard any hum. I haven't tried any tube device with my W4S system so I can't c .......
460: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I'm using W4S's with 3.6R's and Love Them (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-29, 09:49:30 (69.216.104.4)
I don't have any experience with Thiel's. I'm using the W4S SX1000 Mono Bloc's with my Maggie 3.6R's and they sound great. The spec's for my amps don't indicate a problem down to 2 ohm. .......
461: Music Lane, It must be a Cookie I'm Blocking (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-25, 15:45:05 (69.213.87.103)
I still can't get into the site. .......
462: Music Lane, MusicGiants site down? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-24, 14:48:09 (69.213.87.103)
Does anyone know if the Music Giants site is down? .......
463: Music Lane, Anyone Having Trouble Browsing HDGiants? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-22, 16:32:12 (69.213.87.103)
Anyone Having Trouble Browsing HDGiants? I go to the Wed site and select Browse HDStore and get an error. I'm running Vista with Norton 360. .......
464: Vinyl Asylum, Leroy Hutson - Leroy Hutson (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-21, 18:44:03 (69.213.87.103)
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465: Music Lane, Gerald Wilson & His Orchestra (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-21, 11:34:01 (69.213.87.103)
I can't remember the individual song or album. I just remember the music got me hooked. Or maybe it was Ahmad Jamal's "Poinciana" from his "But Not For Me Album". .......
466: Music Lane, RE: jazz poll (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-20, 16:09:56 (69.213.87.103)
I have several Reuben Wilson LP's. He is a very good performer. .......
467: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Out of Phase CD's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-16, 14:56:37 (69.213.87.103)
My W4S STP-SE Pre had a Phase button on it which really wasn't explained in the manual for the W4S STP-SE Pre. I asked W4S about the use of the button and they explained it was for out of phase CD's. .......
468: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: need an amp, need advice (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-08-05, 10:31:53 (69.213.87.103)
Let me see, if I understand what your asking for, a 2000 watt amp for under $200? If you had said $500, that would be 25 cents per watt or "two bits". I think you'll find that's what you will get for .......
469: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Powerful amp for Maggie owners..... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-27, 19:36:09 (69.213.87.103)
I have the W4S SX1000 Mono Bloc's and the W4S STP-SE Pre driving my Maggie 3.6R's. It sounds great in my system. One of the best purchases I have made. The PRE is really making everything seem to come .......
470: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: STP (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-18, 15:45:30 (69.213.87.103)
I want to put a few more hours in before I comment, but I'm very pleased with my W4S STP-SE Pre, so far. Below is a link to the 6 Moon's review of the STP-SE. The article says it's the straight STP, b .......
471: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Integrated Amp as Preamp to unmatched Power Amp (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-17, 17:19:44 (69.213.87.103)
I've used an Integrated MF A5 as my AMP for my fronts (Maggie 3.6R's) and my PRE, I have a Graham Slee Reflex for phono. The A5 has an HT Bypass, which I use to connect to my Pioneer 94TXH HT Receiver .......
472: General Asylum, RE: You do not need a switch. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-17, 16:46:44 (69.213.87.103)
I used to use my Integrated AMP in HT mode, now I use my W4S Pre in HT mode. My HT Pioneer Receiver 94TXH balanced my speaker volumes with a setup function (includes microphone I put in my sitting pos .......
473: Planar Speaker Asylum, Ramsey Lewis, Oscar Peterson (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-15, 16:19:51 (69.213.87.103)
Ramsey Lewis "The Piano Player" - Great Album, Oscar - Plays Songs from the "West Side Story". .......
474: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bel Canto PRe2 vs Cary SLP-03 vs W4S STP - a few questions. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-10, 04:11:45 (198.208.251.21)
I was using my Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated AMP (It has an HT bypass) as a PRE. The music and video audio using the STP is more pleasing to my taste. The A5 is now out of my system and when I can f .......
475: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Bel Canto PRe2 vs Cary SLP-03 vs W4S STP - a few questions. (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-09, 19:03:00 (69.213.87.103)
I have the W4S STP-SE (SE is upgraded wiring, caps, resistors. I have it mated with the W4S SX1000 Mono Blocs. I can't compare it to the other to units you requested as I've never heard them. I am ver .......
476: Digital Drive, RE: Head De-Magnetizer work for CD's & LP's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-03, 11:19:27 (69.213.87.103)
Thanks for the replies. I was thinking along the same lines. I believe that polycarbonates can hold a charge but I'm not sure of a magnetic field on CD's or LP's. Since the demagnetizer is already pai .......
477: Digital Drive, Head De-Magnetizer work for CD's & LP's (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-03, 06:57:01 (69.213.87.103)
I see CD and LP demagnetizer's listed for big bucks and wonder if my old demagnetizer I used for my reel to reel tape heads would do the same thing for CD's and LP's. Any (helpful-notice the qualifier .......
478: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Just Received my W4S STP-SE Pre (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-01, 20:50:47 (69.213.87.103)
Mated with my SX1000's and HT Receiver driving Magnepan 3.6R's. After the 1st hour of playing the sound is really getting nice. Right now I'm listening to the "Best of Accoustic Alchemy", I can really .......
479: Music Lane, RE: Genius!! (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-01, 19:14:36 (69.213.87.103)
You can look up Schlep's profile in Asylum members. .......
480: Music Lane, RE: Please help me identify this tune (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-07-01, 15:48:52 (69.213.87.103)
Schlep said it may Candy Dulfer. If so, try the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhSx8uKdD5o&feature=PlayList&p=32C9E51D7A3B2A20&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=1 .......
481: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-29, 13:19:32 (69.213.87.103)
I have the Wyred4Sound SX1000 Mono Blocks and have never been happier. I will be trying to get rid of my Musical Fidelity A5 Integrated as soon as the Wyred STP-SE Preamplifier arrives, that I just or .......
482: Music Lane, This sounds like a Jeopardy question (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-21, 15:08:19 (69.213.86.92)
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483: Planar Speaker Asylum, Jallen: How difficult to put on Cardas Posts? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-21, 08:00:37 (69.213.86.92)
If it is not too difficult, I would like to change the posts on my 3.6R's. Now I flunked woodshop, metalshop and art so it can't be too difficult if I attempt it. .......
484: Vinyl Asylum, Sviatoslav Richter - Pianist Of The Century (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-16, 15:55:30 (69.213.86.92)
I know it is not Vinyl, but I waiting for my order for the 9 CD set of Richter's greatest. .......
485: Music Lane, Try this Website (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-04, 18:44:26 (69.213.86.92)
http://www.youtube.com/user/JazzVideoGuy .......
486: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Thanks jllaudio... (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-04, 06:38:41 (198.208.251.23)
Don't stop visiting the asylum. There is too much knowledge passed on this site to miss. .......
487: Vinyl Asylum, Try this link for a real Jazz Education (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-03, 17:36:56 (69.213.86.92)
http://www.youtube.com/user/JazzVideoGuy .......
488: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan wants feedback (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-06-03, 15:24:03 (69.213.86.92)
I have a CC3 an 3.6R's for my fronts. I use Energy Veritas 2.3's for my rear speakers. The CC3 in my system has to be balanced a little higher than I normally like for HT operation (conversations in m .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, Friday Spinning - Ransom Wilson "Pleasure Songs For Flute" (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-29, 17:00:04 (69.213.86.92)
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490: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: W4S SX1000's are driving my 3.6R's Magnificently (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-28, 07:37:59 (69.213.86.92)
I need the PRE to hook my OPPO into for DVD-A and SACD also, I want the HT bypass option, available with the W4S PRE. I plan on going to Border's and get an "eBAY for Dummies" book. I have the MF A5 I .......
491: Vinyl Asylum, John Coltrane - Ballads (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-27, 19:43:45 (69.213.86.92)
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492: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Left channel distortion: Bad pressing or bad turntable setup? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-26, 19:09:16 (69.213.86.92)
Where is your turntable located in relation to your speakers? .......
493: Vinyl Asylum, John Coltrane and Johnny Hartmann (nt) (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-26, 19:04:18 (69.213.86.92)
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494: Planar Speaker Asylum, W4S SX1000's are driving my 3.6R's Magnificently (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-26, 18:56:37 (69.213.86.92)
I have the W4S SX1000 Mono Blocks (Almost 2 months now) driving my 3.6R's and they sound magnificent, top to bottom for me. I just received Haydn's complete String Quartet's (25 CD's) and almost forgo .......
495: Music Lane, RE: No, but here are some of the Haydn Quartets I like and recommend (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-15, 16:19:41 (69.213.86.92)
I bought the "Complete Haydn Concertos" on Naxos a few months ago and decided I had to have the complete "String Quartets. .......
496: Music Lane, Anyone have - Haydn: The Complete String Quartets / Kodály String Quartet (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-05-14, 18:46:18 (69.213.86.92)
I just bought it for $86.49 at HB Recordings Direct. This is the NAXOS version. This was the best price I could find for the Kodaly version. Any recommendations to which one to listen to first, from t .......
497: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How about giving it a rest? (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-04-30, 08:50:15 (69.216.115.35)
Thank you Jack. I was just trying to give him my rationale for my purchase and my delight in having done so. I was not, as he seemed to interpret, trying to change his opinion of ICE-Power. I've seen .......
498: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Attack of the Amplifier Clones (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-04-30, 07:57:05 (69.216.115.35)
Before I bought my W4S SX1000's I read the following reviews not just one man's opinion. > http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1005943 > > http://www.6moons.com/audioreviews/wyred/monos.ht .......
499: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Attack of the Amplifier Clones (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-04-29, 19:27:14 (69.216.115.35)
I can't claim to tell someone else how something may sound to them, all I can say is I have the Wyred4Sound SX1000 Mono Blocks driving my Maggie 3.6R's and they sound fantastic. I don't care about cla .......
500: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Take a Look at W4S PRE (0.00)
Posted by jllaudio on 2009-04-25, 08:00:46 (69.216.99.105)
It's new and under $1800. I plan on getting it later this year to go with my W4S SX1000 Mono Block's. .......
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