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1: Shady Lane, I think you just have to make your points and stick to reason. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 21:11:23 (24.20.10.236)
It gives you the best chance of success. But it is nuts, IMHO. So sorry. I moderate all of the forums on USAM, but I don't think that I can help you. Ultimately, it will not be a USAM thing but a PayP .......
2: General Asylum, Thank you. Greatly appreciated. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 20:15:19 (24.20.10.236)
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3: Shady Lane, Nuts! (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 19:49:42 (24.20.10.236)
I have a lot of experience buying, and selling, audio gear. It goes without saying that the seller in the transaction has an obligation, but the buyer has an obligation as well. And that obligation is .......
4: General Asylum, You can email me directly, but not Rod. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 18:29:18 (24.20.10.236)
If you have something for him you can post it to the forum linked below: But Story Is having an issue with his server rejecting emails from the Asylum, which is why he asked for the address, if I'm ge .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Hope you got my email. The phone number did not work. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 17:09:08 (24.20.10.236)
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6: General Asylum, Nice to see some excellent rap and hip hop on the list (an oxymoron to some). nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 16:44:34 (24.20.10.236)
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7: Vinyl Asylum, I cannot, as I am tech challenged, but I will send a link.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 15:56:25 (24.20.10.236)
...-to this post to Rod, and he is a wiz and can answer you. You should have my email address from where I purchased the headshells from you, and I can also be contacted by clicking on my moniker. At .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, Okey doke. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-15, 12:43:36 (107.115.29.95)
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9: Inmate Central, I kept box turtles and a snapper in my younger years. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 19:43:28 (24.20.10.236)
Fantastic pets. Birds, no, not my thing. .......
10: Vinyl Asylum, Message sent! Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 17:19:25 (24.20.10.236)
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11: Inmate Central, Beautiful! I had to put my little cat down 8/24. Don't feel like I will ever recover. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 14:50:27 (24.20.10.236)
Thirteen and a half great years. .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Paul, congrats! Fabulous news on your remission. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 12:42:07 (107.77.205.113)
Please contact me off board, I am in Portland, and have some ideas for you. Sincerely, Marty. .......
13: Vinyl Asylum, If you ever throw in the towel...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 10:29:55 (24.20.10.236)
...-and decide to sell the Kiseki please contact me. Much appreciated. .......
14: Inmate Central, I ain't messin' with that thing. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 10:05:21 (24.20.10.236)
Looks like the sub division already banned him. .......
15: Inmate Central, I fail to see the logic. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 09:54:17 (24.20.10.236)
We have Central and Cinema which are non-audio discussions and all of the other fora, which are audio centered. If you added up all of the audio centered fora the traffic would dwarf Central and Films .......
16: Vinyl Asylum, I was also reading this one recently. Interesting take, link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 09:41:24 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
17: Vinyl Asylum, I think that you mean this one, link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-14, 09:39:11 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
18: General Asylum, No worries, our little miscreant is banned on all forums for a month. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-13, 17:06:55 (24.20.10.236)
The "why" is at the top of Central, something about politics or something, now you know how long you can hang out on the Kiwi Forums. If anyone missed his post on Central here it is, " President Trump .......
19: Inmate Central, Bye, banned, closed, , maybe take the politics to Kiwi Farms or wherever. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-13, 11:45:13 (50.126.108.138)
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20: Vinyl Asylum, As always, thank you, John! Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-13, 10:07:49 (24.20.10.236)
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21: Vinyl Asylum, That's the fly in the ointment for me. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-13, 07:01:14 (24.20.10.236)
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22: Inmate Central, Reminds me of Pete Turner's iconic cover of "Wave". (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 17:25:22 (24.20.10.236)
A good one. .......
23: Speaker Asylum, Exactly. Who's writing the check? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 16:54:53 (24.20.10.236)
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24: Speaker Asylum, Not for me. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 16:52:09 (24.20.10.236)
But we are all different. I find the distortions of amps...-well electronic in nature and less consonant with the fabric of the music than the distortions of speakers. Admittedly, amplifier distortion .......
25: Vinyl Asylum, Sorry, only own two of them so really can't comment. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 15:50:13 (24.20.10.236)
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26: Vinyl Asylum, Do you think that it was actually multiple sessions? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 15:48:46 (24.20.10.236)
Or do you think that they were able to see the long game and just made multiple takes at the original recording session so they had multiple stampers? It seems that it would be hard, what with musicia .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks John, I find that fascinating. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 12:44:11 (107.77.205.113)
Seems like something that would not happen today. .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, It's not to be obfuscatory. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 11:54:41 (24.20.10.236)
It's because I don't have a system, just a revolving carousel of vintage equipment that gets bought and sold. Currently listening to Denon DP3000 SME 3009 unimproved, Ortofon Quintet Blue, Parasound J .......
29: Vinyl Asylum, +1. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 11:44:18 (107.77.205.113)
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30: Vinyl Asylum, And changing the coupling caps to paper in oil and the 47k resistors made a world of difference. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 06:59:02 (24.20.10.236)
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31: Vinyl Asylum, I keep track of all of my cartridges and I have a stylus timer. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-12, 06:54:46 (24.20.10.236)
The one pictured. Never again. It does not work for me. If you have an extra glass of Scotch and take the last record off without remembering to hit it, well it just keeps going. Then you have to reme .......
32: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Maybe 5654W. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 14:51:23 (24.20.10.236)
But really, these are pentodes and the price of entry was very little. I would try to mitigate the harshness with interconnects. Keeping with the theme, perhaps the free, black, interconnects that com .......
33: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It's a single pentode. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 13:36:07 (24.20.10.236)
Not that it couldn't be strapped as a triode. Pin out below: .......
34: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It is 6J2. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 12:55:08 (24.20.10.236)
The 7 pins is the give away. Link below: .......
35: Vinyl Asylum, AR used to have a demonstration room in Grand Central Station. The good 'ol days. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 12:34:04 (24.20.10.236)
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36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, The Chinese made a ton of 'em. I bin the Shuguang as soon as I see them. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 09:34:14 (24.20.10.236)
I have not tried the better Chinese brands of 12AX7, but used/tested US and new JJ frame grid and long plate are cheap enough and seem to have great service life so I am happy with those. ::: TOPIC:: .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Something along these lines, link.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 09:26:58 (24.20.10.236)
Link: .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I think the most common tube produced in the country of origin. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 09:22:05 (24.20.10.236)
And my bet that board is made in China where 12AX7 would be less common. You would think, if it was a 12**7 they would say so in the ad. I don't see that, but as you say, it's all idle speculation. I .......
39: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I am more cynical. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-11, 09:06:24 (24.20.10.236)
It does not look like 12**7 to me. I think it is a Russian, or Chinese, tube like 6N1P or 6N2P. Since these are all 6 volt tubes and the supply is 12V, filaments in series. .......
40: General Asylum, Amir, once again, you hit the nail on the head. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-10, 19:52:50 (24.20.10.236)
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41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Which vacuum tubes does it use? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-10, 19:00:11 (24.20.10.236)
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42: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, had two of those, you will enjoy it. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-10, 16:05:51 (24.20.10.236)
The stylus is an Ogura Vital. One of my favorites. .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, You are welcome. If the body is round, that is the one. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-10, 15:12:56 (24.20.10.236)
Here is a thread on Klipsch, below: .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, I believe these were sold in the States as Klipsch. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-10, 10:13:46 (24.20.10.236)
I have had two of the MCZ7 Boron and they are very good, perhaps a bit light on the left hand piano. They were an artisanal Japanese cartridge made by a gent named Hibino. .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not LI, but he is a very good tech. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-10, 09:23:21 (24.20.10.236)
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46: General Asylum, +1. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-09, 15:42:18 (24.20.10.236)
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47: General Asylum, Thanks! You are making me thirsty. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-09, 14:55:23 (24.20.10.236)
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48: General Asylum, Mazel tov, a higher authority. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-09, 14:10:32 (24.20.10.236)
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49: General Asylum, Wow! Thanks for sharing. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-09, 12:34:25 (24.20.10.236)
I'll be over after dinner. Will bring desert. Beautiful collection! Cheers. .......
50: General Asylum, Love the one you're with. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-09, 12:16:59 (24.20.10.236)
The crass answer is whatever is in my glass. But it's pretty much true. Macallan makes a nice 12 YO though. The 25 is out of my pay grade. Nothing improves a system like Scotch. What about you? What f .......
51: General Asylum, Well...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-09, 11:59:45 (24.20.10.236)
Scotch 37.5% Turntable/cartridge/phono preamp 68.5% Power cables and outlets 22.7% Room treatments 20.5% Amp/preamp 36.5% Speakers 8% If that comes out to more than 100% it's because I already started .......
52: Tubes Asylum, +1 for the JJ ECC802S long plate tube. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-08, 07:51:04 (24.20.10.236)
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53: Vinyl Asylum, Just to muddy the water further...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-08, 07:40:01 (24.20.10.236)
...-this is the Sheffield Treasury version, that I believe the OP referred to as "the stripes." The text says, "This special audiophile record is produced from the live stereo tape recorded during .......
54: General Asylum, Great rig. Thanks for sharing. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-06, 20:20:16 (24.20.10.236)
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55: General Asylum, Mono rules! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-06, 18:08:23 (24.20.10.236)
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56: Jazz Alley, Im going to change that to Eliane Elias sings Jobim, which is...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-06, 16:30:18 (24.20.10.236)
...-the better album, and arguably the better band. But you can have it either way, with, or without, vocals. .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, The later. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-05, 20:59:50 (24.20.10.236)
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58: Digital Drive, Stop the chipping you two. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-05, 12:59:48 (24.20.10.236)
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59: Critic's Corner, Sure, link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-05, 09:23:14 (107.77.205.113)
Link below: .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, Many of the APO blues D2D LPs are on sale for $10 each. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-05, 09:15:26 (24.20.10.236)
Link to sale below: .......
61: Jazz Alley, Eliane Elias plays Jobim. mt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-04, 10:11:27 (24.20.10.236)
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62: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-04, 08:46:08 (24.20.10.236)
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63: Vinyl Asylum, With your Rega, messing with the old stuff may be diminishing returns. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-03, 11:21:54 (24.20.10.236)
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64: Vinyl Asylum, A clean bench is a sign of an unkempt mind, LOL. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-03, 07:29:51 (24.20.10.236)
I change the oil in the main bearings of turntables so I have 80/90w gear oil, sewing machine oil, synthetic 40w, non detergent 30w, Technics DD oil, AR oil, Linn oil, and a few more, all in little bo .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Latest project. (Pic) (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-02, 17:50:27 (24.20.10.236)
Seems these old disc spinners seem to find me. Lenco L70, branded as Bogen 62. Console,pull. I just cleaned it up and freed the tracking force knob, which was frozen. I am still working, and hav .......
66: Vinyl Asylum, Sweet! Great album, need to play some Hendrix myself. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-01, 13:15:47 (24.20.10.236)
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67: Inmate Central, Banned, no politics please. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-01, 07:13:30 (24.20.10.236)
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68: Inmate Central, Done, and done. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-09-01, 07:11:26 (24.20.10.236)
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69: Vinyl Asylum, Anthony, great idea for getting on board for not a lot of money. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-31, 21:41:47 (24.20.10.236)
And then you will always have a back up stylus as well for when the "cleaning lady" becomes over zealous. .......
70: Vinyl Asylum, Absolutely correct. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-31, 18:31:21 (24.20.10.236)
And if he could stretch to the 540ml or even 95ml, he would be getting a technically better cartridge, that, like you, most owners love. That said, I sold my 540 as it was not to my taste and would pr .......
71: Vinyl Asylum, I can't buy that argument. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-31, 17:46:45 (24.20.10.236)
The Ortofon Red is, approximately, the same price as that Shure M95he mentioned below. Now let's put aside which is the better sounding cartridge for a moment. The cost of the Ortofon is $99 and the r .......
72: Digital Drive, Stop the back and forth gents and get back on topic. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-31, 06:36:24 (24.20.10.236)
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73: Vinyl Asylum, Lots of folks love the JICO stylii for Shure. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-30, 14:48:52 (24.20.10.236)
The stuff ran me out of the room. I would use that M95 until it was dead and then buy one of the EVG nude synthetic elliptical replacement stylii and use it for backup, or beater albums and 45s. ::: T .......
74: Vinyl Asylum, And isn't that the fly in the ointment? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-30, 14:35:08 (24.20.10.236)
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75: Vinyl Asylum, I mean that it requires a higher total capacitance from the tonearm wire combined with the...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-30, 14:17:01 (24.20.10.236)
..input capacitance of the phono stage. You can find the spec on the Shure spec sheet. .......
76: Vinyl Asylum, I would jump on that one fast. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-30, 13:38:01 (107.77.205.113)
The hyper elliptical stylus puts it a class above the more conventional choices mentioned. Warmer sounding than most of the current competition with good bass and extended highs with excellent definit .......
77: Inmate Central, Banned. Thread closed. Enjoy. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-30, 06:39:17 (24.20.10.236)
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78: Inmate Central, What part of no politics and no profanity do you guys not get? Banning next. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-29, 19:39:13 (24.20.10.236)
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79: Speaker Asylum, Maybe this will be of help. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-28, 08:32:59 (24.20.10.236)
I would do both of them, not just one. Link below: .......
80: Speaker Asylum, The prices on all their stuff are ridiculous. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-28, 08:20:09 (24.20.10.236)
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81: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for sharing that. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-28, 08:14:16 (24.20.10.236)
I have had a few pandemic purchases myself. Look what you've gone and done now. I want one! .......
82: Inmate Central, Gents, kindly stop the back and forth. If you have something to contribute...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-27, 19:09:43 (24.20.10.236)
...-regarding the topic, have at it, but otherwise agree to disagree and call it a day. Thank you. .......
83: SET Asylum, You just got an offer from an extremely competent hobbyist.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-27, 19:03:56 (24.20.10.236)
..I would take him up on it. And that is not a capacitor, it is a dropping resistor in the power supply. All the more reason to have Tre help you out. I would be asking him what his favorite adult bev .......
84: Vinyl Asylum, The confusion stems not from the blank record, but how to use it. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-27, 09:18:54 (24.20.10.236)
Traditionally, anti-skate was set so that the stylus stayed stationary while playing the blank record, but this has been shown to be excessive. Current thinking is that the stylus should move slowly t .......
85: Vinyl Asylum, Yes Brian Denon DP3000. I like it, but what do I know? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-27, 09:10:40 (24.20.10.236)
In addition to the 3009 unimproved, at the beginning of the Summer I picked up a M2-9R, the current iteration of the arm, though no knife edge. Seems like it is primarily aimed at the Asian market and .......
86: Vinyl Asylum, The Band, fabulous! (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-27, 08:06:48 (24.20.10.236)
The brown album is one of my favorites. Have the MoFi which sounds too smooth and refined, but a collector recently gave me a Bob Ludwig mastered green label Capitol. Wow, that's what I remember it so .......
87: Vinyl Asylum, I love Bob Wills music...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-27, 07:21:57 (24.20.10.236)
...-and Real Gone is an unsung reissue label that does great work for very little money. Is that a digital album I see peeking around behind Bob? ;^) .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, Spinnin' (pic) (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-26, 18:08:34 (24.20.10.236)
A birthday present from my wife. Awesome album. .......
89: Vintage Asylum, I like the way that the table and chairs pick up the colors in the rug. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-26, 15:43:46 (24.20.10.236)
I find it rather calming, maybe an old, familiar memory of childhood. .......
90: Tubes Asylum, 6P14p is an EL84 equivalent and won't get you there. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-25, 19:01:06 (24.20.10.236)
6P14P-EV is a 7189 equivalent and will work great as will Sovtek EL84M. Problem being, with the war, these will now be expensive. But still less than NOS. Unfortunately, there is no high value magic b .......
91: Vintage Asylum, Sweet finds, congrats. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-25, 16:47:03 (24.20.10.236)
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92: General Asylum, OK, thread closed. Knock it off gents. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-24, 10:19:09 (24.20.10.236)
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93: Speaker Asylum, I wanna buy a pair of speakers, not the condo to put them in. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-23, 11:11:48 (107.77.205.24)
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94: Inmate Central, Richard, please keep the politics off of this board. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-23, 07:43:06 (24.20.10.236)
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95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I hope you really enjoy the amp. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-21, 15:04:37 (24.20.10.236)
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96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sure it does. When facing the amp.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-20, 18:48:50 (24.20.10.236)
..two 6BQ5/EL84 on the left, 6AN8 dead center and EZ81 on the right. .......
97: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Do you mean the assembly manual? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-20, 14:42:20 (24.20.10.236)
If so the link to download it is below, but you will need to scroll down the page. .......
98: Vinyl Asylum, Wendell, sincere condolences, RIP. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-20, 09:09:40 (24.20.10.236)
At these times, music can be a great palliative. .......
99: Vinyl Asylum, Exactly! The green label has the punch. The creme label the finesse. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-20, 09:07:56 (24.20.10.236)
Easy choice for me. "Love It To Death" is a little harder. The first press on the Straight label has the raw essence, but again the Warner green is very impactful. .......
100: Vinyl Asylum, Quick Killer shoot out. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-19, 19:31:12 (24.20.10.236)
The 1971 albums "Love It To Death" and "Killer" are my favorites. Just ran through my copies of "Killer" and this is the one to have. Olive label with "Stereo" at 6 o'clock, just like most Reprise .......
101: General Asylum, No, but my software preferences do. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-18, 09:58:38 (24.20.10.236)
I like pretty much all musical genres, so that really does not come into play when selecting audio gear. But I have a lot of poorly recorded music that I dearly love, both on CD and vinyl, and also ha .......
102: Inmate Central, The Challenger and Charger are being discontinued next year. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-17, 15:32:57 (24.20.10.236)
No electric Hellcat I am afraid. Link below: .......
103: Vinyl Asylum, It's a metaphor. I use them now and again. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-17, 12:52:09 (107.77.205.197)
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104: Vinyl Asylum, Isn't vinyl replay, in and of itself, old technology? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-17, 12:29:35 (107.77.205.197)
A rock rattles through a groove and generates an electrical signal. As far as the 301 and 401 go, they sound excellent, have a build quality that is marvelous and are artifacts of a time when things w .......
105: Vintage Asylum, Yes, Keroes was gone before Dyna was started. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-17, 08:04:11 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
106: Inmate Central, OK closed. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-16, 16:36:44 (24.20.10.236)
I had seen it earlier, and frankly, some things that I read as non-partisan, in fact are. My failing. I had just emailed Rod about that today. .......
107: Inmate Central, Enough, lets nix the personal comments, please gents. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-16, 13:29:23 (50.126.108.138)
Nt .......
108: Vinyl Asylum, +1, click bait. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-16, 09:41:46 (107.77.205.197)
Nt .......
109: Critic's Corner, When Music Direct customer service answered inquiries saying that...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-15, 07:49:09 (24.20.10.236)
..the recording chain was all analog that was the smoking gun as far as I was concerned. Intentional deception. .......
110: Vinyl Asylum, Brian, you are never late to the party. Awesome kit, thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 20:55:56 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
111: Tubes Asylum, Good move. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 17:09:31 (24.20.10.236)
There are actually three originals, tall stack cloth lead, short stack cloth lead and short stack plastic lead. Yup with the octal tubes all of the originals are on the no fly list. .......
112: Vinyl Asylum, Really neat! You have it all. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 17:00:49 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
113: Planar Speaker Asylum, Here. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 15:46:55 (24.20.10.236)
Link below, I have no first hand experience with the gent, though he has been at it a while. .......
114: Tubes Asylum, Which power transformer are you using? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 14:50:03 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
115: Vinyl Asylum, Wow, that's everything...-and more! nt. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 14:48:12 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
116: Vinyl Asylum, I hear you there. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 13:39:53 (24.20.10.236)
I collect 7" 45s so it is a bit more in my wheelhouse. And it wasn't really an answer to your question anyway, sorry about that. .......
117: Vinyl Asylum, This box set of ELP comes out on the 26th. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-14, 08:40:46 (24.20.10.236)
I want this one, and while I prefer Emerson's previous band, The Nice, this one is on my to get list. Link below: .......
118: Critic's Corner, ".. and in the latest version developed for the Springsteen releases the azimuth is also stabilized. " (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-13, 10:29:55 (24.20.10.236)
In the linked thread below Jamie Howarth says that in his first post. I take it at face value. Maybe I shouldn't. .......
119: Critic's Corner, Jamie Howarth's Plangent Process software is designed to do that. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-12, 16:29:15 (24.20.10.236)
MoFi has used it on at least one recording. They are probably taking credit for everything under the sun now to try to change the focus. Link below, Mr. Marks. .......
120: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Excellent! Thank you. I hope we get some pix and more impressions later on. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-12, 10:20:16 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
121: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you, neat amp. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-12, 08:37:02 (107.77.205.197)
You refer to it being excellent in its price range. Can you share the approximate price range, landed in the States? The Amp Camp seems an interesting alternative but it may be in a completely differe .......
122: Planar Speaker Asylum, It was tongue in cheek. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-12, 07:41:39 (24.20.10.236)
But yes have owned plenty of planers Maggie's, JanZen, Infinity. I like them. It was a joke about WAF. I am here, because further up the board a member was having an issue with his LRS, and believed i .......
123: Planar Speaker Asylum, I imagine that if Road and Track polled it's readership...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-11, 18:13:07 (24.20.10.236)
...-in 2009 the most popular car might be a Mustang V8 or Beemer. But the Camry was probably the best selling car that year, or something of that ilk. Then again, Magnepan is unquestionably one of the .......
124: Planar Speaker Asylum, A few thoughts. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-11, 17:56:06 (24.20.10.236)
First, overall phono gain is typically less than the 2V standard CD output, so it is completely normal to have to advance the volume knob further on phono to achieve the same loudness as the CD. This .......
125: Vintage Asylum, IMHO, Ed Laurent and Bob Tucker should also get their due in the design of the ST-70. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-11, 08:33:22 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
126: Vinyl Asylum, I tried that same experiment at home. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-10, 20:30:23 (24.20.10.236)
Don't think that I can ever listen to Candy-O ever again. .......
127: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Isn't that the old Linsley-Hood circuit? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-10, 15:44:51 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
128: Inmate Central, Where's Reelsmith? Dean has pics of his marvelous vintage fishing gear. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 21:44:41 (24.20.10.236)
Mt .......
129: Vinyl Asylum, We'll all get a $5 coupon to use on a $125 digital LP.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 20:56:45 (24.20.10.236)
...-and the lawyers will get Maseratis and houses on the Cote D'azur. .......
130: Vinyl Asylum, Link to video showing how scrupulous Geoff has been with his sources. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 18:13:51 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
131: Inmate Central, I don't owe anyone anything, but I am always happy to answer questions. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 17:54:25 (24.20.10.236)
A few weeks ago, at Rod's direction, he felt the board would be better if it conformed to the description at the top of the page, additionally, the profanity and ad hominem were felt to be detrimental .......
132: Inmate Central, I believe that it says so right at the top of this board. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 17:32:14 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
133: Inmate Central, Come on, there are plenty of sites for you to discuss politics with.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 17:30:59 (24.20.10.236)
..those on your side, or the other side, of the aisle. Sites with people focused on political insight. There are really no shortage of them. Why bring it here, where it is off topic? Makes no sense. .......
134: Inmate Central, Gents, please take the politics somewhere else. Thank you. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 17:10:28 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
135: Inmate Central, Thanks Muse, always appreciate the support. That little cat has had a better life than I have. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 09:36:31 (24.20.10.236)
Hard time, but no regrets. .......
136: Inmate Central, I agree, it is very bad for the brand. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 08:43:13 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
137: Inmate Central, As I suspected, Im the only one with problems, and you are problem free. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 07:48:46 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
138: Inmate Central, I respect the criticism.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-08, 07:29:57 (24.20.10.236)
What is your solution, return to the previous status quo? I'm not opposed to that. .......
139: Inmate Central, Very perceptive. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 22:25:51 (24.20.10.236)
Yes it wears me out. It was intended to be permanent, but having a 50 hour a week job, a dying cat and a life, not to mention another site that I moderate all of the forums on, I bit off more than I c .......
140: Inmate Central, Understood, thank you. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 22:22:20 (24.20.10.236)
I value the contributions that Victor made with his unique perspective. And I hope that he sees fit to return. You don't need to speak up for him in that he is already valued. He takes exception to m .......
141: Inmate Central, Since my cousins perished in the ovens in Nazi Germany...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 21:48:21 (24.20.10.236)
and my grand mother and grandfather emigrated fleeing the holocaust ...-I'm glad that I finally saw the light and went over to the right side of things, LOL. Bund meeting at 11, don your finest leider .......
142: Inmate Central, Thanks Pablo, as it says on the email, just ping him at the top of the board. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 18:40:01 (24.20.10.236)
That's what I do. .......
143: Inmate Central, I have a serious question for those members that frequent this board. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 18:22:10 (24.20.10.236)
I get it, as vacuous said, my policies are viewed as Draconian, scorched earth, as it were. But none of it is about me, and my ways. Let me ask the membership here, when Rod was trying to keep the pea .......
144: Inmate Central, That is correct, two actually. No desire to walk it back. Rod shared with me your concerns. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 17:12:46 (24.20.10.236)
And I appreciate your perspective and it is at least as valid as my own. But no, for my short tenure there is no desire to get on the merry-go-round of banning and returns to the same abusive behavior .......
145: Inmate Central, No one is banned for good and Victor is over his time off...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 16:48:28 (24.20.10.236)
...-and it is his choice that he has not returned. As I said in another post. He has a unique perspective here both because of his knowledge of the war, and his knowledge as a manufacturer of audio ge .......
146: Inmate Central, Respectfully, I think that is rash. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 16:28:21 (24.20.10.236)
I will only be here for a couple more weeks. Rod asked me to step in as this board was stealing his time and energy. He has grand kids, a wife...-a life. The round robin of repeated bans with the same .......
147: Inmate Central, Correct there. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 16:19:22 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
148: Inmate Central, I do not believe that is correct. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 16:08:01 (24.20.10.236)
Victor has not deleted his membership. .......
149: General Asylum, The recycle bin was empty. Hard to see the bottom. But that's where they ended up, of course. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 12:07:41 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
150: General Asylum, Takin' out the trash. Pic. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-07, 11:54:55 (24.20.10.236)
Done. .......
151: General Asylum, And he has not been married since 2004. mt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-06, 12:28:15 (24.20.10.236)
Mt .......
152: General Asylum, Thank you for that. Much appreciated. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-06, 12:06:12 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
153: General Asylum, Roy DuNann for me, but he was much more than a mastering engineer. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-06, 10:43:06 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
154: General Asylum, Sometimes folks get lost and wander over here from ASR or Hydrogen Audio. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-06, 09:45:27 (24.20.10.236)
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155: Inmate Central, Where did fault come in? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 20:40:45 (24.20.10.236)
Members on this board have to learn that once it gets personal walk away or hit the "alert mod" button. Most members have really interesting insights but obscure the message by just pissing on each ot .......
156: Inmate Central, Gents, please stop the back and forth. Just move on. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 19:10:54 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
157: Inmate Central, Got it, I'm thick sometimes, please see response below. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 18:01:46 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
158: Inmate Central, Please explain the problem in your own words. Much appreciated. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 16:00:14 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
159: Inmate Central, I respectfully disagree Pablo. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 15:49:57 (24.20.10.236)
And my prejudice may come into play here. You see, my father's side of the family are all of Hungarian descent. My grandparents being born there. I grew up listening to my father, uncle and grandmothe .......
160: Inmate Central, Bye, nice knowin' ya. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 15:35:10 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
161: Inmate Central, Rick, tired of your trolling and utter BS. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 15:04:18 (24.20.10.236)
Take 48 hours off and keep your sorry posts off this board. The next ban is permanent. Enjoy some jazz and find a nice political board to post on somewhere. You are no longer welcome here. Troll, meet .......
162: Inmate Central, Curb your language, please. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-04, 12:51:57 (107.77.205.40)
Nt .......
163: Inmate Central, Gents, be civil, or be gone. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-03, 22:00:04 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
164: Vinyl Asylum, Why not ask Jonathan Carr, he is a member here? Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-03, 17:13:41 (24.20.10.236)
Link below. If you can't get to him here, email Lyra Japan. The purpose of the Washi paper is to keep debris out of the motor, so it has a purpose. .......
165: Inmate Central, Please clean up your language. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-03, 16:48:21 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
166: Vintage Asylum, Welcome to my world! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-02, 15:02:30 (24.20.10.236)
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167: Vinyl Asylum, Isn't it "vinyls versus digitals"? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-01, 14:27:25 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
168: Vintage Asylum, No, IMHO, absolutely not. But they are fun. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-01, 07:54:53 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
169: Vinyl Asylum, I have a close friend with Parkinson's. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-01, 07:49:43 (24.20.10.236)
Since it impairs brain function it can manifest in varying ways. He has a great attitude and works through the challenges. I think you are going to get a lot of joy out of the Garrard. Music is the b .......
170: Vintage Asylum, Very cool article at Wall of Sound on vintage restoration. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-08-01, 07:41:37 (24.20.10.236)
Link below, those of us amateurs who work on vintage gear will have that deja vu moment reading this: .......
171: Inmate Central, So you're coming over here to make my mod job harder? ;^) Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 14:23:13 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
172: Inmate Central, I'll take that bet! (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 13:10:48 (24.20.10.236)
I think we will not see appreciably more banning. As with this thread, I will continue to wade in where I believe that it is not out of hand and the members will be receptive to a gentle refocus. Bann .......
173: Inmate Central, Rick, I assume you deleted your own post but you asked an important question. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 12:19:32 (24.20.10.236)
I would ask inmates if they want to engage in a productive conversation or smash each other's heads on the wall? The former actually involves a modicum of tact and subtlety. I will give a, somewhat fl .......
174: Inmate Central, Thank you for the guidance. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 12:00:31 (24.20.10.236)
I am still finding my footing, so to speak. .......
175: Inmate Central, Gents, can we please move past the political partisanship? Much appreciated. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 10:40:36 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
176: Inmate Central, I understand your issue. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 09:53:56 (24.20.10.236)
But, in the same breath, I am not going to revisit every caution, ban, deletion, etc. You feel it is inequitable and I get that message clearly. We are going to be moving towards a forum that conforms .......
177: Inmate Central, Political, let's move on. It's a new day. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 09:38:32 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
178: Inmate Central, He was banned for that. I left it up because I prefer not to delete, if possible. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 09:17:40 (24.20.10.236)
I am of one mind with you. Threats are beyond the pale, everything else is a bit of a judgement call. He should be back today, if he chooses to come back. .......
179: Inmate Central, LOL, touche. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 08:39:16 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
180: Inmate Central, Welcome back. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-31, 08:37:58 (24.20.10.236)
I must have missed it. I speed to work every day. Sometimes I see other motorists pulled over on the side of the road by the cops. Presumably getting a ticket. Then, every now and again, I get a tick .......
181: Inmate Central, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 20:58:24 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
182: Inmate Central, Ugh, my cat is at end of life. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 20:10:06 (24.20.10.236)
Not a good thing. I hope that we can continue to discuss important topics with differing opinions like guns in our society, abortion, reparations for African Americans, the economy and many more. And .......
183: Inmate Central, Nah, it's not gonna thin out. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 19:03:59 (24.20.10.236)
Hopefully, we are at the end of it. Yes, it is a judgement call, but I find it more productive to just ask folks to knock it off. Banning is Draconian, I get that. This morning's stupidity was, IMHO, .......
184: Inmate Central, Thank you. Greatly appreciated. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 16:16:10 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
185: Inmate Central, Ivan, i have complete respect for you perspective. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 16:05:31 (24.20.10.236)
You will find that I try to be very precise in my language. It was determined that this board was using an inordinate amount of Rod's resources, and the changes he hoped to effect through his moderati .......
186: Inmate Central, Vacuous, please don't personalize this. Every member here deserves to...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 15:24:44 (24.20.10.236)
...-understand the changes here and also to have a good chance to bring their behavior in line. We all should have a chance to reset. Myself included. .......
187: Inmate Central, No question, if I am out of line, please hit the "alert moderator" button and your message will go...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 15:22:02 (24.20.10.236)
..directly to Rod. I think that when I was asked to moderate, it was incumbent on me to alter my behavior. Maybe you will see ways for your behavior to evolve as well. If you feel that something that .......
188: Inmate Central, I am going to mark my calendar! (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 15:17:29 (24.20.10.236)
I finally met someone who likes moderation. I certainly don't. About 20 years ago I was put "under moderation" for a post on Audiogon. It was an opportunity to re-set and give some though to what I wa .......
189: Inmate Central, Tim, sorry I am not getting it. Can you expand a bit? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 13:02:46 (24.20.10.236)
But yes, if you are asking were members held to a different standard when that was posted than they are now, the answer is "yes". That would get me a ban today, there is no doubt about it. ::: TOPIC:: .......
190: Inmate Central, Jay, your criticism is quite valid. Though I don't dislike Victor or anyone else here. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 12:33:29 (24.20.10.236)
I think that I owned the intemperate comments that I have made on this board in the past, link below. If that was not sufficient, I will repeat it here, I have said some stupid, and hurtful, things he .......
191: Inmate Central, Glad you got it. I just sent you a test e-mail as well to see if that is sorted out. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 12:21:18 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
192: Inmate Central, Easy to do clickable links on this site. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 12:07:15 (24.20.10.236)
I had just sent you the link to the album covers, if you look at my next post down in the thread there is a link to the worst album covers there as well. .......
193: Inmate Central, Que? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 11:47:06 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
194: Inmate Central, BillH and Victor you have been banned from this forum. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-30, 11:41:33 (24.20.10.236)
Use the week to find one of the many political sites that is sympathetic to whatever side of the aisle you find yourself on. If you choose to return the leash will be short. .......
195: Inmate Central, E-Stat and Uncle Mike you have been banned from this forum. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-28, 17:14:05 (24.20.10.236)
48 hours this time. Should you choose to post on this forum again you will need to be civil or you are out. Personal attacks and politics are not welcome in this forum. Play on. .......
196: Jazz Alley, Marvelous article, thanks for sharing that Rick. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-28, 12:49:20 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
197: Inmate Central, Enjoy your vacation and drive defensively. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-28, 08:24:50 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
198: Vinyl Asylum, Oy vey. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 17:38:43 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
199: Vinyl Asylum, Hopefully, that's the end of it. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 13:08:29 (24.20.10.236)
Of course, this could've come on day 1, but whatever. It was hard to separate the schadenfreude from the genuine outrage in some of the posts here, but each of us should be able to make up our minds. .......
200: Vinyl Asylum, LOL, that's my stock and trade. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 12:26:12 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
201: Vinyl Asylum, I'll be a contrarian here.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 09:29:59 (24.20.10.236)
I really enjoy jazz/funk and though the songs, and everything else, is dated, Mr. Shing-A-Ling is my favorite out of the dozen or so that I have. Honorable mention is a tie, Byrd In Flight and The Raj .......
202: Vinyl Asylum, When Target, Amazon or WalMart have their buy two.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 08:52:48 (24.20.10.236)
..get one free Media sale from their already discounted prices, if you buy three records the standard BN reissue line will net out to about $18 each. They are excellent and are pressed at Optimal. The .......
203: Vinyl Asylum, Nothing to be proud of, just keep moving along, LOL. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 08:45:36 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
204: Vinyl Asylum, At age 65 all this tech stuff is too much for me. ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 08:22:22 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
205: Vinyl Asylum, Than maybe change your profile.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 07:54:03 (24.20.10.236)
..to "does not accept any email" so folks don't try to message you, LOL. Here is a link, enjoy: .......
206: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I posted it and decided it was in poor taste. Moderated my own post...-..doh. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 07:42:31 (24.20.10.236)
Just sent you a PM. .......
207: Vinyl Asylum, I posted it and decided it was in poor taste. Moderated my own post...-..doh. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 07:37:48 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
208: Inmate Central, In my case the turtle and the hare. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-27, 07:17:57 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
209: General Asylum, That tableau just whispers "bachelor". nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-26, 13:34:14 (24.20.10.236)
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210: Inmate Central, Over 100 in Portland, OR today. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-26, 08:57:57 (24.20.10.236)
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211: Vinyl Asylum, Marvelous video. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-26, 07:57:58 (24.20.10.236)
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212: Vinyl Asylum, Tre, I have an extra backup copy that is a bit high milage. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 20:35:21 (24.20.10.236)
Happy to send it to you, and it would easily suffice until you find something a bit better. Marble vinyl with fold out. Please contact me off board if you would like it. .......
213: Vinyl Asylum, Opinions are like.... (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 20:29:59 (24.20.10.236)
This is incredibly misinformed IMHO. Look at the pressing that you are referring to RE-2. Now have a good look in the dead wax. See that funny little space ship? It's not a space ship, it is the maste .......
214: Inmate Central, Fair enough. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 17:02:54 (24.20.10.236)
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215: Vinyl Asylum, That's not accurate. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 15:59:33 (107.115.29.81)
I am anachronistic, not prehistoric. .......
216: Inmate Central, OK enough! (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 14:27:29 (24.20.10.236)
We are here to exchange ideas, not to abuse one another. Save the bit about the lies, the OP brought forth an interesting poll. I don't think that the loss of faith in media has anything to do with li .......
217: Vinyl Asylum, Congrats, small steps lead to giant leaps. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 09:26:17 (24.20.10.236)
If you like the sound of the Bronze, you will find it on the end of some very aspirational record players. It is no slouch, even in the best of company. And you can always upgrade the stylus to the Bl .......
218: Vinyl Asylum, You have an excellent rig, George! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 08:19:19 (24.20.10.236)
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219: General Asylum, Joni's swan song. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 08:04:47 (24.20.10.236)
An amazing moment and kudos to Brandi Carlisle for being the vehicle that made this fantastic ride happen. Link below: .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, I was not clear. That is the original MoFi discography. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 07:46:29 (24.20.10.236)
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221: Vinyl Asylum, I'm right there with you on that, Scott. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-25, 07:44:06 (24.20.10.236)
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222: Inmate Central, AI programming by the Tesla autonomous driving folks, no doubt. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 22:56:22 (24.20.10.236)
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223: Vinyl Asylum, You must be prescient. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 21:45:39 (24.20.10.236)
I am a very high roller and free spender. As you can see in the pic, I rolled the dice and paid $9.99 for Crime and $14.99 for I Robot. It actually wasn't a very good roll as I was not familiar wit .......
224: Vinyl Asylum, At my house the music collection is 95% of the sound system. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 20:23:27 (24.20.10.236)
But I am not an audiophile, I am a record collector who enjoys such lo fi mediums as 45 singles and 78s. I would never let sound quality dictate the music that I listen to, but always happy to have a .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, I have the UHQR of that title. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 20:18:31 (24.20.10.236)
Not being particularly into the music may be the reason but I find the sound quality to be just OK. The Supertramp UHQR, for one, which is also music that I am luke warm on, seems to be much better so .......
226: Inmate Central, Wow, just wow! Thanks for sharing. Mt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 17:38:24 (24.20.10.236)
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227: SET Asylum, Emission Labs and Takatsuki should be added to your shopping list. ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 09:02:22 (24.20.10.236)
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228: Vinyl Asylum, The thing is, and this is true of the Blue Note and Intervention reissues as well...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 08:08:58 (24.20.10.236)
...-some of this stuff is very hard to source in decent condition, usuriously expensive and often both at once. That rings the bell for me. .......
229: Vinyl Asylum, Yup, and the Michael Jackson "Thriller" thing is a head scratcher. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-24, 07:56:10 (24.20.10.236)
It's a densely recorded pop album that you can pick up in any used record store for $8, from a singer with a very tarnished brand. In defense, it is an iconic record, but who would pay $125 for it? :: .......
230: Vinyl Asylum, Agreed, how deep is the hole? We have yet to see. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-23, 20:30:00 (24.20.10.236)
Completely understand not seeing Concord as a major as I do, simply a different perspective. It's a big tent. .......
231: Vinyl Asylum, I would concur with the first half. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-23, 20:25:10 (24.20.10.236)
But only because Original Master Recording has no technical meaning, in and of itself. A third generation safety copy is just as much from the original master tape as anything else. You could start wi .......
232: Vinyl Asylum, I would respectfully disagree. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-23, 19:46:59 (24.20.10.236)
Craft is an arm of the Concord group and has access to the masters for labels such as Concord and Prestige.. The hype stickers on the jackets say that the process is all analog. Especially cool becaus .......
233: Critic's Corner, Sadly, Pierre passed away in August of last year. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-23, 14:16:06 (24.20.10.236)
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234: Inmate Central, Thanks all for the kind words. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-23, 12:48:50 (24.20.10.236)
I have been moderating forums for several years, so to continue Rod's metaphor, it is not my first rodeo. And I have said some intemperate things here as well. It gets heated sometimes. I trust that m .......
235: Tube DIY Asylum, Wow! Sweet, size does matter. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-23, 07:53:49 (24.20.10.236)
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236: Inmate Central, Very heartening news, Stan. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-22, 07:16:33 (24.20.10.236)
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237: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, Anthony. Lots to think about in your analysis. I really appreciate... (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 20:17:19 (24.20.10.236)
The thought and thoroughness of the analysis. I did not take the document to be a flow chart and so referred to it as a "graphic representation" which I think is more in keeping with the diagram. Loo .......
238: Vinyl Asylum, BTW, may I ask your take on the MoFi graphic in the link below? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 16:14:37 (24.20.10.236)
You have to click on the advert. Do you feel that it is an accurate, graphic representation of the process as you understand it at the company? .......
239: Inmate Central, Great pic. I hear pterodactyl tastes like chicken. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 16:09:33 (24.20.10.236)
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240: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you for making some very important, and thoughtful, points Anthony. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 16:01:35 (24.20.10.236)
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241: Vinyl Asylum, Here is a link for anyone interested in their explanation of the process. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 14:56:31 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Scott, MoFaux would like everyone to subscribe to the digital is transparent to the source trope. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 13:18:53 (107.77.205.100)
However if one subscribes to the premise - and certainly not all here do - that a change in wire or an RCA jack can change the sound, than it strains credulity that a A to D conversion, followed by a .......
243: Vinyl Asylum, My takeaways. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-21, 07:58:18 (24.20.10.236)
1) MoFi was disingenuous with their advertising and less than candid regarding their manufacturing processes. Each purchaser will have to decide for themselves if that is a company that they wish to s .......
244: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, the Reed is one fantastic arm as well! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-19, 21:27:44 (24.20.10.236)
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245: Vinyl Asylum, BTW, how are you liking the shorter Groovemaster arm? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-19, 20:00:14 (24.20.10.236)
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246: Vinyl Asylum, Wow congrats! Just beautiful. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-19, 19:57:24 (24.20.10.236)
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247: Vintage Asylum, Wow, another great recollection, thank you. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-18, 08:45:09 (24.20.10.236)
As it happened, yesterday I went to the home of another collector who has, among other things, Altec Magnificents. In all these years I had never seen, or heard, a pair. They were just a lot of fun. .......
248: Vintage Asylum, Very cool story! Thank you for sharing. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-16, 14:43:00 (24.20.10.236)
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249: Vinyl Asylum, I enjoy the second tier SF bands. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-15, 15:22:34 (24.20.10.236)
It's A Beautiful Day, Joy Of Cooking, Cold Blood, seems there was a slew of them and they are really not talked about much any more. Muse, you lived there at the time, what are your favorites? ::: TOP .......
250: Vintage Asylum, I have owned the Fisher and smaller Bozaks.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-15, 14:30:01 (24.20.10.236)
..but never anything near the Concert Grands. Would love to have a pair before I kick the bucket. The problem with large speakers is that they are hard to move on. .......
251: Vintage Asylum, Rip. Here's another of his vintage reviews. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-15, 13:48:21 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
252: Vintage Asylum, Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-15, 12:07:22 (24.20.10.236)
It's pretty much impossible, in that what would the comparison be? Dollars for dollars, so the linked Fisher 500 would be compared to a $800 current receiver, the Outlaw maybe? Or would you put the re .......
253: Vinyl Asylum, I really like "Later That Same Year". Not much talk about Matthews these days. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-14, 15:41:33 (24.20.10.236)
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254: Vinyl Asylum, Browne preferred Gregg Allman's version of "These Days" to his own. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-14, 15:21:47 (24.20.10.236)
Great song, it's on Laid Back. .......
255: General Asylum, Oh, so that's where the remote went. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-14, 08:57:37 (24.20.10.236)
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256: Vinyl Asylum, So Linda Ronstadt's backing band ripped off Gram Parsons an then they got ripped off. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 16:59:47 (24.20.10.236)
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257: Vinyl Asylum, +1. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 14:14:35 (24.20.10.236)
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258: Vinyl Asylum, There's certain songs that I would not miss if never played again. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 13:25:03 (107.77.205.135)
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259: Speaker Asylum, Kudos. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 12:44:14 (107.77.205.135)
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260: Tubes Asylum, LOL. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 08:56:54 (24.20.10.236)
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261: Vinyl Asylum, Go for it! Nice Summer project and you will get only encouragement here. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 08:55:42 (24.20.10.236)
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262: Vinyl Asylum, You can check out any time you like, but you may never leave. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-13, 07:36:31 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
263: Tubes Asylum, Dionne Warwick is my room mate. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-12, 19:31:57 (24.20.10.236)
Just kidding, not really a member of the Psychic Friends Network, the OP placed ads in the Asylum Trader and on DIY Audio. .......
264: Vinyl Asylum, Great story, thanks. I knew Ken from the Audiogon forums. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-12, 13:37:21 (107.77.205.135)
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265: Tubes Asylum, Shame, really nice amp. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-11, 17:16:05 (24.20.10.236)
Mf .......
266: Inmate Central, How much power is saved...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-11, 14:48:53 (24.20.10.236)
..when you replace one amp with another and that new, more efficient, amp used natural resources, petroleum and electricity to make? .......
267: Tubes Asylum, Threw in the towel, eh? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-11, 14:45:18 (24.20.10.236)
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268: General Asylum, Best wishes and good luck getting this resolved. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-11, 10:32:36 (107.77.205.215)
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269: General Asylum, I moderate the forums at U.S. AudioMart. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-11, 09:06:45 (24.20.10.236)
There are issues from time to time, but surprisingly little considering the volume of gear offered. I also spoke with Rod about this scammer yesterday. He does an awesome job in keeping the classified .......
270: Vinyl Asylum, If you look at the Rega design ethos.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-11, 09:02:33 (24.20.10.236)
...-the higher the model is the lighter and more rigid the plinth is. You see that with the sub chassis of the LP12 as well. Pay more, get less! But Roy Gandy was a mechanical engineer for Ford of Eur .......
271: General Asylum, Yes, and looking at completed sales on Hifi Shark, used is about half that. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-10, 12:32:47 (107.77.205.215)
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272: General Asylum, Hmmmm...-.I flagged the seller just in case. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-10, 09:47:28 (24.20.10.236)
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273: General Asylum, His other ad says the DAC ships from the UK, link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-10, 09:42:44 (24.20.10.236)
And again, same MO, selling for a fraction of the original price. Link below: .......
274: General Asylum, I think it is a scam. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-10, 09:35:50 (24.20.10.236)
DP-6 for $700 is half market price, and if I remember, it was the gold plated iteration which is well more. And wasn't the seller in Poland, or somewhere else in Eastern Europe? Link to ad below, he h .......
275: General Asylum, Your posts fail to draw a distinction between music and sound. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-10, 09:20:27 (24.20.10.236)
And that is part of the audiophile confusion. I am all for quality. Quality of performances of the music that I listen to. And I would like to be exposed to more great music. If the sound quality is g .......
276: Vinyl Asylum, They were made at different times. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-09, 08:16:11 (24.20.10.236)
The Gold Line, with the diamond cut gold accent at the lower edge, came later. They both have the boron cantilever but the stylus cut may have already changed by then, magnet as well. They both are gr .......
277: General Asylum, No I think they should listen to music, not sound. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 23:10:07 (24.20.10.236)
And there is no reason to listen to music that you don't enjoy. But the more formats that you have, the more enjoyable music you will have access to. It only follows. .......
278: Tube DIY Asylum, You mean GU50? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 19:34:56 (24.20.10.236)
Although most folks say FU to me. At any rate GU50 is a pentode, about as far from a directly heated triode as you can get in tube land. That does not mean that it isn't great. And I have never heard .......
279: Vinyl Asylum, The serial number should be there as well. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 12:45:38 (24.20.10.236)
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280: Vinyl Asylum, Best of luck! Lots of fun in your future. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 12:33:04 (107.77.205.63)
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281: Vinyl Asylum, On the top of the cartridge where it contacts the headshell. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 12:24:23 (107.77.205.63)
So you have to take it out of the headshell to see it. Joseph Long should be able to sort out the slight skew of the cantilever for you. Direct email below. You have to be careful, the cantilever is b .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, Some of those early Blacks have the Musashino Labs mark on them as well. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 09:59:03 (24.20.10.236)
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283: Vinyl Asylum, That is one marvelous cartridge. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 09:43:45 (24.20.10.236)
Early black before the Gold Line made by Sugano San himself. Even if you have to have a service it, it is a thing of beauty. And Oracle still makes upgrade kits to bring your turntable up to working c .......
284: Vinyl Asylum, Fidelity Research FR-14 worth more than the Oracle? Really? Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-08, 08:37:30 (24.20.10.236)
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285: Vinyl Asylum, The lighter, the better to work with the Rega resonant behavior. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-06, 09:40:55 (24.20.10.236)
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286: Vinyl Asylum, That would be my guess, having owned more than a half dozen Regas over the years. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-06, 09:35:28 (24.20.10.236)
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287: Vinyl Asylum, The Target wall shelf levels. Kills two birds with one stone, or (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-06, 08:45:20 (24.20.10.236)
..you can use a Target amp stand on top of a shelf. This might be an option on the cheap, you would need to add a set of cone coasters to protect the furniture. Link below. .......
288: Inmate Central, Thank you. Much appreciated. I will find it. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-06, 08:13:50 (24.20.10.236)
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289: Inmate Central, There are too many folks in the world. Pandemic, war, domestic terrorism.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 19:13:21 (24.20.10.236)
..nature finds it's own balance. Hopefully many more will die to give the Earth some room to live. .......
290: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks so much. I appreciate all of the help. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 16:37:45 (24.20.10.236)
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291: General Asylum, Missing link found. Thanks Geoff. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 13:27:00 (107.77.205.103)
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292: General Asylum, K2. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 13:14:08 (107.77.205.103)
Link below: .......
293: General Asylum, There's a lot of mountains in that range. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 13:11:00 (107.77.205.103)
Mountain below: .......
294: General Asylum, Link (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 13:06:35 (107.77.205.103)
Sometimes you just have to scream it from the mountain top. .......
295: Inmate Central, Alfa. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 08:51:37 (24.20.10.236)
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296: Amp/Preamp Asylum, db@bostonaudiosociety.org. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 08:48:44 (24.20.10.236)
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297: Vinyl Asylum, Plaid Room Records is my go to. Great service, pricing and packing. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-05, 08:19:39 (24.20.10.236)
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298: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks to Mr. Audio, I picked up a JC3jr last week. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-03, 12:48:49 (24.20.10.236)
I have not really had much time to listen to it yet, but I can attest to one thing, it is dead quiet on my horn speakers. .......
299: Jazz Alley, Thanks! Excellent. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-03, 11:38:50 (24.20.10.236)
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300: Vintage Asylum, Holy crap. Did he mean $19.75? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-02, 18:42:59 (24.20.10.236)
It's like the dudes that take a classic car and put their own personal stamp on it, sinking the value, and aesthetics, in the process. .......
301: General Asylum, Looks like the back of my Sony receiver...-good luck, Rod. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-02, 09:06:24 (24.20.10.236)
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302: Inmate Central, That'll work for me. Where I'm goin' won't even need an oven. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-07-01, 16:15:27 (24.20.10.236)
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303: Vinyl Asylum, Craigslist free category or Goodwill. Wish I lived next door. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-30, 19:58:34 (24.20.10.236)
On second thought, glad I don't. .......
304: Inmate Central, He sent a message to Nixon.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-30, 19:30:51 (24.20.10.236)
..during the Vietnam war, telling him, that if he could get the Angels over to Nam, with their motorcycles of course, they would clean the whole mess up and win the war. In a rare moment of clarity, T .......
305: General Asylum, ..and different levels of tolerance for the noise inherent in LP replay and recording.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-30, 08:47:20 (24.20.10.236)
..on analog tape. .......
306: General Asylum, I don't understand the audiophile mindset. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-30, 08:40:12 (24.20.10.236)
It would be anathema for me to cut myself off from any portion of our rich, recorded, heritage. So much great music has only been released on record and never made it to being digitized, and likewise .......
307: Inmate Central, Is that how you spell R. Kelly? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-29, 15:20:20 (24.20.10.236)
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308: Speaker Asylum, I drove over to pick up a table two weeks ago. The Covid thing has been rough. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-28, 17:57:12 (24.20.10.236)
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309: Speaker Asylum, Echo? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-28, 16:59:07 (24.20.10.236)
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310: Inmate Central, Why yes, it is. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-26, 16:17:00 (24.20.10.236)
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311: Inmate Central, This could to me interesting well as. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-26, 09:36:59 (24.20.10.236)
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312: Inmate Central, It's cute. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-25, 22:43:55 (24.20.10.236)
..when folks use that lazy literary device to put things in all caps, to imply that makes them true. .......
313: Inmate Central, Actually, a hysterical little girl sums you up quite nicely. Well said! (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-25, 22:17:15 (24.20.10.236)
On second thought, that denigrates hysterical little girls. You merely aspire to that, LOL. Thou doth protest too much, methinks. .......
314: Inmate Central, Ad hominem arguments are the fodder of the insecure and uneducated. Nt. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-25, 22:03:45 (24.20.10.236)
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315: Vinyl Asylum, You know, they, put those knobs on the front.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-25, 17:29:16 (24.20.10.236)
..so that you would buy a MC cartridge. .......
316: General Asylum, Nice vanity light. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-25, 17:12:47 (166.216.158.23)
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317: Vinyl Asylum, Sweeeetttt, ppopp! Congrats and thanks for the pic. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-25, 08:40:10 (24.20.10.236)
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318: Vinyl Asylum, Pics please. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-24, 15:40:53 (24.20.10.236)
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319: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks again! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-23, 17:04:58 (166.216.158.23)
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320: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks so much for the guidance, greatly appreciated. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-23, 15:30:22 (24.20.10.236)
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321: Vinyl Asylum, I am intrigued by the Tears For Fears, please share how you like it. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-23, 14:44:28 (24.20.10.236)
And on that note, what is your take on the Hegel phono pre? Thumbs up or thumbs down. I have a record coming in my second batch that we don't speak of on this forum "Straight Outta Compton." ::: TOPIC .......
322: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you. Yes, same mailer here. It was sent UPS and delivered USPS. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-23, 14:36:08 (24.20.10.236)
But no damage, no issues. What other LPs did you get in the first round? .......
323: Jazz Alley, Henry Franklin "The Skipper." (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-23, 12:57:52 (24.20.10.236)
So late to the party. I was never aware of this enthralling album, originally released on the Black Jazz label. Real Gone Music has reissued the full 20 albums released by the label and this one is a .......
324: General Asylum, Who wouldn't buy a company that can sell a light box for $1500? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-22, 18:46:38 (24.20.10.236)
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325: Vinyl Asylum, First order of the Target B2G1 sale rolled in today. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-22, 16:40:44 (24.20.10.236)
https://www.audioasylum.com/cgi/bbs.mpl?forum=vinyl&p=Y For the princely sum of $46 I got a little adventurous. Embarrassed to say I never had "Midnight Blue." Correction made. No damage, but just .......
326: General Asylum, Know your market. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-22, 16:28:25 (24.20.10.236)
Some companies just know their fan base. Link below: .......
327: Jazz Alley, We're all Monkites here. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-22, 12:12:47 (166.216.158.23)
Funny, it has nothing to do with monks, and nothing to do with kites. Muse, my brain hurts. .......
328: Jazz Alley, OK, so cable car posts are put as well. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-22, 09:14:30 (24.20.10.236)
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329: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Right about when the virtue signaling starts, LOL. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-21, 16:56:06 (24.20.10.236)
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330: Inmate Central, That view should only be changed once! ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-21, 07:26:05 (24.20.10.236)
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331: Inmate Central, Richard, congrats on your marriage. A momentous occasion. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-20, 18:39:46 (24.20.10.236)
May you, and your bride live in happiness and peace. .......
332: Inmate Central, Nice! Congrats. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-20, 13:45:56 (166.216.158.23)
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333: Tweakers' Asylum, Then again, not sure my Men At Work albums are the Mona Lisa. ;^) nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-20, 11:26:54 (166.216.158.23)
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334: Tweakers' Asylum, LOL Tre. Guilty as charged! Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-20, 10:21:03 (166.216.158.23)
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335: Inmate Central, Oy vey...-this is not good. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 19:49:01 (24.20.10.236)
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336: Inmate Central, Hilarious, thank you. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 15:46:27 (24.20.10.236)
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337: Tweakers' Asylum, My lawyers have asked me not to discuss fatherhood with the case pending. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 13:24:01 (24.20.10.236)
But for the record, I was no where near Chicago that night, the blood test was inconclusive and that kid looks nothing like me. .......
338: Inmate Central, Let's see if I get this.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 13:20:58 (24.20.10.236)
You can get hard but can't see it, or you can't get hard but you can see that you are flaccid. Circle one. .......
339: Inmate Central, I caught my cat dragging a piece of pizza down the hall. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 13:19:17 (24.20.10.236)
Had to laugh at her ingenuity. That was the last time that I didn't close the pizza box when I left it unattended on the counter. .......
340: Tweakers' Asylum, Different strokes. Im shooting for sound that I like and, for me.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 13:14:32 (24.20.10.236)
..resolution is not everything. It is at least possible that I would prefer the sound with a fuse in place versus no fuse. It's just entertainment for me. I don't take it too seriously. .......
341: Tweakers' Asylum, Very interesting, thank you. Fantastic gear, nice! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 12:18:28 (24.20.10.236)
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342: Tweakers' Asylum, No, I have not in that preamp, but I also have.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 11:16:49 (24.20.10.236)
..a Dynaco PAS, which if you are familiar with them, we're designed without a fuse. I put one in as part of a power supply rebuild, but several things changed at once, and it is a relatively low resol .......
343: Critic's Corner, Yes, sorry about that. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 10:52:33 (24.20.10.236)
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344: Vinyl Asylum, Interesting interview with retipper Joseph Long. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-19, 09:18:34 (24.20.10.236)
I dealt with Joseph just recently and was very impressed. The interview linked below gives some insight into the craft of phono cartridge repair: .......
345: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Traveler in his virtual system. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-18, 15:07:03 (24.20.10.236)
I'm thinking some alcohol got into the motor and is shorting it out. Some canned air would probably blow it out, or a hair dryer on the lowest setting from a distance so as not to mar the finish. But .......
346: Vinyl Asylum, Are you saying that the motor wont spin or.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-18, 14:52:58 (24.20.10.236)
..that the main bearing below the platter has seized and will not spin? Sorry, I'm slow sometimes. We should be able to sort you out quickly though. .......
347: Tweakers' Asylum, I would be interested in your findings. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-18, 14:27:30 (24.20.10.236)
Using a Furutech blue fuse in my tube preamp, but have not done extensive comparisons. I am sure that you know the received wisdom with Naim is that changing fuses and power cables is of no benefit. I .......
348: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Very neat preamp. Thanks for sending more traffic to the Stereophile site. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-18, 08:39:25 (24.20.10.236)
Nt .......
349: Vintage Asylum, Not the upgrade bug, but the acquisition gene here. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-17, 07:18:56 (24.20.10.236)
Does that count? .......
350: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks Jerry! Awesome turntable pics. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 20:18:58 (24.20.10.236)
And fascinating about the arms. I really appreciate you taking the time to elaborate. .......
351: Vinyl Asylum, Acoustic Signature and Origin Live arms? So cool.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 16:25:04 (24.20.10.236)
Could we see a long shot of the table and some commentary on how you like your arms? I know I'm pushin' it. Thank you. .......
352: Vinyl Asylum, These are new records from various different manufacturers. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 14:34:43 (24.20.10.236)
So things like the Blue Note Tone Poet series or Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab will be super high quality reissues, and some other labels will just be so-so. .......
353: Inmate Central, That's it, not some trash can lid with 15 cans of sauce and a brick of cheese. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 11:32:53 (24.20.10.236)
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354: Critic's Corner, Record reviewers do not return the records that they are sent. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 10:17:42 (166.216.158.23)
Nor do they typically review every record that is sent to them. And no it's hardly a high paying job. But then again, if you're a twelve year old kid it probably beats flippin' burgers. .......
355: Vintage Asylum, Heck, don't give it to me! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 08:30:24 (24.20.10.236)
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356: Critic's Corner, It looks like Malachi banged in a few columns to get that last pay day. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 08:10:05 (166.216.158.23)
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357: Vinyl Asylum, Right now Target is having a B2G1 sale that includes vinyl. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-16, 07:58:38 (166.216.158.23)
Their base prices are keen, but these deals are too good to pass up. Picked up a Sergio Mendez on green vinyl, a Grant Green and,The Skipper on Black Jazz. Keep in mind your least expensive LP is the .......
358: Vinyl Asylum, Gonna marry her or just fool around? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 20:13:56 (24.20.10.236)
Keep your socks on and one foot on the ground at all times. Listening to Elvis Costello "My Aim Is True" Wow, never fails to part my hair after all these years. .......
359: Vinyl Asylum, You are much more organized than I. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 16:09:54 (24.20.10.236)
Like Story, I will pull out the album next to the one that I am playing, so I know where to put it back. But I am really not that bright, as I will pull out multiple albums and put them on the table f .......
360: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe P for "Pedersen". nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 15:08:31 (24.20.10.236)
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361: Vintage Asylum, First do a visual inspection. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 13:26:18 (166.216.158.23)
The usual stuff, bulging/leaking caps, burnt resistors, etc. and a thorough cleaning. Then slowly bring up with a variac, or dim bulb tester, while monitoring current draw and watching for smoke. ::: .......
362: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, that is awesome. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 12:47:30 (24.20.10.236)
I just checked and you can buy a color coded set on Amazon, that would be useful for those of us with multiple cartridges. The suggestion is much appreciated. .......
363: Vinyl Asylum, The SME 3009ii unimproved, on the left is not even.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 08:17:43 (24.20.10.236)
..connected to anything at the moment, so no need. Only the SME M2-9R on the right is hooked up. But I would never buy another one of those Stylus Timer things. I find it quite inconvenient to use, co .......
364: Vinyl Asylum, I really like the Quintet Blue. In the next few months.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-15, 08:12:25 (24.20.10.236)
I am going to post a comparison here of three cartridges at the $500 price point, the Sumiko Blue Point #2, Audio Technica AT OC9MXL and Ortofon Quintet Blue. I hope members find it interesting. ::: T .......
365: Vinyl Asylum, Spinnin'.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-14, 18:20:34 (24.20.10.236)
Al Grey "Basic Grey" .......
366: General Asylum, Terrible news. Condolences to his loved ones. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-14, 10:13:23 (107.127.14.132)
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367: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-14, 08:59:35 (24.20.10.236)
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368: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not that the question was directed to you. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-14, 08:13:09 (24.20.10.236)
But if you were not there when the music was recorded it is simply an educated guess of what fidelity to the source is? .......
369: General Asylum, Let's face it.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-13, 17:34:56 (24.20.10.236)
..the jewel case is one one of the worst inventions of the 20th century. You make a CD with perfect sound forever and then put it in a case that breaks if you look at it wrong. .......
370: Cable Asylum, RE: Naim NANA $25 power cord (Wiremold power strip)? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-13, 17:29:07 (24.20.10.236)
The Tibia is the recommended power cable for Naim electronics. The cable is a Chinese made cable with "shin" something or other printed on it. A little play on words shin = tibia. Link below: ::: TOPI .......
371: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-13, 16:45:43 (24.20.10.236)
I think that, by definition, we all listen in the context of a system, and all components in that system are coloring the sound to some extent. Some of those colorations being complimentary, and some .......
372: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A serious question. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-13, 16:28:28 (24.20.10.236)
How do you determine neutrality in an audio component? Obviously, gross frequency response aberrations are not common in modern sand preamps. I have been in the control room durning the recording of s .......
373: Tubes Asylum, To add to that.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-13, 14:09:07 (24.20.10.236)
..you are not buying a Fabrege egg. They made thousands, and in some cases tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands, of pretty much any piece of gear you may wish to purchase. So why expose yo .......
374: Critic's Corner, That's assuming he did not die from AIDS, COVID or gun violence. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-11, 08:00:08 (24.20.10.236)
Works for me. .......
375: Inmate Central, Not here in the Pacific Northwest, unlikely to break 70 today. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-09, 15:28:09 (24.20.10.236)
Oh, and yeah, it has been the rainiest April and May on record, so the reservoirs are full and there's plenty of water. .......
376: Inmate Central, Nice Rod, perhaps the times they are a changin'. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-09, 10:54:58 (107.77.205.171)
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377: Critic's Corner, ...-or gun violence. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-08, 12:33:50 (24.20.10.236)
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378: Vinyl Asylum, Model 19? Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-07, 18:42:56 (24.20.10.236)
Mt .......
379: Vinyl Asylum, I think that they are arguing about different things...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-07, 16:15:17 (24.20.10.236)
...-and are both correct within their own scope. Harry argues for what he perceives as the best sound quality, and Peter argues for linear contact and wear of the stylus. These are simply differing pe .......
380: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks to all who generously offered guidance. Much appreciated. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-07, 11:45:53 (107.77.205.171)
To answer a question, yes, I do use multiple cartridges, both MM and MC, so access to gain and loading is appreciated, but not required. I see that I will have to cast a bit wider net with the added s .......
381: Critic's Corner, That kid on the cover is now in an old age home and we're not far behind. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-07, 08:01:41 (24.20.10.236)
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382: Vinyl Asylum, JC3jr, Decade, 20/20? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-06, 17:58:01 (24.20.10.236)
I would like to go to the next level in phono preampdom. Because I typically use tube gear and horn speakers I prefer to skip the tubes in the phono preamp and go solid-state for noise considerations. .......
383: Vinyl Asylum, Wow! Simply exquisite. Congrats! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-05, 20:47:11 (24.20.10.236)
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384: Vinyl Asylum, Sweet! But do you have a cylinder phonograph to play it on?. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-05, 18:19:56 (24.20.10.236)
Heck, it will probably sound better than my audio rig. Nice piece. .......
385: Tubes Asylum, Jim, best wishes for a full, and speedy, recovery. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-05, 13:58:11 (24.20.10.236)
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386: Tubes Asylum, JJ EL34, EL34ii and E34L as well as the previously mentioned GTE34Ls are all pentodes. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-05, 11:10:30 (24.20.10.236)
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387: Vinyl Asylum, The trio's on Concord? Must agree on Courtesan, excellent call. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-02, 18:26:29 (24.20.10.236)
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388: Vinyl Asylum, Long Yellow Road is an amazing outing. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-02, 18:17:46 (24.20.10.236)
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389: Vinyl Asylum, I'm very partial to Mr. Akiyoshi. Do you have "Trackin'"? nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-02, 15:24:15 (24.20.10.236)
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390: Inmate Central, You and me both! Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-02, 13:43:03 (107.77.205.188)
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391: Inmate Central, George, I can barely read my driver's license. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-02, 12:52:14 (107.77.205.188)
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392: Inmate Central, And yet more than a third who make over 250K live paycheck to paycheck. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-06-02, 12:19:16 (107.77.205.188)
These surveys are just BS. Link below: .......
393: Whiner's Woad, Rod, congrats on your son's graduation. Another fantastic milestone. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-29, 17:23:05 (24.20.10.236)
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394: Inmate Central, The last one was a kick. Don't try to outdrive the cops. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-29, 14:12:18 (24.20.10.236)
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395: Inmate Central, Love that one. Woke me up in a hurry. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-28, 13:02:48 (24.20.10.236)
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396: Vintage Asylum, I would have Heyboer rewind that transformer for me. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-28, 11:58:31 (24.20.10.236)
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397: Tubes Asylum, Roll of the dice, glad it worked out. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-28, 10:33:14 (24.20.10.236)
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398: Inmate Central, ...-and you certainly are it. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-27, 13:53:52 (24.20.10.236)
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399: Inmate Central, Shave what? Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-27, 11:50:50 (24.20.10.236)
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400: Critic's Corner, Nice catch Tommy! Many of us who responded will be dining on crow this weekend. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-27, 11:32:52 (24.20.10.236)
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401: Vintage Asylum, Marantz 7! The Scott 130 is a very distant second, IMHO and YMMV.. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-27, 08:58:11 (24.20.10.236)
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402: Tubes Asylum, I have tried them all. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-27, 08:17:48 (24.20.10.236)
And my preference is for the E34L blue glass. Another option, not mentioned, is JJ made a special tube for Groove Tubes called GTE34Ls. Many don't know about this variant, but it has a beefed up in .......
403: Critic's Corner, Thanks for the info. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-26, 13:24:49 (24.20.10.236)
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404: Critic's Corner, Maybe he took in the Munich show and hung around Europe for another week or two. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-26, 11:59:18 (24.20.10.236)
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405: Vinyl Asylum, This kind of begs the question. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-26, 11:55:49 (24.20.10.236)
Is an older, standard first, or second, pressing, pressed from a then young master inferior to an audiophile spectacular pressed from a forty year old master of the same music? Sometimes yes...-and so .......
406: Tubes Asylum, Bringing it up with a 5AR4 wont get you there. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-26, 09:06:16 (24.20.10.236)
A tube rectifier is not linear in the way it conducts. So at low voltages from your variac, it is not on at all, then, at some point, it comes on. If you are trying to find out if the amp is bad, or r .......
407: Vinyl Asylum, My UHQR Crime sounds excellent, may be system synergy. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-25, 13:45:05 (24.20.10.236)
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408: Vinyl Asylum, I have the I Robot UHQR...-.meh. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-25, 10:09:59 (24.20.10.236)
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409: Vinyl Asylum, All bets are off and you can't hold Dyna to that spec. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-24, 10:50:37 (24.20.10.236)
As the new stylus may be a different cut, may have been installed on the cantilever slightly off, or the retipper may have rotated it slightly. All of these could cause the deviation from spec and non .......
410: Vinyl Asylum, 1.5db is well within spec for most phono cartridges. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-24, 09:52:42 (24.20.10.236)
You don't say what cartridge this is but have a look at the specs. Easiest way to tell is to switch the phono leads left for right and capture again, if the lower channel moves it is the cartridge, if .......
411: Inmate Central, Thanks, I hear you. I'm done. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-24, 09:06:29 (24.20.10.236)
My intent was not to upset any of the regular members here. .......
412: Inmate Central, So it was a really hard night. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-24, 08:06:29 (24.20.10.236)
Deceptive Dan here again. Well My Cane Corso bitch, Danette, got pregnant and was due. Like due now. She doesn't like staying in the tent with me. All that traffic noise and horn honking up above f .......
413: Vinyl Asylum, Corundum. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-23, 16:17:59 (24.20.10.236)
Calling it sapphire is Marketing hype, although it is still a 9 on the Mohs scale. You wanna buy aluminum oxide or sapphire? Give me sapphire and charge me double. No one would eat Toothfish, until so .......
414: Inmate Central, What a beauty! Congrats. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-23, 15:53:19 (24.20.10.236)
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415: Inmate Central, Do you mean fake Ferrari air scoops or fake Lamborghini air scoops? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 20:20:45 (24.20.10.236)
Or just fakes who talk about air scoops? .......
416: General Asylum, I was just being snarky, Joe. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 12:46:43 (24.20.10.236)
No offense meant to you or the other WBF members. .......
417: General Asylum, Yes, conspicuous consumption. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 12:14:10 (24.20.10.236)
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418: Inmate Central, Since you insist.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 08:28:55 (24.20.10.236)
That's Will Power helping me get onto the track. He's so ungrateful. I asked to wear the green vest but he would only let me wear it if I let him hold the monkey. Hey, nobody holds my monkey! ::: T .......
419: Inmate Central, Sunday is always track day for me. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 08:13:21 (24.20.10.236)
I was going to take the Ferrari down to Indy to run a few laps with Will Power, but that didn't seem like fun any more. Then I realized that when my most recent wife, Kate Upton, bought it for me, she .......
420: Inmate Central, LOL, the fiction keeps coming (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 07:58:58 (24.20.10.236)
How is it living in that trailer down by the river, driving that Vega? .......
421: Inmate Central, Dave isn't. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 07:10:17 (24.20.10.236)
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422: Vinyl Asylum, Here you go. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 07:05:01 (24.20.10.236)
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423: Vinyl Asylum, Kudos, refined taste, even as a young man. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-22, 06:57:33 (24.20.10.236)
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424: Vinyl Asylum, Spinnin'.....45s....pic. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 20:16:32 (24.20.10.236)
It's a 7" party (get your mind out of the gutter). .......
425: Vinyl Asylum, Actually, it's your residence in Southern France that gives pause. The Leaf (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 16:46:08 (24.20.10.236)
..is just a smokeless screen. .......
426: General Asylum, A few suggestions. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 16:25:12 (24.20.10.236)
But first, sorry for your friend and best wishes. You can certainly look for a local dealer. That might be optimal. You might get more money by posting free ads here and on US AudioMart that say for l .......
427: Vinyl Asylum, Kudos to Waxxy, not me. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 16:03:56 (24.20.10.236)
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428: Vinyl Asylum, Mission accomplished, made my post there. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 15:54:00 (24.20.10.236)
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429: Inmate Central, Thank goodness I was able to fit 74 Ukrainian refugees in my Ferrari today. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 15:50:00 (24.20.10.236)
Otherwise I could never have taken them to Dairy Queen so they could see how real Americans make a Smoothie. They have been living on these Smoothies now for the last five weeks. Petro and Fedir are n .......
430: Vinyl Asylum, Story of my life. Always a bridesmaid, never a bride. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 15:34:26 (24.20.10.236)
Nice detective work, I must say. Let's post some things over there and have some fun with him. .......
431: Inmate Central, Time for bullshit boy to leave the building. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 15:29:00 (24.20.10.236)
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432: Vinyl Asylum, We both posted this link at the same time. Great catch.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 15:24:25 (24.20.10.236)
..but only a fool would have believed that guys BS with the Ukrainian refugees. It's like a whole board of suckers, chumps and trolls. .......
433: Vinyl Asylum, Here is your answer. Link (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 15:22:17 (24.20.10.236)
After reading the OPs post, read the first response that says "nice pictures." That whole bunch is such a hoot. And you were not afraid to say anything, you are just more gracious and gentle than I. : .......
434: Vinyl Asylum, Crackpot vitamin E theories, imaginary Ferraris...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 10:48:01 (24.20.10.236)
..completely fabricated autobiographical posts and thoroughly unconsidered political opinions on both the left and right. That's what makes Central the most entertaining board on the Asylum. We all ne .......
435: Inmate Central, The first tell tale sign is that spelling seems to go. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-21, 07:26:08 (24.20.10.236)
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436: Vinyl Asylum, None of us are getting any younger...-or better looking. I vote mount it, the Grace is perfect. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-20, 18:14:02 (24.20.10.236)
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437: Vinyl Asylum, Good advice, I could stand to starve myself to buy some audio gear...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-20, 15:17:19 (24.20.10.236)
...-really packed on those pandemic pounds. .......
438: Vinyl Asylum, That ADC is one fantastic cartridge. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-20, 13:04:17 (24.20.10.236)
I could never own that and not give it a whirl. You will need a very light tone arm. You are welcome to borrow my Black Widow once I sort out the grounding if you like. Here's mine. .......
439: Vinyl Asylum, Yes, I still have a cartridge with a sapphire cantilever. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-20, 07:51:53 (24.20.10.236)
But I believe the Kuzma Safire9 was structurally sound when shown in Munich. In the same way that an aluminum cantilever is fragile because of it's structure, and an aluminum tonearm is more resilient .......
440: Vinyl Asylum, Kuzma Safir 9 tonearm with sapphire arm tube. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-19, 18:41:06 (24.20.10.236)
Link below. Clearly a shot across the bar of the SAT, but at a hair over $20K, quite a bit cheaper. What gives more pause, to me, is the 60 gram effective mass, probably why it doesn't come in a 12" o .......
441: Tubes Asylum, Looks like Shuguang 300B-98 red base, relabeled IMHO. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-19, 18:28:23 (24.20.10.236)
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442: General Asylum, I truly miss Walt and Lenice. Can even remember when Early was born. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-18, 13:21:31 (24.20.10.236)
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443: Inmate Central, Enjoy! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-17, 13:47:54 (24.20.10.236)
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444: Inmate Central, Mazel tov, ghost! Happy wife, happy life. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-17, 12:29:19 (24.20.10.236)
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445: Inmate Central, It's sad. I was getting on the freeway this morning and...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-16, 18:03:22 (24.20.10.236)
...-the Winklevoss twins were pan handling by the on ramp. .......
446: Vinyl Asylum, And I take it that you want it on a Kenwood 9400 receiver. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-16, 11:59:09 (24.20.10.236)
Right now all my autographs are strewn in Gallo wine boxes just past the mayo jars filled with bottle caps. .......
447: Vinyl Asylum, I'm an audio guy, so you will find me on "Hoarders" nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-16, 11:27:52 (107.77.205.92)
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448: Vinyl Asylum, Crack cocaine is cheaper than the stuff in audio catalogs. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-16, 09:05:35 (107.127.14.25)
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449: Vinyl Asylum, Who knew? Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-15, 20:57:00 (24.20.10.236)
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450: General Asylum, We had the line when I was at Atlantis Sound in NYC, as well. Really liked it. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-15, 09:52:55 (24.20.10.236)
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451: Vinyl Asylum, If you can choke down Derringer, then "Johnny Winter And..." is excellent. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-14, 07:29:48 (24.20.10.236)
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452: General Asylum, I used to sell their line at University Stereo in the 80s. Sad. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-14, 07:26:20 (24.20.10.236)
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453: Vintage Asylum, +1. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-12, 13:32:10 (24.20.10.236)
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454: Vinyl Asylum, Link (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-10, 14:07:27 (24.20.10.236)
Anthony: Link below: Jelco has been a mixed bag for me, but then again my experience is quite different as regards compliance as well. To each his own. I hope you are doing well and was going to email .......
455: Vinyl Asylum, My pleasure, Jon. Link to procedure. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-09, 14:39:28 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
456: Vinyl Asylum, I don't think it is an issue at all. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-09, 10:16:53 (107.77.205.135)
With a static balanced arm VTF should be measured in the plane of play. Above, or below, that will change the reading. Very little info here so you do not say if you are measuring with the balance on .......
457: Vinyl Asylum, An interesting look at all the noise surrounding compliance, link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-09, 08:22:35 (107.77.205.135)
As I have been saying for years, it is the secondary arm resonances, not the primary resonance that is coloring the sound. Link below: .......
458: Vinyl Asylum, I mean this. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-08, 21:51:41 (24.20.10.236)
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459: General Asylum, Van Lingle Mungo by Dave Frishberg, Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-08, 15:46:45 (24.20.10.236)
Link below: .......
460: Vinyl Asylum, Reasonably priced, made in the same factory as the uber expensive Ikeda arms. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-08, 14:35:01 (107.77.205.135)
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461: General Asylum, RIP, link (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-08, 12:29:21 (24.20.10.236)
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462: Vinyl Asylum, Sweet! Good for another half century, congrats. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-08, 12:20:42 (24.20.10.236)
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463: Vinyl Asylum, Now that's fly! Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-08, 07:16:04 (24.20.10.236)
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464: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, looking for something a bit more fly. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-07, 20:24:28 (24.20.10.236)
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465: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, Anthony. Always a pleasure to hear from you. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-07, 20:11:32 (107.77.205.135)
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466: Vinyl Asylum, How are you storing and/or displaying your 45s with picture sleeves? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-07, 18:02:58 (24.20.10.236)
Title says it all, appreciate any guidance. Pictures of whzt you are doing are appreciated as well. .......
467: Vinyl Asylum, The best part of all this...- (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-07, 14:36:47 (24.20.10.236)
...- is that your turntable is going to sound a heck of a lot better than it did, for not much cash. And it should also perform admirably for many years to come. From adversity, success .......
468: Inmate Central, Always a kick to get the blood pressure up. Thanks. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-07, 09:16:00 (24.20.10.236)
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469: Vinyl Asylum, Bad luck Alaska. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-07, 08:09:18 (24.20.10.236)
My take is that you just need to give the new male bearing a very good hand polishing with a metal polish until it is nice and smooth, no more. My preference is Simichrome, but there are lots of alter .......
470: Critic's Corner, Sure go for the record, I'll call Guiness. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-06, 18:13:11 (24.20.10.236)
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471: Critic's Corner, Fifteen edits in eight paragraphs; you should be mixing down those CDs. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-06, 17:57:57 (24.20.10.236)
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472: Vintage Asylum, Not Coner, but he lives near me. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-06, 10:35:18 (107.77.205.110)
I have always used Rick Cobb, and the original recommendation came to me fifteen years ago from the gents at Lansing Heritage. He is no more expensive than the junk surrounds and his product and servi .......
473: Vinyl Asylum, +1, my thoughts are with you. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-05, 09:17:52 (64.16.48.90)
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474: Vinyl Asylum, Fabulous record; great taste. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-04, 19:49:55 (107.77.205.110)
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475: Vinyl Asylum, Great project, Wendell. Thanks for sharing. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-04, 16:12:20 (24.20.10.236)
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476: Inmate Central, Wow, glad you are OK! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-03, 19:37:55 (24.20.10.236)
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477: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-01, 14:31:17 (24.20.10.236)
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478: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the recommendation. Much appreciated. Nt. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-01, 13:56:09 (107.77.205.199)
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479: General Asylum, Well JBLs, of course! Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-05-01, 09:41:16 (24.20.10.236)
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480: Vinyl Asylum, Snore, they have been making D2D recordings all along. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-30, 23:58:34 (24.20.10.236)
That doesn't make them any good though. Link below. There were some nice classical D2D recordings in the last couple of years. Generally, it's the triumph of sound quality over musical merit. IMHO, an .......
481: Vinyl Asylum, It's a tough one. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-30, 19:52:03 (24.20.10.236)
The excellent Groovemaster and Sorane 12" arms are both around $1,900. Nothing is quite like an SME though. Don't know what I would do if I had the budget. But I don't, nor do I need a 12" arm. Does .......
482: General Asylum, Is there anyone is Garden Grove, CA that can take a look at a turntable for me? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-30, 10:43:22 (107.77.205.229)
Want to buy a turntable in Garden Grove, but unsure of the condition. If you can swing by and have a look for me it would greatly appreciated. Marty. .......
483: Inmate Central, That could've been Chryslers first bail out. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-30, 08:59:30 (107.77.205.229)
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484: Vinyl Asylum, SME offering some tonearms separately again. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-29, 16:14:55 (24.20.10.236)
This stuff ain't cheap! Maybe Jelco will hear the siren song and start trading again as well. Link below, let's see if it really happens: .......
485: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Are you single, or just hoping to be? ;^). Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-29, 08:09:30 (24.20.10.236)
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486: General Asylum, I'm a Luddite as well. I still use paragraphs. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-29, 07:03:28 (24.20.10.236)
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487: Vinyl Asylum, Great points, thank you. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-27, 17:26:40 (24.20.10.236)
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488: Vinyl Asylum, I generally pass judgement on products from serious audio companies by listening to them. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-26, 16:04:03 (24.20.10.236)
And I have heard neither of these products, so do not feel competent passing judgement. Nor am I considering them for purchase so I have no dog in this hunt. What interests me is that both DS Audio an .......
489: Vinyl Asylum, And then..maybe not. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-26, 10:34:50 (107.116.89.128)
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490: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, much appreciated. Nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-25, 18:20:47 (192.173.156.82)
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491: Vinyl Asylum, CS Port makes one as well. Link. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-25, 14:05:29 (166.205.87.25)
Unfortunately, I am of no help, and never used one. .......
492: Vinyl Asylum, There's something for everyone in our rich recorded heritage! nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-25, 13:59:15 (166.205.87.25)
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493: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks, looking for recommendations of his later works. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-25, 12:17:32 (166.205.87.25)
I was given a Hillary Hahn CD with one of his later works on it and I really have fallen for it. Sorry, I'm not home so can't tell you what it is. So I would like to go further. .......
494: Vinyl Asylum, Thank you, John. I have the... (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-25, 11:05:48 (192.173.156.82)
Laurindo Almeda and Charlie Byrd albums on Crystal Clear white vinyl. They are 45RPM and sound great. I had heard that the Fiedler discs are not as good, but it is a very different thing recording a .......
495: Vinyl Asylum, While you all were spending your whole paycheck on RSD.. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-25, 09:52:07 (107.127.14.141)
..I was on the road with no record stores in sight. So I scored five clean LPs for $4 at an antiques mall. Does anyone have that Fiedler direct-to-disc? I recently got into Schoenberg, any suggesti .......
496: Inmate Central, Can you still be an audiophile with only half an ear? (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-21, 18:48:05 (24.20.10.236)
Well probably, most of the folks on this site seem to hear like they only have half an ear. .......
497: Inmate Central, I was. Nice one today! Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-20, 18:22:11 (24.20.10.236)
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498: Inmate Central, Can you link the bad driving video for that one? Must've missed it. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-20, 12:30:37 (24.20.10.236)
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499: Vinyl Asylum, Some of this depends on what cartridge you are using. (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-20, 12:29:04 (24.20.10.236)
The moving magnet gain is only 34db, so you will surely want the Smart wide open in that mode. Moving coil gain is 65db and my sense is that can run wide open as well, but you might want to set it bel .......
500: Speaker Asylum, Sorry, didn't realize I was on the DIY board, LOL. nt (0.00)
Posted by viridian on 2022-04-19, 16:16:47 (24.20.10.236)
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Found total of 500 records, Query: , Author: viridian in All Forums, Time: 2 sec.