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1: Re: Thorens problem (10.92)
Posted by Mike on 2000-12-14, 12:19:35 (62.255.234.143)
I recently had trouble contacting thorens GB. After another go I tried a 3rd time copying a c.c. to Thorens H/Q. This seemed to do the trick as I got a response next day from both! Hope this helps. : .......
2: Thorens TD166MKII (10.92)
Posted by George M on 1999-12-17, 21:06:02 (205.188.199.189)
I just recently obtained a Thorens TD166MKII In well not that great shape. It has the original Thorens arm which will be upgraded when I can come up with the money. The anti skate weight is missing, t .......
3: Re: Thorens TD 165 (10.63)
Posted by PC Journalist on 2001-08-22, 21:46:00 (209.92.9.141)
If you check the thorens website at www.thorens.com, and click on the Distribution tab, you will find the phone number for the US distributor. They sell the weights (supposedly). Regards, Chuck ::: TO .......
4: RE: No it isn't, it's a glorified AR clone...nt (10.62)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2011-09-13, 23:26:16 (82.36.89.121)
Probably closer to the Thorens. The Linn came out immediately after Thorens deleted one model and spares can be exchanged between that Thorens and Linn. .......
5: Re: Thorens TD 165 anti-skating weight on string (10.51)
Posted by Jim Bookhard on 2000-01-25, 06:12:26 (38.32.89.104)
Try contacting Thorens of America through the link below or by calling them in New York at (718) 847-4289. Thorens of America .......
6: Anyone here ever seen one like this before? (10.45)
Posted by Big Dave on 2007-01-02, 11:33:01 (71.226.55.137)
Interesting eBay listing for a Thorens Music Box. Yes, a music box, complete with three little perforated metal discs to play different tunes. I didn't even know that Thorens ever made music boxes! " .......
7: Thorens problem (9.78)
Posted by hogy on 2000-12-13, 18:33:43 (24.4.254.166)
Hi all, I need a 16V power supply(wall wart) for my Thorens record player. I've been emailing and calling Thorens USA and can't get a reply or call back. I shall remember that when I buy my next turnt .......
8: RE: I would have thought Thorens (9.62)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2016-08-21, 16:12:46 (96.83.99.105)
I'm OK with a $23K pre, I just think since it is a Thorens with their phono tradition it should have a phono stage and a good one. Seeing their best outboard stage is only $2,200 is weak but maybe tha .......
9: Re: The latest on Thorens? (9.14)
Posted by francesc on 2001-02-02, 10:07:14 (194.224.15.38)
I've just read today in M. Fremer's Analog Corner on Stereophile Jan'01 that Thorens 'went recently out of business'. .......
10: Thorens Ambiance (9.05)
Posted by Viliel on 2001-07-29, 12:05:49 (213.99.218.223)
Had anyone some experience with the TT Thorens Ambiance? Thanks in advance. .......
11: The latest on Thorens? (9.01)
Posted by Mike.S. on 2001-02-01, 17:47:08 (62.255.237.4)
Need spares and getting no response from Portfolio (Thorens UK). Mike.S. .......
12: Thorens Turntable (9.00)
Posted by Nosh on 2004-04-06, 21:27:05 (24.4.128.87)
I have an old Thorens TD125-II turntable with Ortofon arm and cartridge. Any ideas on value? Good condition. Thanks. .......
13: Crazy Donna upgrade and once traded in a Thorens (8.79)
Posted by rcrump on 2001-03-06, 12:46:05 (24.167.44.109)
125 w/SME for a Kenwood KD-500 and went back to the store the next day to find the Thorens had been sold.....Regretted both "upgrades" .......
14: Re: thorens TD 160 (8.77)
Posted by orejones on 2001-12-10, 02:26:13 (62.42.63.20)
How much does it slip?; can you get the right speed? Thorens motors use to have a slightly slipping pulley, to avoid applying all of the platter´s inertia to the motor, so they will slip slightly duri .......
15: Getting the Best from Thorens Tables (8.67)
Posted by Classic Audio on 2000-11-06, 06:42:18 (216.34.56.10)
I have two audio systems with a vintage Thorens table in each. Am wanting tips on tweaks as well as proper maintainance. My main table is a Thorens TD160 II C (has a "Plug-in" arm tube rather than sta .......
16: Re: Thorens TD165 users, any advice? (8.67)
Posted by John Q Public on 2001-04-05, 10:27:17 (4.4.240.169)
Huge amount of information available on both the vinyl boards and the archives of them, use the search function to track down the information on the Thorens...and congrats! .......
17: The AR begat the Thorens and Thorens begat the Linn ... (8.64)
Posted by samtellig on 2011-09-14, 08:18:07 (69.0.26.203)
... and its brother (older brother?) the Ariston. So maybe AR begat the Thorens model, the Thorens begat Ariston, and Ariston begat Linn. Somewhere along the way, something begat the Pioneer PL-12D be .......
18: Re: turntable suggestions? (8.59)
Posted by Mike96 on 2002-05-05, 08:53:00 (195.92.194.17)
The Thorens models you mention are good solid decks. They were available both with and without arms. The Thorens arms are ok, but not as good sounding as some of the alternatives you may find. Both th .......
19: RE: Thorens 160B Mark 2 - platter balance - three screws (8.55)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2015-01-14, 14:36:37 (180.200.144.234)
see below. Getting the suspension centered so it doesn't wobble and just bounces up and down is worthwhile. .......
20: I would have thought Thorens (8.50)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2016-08-20, 15:01:18 (96.83.99.105)
Would have put some phono stage in their $23K preamp. There is a $16K power amp at the site to go with this pre. Only inexpensive phono pre's on the site though. There is a $2,200 one but I'd never sp .......
21: I suggest you read Art dudley's column... (8.49)
Posted by mkuller on 2007-12-26, 11:30:23 (207.200.116.66)
...in the latest issue (January?) of Stereophile. >2. I could shop for a vintage Thorens which already has a good cartridge.> He talks about restoring and modifying a Thorens turntable and seems to l .......
22: RE: Vintage Turntables (8.44)
Posted by Mechnutt on 2014-10-17, 12:04:54 (73.37.239.127)
Very nice. I just got back into vinyl and purchased a Thorens TD-145 and Pioneer PL-55x. I have the Thorens set up and in the next couple of weeks I will try the Pioneer. Both are in excellent condit .......
23: Thorens TD 165 (8.41)
Posted by Tony on 2001-08-22, 20:24:04 (63.38.251.79)
I am refurbishing a Thorens TD 165 and I'm having a hard time finding a set of hanging anti-skate weights. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! .......
24: RE: Pics from THE Show 2014 (8.38)
Posted by Disbeliever on 2014-06-04, 03:13:29 (92.24.54.245)
Thanks for the pics, but who is buying this mostly totally absurd gear ? As for turntables whilst I no longer use one ,I would never buy a turntable without a dust cover. Thorens seem to have the most .......
25: Re: thorens TD 160 (8.18)
Posted by J Harris on 2001-12-09, 10:34:47 (162.83.194.53)
Sounds like you need a new belt. Best to try to get a Thorens branded belt if possible -- they're more expensive ($25 or so) but last much longer than the generic equivalents. Q Audio is where I got m .......
26: thorens TD 160 (8.13)
Posted by MJRRAH@aol.com on 2001-12-09, 10:24:05 (205.188.193.33)
I have been setting up a thorens TD160 I had in storage for a friend for xmas. Replaced the belt, re-set tonearm etc. Problem, the belt is slipping on idler. Can this be replaced or does motor assembl .......
27: Re: BEST sounding 2 channel receiver out there (old or new) (8.00)
Posted by P3GA on 2002-08-22, 04:58:57 (12.165.32.5)
I'll throw out a few rare birds that are really worth a listen if you ever come across one, please contact me if anyone knows of a Thorens for sale: - Thorens AT 410 - Kirksaeter, 80's vintage - Audio .......
28: Something's Very wrong then.. (7.99)
Posted by bare on 2020-11-28, 08:17:19 (75.156.25.228)
I bought a then Vaunted 1209 New. Kept it a whole week before returning it for refund. I naively believed the Brochure Babbles /Hype and assumed it would Better my Thorens. Not even Effing .......
29: I like it, a lot ... (7.95)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2006-02-04, 17:18:53 (67.186.178.197)
The JVC is a definite over-achiever and easily (in my opinion) holds its own against the big Denon and Luxman direct drives. I prefer it to the Thorens 160-Series as well, but it's not up to the bigge .......
30: RE: What was your first jump to audiophile class gear? (7.93)
Posted by bare on 2015-11-30, 09:36:59 (154.20.100.245)
Norseco Separates (`'67) Tannoy Golds, Dyna; pat 4, St120 Thorens td 150II /Shure(s) in '71 Still have and use the Tannoys and the Thorens, neither of which is going anywhere..until cold dead fingers .......
31: Thorens TD165 users, any advice? (7.93)
Posted by p.robustini on 2001-04-05, 06:50:47 (193.204.165.18)
I've just succeded in the first turntable set up of my life. Since I gather that every turntable has its own tweakings I'm asking the Thorens TD 165 users community for any andvice on what else I can .......
32: Old Thorens turntable (7.84)
Posted by Vilhelm J. Chr. Klareskov on 2000-03-22, 05:17:49 (130.226.46.136)
I have an old Thorens 'transcription turntable' - model TD124. The pick-up is damaged and the costs of repair in Denmark are app. USD 1500,-. Anyone aware of considerable lower prices elsewhere? What .......
33: mission 774 tonearm (7.78)
Posted by muthas on 2001-02-21, 04:26:45 (195.195.246.100)
I am in the process of refurbishing my Thorens TD 160 Super. It has a Mission 774 tonearm. I am looking for some info about this arm and also am looking for a counterweight that came with it but has b .......
34: Re: turntable suggestions? (7.73)
Posted by John Q Public on 2002-05-05, 05:37:06 (12.250.113.39)
Thorens are great models. There are also several new and in-expensive ones worth looking at: Project, Music Hall and Rega to begin. I'd look through the archives (use the search function)of the Vinyl .......
35: RE: Transporting thorens TD 124 (7.69)
Posted by ruffian on 2013-10-30, 19:54:04 (74.90.78.83)
Not by unscrewing it please, you should never unscrew the platter from the spindle. It was put together at the factory with a jig to perfectly align it. Forgive me for not having the link handy but th .......
36: Re:Thorens TD 165 (7.64)
Posted by Tony on 2001-08-23, 04:48:47 (63.38.251.249)
Thanks for the response Chuck! I have tried to contact Thorens USA for the past couple of weeks. I left a number of messages with no response. I finaly got in touch with the owner Nathan several days .......
37: Sumiko Perl VS Ortofon 2m red (7.59)
Posted by tuffstuff1 on 2013-04-26, 07:42:56 (98.100.44.66)
Hello everyone! Just joined. I hope I am not tupid and did not set everything proper. Anyway, I was switching between the Thorens with the Pearl (which I have had forever) and the Yamaha YP-D8 with th .......
38: Re: Phase Linear upgrades & Tweaks (7.52)
Posted by geoffkait on 2000-11-01, 12:58:19 (207.172.11.148)
well, I see what you're saying, in that case I don't see anything wrong w/ Phase Linear, wouldn't worry about upgrading it if all you're going to use it for is pump iron by...I think you might have mi .......
39: Thorens TD 166 Mark II (7.48)
Posted by Bernie on 2000-05-23, 11:03:18 (205.205.65.2)
Hi everybody! I’ve bought an old Thorens 166 Mark II and I was wondering if, by chance, somebody could send me a PDF version of the user manual. I would like to adjust the tone arm and the weight appl .......
40: Thorens TD125 + SHURE SME tone arm (7.41)
Posted by Toby on 2003-04-05, 15:45:05 (24.195.207.134)
I have a great turntable: a THORENS TD125 TURNTABLE ( West Germany) with a SHURE SME TONE ARM and a STANTON 681 CARTRIDGE.I love it more than I can express here. I run it with a Yamaha A420 integr .......
41: RE: Audio Concepts (7.34)
Posted by Krav Maga on 2023-06-21, 16:33:25 (24.162.126.158)
I bought a Thorens TD-160C from the Austin store in 1974. In the eighties I bought a NAD 3020 and later an Adcom GFA-555 from the Houston location after my apartment was burglarized. In the burglary .......
42: Re: Which separates or individual components can be regarded as classics or collectibles ? (7.32)
Posted by Jerry O on 2000-08-02, 16:01:45 (12.13.238.140)
I've owned some stuff that may fall into this category: Thorens TD124/Empire arm (table is a classic), Thorens TD125/SME 3009 arm (arm is a classic), Marantz 120 "scope" tuner (classic pretender that .......
43: Thorens turntables (7.31)
Posted by dbphd on 2020-11-28, 11:34:05 (72.205.70.163)
I bought a Thorens TD 124 with SME Series III arm and Ortofon 30H cartridge for the amazing price of less than $500. Being skeptical of vinyl, I didn't expect much. But I had to admit the sound was su .......
44: Re: Old Thorens turntable (7.31)
Posted by Bushman on 2000-03-22, 07:05:33 (192.94.123.20)
Hi Vilhelm Step over to the Vinyl Asylum, there are lots of guys breathing and living vinyl that would just love to help you. With regards your Thorens TD124, Sir you have a real thoroughbred in your .......
45: RE: New system advice (7.28)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2014-11-04, 16:17:50 (50.200.188.134)
Not quite sure what to suggest if you liked the DQ10s - as to the TT - I might encourage either CL or one of the following - which can be had - depending upon options/cart etc for your target budget: .......
46: thorens turntable for a newbee (7.25)
Posted by Nick on 2000-09-22, 12:29:28 (209.205.178.19)
I have recently been given about 75 classic records. All jazz and R&B from the 50's and 60's. Asking around a friend of mine has offered his thorens td 150 turntable with an old shure cartridge for 50 .......
47: Re: Maybe- read on. (7.25)
Posted by Rod M on 2000-11-07, 06:06:04 (204.94.81.82)
>>>Look at it another way- with a new vintage forum, where would you post a question regarding and Garrard 301 or a pair of AR-3 loudspeakers or a Dynaco ST-70 ? Yes, good points. Add classic Thorens .......
48: Re: Worst (costly) mistake playing with your equipment. (7.23)
Posted by JLM on 2003-03-05, 04:32:32 (12.245.228.154)
While a friend "helped" me move equipment around my $400 (1980 dollars) Thorens turntable with custom arm dropped off the wall mounted shelf to the carpeted concrete floor below. On that day (early 80 .......
49: It is all ebay's fault!!! Or really mine? (7.20)
Posted by landshark74 on 2005-06-02, 15:00:57 (209.214.64.63)
Thought about it and finally sold a few pieces of my equipment that were "closet" items. Boosted my paypal account. Then some great guy in Tennessee puts a Thorens TD-160b with SME III arm in excellen .......
50: Re: Which VPI?? (nt) (7.16)
Posted by Phil Sieg on 1999-09-17, 10:05:06 (198.144.162.42)
I've only got my Linn and Thorens on the Mana Shelf. A PLC and the PS of my phono preamp are on the Sound Stages. All the rest of the electronics are on Zoethecus racks. The suspension of the VPI, whi .......
51: "He went on to say nothing has changed in audio the last 10 to 15..." (7.10)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2013-02-01, 05:39:17 (94.168.219.0)
I can largely agree with that. The amps I use were introduced in '94 and are still some of the best money can buy, the same goes for the woofers I used to build my speakers. The rest is covered by Tan .......
52: Re: Anyone remember the Yamaha C-2 Preamp?? (7.06)
Posted by Sead Lejlic on 2000-05-02, 15:46:08 (195.222.51.179)
George, I had Thorens 126 with Supex at the time and, surprise, surprise, QED79 and Monster cables (thick ones, they were damn expensive in Vienna where I bought them, but crappy anyway). Good days th .......
53: First of all, you've got to ask the right people (7.01)
Posted by Bagsgroove on 2004-01-29, 18:01:56 (24.197.0.6)
Here's what you need to do, Mr. Stuffed. At the top of the main page, where it lists all the Asylum pages, find "Vinyl". That will take you to the Vinyl Asylum. That's where all the bright people are. .......
54: Looking for small components - ZAMP (John Curl - can you help?) (6.92)
Posted by Dave VH on 1999-12-31, 09:14:40 (206.24.101.102)
I am looking at small components for a second or third system - portable, but of much higher quality than a Denon or Sony rack-stack system, I was considering the Parasound ZAMP stereo power amp. (T .......
55: I wanted to buy a Sondek but (6.91)
Posted by nightdoggy on 2007-04-28, 14:41:23 (69.87.203.228)
every time I got ready, the price seemed to jump another few hundred. And all of the confusion about power supplies and speed controllers. It said to me, "the basic Sondek sucks. You'll need all of th .......
56: Thorens 160B Mark 2 - platter balance - three screws (6.79)
Posted by Heifetz on 2015-01-13, 22:02:32 (110.22.30.200)
Greetings. I am having difficulty with the 'final' stage of balancing my tt. It is a Thorens 160 B Mark2. There is a tiny 'wave'. I suspect that the drive belt is causing it. It is running on the lowe .......
57: My favorite budget decks are the older Thorens... (6.78)
Posted by DeKay on 2004-12-07, 11:15:07 (64.12.116.7)
Last time I looked (maybe 3 months ago) their prices were creeping up, however they can still be reasonable if you wait for a good deal. Have owned various Thorens/SME combos, but refurbished a stock .......
58: RE: What would be (is) your ideal $2500/piece system? (6.71)
Posted by 4season on 2008-10-06, 14:47:50 (204.131.179.187)
For the sheer heck of it: Linn Classik Music CD/receiver (have not heard in quite some time though) Spendor speakers or Alamarro EL84 SEP stereo integrated amp Horn Shoppe Speakers Naim CD player Mara .......
59: SansuiAu101, Thorens TD150 and Shure V15/III, BIG Coral 12" 3-ways - all cones (6.66)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2007-09-15, 16:32:20 (203.129.38.119)
With fretwork grilles. Within a year, I'd heard Celestion Ditton 15's, and sold the Corals. Replaced the Thorens arm with a SME3009S2-det. and added some 'styroseal' caps to the phono-input. A mobil .......
60: RE: interesting solution (6.58)
Posted by albertoderoma on 2008-05-08, 13:02:19 (24.6.97.207)
Well, I tried cheapo EQs (at least 3 of them - including a Behringer DEQ2496 which was not exactly cheapo) and: 1) They don't look nearly as nice as the McIntosh 2) They don't sound as nice/warm as t .......
61: Re: Dixie Hi-Fi? (6.51)
Posted by Jay on 2005-02-20, 21:30:28 (68.51.9.70)
down memory lane . . . From Dixie Hi-Fi, a mail-order discounter located in Beltsville(?) Maryland, I bought a handsome Pioneer integrated amp and matching tuner, Thorens turntable, and AR3a's - circa .......
62: General Asylum - Thorens TD125 + SHURE SME tone arm - Toby, April 05, 2003 at 15:45:05 (6.47)
Posted by Toby on 2003-04-06, 15:49:24 (24.195.207.134)
Thank you for the fast info on my turntable. I now know that I it needs to be near a amp and not 20-30 feet away. I guess that would have solved many problems for hifi lovers over the years- build a s .......
63: Bollocks! you need a vintage thorens in hot sexy mahogony! (6.46)
Posted by Scott Woebcke on 2003-06-10, 23:02:03 (172.198.137.111)
To hell with the digital. If you want your Kestrels to image worth a damn you need a vinyl front end. Get some boogie factor, dance like James Brown circa 69! Ain't no CD player can boogie worth a dam .......
64: Thorens TD 125 MK II motor and board problems (6.46)
Posted by hifibluedevil on 2003-10-05, 12:37:42 (209.42.207.246)
Hi; Does anybody know how to test a thorens td 125 MK II motor and speed control board? Also, has anybody installed a DC motor to a 125 MK I/II (like orgin live DC motor, or any Japanese DC motor). An .......
65: Thorens 160 - removing Dynamat - substitue cork (6.44)
Posted by Heifetz on 2015-01-16, 14:57:32 (110.22.30.200)
Greetings, I have a Thorens 160B Mk2 TT. I have done a lot of the Chadwick Mods to the TT a couple of years ago. It certainly dampened the sound but may have also 'deadened' the sound too. I have star .......
66: I'd sell it if I knew who wanted it (6.43)
Posted by pbarach on 2015-05-20, 15:44:25 (162.239.92.104)
I have nine wine-carton-sized boxes of classical LPs, probably nothing spectacularly valuable, and in varying condition. I couldn't even find someone local who would come and pick them up for free. Th .......
67: Re: Line conditioning (6.41)
Posted by Allan Songer on 2000-06-07, 17:20:24 (216.103.45.210)
I was always of the opinion that power condioners were pure Hokem designed to get idiots like us the part with our paychecks. BUT . . . about a year ago I stepped into the digital (yikes!) high end wi .......
68: Re: Vinyl - Well said & more (6.40)
Posted by Jeff Starr on 2003-04-16, 06:47:27 (65.57.16.217)
Hi, rather than repeat, I'll try to elaborate and add some info, from my perspective. I have found that the best vinyl beats the best CD digital, it is more musical, more involving, and even with the .......
69: Thorens turntables,of course(nt) (6.19)
Posted by mark111 on 2002-07-07, 19:58:00 (207.5.250.134)
. .......
70: Cartridge choice for Mission 774 tonearm (6.12)
Posted by shailesh on 2010-01-09, 03:12:01 (78.146.182.128)
Hope someone can help. First off, i'm kind of a newbie to audiophile chat. I need some advice in phono cartridge and stylus choice for a Mission 774 (original) tonearm. Recently bought a Thorens 160B .......
71: And it is basically a copy of ... (6.00)
Posted by garth on 2004-09-18, 04:48:21 (195.93.60.9)
a Thorens. .......
72: a used thorens 145 should bury it [n.t.a.] (5.99)
Posted by wangmr on 2015-09-03, 23:38:07 (219.76.162.229)
. .......
73: RE: What was your first jump to audiophile class gear? (5.99)
Posted by Ross on 2015-11-29, 16:51:01 (104.58.182.221)
My evolution: Emerson tube HiFi console 8 Track Receiver and BIC TT with crystal cartridge, later added Crazy Eddy house brand 2 way speakers Entry Level system in HS and College: Heathkit AR1500 rec .......
74: Ahhh...Chris.... (5.99)
Posted by Bagsgroove on 2002-07-24, 16:01:47 (208.248.194.14)
You think she'd be interested in my, uh, you know..."Bloated Thorens"? .......
75: Just peachie! Now I have to get a new OS for my Thorens! (5.93)
Posted by wb6yaw on 2003-04-11, 07:43:20 (206.55.153.59)
NT .......
76: Turn-table mood-disorders (5.93)
Posted by Mole-mgr. on 2003-03-25, 15:27:56 (24.78.91.123)
Hi,fellow asylumeers; I write,because I find myself with two t.t.s.One works great in every way but feed-back.(ITS a Sony Ps-LX22;it tracks beautifuly.)The other, a Thorens,TD-160B,is a rock,where fee .......
77: Thorens TD-105 for $50, included a new cart. (NT) (5.90)
Posted by B. P. Firlotte on 2000-09-04, 13:41:28 (198.164.200.214)
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78: RE: Thorens TD 124 lubrication (5.87)
Posted by tesla on 2013-12-12, 19:52:35 (108.253.181.30)
Hello, I've had a TD124 Mk I for 8 years now, and have done a complete lube and rebuild. There are many places to lube, the main bearing, the motor bearings, the intermediate pulley bearings. If you .......
79: Re: What component(s) have you had the longest that you still use? (5.84)
Posted by oddmanout on 2006-08-20, 05:22:08 (70.30.220.161)
Thorens TD 160 MKII .......
80: Looks like he only has monophonic bass. Well, something to save up for. (5.81)
Posted by Enophile on 2010-12-07, 11:25:18 (71.130.238.134)
I wonder which color Thorens sounds best? .......
81: RE: I would have thought Thorens (5.81)
Posted by welly on 2016-08-21, 16:30:33 (192.48.8.20)
Agreed :-) ... but I don't believe that I'd spend that much on one component... .......
82: Re: Tube Vs Solid State (5.81)
Posted by edta on 2004-05-20, 17:16:22 (166.102.96.21)
Don't know if I can add anything to all that's already been stated. You have experience with some very fine equipment. Still, I'm wondering if you had the same sort of question when you only listened .......
83: Re: Upgrading turntable? (5.80)
Posted by Bob Wortman on 2006-04-24, 19:01:11 (24.151.80.173)
MY experience with a similar turntable mirrors yours. Cheap turntables just don't sound very good. A good one will beat CD playback some of the time with some recordings. All recordings will NOT sound .......
84: RE: Transporting thorens TD 124 (5.76)
Posted by shutterbob on 2013-10-31, 13:47:34 (131.151.210.169)
And put it on the floor of the car. .......
85: RE: I would have thought Thorens (5.76)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2016-08-21, 16:08:07 (96.83.99.105)
Well if I was a multimillionaire I'd have to find some crap to buy..... .......
86: RE: REVIEW: Nagaoka MP 110 Phono Cartridge (5.76)
Posted by Capt. Z on 2020-06-23, 01:10:52 (185.5.85.23)
I also have used the Nagaoka MP110 and Ortofon 520 (similar to the Blue, though a little less bright). While using these carts on my Wega/Sony TT with a middle heavy to heavy arm I did really love the .......
87: Re: $1000 or less Component Sytem for Vinyl (5.73)
Posted by Ross on 2004-03-19, 13:24:26 (199.250.8.220)
Used Thorens 160 or 165. Shure M97he cartridge. ~$250 NAD, Creek, Rotel entry level integrated amp. ~$300 Creek, Sumiko or Music Hall outboard Phono Stage. ~$100-150 Used pair B&W DM303 or 602, just .......
88: Re: Thorens TD 166 Mark II (5.72)
Posted by Estes on 2000-05-23, 16:03:28 (206.172.224.83)
Welcome to the Asylum. Try posting your request on the Vinyl section. .......
89: LOL (5.70)
Posted by tesla on 2012-09-12, 19:48:36 (75.60.103.16)
That makes me smile, but only if I owned a Thorens TD 224 Changer. .......
90: RE: I would have thought Thorens (5.70)
Posted by Byrd69 on 2016-08-20, 16:34:53 (24.59.224.194)
For that price, they should have thrown in a turntable AND preamp. 23K? YGBFKM .......
91: Re: Thorens Turntable (5.70)
Posted by Nosh on 2004-04-06, 23:38:03 (24.4.128.87)
Table and arm/cartridge are from approximate late 1960s. Any guess? .......
92: I traded a lawn mower that wouldn't start for a Thorens TD-125II (5.65)
Posted by Quadzilla on 2006-01-01, 10:44:55 (216.208.94.166)
nt .......
93: RE: What's your favorite unavailable component? (5.65)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2007-12-21, 10:07:21 (82.46.170.49)
Thorens TD524 and TD535 direct drive TTs .......
94: RE: I would have thought Thorens (5.65)
Posted by welly on 2016-08-21, 00:46:28 (121.208.35.86)
... but I'd never spend $23K on a line stage ... FULL STOP Just sayin'... .......
95: Only when I play the Thorens turntable through it.....[nt] (5.65)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2002-06-23, 12:21:39 (80.40.36.56)
nt .......
96: Thanks... (5.61)
Posted by DN on 2002-04-01, 20:26:39 (207.172.11.233)
...good luck with your Thorens...and don't worry, I'll check the direction of spin before I let the Shinon Red do its thing.... .......
97: RE: Transporting thorens TD 124 (5.59)
Posted by dbphd on 2013-10-31, 11:48:25 (68.6.90.104)
Thanks, guys. The trip is Saturday and I'll follow your advice. .......
98: Set-up and Technical Questions about the Thorens 166MkII. (5.59)
Posted by jrlaudio on 2000-06-01, 08:55:27 (167.206.185.182)
Hi all, I just got a Thorens 166MkII, and since it has been a awhile since I have set-up one of these, I need some advice on some issues. First off, the platter seems to take a good bit of time gettin .......
99: The Linn is just a glorified Thorens clone...nt (5.57)
Posted by tweakk on 2011-09-13, 10:07:11 (72.186.180.162)
nt .......
100: Re: Correct: You Can't Hide Talent No Matter How Hard You Try (nt) (5.57)
Posted by Bill Way on 2006-12-20, 08:28:41 (64.131.185.46)
No, AAG wasn't - he was being helpful. I did "fat finger" the name. Inmates here tend to be colorful and direct, and I wouldn't have it any other way. That said, I *am* biased towards Thorens - have h .......
101: wow , whats that? Bass. (5.57)
Posted by Michael Y on 2002-05-08, 01:03:46 (131.116.254.199)
I went to my fathers brother when I was about 12/13 and listened to his Kenwood reciever, Thorens TT and Sonab speakers. He put on a few LP´s and the sound was wonderful. There was some sound I hadn´t .......
102: Re: What component(s) have you had the longest that you still use? (5.54)
Posted by Rod H. on 2006-08-19, 13:57:59 (4.242.132.32)
Thorens turntable bought new in '73. Rod .......
103: I think he fat fingered 'Thorens'...before you go crazy looking for a Thorends ;) nt (5.54)
Posted by AAG on 2006-12-19, 18:32:57 (66.73.6.38)
nt .......
104: Because it is flavor of the month BS! (5.54)
Posted by Scott Woebcke on 2006-05-11, 21:06:23 (69.236.87.118)
A fine turntable like a Thorens TD150/LP12/Gyrodec will be used for at least a decade. .......
105: As opposed to `bloated` Thorens vinyl rig of yours1 :0) [nt] (5.54)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2002-06-13, 10:22:56 (80.40.36.85)
nt .......
106: Nikko receiver, Thorens TT, Ohm speakers...nt (5.50)
Posted by wgallupe on 2007-09-16, 06:18:57 (68.116.189.102)
nt .......
107: Mac MR77 + Thorens 125 -- both about 38 yrs (nt) (5.50)
Posted by Bill Way on 2010-06-12, 12:06:34 (64.131.185.46)
nt .......
108: Thorens TD-124 (5.50)
Posted by jrhslick on 2002-04-18, 05:36:28 (143.166.99.242)
I purchased this turntable used in the fall of 1973. Still has the original arm. This has been a wonderful piece of equipment (now if I could only find a dustcover for it!). .......
109: My Rockport Sirius III (5.49)
Posted by Bagsgroove on 2003-01-29, 14:55:16 (24.197.0.6)
Call me cheap, but a $73,000 turntable is good enough for me. Someday maybe I'll go all out and get a Thorens... .......
110: Harmon-Kardon (5.49)
Posted by mark111 on 2004-07-05, 15:26:15 (216.195.142.106)
i always liked the front panel on their recievers. also,Thorens turntables and Sonus Faber speakers. enjoy, mark .......
111: Absolutely no question in my mind, Stimela - Hugh Masekela on Thorens 125th ann. LP (5.49)
Posted by Norm on 2009-10-05, 11:33:20 (71.169.196.77)
especially in the Tidal suite. .......
112: RE: Do I need a good power cord for my turntable? (5.49)
Posted by audiophilewannabe on 2017-11-25, 14:56:35 (99.247.57.45)
BTW I sold my VPI and got myself different Thorens TT and I love them all. They all have factory cords. .......
113: Re: Audio Stuff You Most Regret having had STOLEN (5.49)
Posted by DevillEars on 2005-11-30, 11:16:15 (198.54.202.210)
Without doubt, a Nakamichi Cassette Deck 1.5 - which, at the time - due to Nakamichi having then temporarily bowed out of the consumer audio market - was irreplaceable... Had to buy a Yamaha KX690 - w .......
114: a Thorens TD-150 MKII ... (5.48)
Posted by Dr. Audio on 2003-05-07, 05:35:23 (67.66.174.5)
that I sold when I was young and foolish. Now that I'm old and foolish, I sure wish I still had it. .......
115: RE: Who listens to Traffic? (5.46)
Posted by Rod H. on 2012-02-19, 11:27:08 (50.43.6.93)
I don't listen to Traffic, but I have a Thorens 165 that I also bought in 1972! .......
116: Questionable power cords! (5.46)
Posted by M3 lover on 2017-11-26, 10:52:58 (108.216.110.30)
Many years ago a friend and the designer of my preamp (Joule-Electra) suggested I try power cords from TG Audio Lab. With his help I ordered four, three standard with an IEC connector on one end, and .......
117: you have a mix and match (5.45)
Posted by docw on 2008-09-06, 16:06:42 (162.119.232.100)
system like my vintage 2nd one. Thorens, Dyna, Sony DVD, QSC and old speaks (Altec or JBL or others?). .......
118: RE: What was your first audio thrill. (5.44)
Posted by the roofman on 2008-10-10, 04:36:54 (64.230.60.154)
When I replaced a mediocre cartridge on my Thorens TD125 with a Decca London Export Mark V!!! That was a few years ago!!!!!!! .......
119: Turntables... (5.44)
Posted by Scott Woebcke on 2010-09-11, 11:35:58 (69.236.77.191)
I'd buy a few AR, Thorens, Linn, Lenco, Garrard tables for parts/restoration. I'd have a blast getting intimate with each one. .......
120: VTA (5.44)
Posted by Hirevver59@gmail.com on 2015-04-08, 06:39:17 (74.67.76.241)
What are peoples thoughts on VTA? I have used the Dennisen Soundtracker System since the early 80...with I feel pretty good success, since I am a DJ and have spun vinyl in many many different types o .......
121: Re: without starting a riot...old gear rules (5.39)
Posted by Marc Bratton on 2001-02-27, 01:01:53 (208.136.90.125)
Lucky you! I'd love to find a Thorens for $4.00. No one ever throws out good stuff like that in New Mexico...we are after all one of the poorest states. .......
122: For the turntable I had when I registered. (5.39)
Posted by mark111 on 2006-12-02, 07:56:23 (65.175.198.47)
Thorens TD-126 mkIII.But I used 111 not thinking at the time.I thought about fixing it,but just let it ride, enjoy, mark .......
123: RE: componenet installations, am I alone? (5.39)
Posted by Dave Pogue on 2009-11-05, 17:27:33 (69.243.8.20)
No offense, but that has to be the hardest-to-use turntable installation I've ever seen. Why not switch places between the Thorens and that Sansui TU-717? .......
124: Great photography ... (5.39)
Posted by ToddM on 2013-08-22, 08:52:23 (167.181.12.18)
... but those concepts are cuckoo - where did you find those? They remind me of the guy who rebuilds Thorens and AR tables using driftwood or logs or something, but even less plausible .......
125: RE: Best Turntable for MX110 and MC240 (5.39)
Posted by BillH on 2017-01-08, 07:12:27 (107.141.181.199)
Yes, the Thorens TD124 is the match for this pair, and there is a beauty on eBay right now for a mere two thousand bucks (no affiliation with seller, etc.) .......
126: Thorens TD125/SME3009II (5.39)
Posted by Jerry O on 2002-06-27, 14:54:24 (12.13.238.140)
It was a very musical and handsome combination. But, due to its age, I was getting concerned about it's longevity, and so I sold it. I do miss it though. Regards, Jerry O. .......
127: Re: And it is basically a copy of ... (5.38)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2004-09-18, 08:46:26 (208.46.3.66)
I thought the LP-12 was more of a evolution of the AR turntable than a copy of a Thorens. .......
128: Re: Dual 1219 (5.38)
Posted by Jeff Starr on 2000-07-07, 18:28:35 (63.22.180.184)
I had one during the years 1972-74. I replaced it with a Thorens TD125MkII. To be honest with you I don't remember hardly anything about it. What do you need to know? I'll try to help. Jeff ::: TOPIC: .......
129: EMT 930 or 950, Garrard 301 or 401, Thorens TD124 MK1 or MK2. nt (5.34)
Posted by viridian on 2017-01-07, 12:55:38 (24.21.163.226)
nt .......
130: AR TT (Shure cart) opened my ears. Had a Thorens and a Dual, too, but stuck longest with the AR. nt (5.34)
Posted by tinear on 2020-11-29, 07:31:07 (136.37.101.134)
d .......
131: RE: Purchasing hi fi in the US (5.34)
Posted by Borat58 on 2012-04-28, 13:43:04 (122.57.88.202)
My main reason for looking at buying hi fi gear in the US is that while New Zealand is generally very competitive price-wise there appears to be some savings to be made on certain items. Turntables fr .......
132: What a remarkable coincidence (5.34)
Posted by Peter Gunn on 2007-04-01, 16:37:21 (24.115.199.250)
And both of you own Bose cubes too! You don't happen to have a broken Thorens turntable do you? This has certainly been the oddest April 1st in years! It's all about the music... .......
133: RE: Thorens 160B Mark 2 - platter balance - three screws (5.34)
Posted by Heifetz on 2015-01-15, 09:15:36 (110.22.30.200)
Thx Tim, I have rea dos many of your article sand learnt a heap. Bob .......
134: RE: DIY shelf platform material (5.34)
Posted by dean man jim on 2018-02-25, 12:59:24 (67.60.110.252)
I'm using an IKEA Lack side table top in black. It is about 20" x 20" and does a good job of supporting the 'table (currently sporting a vintage Thorens, tweaked). The reputation of the lack is that i .......
135: Re: advice for a beginner (5.33)
Posted by Bill Way on 2006-12-19, 18:45:10 (64.131.185.46)
If it works, it almost certainly works just fine. Get a new belt from Thorens, and every couple of decades put a drop of oil in the bearing. Find one cheap, and replacing it if ever needed will be che .......
136: er i'd be 4 years old... (5.32)
Posted by coopertopia on 2004-11-17, 04:21:05 (213.122.29.197)
Oh dear i'd be 4 years old, so it would be my dads system, probably a thorens of some sort with a rogers amp and leak speakers, maybe.............. Did you hear that ?! .......
137: Re: What were your defining moments in audio? (5.30)
Posted by gymwear5 on 2002-05-07, 17:49:53 (209.86.132.85)
Oh, and recapturing that moment for myself 18 months later - Shahinian Obelisks, Advent 300, Dynaco 410, Thorens/Grace/Microacoustics - January 1980 .......
138: Re: i searched for two months .... (5.29)
Posted by jdouglas51 on 2006-01-27, 03:05:32 (152.163.101.6)
i had the good fortune to find two mint tables (a thorens jubilee and an oracle paris) and got them both. needless to say, i collect turntables. may get a tt2 down the road .......
139: RE: Transporting thorens TD 124 (5.29)
Posted by Bill Way on 2013-10-30, 21:02:16 (108.21.60.113)
You can also just lift the platter up a bit and put some corrugated cardboard under it, which will keep the spindle off the thrust bearing but still in its socket, where it protects itself. WW ::: TOP .......
140: RE: Jerry Raskin - Needle Doctor RIP (5.29)
Posted by rickl on 2021-02-18, 21:01:25 (107.2.118.15)
this is sad. I took my thorens there for a cart and setup. I thought it was a fair price and liked the staff. i was sorry to see the store in SLP close. -- .......
141: Thip..Thip.. (5.29)
Posted by thoriated_tiger on 2002-02-11, 13:39:10 (208.35.159.252)
I get rudely awakened by my Thorens' *thwack* as it kicks the arm up at the end of the record. No thip thip for me! .......
142: RE: Thorens 160 - removing Dynamat - substitue cork (5.27)
Posted by Bill Way on 2015-01-17, 12:55:43 (100.38.113.206)
Years ago there was a white brush-on coating that was said to dampen resonance, so I painted the underside of my Thorens 125 platter. This year I took it off, as I was never able to get really solid s .......
143: New and Used... (5.27)
Posted by Jerry O on 2000-09-04, 11:13:28 (63.17.76.69)
New: Pioneer PD65 Elite CDP discounted to $500 out the door. Used: Thorens TD125/SME 3009MkII (pristine cond) $200 bucks. Jerry O. .......
144: Re: Thorens Turntable (5.26)
Posted by J Harris on 2004-04-06, 21:30:39 (216.220.98.235)
Good enough to keep. But if you're dead-set on selling, the Ortofon arm may well be worth more than the turntable. Post on Vinyl Asylum for more comment. J! .......
145: Thorens/Hafler/Polk (5.26)
Posted by sbrians on 2010-07-14, 13:05:45 (206.190.70.135)
DH-220, 110, Polk 10Bs I wish I still had the turntable w/ the Shure V15 type 5MR cartridge. .......
146: RE: Let' see ... (5.26)
Posted by michaelhigh on 2012-09-11, 08:50:33 (75.132.155.226)
My combos are state dependant too. My state of mind when I'm listening! That said, Sansui 8080DB and Klipsch Fortes get along great with a Thorens TD-165. .......
147: The Thorens preamp is a patent infringement (5.26)
Posted by Ralph on 2016-08-22, 12:26:55 (64.122.72.31)
Atma-Sphere Music Systems controls the patent for a servo control of a Circlotron circuit in the US. .......
148: Getting my Thorens 124 up to spec (5.26)
Posted by Bear00001 on 2000-05-31, 22:20:28 (63.202.82.24)
I just purchased my first TT, a Thorens TD 124. My plan was to transfer lots of my LP collection onto CD-R. Listening to the sweet sound of the needle in the groove was a real awakening!!!! I might ju .......
149: SME 3009 (5.25)
Posted by crapjokes on 2001-01-09, 12:53:01 (212.1.133.24)
Anyone got any thoughts on a cartridge to pair up with a Thorens TD125, SME3009 arm and QUAD II Amps. I mainly listen to acoustic/classical/jazz and have a price range up to $200 (used or new) ::: TO .......
150: Emmons Audio (5.24)
Posted by hifitommy on 2014-10-01, 22:14:27 (76.168.13.138)
it was on ventura blvd and was an old line stereo shop. in a large console of two inch oak was a revox, mac electronics, and a thorens tt. impressive. .......
151: 1974 (5.24)
Posted by Bill Way on 2015-11-29, 10:05:58 (64.145.79.128)
Servo-Statiks, ARC SP3(?), mac 75's, Thorens 150, Rabco SL8e, Koss ESP-9's... then Maggie 1U's, all fun. WW .......
152: A total different list, all Analog related........ (5.24)
Posted by bouncy ball on 2022-07-29, 18:45:05 (70.68.233.188)
Ortofon SME Ikeda Fidelity Research Koetsu SAEC Dynavector Micro Seiki Verdier Thorens .......
153: Re: What do you think? Am I crazy? (5.24)
Posted by Slant on 2002-08-13, 05:09:34 (204.141.216.145)
I did a lot of in home auditions and what worked best for me was a tube Pre and a solid state amp. The tube pre seemed to give fine timbre and fullness to the sound and was holographic while the SS am .......
154: Re: Not to start the flame of the day, but... (5.23)
Posted by Char on 2000-01-11, 19:50:58 (209.240.200.166)
Some junkie had four ESS AMT1B's, a Sansui Quad receiver, and a Thorens turntable for $200.00. He said they were from out-of-town-man. I passed. Char .......
155: RE: Actually... (5.22)
Posted by audiophilewannabe on 2017-11-24, 17:00:11 (99.247.57.45)
$10,000 is not that expensive for a TT. If it looks good and sound good with his ML badge, it should sell. I'm quite happy with Thorens TD 150 at the moment. .......
156: How do you cut the grass with a Thorens TD-125II? [nt] (5.22)
Posted by chris.redmond2@bushinternet.com on 2006-01-01, 11:49:16 (88.104.227.119)
nt Best Regards, Chris redmond. .......
157: RE: Vintage Turntables (5.22)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2014-10-17, 09:15:41 (50.200.188.131)
You might also try the Vinyl and vintage forums- another good older table is the Luxman, and older thorens. .......
158: thorens TD 145 mkll (5.22)
Posted by jdouglas51 on 2005-12-31, 12:49:25 (207.200.116.6)
for the first time in a decade, i lstened to an LP and didn't jump up and charge over to the table to lift the arm. sounds as good as my oracle to boot. .......
159: I understand (5.20)
Posted by tesla on 2009-03-19, 08:31:46 (76.191.236.101)
but I get the same thing about having vintage tube equipment and a Thorens TD 124 table. A former girlfriend allowed however, the keeping of my 10B becuase it worked. I don't really have a signature .......
160: Awesome post. Thanks so much for that ! ... (5.20)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2016-06-10, 14:31:06 (71.235.57.211)
That must have taken a lot of time ! Thanks ...I appreciate it. I think my favorite picture is the one with the Thorens TD-160 and the Meet The Beatles album. I always get a kick out of seeing old stu .......
161: RE: A System From The Past (5.20)
Posted by Bill Way on 2016-09-23, 07:43:12 (100.1.46.96)
Thorens TD-150 Rabco SL8-E or SME Stanton 681EEE Mac C20 Braun LV-1020 tri-amps WW .......
162: RE: RMAF Day 1 Pictures (5.20)
Posted by Salectric on 2017-10-07, 04:18:29 (98.211.79.145)
Very nice Jack. Thanks for posting the photos. If you don't mind, can you try to get more information on the modified Thorens 124? Those details probably won't be covered by the other show reports. :: .......
163: my nearfield setup (5.20)
Posted by geoff on 2019-08-25, 08:59:58 (96.236.137.137)
definitely distracts me from work. Scott 222c tt is now a Thorens td124 Simaudio lp5.3 phono stage Omega 3T Desktop speakers with matching sub .......
164: RE: Oldest and newest equipment in your current system (5.20)
Posted by geoff on 2023-04-08, 04:19:13 (108.17.68.235)
Actually, just remembered that the Thorens TD124, in the same system, was built in the first year of production, 1957. Predates the Scott by five years. .......
165: RE: Oldest and newest equipment in your current system (5.18)
Posted by geoff on 2023-04-09, 01:25:36 (108.17.68.235)
Actually, just remembered that the Thorens TD124, in the same system, was built in the first year of production, 1957. Predates the Scott by five years. .......
166: 1977 indeed ... (5.18)
Posted by musetap on 2011-12-01, 15:22:00 (66.253.70.71)
Pioneer SX-750, Klipsch Heresy, Thorens TD-145 (automatic lift was well worth the extra $100...) and Stanton 681 EEE. Served me well for many, many years... .......
167: RE: portable battery turntable (5.15)
Posted by JURB on 2020-02-20, 13:45:38 (76.241.128.69)
Yeah, your basic Thorens that take C batteries ? A decent TT needs mass, mainly the platter and plinth. Remember the old TVs that weighed like 80 pounds and had a handle on top ? .......
168: Re: OLDEST EQUIPMENT (5.15)
Posted by tesla on 2000-10-28, 02:57:14 (209.151.240.178)
I still have the following old equipment: Marantz 10b. McIntosh MC75, MI75, MC40 Eico ST-40 Stanton 681-EEE Thorens TD 105 Gene .......
169: Re: The greatest Hi-Fi component ever...Your votes please (5.14)
Posted by Jerry O on 1999-10-19, 13:17:16 (12.13.238.137)
-Shure V15 series -Marantz model 10B, 7, and 9 -Klipschorn -Thorens 124 and 125 series -Infinity Servostatics -Nakamichi 1000 .......
170: You did well on the Dual 506 (5.14)
Posted by Metralla on 2002-07-27, 19:43:56 (24.219.10.19)
First decent turntable I owned. A Thorens TD-160 was my next move and it was a significant upgrade. But I missed some of the convenience features on that 506. Regards, Metralla .......
171: RE: List of regrets (5.13)
Posted by 6bq5 on 2015-12-02, 12:39:42 (50.200.188.134)
Scott 350 tuner Alphason HRS tonearm VPI 19 Thorens 106MKii Mostly the VPI & Alphason .......
172: interesting solution (5.13)
Posted by docw on 2008-05-08, 12:54:23 (162.119.232.102)
seems like a lot thriftier to just get the eq I suggest. I have an old cheapo Marantz new looking one which I fiddle with when I get bored. How about a tube PAS 2 with tone controls, or something like .......
173: consider different technology (5.11)
Posted by Les Anderson on 2009-05-23, 17:56:39 (173.110.207.18)
Google AVI adm9.1 and the matching sub. Keep your Thorens and cd transport and get a decent phono preamp. Your into this for under $5k new and I am extremely confident that you are in the sam sonic ne .......
174: what tonearm? (5.11)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2015-01-15, 12:53:50 (217.246.18.195)
On my 166, I had replaced the standard Thorens arm with a Rega 250, and a special armboard. Better sound in general. But this did mess up the balance a bit and could never get the suspension exactly .......
175: Mid (5.11)
Posted by Ross on 2013-01-07, 18:14:11 (74.243.245.95)
A fine, early Japanese design. Better than contemporary Duals of the era, but not up to other tabels available then and now. A well set up Thorens or AR with a decent cartridge will sound noticeably .......
176: RE: Caption this... Part Too (5.10)
Posted by IEaudiodude on 2013-01-25, 19:17:52 (107.194.126.59)
Who said these Velleman Turntable kits were no good ? A sheet of Plywood a soldering iron and Bada Bing Bada Boom, Thorens owners eat your heart out. .......
177: RE: Most recognized front-of-mind High-End audio electronics brands? (5.10)
Posted by -æ- on 2022-07-31, 12:46:15 (199.229.250.26)
Altec JBL Klipsch Marantz McIntosh Nakamichi Sansui Technics TT Thorens TT .......
178: Re: Dual 1246 (5.10)
Posted by Joe II-V on 2005-03-06, 09:46:14 (67.188.145.188)
A Thorens TD 160, or AR , if in good condition, will get you much better sound, but are going to cost you a fair bit more than a used 1246. -Joe. .......
179: RE: Same answer as in the audiophile thread a few weeks back... (5.10)
Posted by Bill the K on 2016-01-07, 20:29:51 (116.68.122.147)
That is a wonderful first system. My nephew has an old Pioneer and Thorens and a not too old Heresy system which sounds very good. Cheers Bill .......
180: You need not spend that much for a HQ rack, IMO. (5.07)
Posted by DeKay on 2002-01-03, 15:46:44 (64.12.101.152)
I am a firm believer in not only blocking vibration, but also draining it from the components as well. My rack and shelving (I only properly treat the two source components due to being on a budget) c .......
181: thorens tonearm weight (5.07)
Posted by tdor on 2009-03-17, 14:28:29 (24.20.133.151)
hi does any one know where i might find a tonearm anti skeing weight i found one from lpgear but it's eay to heavet.by the way thid is for a mole 166mk2 but i'd be happy with anything that will work.t .......
182: I Agree! (5.03)
Posted by Johncan on 2004-07-16, 07:01:58 (158.111.4.26)
Your equipment is fine. Buy music. Or maybe buy an inexpensive turntable and buy used vinyl... cheaper than CDs. You can usually find a nice old Dual, Elac, or Thorens for under $150 John .......
183: Re: What was your stereo rig, let's say... 25 years ago?... (5.02)
Posted by Rudy on 2004-11-16, 17:25:32 (167.230.38.107)
Thorens TD165C turntable ADC XLM Mk2 cartridge Sansui AU 5900 integrated amp Infinity Qa speakers lamp cord .......
184: there was a store here in the porn capital (5.02)
Posted by hifitommy on 2012-04-16, 21:48:18 (76.168.152.155)
yes, the san fernando valley, on ventura blvd that sold custom items like that. one i looked in had a revox open reel, thorens, and mac electronics. it was made of two inch thick oak. .......
185: I used to be hooked by hooks (5.02)
Posted by LousyTourist on 2012-07-03, 04:16:42 (65.128.222.19)
all my hifi gear had to have some hook -- my first 'real' speakers were Infinity tower monitors with a Walsh ice cream cone tweeter.... and so on. Now my most prized possession is a Thorens TD124 whic .......
186: turntable suggestions? (5.02)
Posted by schmoo@execpc.com on 2002-05-04, 19:01:41 (169.207.134.26)
Looking to purchase an entry-level, audiophile turntable, either new or used. There seems to be a number of Thorens tables listed on Ebay, mainly TD 160, 165, 166.(by the way, what are the differences .......
187: Transporting thorens TD 124 (5.00)
Posted by dbphd on 2013-10-29, 20:07:36 (68.6.90.104)
I'll be taking my TD 124 to a shop about a two hours drive away. Should I remove the heavy under platter, the one held in place with screws? db .......
188: Re: Share your favorite inexpensive upgrade or cheap tweak (5.00)
Posted by Jerry O on 1999-09-28, 12:42:55 (12.13.238.139)
I placed 4 of those little, round, plastic floor protectors (for legs/feet of tables, etc.) under my Thorens. It actually reduced some of the vibration/noise creeping into the music. Cost me about 25 .......
189: Hey, you're old! :-) (4.98)
Posted by Tyoder on 2004-03-17, 10:09:55 (68.85.75.91)
Course, so am I--similar equipment time frame: Marantz 4430 receiver, Thorens 165 TT with Shure V15 III cart, and ESS knockoff speakers/ADS L400 speakers. .......
190: RE: 2 Golden Tube Amps-Used as Mono Blocks nt (4.98)
Posted by shutterbob on 2008-09-21, 11:32:08 (64.251.147.245)
A Cotter M/C step-up device. When I bought a SOTA TT I sold a Thorens and threw in the Cotter, even though the guy didn't seem to want it. Now I have a preamp situation where I want it again. Dumb. :: .......
191: New to Forum (4.98)
Posted by Mechnutt on 2014-10-15, 17:51:17 (73.37.239.127)
Hi, I am new to the forum. My main rig is a Pass X250 amp, Bat Vk-51se preamp, Magnepan 1.6's speakers, Vintage Thorens TD-145 TT, AVA DAC. Larry .......
192: Re: Manufacturers who have made great sound affordable. (4.98)
Posted by Jim Willis on 2002-05-09, 00:07:20 (195.154.35.156)
A few thoughts. (I agree with Dynaco, Advent and Grado 100%) Dual (and maybe Thorens) TTs Magnepan (for the MG-II and SMG) Van Alstine Philips (for their CD transports) B&W Hafler .......
193: Vintage turntable system (4.98)
Posted by morgmaestro on 2005-05-18, 14:54:40 (69.165.96.166)
I am looking into getting a vintage pre-amp, amp and speakers for my thorens TD 126 MK II turntable. Does anyone have any suggestions? .......
194: RE: REVIEW: ttweights Eliminator Turntable Turntables (4.97)
Posted by PMC0607 on 2015-05-30, 01:05:08 (63.202.66.66)
Yes I listen to a linn Sondek, a heavily modify Thorens TD 321 and I have listen to some of the Rega models as well. You will never tip this turntable is it massive. .......
195: A single ended EL84 based amp from around... (4.97)
Posted by DeKay on 2002-04-16, 13:26:56 (64.12.101.154)
1959. I recently put it into daily use after my Pilot 232 stopped making music (the 232 is from around 1960 I would guess). Second up would be the "new" Thorens TD125 MKII with a 3009II arm (maybe mid .......
196: Re: What Was The Point At Which You Became "An Audiophile?"... (4.94)
Posted by oddmanout on 2004-03-07, 06:56:04 (66.185.84.199)
1980. I had recieved an unexpected reward ($1000cdn)for "infomation leading to the capture of" and bought a Thorens 160 MK II. Then I had to start updating the other stuff to match it and so it began. .......
197: Re: What was your stereo rig, let's say... 25 years ago?... (4.94)
Posted by Peter on 2004-11-16, 18:20:16 (66.32.144.9)
Stacked large advents Macintosh MC 30's Dynaco Preamp Thorens 150/SME arm...still have this one Sometimes single advents Fisher 500C receiver .......
198: A great point! (4.94)
Posted by CharleyW on 2005-11-10, 23:20:07 (24.0.52.158)
We would see the truly ridiculous fade away. Think of the mid 70's - high end was a Dynaco ST-400, a Dual or Thorens turntable, Shure cartridge, and other equipment that was affordable to a high perce .......
199: MOSCODE super-it phono preamp (4.94)
Posted by py272 on 2016-09-27, 12:13:18 (199.21.126.9)
Picked this up at the swap meet for about $15 over 15 years ago. Used it with Dynaco ST 70 amp, Thorens 160 TT and Celestion 3 speakers. Worked well with this system but have not used it for a while. .......
200: Another option (4.94)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2004-01-08, 15:27:34 (129.42.184.35)
Buy a cheap Sony or Philips SACD player and have it modified. Should cost you around 1K or less. What cartridge do you use with the Thorens? I have a 125MKII with SME arm and recently upgraded to a Sh .......
Found 179 records in Amp/Preamp Asylum.
1: RE: Got a link to the tech specs? n/t (9.39)
Posted by pentatonia on 2008-02-04, 07:54:34 (79.131.190.200)
Hi doodlebag. Jyst check out the official site of thorens: www.thorens.ch .......
2: I have a 3140pe (9.39)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2014-08-18, 10:08:34 (153.2.246.32)
That I use in my bedroom system with a Thorens turntable and ADS speakers...Its a great unit and sound excellent with the ADS and Thorens. .......
3: mcintosh C22 (new version) vs. klimo merlin (9.28)
Posted by tri pham on 2005-09-27, 01:13:51 (220.231.75.144)
Is there anyone who can tell me which is better sonically? I use a pair of Welbornelabs 300B monoblocks with a Thorens TD124 with Thorens arm and audio technica MM catridge. Many thanks and best regar .......
4: Thorens-Restek V1 preamp? (8.92)
Posted by IgorS on 2004-02-25, 02:09:14 (193.2.237.30)
Hay, Now I testing used Thorens-Restek V1 preamp. I don't have any other informations about, years of production, price... Sound ok. Can be bought for 420 USD. Thanx Igor .......
5: Amber Series 70 amps (8.57)
Posted by Redline on 2007-05-03, 13:19:30 (4.245.224.175)
Any info on these, from what I have read, they are comparable to the Hafler DL-200 but sweeter sounding. I am picking up a pair of them. Also a Crown PL1, Thorens TD-166 and a Perreaux Preamp. Any inf .......
6: Recommendations for a phono preamp (8.28)
Posted by Utley1 on 2018-03-02, 19:51:57 (96.239.61.17)
I have a Cary solid state preamp; VPI TURNATABE,GRADO ARM AND CARTRIDGE. What do I have to know in choosing a phono preamp? Prices are all over the place. Also have an old Thorens TD 125 Used you use .......
7: RE: Has anybody listen to new Thorens power amp TEM 3200? (7.92)
Posted by jdza on 2008-02-04, 21:27:18 (198.54.202.226)
From HiFi+ issue 51 "For those brought up on the rounded warmth and intimacy of a classic valve amp,the TEM 3200s will sound almost brutally stark and unforgiving.But for those who crave structural in .......
8: RE: You seem lonely Part 1 (7.82)
Posted by Wojciech on 2020-03-05, 08:08:22 (68.37.112.201)
Isn't this style of writing crapping the reviews of Art Dooodly and Herb Righteous too? All the sentimental fools love them to bits and rush in drones to buy whatever those two recommend . Altec Valen .......
9: Has anybody listen to new Thorens power amp TEM 3200? (7.64)
Posted by pentatonia on 2008-02-04, 03:36:13 (79.131.190.200)
Has anybody listen to new Thorens power amp TEM 3200? It suppose to use a revolutionary hybrid circuit, named cyclotron, with fully symetrical design per chanel and without any signal capacitor!!! The .......
10: Is the Blue Point Output High Enough to Use With MM Section? (7.05)
Posted by Brixton77 on 2003-11-03, 21:34:37 (198.81.26.9)
Hi, I've got a Yamaha CR-640 (about 40W of power) and I've matched it with a pair of Meadowlark Shearwater speakers (senstivity 88, I think). I've got a Thorens TD-126 MK-III turntable hooked up to th .......
11: Help me find a preamp for meitner/ls3.5a/thorens/planet system (6.94)
Posted by jtek69@hotmail.com on 2004-02-17, 09:59:16 (68.167.221.160)
Hello, I am searching for a preamp that can synergize with my current system: Meitner STR-50 amp Audiomaster 15ohm LS3/5a Thorens TD-125mk1, Grado MM cart Rega Planet (Original) Here are the limitatio .......
12: RE: In the case of recorded music (6.42)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2013-02-25, 06:57:20 (94.168.219.0)
You might want to spend a bit of time googling where the 'toe-tapping' thing came from. But to save you some time it was a sinister marketing strategy devised by Linn in order to sell their copy of a .......
13: Re: It looks like you have found some (6.39)
Posted by Anatoli on 2005-05-31, 03:16:52 (83.217.201.249)
Moscow.Russia.Thorens@yandex.ru Anatoly. .......
14: Re: It looks like you have found some (6.15)
Posted by Anatoli on 2005-06-01, 00:09:18 (83.217.195.111)
http://public.fotki.com/Thorens/samsung_irreal/100_0327_new.html .......
15: did you call or email Kevin Deal? (6.09)
Posted by docw on 2006-08-29, 12:14:38 (162.119.232.102)
simple suggestion. btw, do you love your Thorens? .......
16: Re: Samsung Emperor amplifier ? (6.03)
Posted by Anatoli on 2005-05-31, 03:24:16 (83.217.201.249)
http://public.fotki.com/Thorens/samsung_irreal/100_0327_new.html .......
17: Matching amp to speakers - Mission 760i (5.97)
Posted by Hodgie on 2010-06-26, 03:35:57 (120.152.236.112)
Hi all, I have just purchased some Mission 760i's and wondered what the most suitable amp match would be for the speakers out of my current amp stock. I currently have a Rogers HG-88 Mk3 running a Tho .......
18: we used to go to our buddy's house who had stacked Advents, Crown amps & Thorens 124, a few beers and reefers (5.83)
Posted by PhilJ on 2013-02-10, 13:19:50 (108.209.17.221)
it was madness and magical too .......
19: Re: Mission Cyrus 2 Hum...No HUM (5.81)
Posted by porziob@aol.com on 2006-03-08, 02:57:37 (152.163.101.6)
If the Thorens has a ground, hook it up & report back. .......
20: Integrated w/ Phone Under $1000? (5.79)
Posted by Joe Backer on 2011-09-18, 09:51:20 (98.112.150.4)
Any recommendations? I'm setting up a system for a dear friend who needs a room where he can just get away from it all! Turntable is a Thorens TD160 with an AT440. Speakers are Totem Mites. ::: TOPIC: .......
21: An Amp to match with Thorens... (5.60)
Posted by Peskier on 2003-12-06, 03:36:26 (213.205.70.251)
What do you guys think it would make a nice amp for a Thoren 150 turntable (and only for it)? I was thinking on a vintage budget amp. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. .......
22: Not going back to Vinyl (5.48)
Posted by Charlie8521 on 2017-01-29, 09:13:59 (50.107.98.103)
Passed my Thorens TD 124 with a Black Widow arm to my brother and sold my pristine Empire 698. Yes a TT would sound great, but not going back. .......
23: Preamp for Vinyl / Headphone listeners ONLY!! (5.45)
Posted by tubesteak on 2004-12-20, 17:09:17 (4.247.149.86)
I am looking for a vintage 1970's preamp for using with my Thorens TD160 and Grado SR60 headphones. This is for headphone listening with turntable only. Any sugestions?? .......
24: RE: Congratulation, and should anyone...if I keep it (5.41)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2018-03-29, 13:52:43 (47.20.217.136)
I'm going to hook up a basement system. Rebuilt quad 57's The sp20 Modded dynaco st70 Thorens modded home built base with sumiko blue point special 2 .......
25: FYI (5.32)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2016-12-07, 18:33:57 (173.166.181.158)
I ran unshielded cables from a Thorens/Rabco with a high out Grado to phono stage to passive to LF/HF passive biamp . Zero hum with unshielded Speltz anticables interconnects.So it's possible..... :: .......
26: RE: You should let them know how you want them to rectify the situation. (5.23)
Posted by tom1356 on 2010-11-19, 11:12:58 (71.232.250.120)
I admit to being a little on edge due to a Thorens TD-124 being damaged in shipping last week and pay-pal telling me to pound sand because I bought it on Audiogon. Still, two business days without ans .......
27: Preamp hum (5.23)
Posted by mr.pee on 2016-12-06, 20:35:25 (184.21.232.173)
I got a new preamp Carver ct 7 and I have him from the thorens td 320 with Stanton 681 eee. The amp is a Dynaco st 70 but sounds good through CD player . Just hum when playing turntable . .......
28: RE: solid state + tube (5.16)
Posted by slippers... on 2013-09-15, 23:14:59 (99.174.74.230)
I have had both. I had a Vincent SA-T1 tubed preamp matched with a Rotel Power amp RB 1080 @ 200 WPC. It was good, but not really the best of both worlds...more like a very good hi-fi sound and system .......
29: Re: Amber Series 70 amps (5.16)
Posted by Redline on 2007-05-08, 03:52:28 (4.245.254.227)
Thanks for the comprehensive info! Got them fired up and running mono bridged. They really do sound incredible, especially for vinyl applications w/ my Thorens TD-320 using a Ortofon OM 100. The Perre .......
30: RE: Preamp hum (5.14)
Posted by mr.pee on 2016-12-07, 07:13:36 (172.243.147.239)
6bq5a , my friend who built the Dynaco played it for me and no hum on his Thorens or Dynaco. might be cables, Plug on Dynaco is not grounded. Removing the ground from turntable made no difference. So .......
31: all I need. (5.12)
Posted by tws1000 on 2011-01-01, 08:56:46 (96.32.108.71)
I'm new here but have been listening to music for a long time. I'd like to have a tube system to drive a pr of Sinn HD650's. I listen to my old records from a 35 yr old Thorens td160 with a Grado Z2+ .......
32: Re: from lo-fi to mid-fi $1-2K,suggestions? (5.09)
Posted by Mitch on 2005-10-11, 20:24:31 (64.253.98.80)
JBL Studio Series S312 II (8 ohm, max power 250 watts, 92db sensitivity, 35Hz-20kHz), Thorens TD-165, Pioneer CD player (cheap). .......
33: Could you explain? (5.08)
Posted by composerpsj on 2010-03-27, 19:41:46 (71.172.177.182)
My Mac MA-6100 had weak right channel comparing to the other side. After playing only its power section for a while, when I reconnected directly to my universal player, Marantz DV-9500, and my Thorens .......
34: compact amp (5.08)
Posted by lakeside on 2007-01-21, 19:20:31 (216.244.5.59)
So in the attempt to salvage some of my old audio equipment I've slowly been replacing almost everything. I had/have a Stanton Str8-80 turntable from my DJ days, an old Denon receiver, and a pair of G .......
35: ss-amps matching with tube preamps?? (5.05)
Posted by robroy on 2002-12-07, 13:05:41 (217.230.122.46)
I need an amp that matches good with a tube preamp, but i have only about 300 EUR to spend. I considered a HK-Citation 19, a pair of Thorens-Restek MMA-5, or a pair of Rotel RB-960. What would you pre .......
36: Receiver as phono pre (5.01)
Posted by Zene on 2006-09-09, 22:47:26 (24.21.76.104)
Hi ... Just got a Thorens TD-160 and about 100 albums free. The only phono pre I have is in Pioneer SX-828 receiver. I want it to go thru my Goldmund preamp. I can get output but is very low. Where am .......
37: TEM3200: Great sound! (5.01)
Posted by tubeHans on 2008-02-07, 02:45:01 (62.180.123.245)
The cost of TEM 3200 is 17.000,- Euro for the pair (8.500 Euro each). The topology is not equal to that of the Sumo Amp, because the Sumo can work with BJTs in the output stage only. Using MOSFETs in .......
38: RE: Old / classic hi-fi equipment (5.01)
Posted by catama on 2011-03-27, 08:44:12 (148.64.52.62)
Scott 299 integrated tube amp; Scott 350B tube tuner; KLH 127 speakers;Thorens TD 125 MKII turntable; the only part of this set that is not vintage is the cartridge which is a SoundSmith. The sound qu .......
39: Vacuum Tube Audio (4.94)
Posted by Cuernavaca on 2016-07-25, 11:08:00 (70.59.137.88)
I have a SP-14 preamp(Don Sachs built) and a PH-16 phono preamp from VTA. I am satisfied that for the money, I don't think I could do much better for midrange, soundstage and upper frequency smoothnes .......
40: Re: Turntable headphone amps (4.87)
Posted by tubesteak on 2005-09-05, 18:22:25 (4.247.134.222)
I use the headphone jack on my Harman Kardon 730 receiver with my Grado 325 headphones and Thorens TD 145 turntable. If you are going to use Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Stax, or other brands of headpnon .......
41: Headphones for Pioneer SX-1250 (4.86)
Posted by mjdlight on 2006-03-08, 10:10:43 (144.81.25.154)
Vintage audio newbie here. Just picked up a Pioneer SX-1250 to go along with my Thorens 160 TT. I'm in love. :) I'd like to get some nice headphones to permit late night high volume listening, but I w .......
42: RE: Art Dudley (4.85)
Posted by Travis on 2008-07-23, 15:33:59 (12.109.26.75)
The Calypso is $4500, the Shindo is $7800. I believe these prices are close to correct. Art (bless him) does love the Shindo products, as well as the $7000 stand mounted two way box speakers from Audi .......
43: Use the line outputs ... but only if it is a magnetic cartridge. (4.84)
Posted by Quadzilla on 2006-09-09, 22:53:42 (216.209.147.59)
Connect the tape outputs of the Pioneer to an Aux input on your preamp. There should be enough gain, unless your Thorens has a low output moving coil cartridge installed. Your receiver won't have enou .......
44: RE: Has anybody listen to new Thorens power amp TEM 3200? (4.83)
Posted by Srajan Ebaen on 2008-02-10, 06:54:40 (81.4.165.30)
I'm working on a review of this amp and am talking with its designer. I can already tell you that its patent-pending circuit has nothing to do with the Sumo patent and that, at present, there isn't a .......
45: RE: Audible Illusision 3A input to Ayre KX-5/20 preamp (4.82)
Posted by dbphd on 2019-05-19, 23:33:31 (72.205.81.160)
Thanks for the guidance about using the tape output. I hope to buy an AI M3A tomorrow to use with my older iconic vinyl gear, a Thorens TD 124 and SME III arm with Ortofon 30H cartridge. I'm more into .......
46: RE: CT17 repair (4.82)
Posted by Dawgme85 on 2009-03-09, 21:01:44 (71.112.47.83)
Try the Carver Audio Forum: http://www.carveraudio.com/phpBB3/index.php You'll find plenty of Carver-centric folks there who know their way around a soldering iron. Good luck. Thorens TD150 MkII / De .......
47: Mission Cyrus 2 Hum...No HUM (4.81)
Posted by bsmoove on 2006-03-07, 17:20:08 (24.29.141.143)
After purchasing a used Thorens I bought a Cyrus 2 from ebay in an effort to upgrade from my very used Pioneer VSX-3000. The amp's phono stage has a wicked hum, regardless whether I have the TT plugge .......
48: Mcintosh mx110 hum..What tube should I look to check (4.79)
Posted by Redsoxer on 2005-10-22, 15:29:32 (71.255.35.23)
Hi..I have a mcintosh mx 110 and when the volume is 3/4 or higher I hear a hum in the background of my Thorens 160 turntable.It decreases when I have it set on aux and turn it up again.Is there a tube .......
49: I disagree re turntable (4.79)
Posted by Bob Wortman on 2003-09-28, 12:49:26 (24.151.19.51)
A solid middle of the range or better turntable from a reputable manufacturer from the heyday of vinyl is way better made and better sounding than the entry level 3'rd world crap being sold as entry l .......
50: I have that Board in my ST70 (4.76)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2015-08-04, 07:37:45 (153.2.246.32)
Used with my Quads, its glorious, Bottle head foreplay III preamp Sim moon Phono and thorens TT. I had this amp when I had a Rogue Tempest II 100 watt integrated with Spendor SP1/2e. and the bass o .......
51: RE: solid state + tube (4.71)
Posted by RGA on 2013-09-16, 18:49:15 (115.160.152.66)
"A knock-off is one that sells for less than the original. thats why I say the Sheng-Ya copies of Vincent are knock-offs." A knock-off refers to a company making someone else's product under their own .......
52: RE: Help needed!!! My turntable blew-up my power amp (4.70)
Posted by unclestu on 2011-11-28, 12:59:19 (72.253.179.5)
Rega arms are grounded through the left channel negative lead, but then it is not connected to the TT itself. Normally Thorens TT's have a little jumper wire which connects to the arm internally from .......
53: RE: yamaha A-S701BL (4.69)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2018-05-17, 09:41:01 (153.2.246.36)
I have the A-S501 without the Bl. in my bedroom system with a modded Thorens TD160 with a sumiko blue point #2 with ADS L910 and I think its a great integrated especially for the price. The phono s .......
54: Synergy. You left out synergy. (4.69)
Posted by ppopp on 2009-11-09, 21:37:15 (96.247.104.165)
Many people audition in-home by purchasing new or second-hand online first - often because they don't have a local dealer carrying said product. Only to find the product doesn't synergize well in thei .......
55: RE: So I bought a Hafler DH-200 tonight. (4.68)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2018-08-02, 07:43:42 (153.2.246.34)
That was one of my early amps, built the kit. used it with an Apt Holman preamp DBX dynamic range expander and thorens td126mkIII with bozak 302's. loved that system. had it for a few years, then trad .......
56: Harman kardon citation 21 preamp...opinions please (4.67)
Posted by ddarch44 on 2003-05-18, 07:13:45 (24.61.120.23)
Hi, I have a chance to pick up a used H/K Citation 21 preamp. Reasonable price. Anyone have experience with one, or a close model? I will use it mostly as a preamp for my Thorens TD-160 turntable. Rig .......
57: RE: Need advice on my first record player purchase (4.65)
Posted by a2channelman on 2010-09-01, 20:20:27 (24.83.17.181)
The Rega is a great starter TT the other models you might want to consider are Project or Music Hall and maybe Thorens . You can not use your computer speakers with anything but a computer .Do NOT hoo .......
58: Thinking of a new amp. I currently own a Classe SSP-30 (4.63)
Posted by Dr. Drib on 2004-06-12, 15:39:53 (216.68.31.221)
I'm split into two camps: 1) SS recommendations - I welcome your opinions 2) Tube recommendations - again, I welcome your opinions I'm currently using a Rotel 6-channel RB976. I have it bi-amped. I li .......
59: RE: Audible Illusision 3A input to Ayre KX-5/20 preamp (4.63)
Posted by dbphd on 2019-07-05, 11:20:30 (72.205.81.160)
I decided not to bother with the AI 3A, and have taken down my vinyl stuff as an active source. The Thorens TD 124 and Technics SL 1200 Mk2 are handsome icons that I'll display as such. I'll try to se .......
60: Re: Apt Holman... (4.63)
Posted by TheJohnderosa on 2004-06-01, 21:49:08 (66.93.33.121)
Oh, yeah... this is a VERY nice inexpensive preamp! I picked one up for $125 & then spent another $100 having it detailed by a local tech (checked & resoldered, as well as replaced a cap & resistor). .......
61: counterpoint or sphinx (4.57)
Posted by MG on 2003-08-17, 14:54:54 (212.123.132.3)
Looking for a decent phonostage. I like tubes but I'm not dogmatic. After looking around I found a Counterpoint SA-7.1 and a Sphinx Project 2 mk I with phono module (no tubes), both for $300 each. Whi .......
62: Luxman v. Leben Pre (4.54)
Posted by SLL on 2022-06-09, 10:49:34 (100.36.149.218)
I've been putting together a primarily-vintage system with a pair of restored Altec Santiago 878Bs, restored Dynaco Mk III monoblocks, and a Thorens TD124. Have gone back and forth on preamp ideas, bu .......
63: 40 years' worth (4.50)
Posted by Bill Way on 2020-02-23, 09:05:18 (71.187.10.183)
1970's: AR 4x, Dual TT, Sansui receiver. Then Advents w/various s/s amps, then double Advents with Sony TA-3200F (great fun!), Philips Davids, Infinity Servo Statik 1 panels with Mac tubes, Magneplana .......
64: RE: We need to know more (4.48)
Posted by Utley1 on 2018-03-03, 08:51:48 (96.239.61.17)
Thanks: I am pretty sure it is the Grado Signature Silver.....Probably wrong .$150 1999. Had to put it way after eye injuries (I am practicing placing tone arm on vinyl with the Thorens. (Is the .......
65: Re: Awful sound? (4.47)
Posted by Raanan on 2004-04-13, 21:22:47 (217.132.223.142)
Awful in any constellation. CLSIIAs,SOTA cosmos,SME V,vdh MC one,Cotter transformer,with ARC SP8 used as phono only.Moscode 600 amp. Also used with highly modified JBL L200s,with TL12.1 clones,used wi .......
66: Re: The PM350 is 35 wpc, low distortion etc. However.... (4.46)
Posted by Jose R. on 2003-05-27, 12:49:19 (81.62.65.189)
Thanks for info. I must choose between the Pm-350 ($50 -working-) and the Marantz 2230 ($15 -as is-). In your opinion which one you should decide for??. I own a Pioneer SX-300 and HH Scott 316L (recei .......
67: Re: Better speakers first (4.44)
Posted by cpdunn99 on 2002-11-15, 14:20:58 (205.243.145.123)
I disagree about going with new speakers first. "garbage in, garbage out" You should upgrade your tt end first. If you really must have a new, rather than used, tt, I suppose a Music Hall, Rega, or Th .......
68: Magnavox tube amp hookup (4.44)
Posted by plforsyth@aol.com on 2021-05-02, 09:09:21 (108.223.217.14)
Dear fellow enthusiasts, I'm new to the whole tube amp/ hifi scene. I have a Thorens turntable, a Dynaco Pas 3 preamp, and a Magnavox tube amp I bought online. I'm confused as to where I plug the s .......
69: 1964 Fisher Amp Problem (4.41)
Posted by Vox Teardrop on 2006-05-04, 05:48:49 (69.219.66.222)
Greetings all, Last week I was listening to some Roxy Music on my Thorens table and Fisher Amp. All of a sudden the 5AR4 rectifier started having a miniature lightning storm and the amp went dead. I r .......
70: Equipment I keep (4.38)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2004-11-25, 22:35:07 (69.22.57.32)
Don't know why there are so many for sale, but I bought one, and will never resale it. I am the type to change equipment every 6 months, except when I really, really like something, like these : * Cre .......
71: Polarity (4.36)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2004-01-02, 15:28:08 (68.122.11.149)
Thanks Andy. As I understood it polarity can even vary from track to track and even within tracks (depends on what's happening in the recording chain right?). Anyway, it looks like the Thorens, the ph .......
72: Love it! (4.36)
Posted by mjcmt on 2018-03-14, 15:01:49 (24.225.37.183)
My very first stereo was a 1970 Dynaco SCA-80 solid state integrated amp kit as a senior in high school. Everyone said solid state was the future. If I new now I would have bought the SCA-35 tube inte .......
73: Advice for buying an amplifier for Magnepan (4.34)
Posted by deerudeeru on 2011-01-07, 06:55:41 (128.141.43.151)
Hi all. I'm new here and I'm not an expert. My uncle make me a gift, a pair of Magnepan ( unfortunatly I don't know the exact model. Are naked Magnepan speakers, without the wood, only the speaker. ) .......
74: Great photos (4.31)
Posted by Metralla on 2010-04-04, 17:36:11 (24.219.30.150)
Thanks for posting your reply. I've visited Allen Wright a couple of times in Schaffhausen and heard his Sony 777ES with his Level 7 modifications and the Terra Firma Uber Clock. With his lovely pream .......
75: Receiver recs (esp, HK and Luxman)? (4.31)
Posted by Futureman on 2008-01-16, 20:32:02 (99.164.38.71)
I've been combing the typical auction sites for a vintage receiver to complement a newly purchased Thorens 160. The older HK and Luxman models look wonderful, but of course I am on a tight budget. I s .......
76: OT kind of... (4.25)
Posted by docw on 2009-05-22, 14:40:50 (162.119.238.162)
I just helped a friend get a Denon PMA 300V (80's integ. 55w/ch) from ebay. It seems to be in good shape, but we'll see. He bought my Aural Ecstasy TAD 805 SD monitors. He wants to set up a syste .......
77: RE: What lurks in your storage? (4.25)
Posted by Steelhead Mike on 2023-12-16, 12:39:37 (73.219.103.134)
To the best of my recollection: Marantz 2238B (restored) ADS L520 (2 pairs) PTP 6 plinth, heavy baltic birch by Carl Ellis KLH 17s Altec 414-16Cs Altec 604 H-IIIs (new) Schitt Mani (new) Cary SLP-90 m .......
78: Which one to buy - Sonic Frontiers SFL-1 or Dynaco Pas-2 ? (4.25)
Posted by CR on 2004-09-21, 11:09:06 (69.199.231.253)
Hi All, I am planning on getting into tubes, and have the above two pre-amp's to choose from ? Which one should I go for, and why ? Obviously the SF pre is more expensive than the Dynaco, but besides .......
79: NONE! (4.25)
Posted by morricab on 2010-11-10, 02:12:51 (160.62.4.10)
The closest you will get to a SS amp sounding like a tube amp is a well done hybrid amp. A list of very good sounding hybrids would be a good place to start: Einstein "The light in the dark" Einstein .......
80: as always, excellent and detailed perspective from you... (4.24)
Posted by docw on 2007-01-06, 09:39:53 (71.104.26.107)
Read all of the thread, and I was surprised re the passion of the responses esp. to Sordidman (I was visiting in SF last week, S, should have emailed you to hear the Blue Circle). See more of my opini .......
81: Basics question (4.24)
Posted by brnt99 on 2003-11-08, 14:20:01 (68.145.25.72)
The system I have been useing is ASL Wave 8 mono amps, Foreplay preamp,Soundstream T-1 tuner, Thorens 160TT, Sony x55ES Cd player, and Klipshe Cornwall 2 speakers.. I recently picked up a used THETA D .......
82: RE: Is Updated Vintage Tube Gear Better Than Modern Tube Gear? (4.23)
Posted by AudioSoul on 2012-02-25, 08:49:29 (24.117.206.83)
By upgraded I guess I mean resistors, capacitors, better filtering for the power supply, better volume control,point to point wiring that sort of thing. The reason I ask is I put together a Thorens .......
83: I see you have a Thorens turntable, you're wanting a Phono stage in the preamp for RIAA equalization (4.23)
Posted by cfb on 2010-06-07, 06:50:04 (76.6.248.129)
The MingDa, Meixing Chinese brand has several MC-Phono preamp models on ebay and Yaqin has the very low cost MS-22B MM-Phono using a simple 12AX7 tube circuit; it's moving magnet only so it will not h .......
84: What solid state pre- to replace my AR SP-6? (4.21)
Posted by W de W on 2003-10-22, 15:55:57 (66.117.136.31)
because others use my system while i'm away for months at a time, i must simplify. (read: my SP6 has broken one time too many.) besides, i know too little about all this. what solid state pre-amp shou .......
85: I owned the Fi X 2a3 - Loved it (4.21)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2010-10-22, 04:13:05 (67.83.174.183)
I had that amp with a bottlehead preamp and fist with Fostex 166 in a BLH cabinet that I built with a Thorens turntable. This was the most natural sounding system I ever owned. Music floated in air. T .......
86: Very close ! ... (4.20)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2017-01-21, 14:39:15 (71.235.57.211)
Pretty good memory Josh! I went to Bentley ('76-'81). I used to stop at that Tech Hi-Fi Bargain Basement every day on my way to work at WC&S. Not only did they sell demos, returned units and scratch a .......
87: Looking for an integrated with phono, Suggestions? (4.20)
Posted by Apayne82 on 2006-03-28, 07:42:46 (64.191.135.194)
I am ready to upgrade my Yamaha CA 2010 integrated to something more modern. The power switch has developed a bad relay and clicks for about 10 minutes before turning on. You guys got any suggestions .......
88: RE: Quad QSP (4.20)
Posted by Manetti on 2013-02-11, 21:03:46 (173.189.209.187)
I now own the QSP and think it is a very musical amp at a stupid low price. I have an Aleph II Class A Pass amp as well as a pair of Bryston Monoblocks; those do not sound as good as the QSP despite b .......
89: Swiss Physics model 5 pre-amp (4.17)
Posted by EricTang on 2003-12-05, 07:21:57 (61.10.7.247)
Recently I bought a 2nd hand Swiss Physics model 5 pre-amp and find there is problem with the mm phono input. The Swiss Physics has two phono input (MC & MM). I have tried 2 MM heads (AT140ML & Shure .......
90: Upgrades for Parasound P/HP 850 pre? (4.13)
Posted by JLMoore3rd on 2016-03-29, 09:31:18 (173.64.79.84)
Right up front I'll admit I have a bit of upgrade-itis right now... I've had one of my two B&K ST-140's re-capped, and now that I've spent some time burning it in I am going to have the other done. I' .......
91: RE: TEM3200: Great sound! (4.12)
Posted by b.l.zeebub on 2008-02-09, 10:18:05 (82.46.170.49)
Personally I have got no idea about the details of the amps topology, it was stereoplay magazine who claimed that early '80s Sumo amps use the same circlotron design. They also claim that Electro Voic .......
92: RE: Aside from the Rex power amp, how up to date is your Inmate System? (4.12)
Posted by Leefy on 2010-04-04, 17:10:16 (70.79.70.78)
Hi Geoff: Thanks for the reminder to update as I have added a few things. I do still have the VK51SE and the SCD1 modified and love them both dearly so probably won't chnge those. (famo .......
93: RE: For the vast majority of US stores: 2 channel is dead in the water (4.08)
Posted by wlee on 2010-12-09, 14:22:47 (218.186.8.248)
I dont think the hifi shop in Singapore is doing well too unless they sell home theater. May be the only place that is doing well is China, and perhaps Hong Kong with the order from China. People ther .......
94: FANTASTIC Dealer Experience... (slightly off topic...) (4.00)
Posted by slate1 on 2005-11-14, 14:51:31 (206.74.107.144)
If anyone's looking for a great dealer - www.avhifi.com would certainly qualify. I purchased a Cambridge Audio 640A amp and 540C CD-Player from them a few weeks ago as a part of my great downsizing. T .......
95: RE: Opinions on McIntosh C28 preamp (3.99)
Posted by fin1bxn@msn.com on 2015-10-07, 07:30:30 (153.2.246.30)
When I was a kid in the late 60's early seventies, my fathers rig was a MR71 tuner C28 Preamp MC2505 amp then went to MC2205 Mc ML1 speakers with the MQ101? speaker equalizer (Bass was outstanding) MP .......
96: Amp recomendation needed (3.95)
Posted by Peskier on 2004-08-27, 08:54:55 (195.23.242.3)
I'm setting up my new turntable a Thorens TD-125 MK I with SME III S tonearm and a Shure VxMR. My current amp is an integrated Yamaha RX-396 and the speakers the B&W 602 S2. I want to upgrade the amp .......
97: Preamp in the $300 range (3.94)
Posted by proac_fan on 2005-03-23, 11:09:51 (24.150.207.11)
Hi I'm looking for suggestions on what preamp ( in the $300 US price range) might best serve my needs. The amp is stll being built ( PP 45 watt tube amp ( 4-EL34's, 2-12AX7's,2-12AU7's). I need a pre .......
98: position of stepup (3.88)
Posted by toeman on 2006-06-27, 10:42:06 (24.26.71.66)
Hello all, I just moved from a preamp/phono to a seperate phono pre and line pre. I use jensen stepups because I use an MC... the question is...before I had no choice between placing the stepups befo .......
99: NAD 1020 preamp (3.87)
Posted by ddarch on 2003-02-09, 05:26:25 (24.61.120.23)
Hi, I want to pick up an older preamp to run my Thorens TD-160 turntable through my Marantz home theater receiver (it has a source direct feature). My budget is around 100 bucks, including shipping. T .......
100: Mc Intosh C28 and MC2125 (3.87)
Posted by claude marie on 2002-11-28, 13:56:39 (151.27.197.218)
The latest flooding here in France killed my musical fidelity amp. Ruined not possible to fix it. Luckily the rest of the equipment was saved (the loudspeakers were on the arcici stands and the CD pla .......
101: Tube integrated reccomendations (3.86)
Posted by AKopac on 2015-08-12, 08:11:02 (50.115.181.51)
Greetings group, I'm at quite a good point in my system right now and truly enjoying it. Yet, I'm on a voyage, as most of are, and my mind drifts to foreign ports (new systems). I'd love to get feed .......
102: Pre-Amp Needed for BK ST-140... (3.84)
Posted by TheJohnderosa on 2003-10-06, 07:42:32 (66.93.33.126)
I have a BK ST-140 & am looking for an affordable (most likely used) preamp to match. The only input is a Thorens TD-160 Super & the speakers are ADS L880's. I was testing a Conrad Johnson PF1 over th .......
103: Modulus 2B channels suddenly horribly imbalanced! (3.84)
Posted by Dan Kinzelman on 2003-03-19, 15:08:40 (65.115.176.34)
Hi everyone. I purchased an AI modulus 2B a few months ago. It's worked pretty well for me until a few days ago, when I noticed that the channels were suddenly horribly imbalanced. I had been doing a .......
104: Cary SLP98P- F1 vs. Atma-Sphere MP-3 (3.78)
Posted by rclanger on 2017-11-04, 15:11:35 (174.199.0.35)
Hi Folks! Been a while since I've been active on the forum. I've been happily running an SLP98P F1 direct-coupled with a pair of AES Six PACs for a number of years now. I'm thinking of switching gears .......
105: carver m400 vs. m400t - what is the difference? (3.76)
Posted by irondef on 2006-12-03, 14:54:44 (68.42.172.21)
The short- what is the difference between the m400 and m400t? The long- Not too long ago I picked up two carver cube amps- one m400 and one m400t. I am using one for my analog setup- with a thorens 14 .......
106: I wish I could say the same (3.75)
Posted by Salectric on 2011-04-01, 12:08:10 (70.91.92.17)
My hearing at age 58 is probably very similar to most males my age. No major problems but I clearly have lost some sensitivity to high frequencies. And yes, I can still enjoy live music and recordings .......
107: Re: Used Adcom Worth It? (3.74)
Posted by rico on 2003-10-31, 13:27:51 (24.91.192.44)
Couldn't agree more about the general Adcom remarks and the GFP-565 in particular. My home theater is all Adcom, and I still use the 565 for phono, seperate tuner and tape deck. They run into an Adcom .......
108: First Tube Amplifier: Vintage or New? (3.73)
Posted by Shayan on 2007-07-20, 19:37:51 (74.98.147.23)
I'm looking to buy my first tube amplifier, but don't know whether I should go vintage or new... Aside from the cosmetic differences, it seems to me that the obvious advantage of a NEW tube amp would .......
109: Bi-Amp & bi-wire question... (3.73)
Posted by TheJohnderosa on 2004-05-19, 19:50:10 (66.93.33.121)
Okay- let's say I wanted bi-amp & biwire 4 mono-bloc's (Antique Soundlabs AV-20) in the following configuration: 2 mono-blocs per side, with each mono handling the bi-wire capability of my BC-Acoustiq .......
110: Re: my new preamp... (3.72)
Posted by gymwear5@hotmail.com on 2006-08-30, 07:38:59 (213.237.179.6)
I have a Accoustat RP-2 Preamp I use as a phono front end and tape loop now, Thorens td125 with grace/denon on one side and a Rabco/Grado on the other side, A technics SL10 with a Ortophon is the thir .......
111: Straight wire with gain (3.68)
Posted by sam9 on 2002-11-19, 08:30:17 (12.125.90.194)
My psychological makeup sends me in the direction of preferring the ideal that an amp should neither add nor take away anything from the source signal except to amplify it. Added to that is a fondness .......
112: Would ceramic fuses stop my Rotel 990 from blowing? (3.66)
Posted by "Klootzak" on 2006-03-14, 19:11:25 (72.153.110.87)
I started putting together a mid-high range system last fall. The core components (and I got some wonderful buys on Ebay) are a huge Rotel 990 solid state amp (soon to be replaced by these massive Chi .......
113: Can you please recommend a list of Tube amps that I should investigate??? (3.63)
Posted by Shayan on 2007-07-19, 16:28:01 (74.98.147.23)
Hi everyone, I've decided I'd like to give up my integrated amplifier to invest in a nice tube amp. I'm also looking to either spruce up or replace my Thorens TT. There seems to be such an enormous we .......
114: I would skip the NAD - an look for an (old) integrated with NO OPAMPS in signal path. (3.60)
Posted by sidorowicz on 2003-11-30, 20:29:22 (152.163.252.5)
BTDT. I could never get acceptable sound out of those grainy, boomy tin cans made poorly in a country with a one way trade agreement. And I tried. Spooned it Grace F9E hanging off a Thorens as the sou .......
115: RE: Can you please recommend a list of Tube amps that I should investigate??? (3.59)
Posted by Flatmap on 2007-07-20, 19:06:10 (75.92.166.7)
Shayan, With the Thorens, I see you'll be listening to LPs. Do you have a separate phono preamp, or will you be looking for integrated amp or receiver which has built in phono? What kind of speakers .......
116: Mapletree Octal 6? Transcendent GG? Advice... (3.58)
Posted by gordon@trifectapress.com on 2004-01-03, 09:35:46 (24.145.228.98)
Something of a vague advice question.... I just buried a Golden Tube SEP-1 pre and am looking to replace it (it never quite fit in with my system--Sound Valves 50 watt amp, Klipsch KG4s, Thorens TD 31 .......
117: Re: did you call or email Kevin Deal? (3.58)
Posted by albertoderoma on 2006-08-29, 12:39:21 (64.186.168.178)
>simple suggestion. Thanks. I was going to email him at some point, but I am always interested in the impassionate, impartial, and rarely unanimous opinion of the inmates. >btw, do you love your Thor .......
118: amateur seeks advice on amp (3.51)
Posted by josh1 on 2009-01-07, 18:08:08 (99.166.108.108)
Hello. I am a total amateur, but a big music lover with a decent system that a friend helped me to build over the years. It is: B&W 7NT CDM speakers Rotel RC 995 Pre Amp Marantz Pro. CD Thorens TD 77 .......
119: RE: Help needed!!! My turntable blew-up my power amp (3.51)
Posted by Zika on 2011-11-28, 13:09:06 (174.6.225.132)
Thank you "unclestu". Thorens I have (TD 160 BC Mk II) comes without tone arm. When I was installing Grace G707 Mk II arm I did remove jumper wire that was connecting sub-chassis and chassis. There wa .......
120: Just Getting Started.....Need "Sound" Advice (3.51)
Posted by The Big Guy on 2003-01-23, 19:16:54 (64.12.96.10)
I need your advice. I am about to embark on my first real endeavor into the world of home theater and want to be sure about how to allocate my budget before some salesman gets his hooks into me. I hav .......
121: Do I need a new preamp? (3.47)
Posted by dww on 2006-01-02, 17:50:52 (69.243.39.220)
...or at least a decent CD player compatable w/ my RGR-4 preamp. I currently have the following setup for playing vinyl (with which I am very happy!): RGR-4 preamp; 2 Audionics CC-2 amps (bridged mono .......
122: Blue Circle BC3 Question if you Guys Have A Minute (3.33)
Posted by marc-homeslice on 2005-03-16, 12:06:10 (151.198.26.205)
Hi All: For those of your familiar with BC preamps -- I am currently auditioning a BC3 Galatea and while it is leaps and bounds better in the pacing & imaging dept. than anything i've ever heard; it d .......
123: RE: PS Audio phono direct into 200.2? (3.33)
Posted by Rick58 on 2013-02-07, 22:41:44 (108.71.238.74)
Cool. I look forward to reading your impressions. I mainly use my SB Touch these days (or CD player) but the tube phono stage in my McIntosh C220 preamp is killer, at least compared to the one that wa .......
124: Re: Anyone got a take on the sonics of the T5 vs. T7.... (3.33)
Posted by bryan on 2003-07-29, 20:50:54 (24.71.223.142)
I find your thoughts on the ss thing interesting, Marc, and I wonder if in a couple of months I'll be feeling the same way. I can almost feel it now in fact. The T7 is super clean sounding which impre .......
125: REVIEW: Rogue Audio Stealth Phono Preamp (3.30)
Posted by Dr. Drib on 2004-05-12, 11:55:58 (206.17.170.50)
Model: Stealth Category: Phono Preamp Suggested Retail Price: $800.00 Description: MM MC capable phono preamp Manufacturer URL: Rogue Audio Manufacturer URL: Rogue Audio Review by .......
126: REVIEW: Lazarus H1-A Class A Amplifier (SS) (3.30)
Posted by whitese on 2004-05-03, 06:53:48 (66.245.75.141)
Model: H1-A Class A Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1,500 Description: 50 watts/Ch. Class A tube hybrid amp (6922/6jd8) Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer U .......
127: OK, so its a hybrid from what I can read..... (3.26)
Posted by doodlebug on 2008-02-04, 16:39:19 (67.162.192.182)
and the short blurb on the power amp appears to have been posted in 2006. There's no download of even a marketing blurb available much less any techie info, such as schematics. Generally, I don't get .......
128: RE: Amazed once again. .... (3.24)
Posted by bare on 2022-07-22, 15:17:06 (64.180.145.172)
Similar vein (although I long since stopped 'looking' for better /alternate Electro gear. PS: Sound of Tubes is pretty well down to the sound of the Transformers. These can be had in Both: SS and tub .......
129: RE: OK, so its a hybrid from what I can read..... (3.23)
Posted by pentatonia on 2008-02-05, 01:10:16 (79.131.190.200)
Continuous ouput power 200 W at 8 ohms, 400 W at 4 ohms Total harmonic distortions typ. These are the official specifications of TEM 3200 power-amp, as mentioned from Thorens: 1. Frequency response 2 .......
130: Re: Marantz 1060 or NAD 3020 integrated amp (3.21)
Posted by RodR on 2004-05-15, 00:28:22 (24.25.227.133)
OK I've never heard the NAD :) but have had a 1060 since the early seventies. So this is no comparison, but simply my impression of the Marantz. Musical. Can listen for hours and never tire of it. Tha .......
131: Vintage can be a better value with caveats (3.16)
Posted by Ross on 2016-07-27, 18:26:12 (108.195.252.107)
I am of the opinion that vintage equipment represents a better value than many new pieces. That said, I believe that current parts quality in general is an order of magnitude better than what was avai .......
132: Long road ... (3.14)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2020-02-23, 09:37:04 (66.30.104.80)
My first year in the audio biz was 1978. I quickly became a gear hound and began burning through equipment at an alarming rate due to the available deals and trade-ins. I went through so much stuff th .......
133: RE: Say that louder again (3.14)
Posted by Markus23 on 2009-04-02, 07:03:25 (24.200.125.127)
Yes, I already listened to the Simaudio, and planning to demo the Bryston. The current system I own is old, Quad 34 and 303, Rogers LS-9, a Pioneer PD-65 Elite series CD player, Thorens TD-160. I will .......
134: RE: +1 in my experience (3.04)
Posted by PSK on 2019-05-20, 23:39:54 (59.95.71.84)
Now this is getting both complicated and clearer at the same time. The last poster says that the pass labs pre made things better in his digital set up, and the initial post by awed-o-phile also devel .......
135: Low cost amp upgrade suggestions from 7.1 Onkyo Reciever (2.99)
Posted by northener on 2007-08-23, 15:54:57 (216.31.255.3)
Hi everyone, This is my first post so I want to begin by saying hi. Hi. I would really appreciate help with the following situation I have. My system consists of: Onkyo TX-SR604 7.1 Receiver, NAD 521 .......
136: Help needed!!! My turntable blew-up my power amp (2.93)
Posted by Zika on 2011-11-27, 19:49:18 (174.6.225.132)
I would appreciate if someone could shed a light on what happened. I’ve just installed new tone arm (Rega RB300 with Incognito tone arm cable) to my turntable (Thorens TD 160). Listened few records; e .......
137: Re: Interesting idea- more tubes is always better! (2.92)
Posted by sleeper on 2006-10-11, 20:07:59 (66.168.54.38)
I have the SP-9 MKII and have been quuite satisfied with the sound, but I am no ARC or tube audio connoiseur, having only recently arrived in the tube world. I bought a nice 9 point unit used a year o .......
138: NAIM and other - System Upgrade (2.91)
Posted by PolarBear on 2003-04-04, 08:17:31 (62.129.121.33)
After many years I am working on a system upgrade. I have a NAD 100W channel integrated amp/thorens TD166MKII turtable with a dynevector mc cartridge,/basic NAD tuner/ Adcom single play CD from 1990 a .......
139: RE: solid state + tube (2.90)
Posted by slippers... on 2013-09-16, 19:48:12 (99.174.74.230)
Richard, its all good man, who really cares man? I'm one who thinks Sheng-Ya is a very good product. But all my research has led me to believe Vincent is a different company from Sheng-Ya and only bui .......
140: Just a caution when comparing such things... (2.89)
Posted by Waldteufel on 2006-04-13, 11:43:56 (205.188.116.66)
We have to make certain we're actually hearing them at their best, and that can be very hard to determine. What we might hear as warmth, or a lack thereof, might not be be a characteristic of the amp .......
141: Naim and Total System Upgrade (2.88)
Posted by PolarBear on 2003-04-04, 08:22:36 (62.129.121.33)
After many years I am working on a system upgrade. I have a NAD 100W channel integrated amp/thorens TD166MKII turtable with a dynevector mc cartridge,/basic NAD tuner/ Adcom single play CD from 1990 a .......
142: best integrated for $800 or less-suggestions (2.88)
Posted by bubba on 2003-02-11, 16:49:22 (198.147.38.125)
Would consider new or used. To be used in a rather large room, extends up to second floor of house, plenty of open spaces, extraneous walls, windows, and of course a wooden floor. Hopefully, the sugge .......
143: Re: Can anyone contrast Bottlehead Seduction vs. Haggerman Cornet (2.85)
Posted by LarryR on 2004-02-08, 00:31:56 (68.13.97.128)
Early last year, I was in the market for a DIY tubed phono stage. I was visiting my brother in Chicago, and was telling him of my interest. It turned out that he has several friends into tubes and so .......
144: RE: No flames at all BUT all those toys (2.81)
Posted by el34eh@yahoo.com on 2023-12-27, 08:11:28 (98.224.201.27)
These toys are a means of bringing the younger people into the hobby, hence their prices. I can't speak for others, but in my youth at the ages between 6 and 7, I was fortunate to sit there beside .......
145: RE: You try emailing NAD? (2.80)
Posted by artto on 2019-02-25, 06:44:32 (71.194.108.111)
FenderLover, as far as I know there's no going back to the original firmware. I use the Tone Controls frequently. It's almost always the Bass that needs some tweaking. And that is because of differenc .......
146: RE: Bellari VP129 Grado SR60e Combo Not Loud Enough (2.74)
Posted by Mechnutt on 2014-10-16, 10:33:38 (73.37.239.127)
It sounds like you may need a new phono pre. I just got back into vinyl and use a Vintage Thorens TD-145 TT with a Nagaoka MP-200 cartridge and a Bellari VP-129 that some one gave me. The stock EH tub .......
147: Newer Technology Might Not Sound "Better"..... (2.73)
Posted by Interstage Tranny on 2016-07-21, 21:38:16 (71.168.184.150)
Good sounding gear is good; whether newer or older. While it might be true that parts quality might have improved, like certain electrolytic or boutique graded capacitors, we still might prefer the o .......
148: Recommendations for budget solid state preamp with BIG soundstage (2.70)
Posted by Reverend Bob LaBlaugh on 2018-06-19, 08:54:58 (73.131.103.71)
I'm looking to upgrade my preamplifier with goals of big, "3d-holographic" soundstage, loads of detail, and precise imaging...dare I say "tube-like"? Why not just get a tube pre you ask? I want someth .......
149: REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) EF-1 Phono Preamp (2.63)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-14, 09:31:06 (216.80.144.198)
Model: EF-1 Category: Phono Preamp Suggested Retail Price: $2000 Description: Solid-state phono preamp Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) Review by Belgarchi on June 14, 2008 at .......
150: REVIEW: Musical Fidelity A3.2CR Amplifier (SS) (2.62)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-20, 20:57:59 (216.80.144.198)
Model: A3.2CR Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2000 Description: 125 WPC Power Amp Manufacturer URL: Musical Fidelity Model Picture: View Review by Belgarchi on June .......
151: Altec 128b amps (2.58)
Posted by whatadish on 2006-10-22, 13:56:56 (69.175.20.109)
I have recently aquired a near mint set of matching Altec Lansing 128b's. I brought these up on my variac, not much to worry about, filters check out perfect as well as couplers. I have not seen such .......
152: Cayin TA-30 (2.57)
Posted by tomb on 2003-10-21, 11:35:55 (67.31.183.2)
Rather than “review†the differences between the sound of this tube integrated amp and solid state gear I will try to describe what I believe to be unique to the Cayin TA-30. Yes, this amp has the cha .......
153: Wonderful CROFT? (2.56)
Posted by jneves@romanoonline.combr on 2008-11-20, 09:20:25 (200.223.12.214)
Hi, everybody, Some weeks ago I visited a delaer as I was for long time curious to listen to Spendor and Pro Ac speakers. Besides the Spendor SP100R and the Pro Ac D15 Response, which I found both int .......
154: REVIEW: Bryston 2B-SST Amplifier (SS) (2.54)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-15, 12:08:49 (216.80.144.198)
Model: 2B-SST Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2650 Description: 2x100 W Power Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Bryston Review by Belgarchi on June 15, 2008 at 12:08:49 IP .......
155: Heavy bass/sub-bass amplifier needed for low-frequency rock/techno/drone type of stuff (2.53)
Posted by Pahomije on 2004-07-21, 22:14:49 (195.178.61.37)
Hello to everyone, I'm no expert, and certainly no audiophile (or at least some audiophiles tell me so)-just a music lover (currently working on a PhD thesis in Mathematics) with some VERY characteris .......
156: REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) MF-2250A Amplifier (SS) (2.48)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-20, 21:09:18 (216.80.144.198)
Model: MF-2250A Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2700 Description: Solid State 2x120W Power Amp Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) Review by Belgarchi on June 2 .......
157: REVIEW: Arcam C31 Preamplifier (SS) (2.46)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-14, 10:20:08 (216.80.144.198)
Model: C31 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $2000 Description: Top of the Arcam range; phono input optional Manufacturer URL: Arcam Review by Belgarchi on June 14, 2 .......
158: REVIEW: Classé Audio CA 300 Amplifier (SS) (2.42)
Posted by oddmanout on 2011-09-07, 09:04:26 (99.248.199.189)
Model: CA 300 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $6500 when new Description: 300W into 8 ohm, 600WPC into 4 ohm. Manufacturer URL: Classé Audio Review by Oddmanout on Sep .......
159: Amplification Quandry (2.41)
Posted by AKopac on 2013-11-14, 18:48:20 (99.251.141.69)
Hello All, I'd like to hear some opinions on my 'problem'. I've been enjoying my system fairly well but know I can get more out of it, also would like to move to a bigger system, although this has t .......
160: REVIEW: Rotel RC-1090 Preamplifier (SS) (2.39)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2004-10-02, 08:54:02 (69.22.53.232)
Model: RC-1090 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1250 Description: Full features preamp Manufacturer URL: Rotel Manufacturer URL: Rotel Review by Belgarchi ( A .......
161: Re: Vinly Rookie Needs Help (2.16)
Posted by jake ny on 2005-01-28, 10:24:31 (68.161.117.174)
I just sold my Marantz 2385 after many years of satisfied use. I still like it but I switched to tubes to accomodate my vinyl set-up. Some inmates think the Marantz has a good phono-stage. I expected .......
162: I tried them both on my old stuff... (2.14)
Posted by docw on 2005-09-27, 09:44:02 (162.119.232.102)
Consisting of: ESS Transtatic I's modded with KEF T27 and 6 db crossovers, instead of RTR electrostat panels and 12 db crossovers, and with Rogers LS3/5a and a set of Canadian monitors which sound aki .......
163: For me high fidelity starts with the recording (2.07)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2011-12-13, 17:48:54 (121.127.220.32)
I feel that it's a very great pity that the popular parts of the recording industry stayed with close-mono-miked mix-downs. Especially once stereo was accepted by the market. You can still get recordi .......
164: REVIEW: Harmon Kardon Amplifier (Tube) (1.85)
Posted by MIchael Samra on 2006-07-29, 15:08:10 (66.188.49.99)
Model: Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: Varies Description: Rebuild of classic design Manufacturer URL: Not Available Model Picture: View Review by MIchael Samra .......
165: RE: solid state + tube (1.81)
Posted by slippers... on 2013-09-16, 10:02:14 (99.174.74.230)
Richard mi man! A knock-off is one that sells for less than the original. thats why I say the Sheng-Ya copies of Vincent are knock-offs. But thats cool man, to each his own. Todays Sheng-Ya designs ma .......
166: RE: Ok... fair enough... (1.81)
Posted by FSonicSmith on 2017-08-08, 09:15:46 (66.192.198.114)
Fantja-I appreciate your interest. Good timing too, my two new KT150's from Upscale Audio arrived yesterday. As soon as I got home from work I replaced the two tubes at issue with the new and let my R .......
167: Integrated Amp Choice (2) (1.79)
Posted by musicker34 on 2006-07-17, 13:08:22 (62.11.132.194)
Integrated Amp advice (Post 2) Hello, I am looking for some input on the following integrated amps: Onkyo a-9211 Denon pma-495 Denon pma-655 Sony TA-FE370 I have recently changed speakers to Bose AM5 .......
168: Cyrus One vs. Cyrus III (Re: My amp says I must use minimum 8ohm speakers, why?) (1.79)
Posted by Kuja on 2005-03-16, 11:38:52 (212.62.62.156)
You are interested in my experience comparing C1 and CIII? Well, here's my post in Cyrus Unofficial forum: Hi, Thanks to everybody who answered to my C One - II - III dilemma few days ago. I didn't bu .......
169: RE: The Ultimate Preamp ? (1.77)
Posted by JURB on 2018-08-25, 14:16:07 (76.241.138.18)
OK, let's take this one at a time. "No preamp is better. For my setup, of course " You mean mine or what you got ? please clarify. "You left out dual mono." No problem. You want phase switching with .......
170: REVIEW: McIntosh C712 Preamplifier (SS) (1.77)
Posted by carbonman on 2003-01-28, 23:15:32 (142.173.21.140)
Model: C712 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $1500 Description: Simple active preamplifier with awesome sound Manufacturer URL: McIntosh Manufacturer URL: McIntosh .......
171: A McIntosh C220/MC252 review (1.72)
Posted by albertoderoma on 2006-12-31, 11:17:18 (68.164.85.12)
Until very recently, I never gave much thought to McIntosh equipment. I always thought that it looked beautiful but I believed it was overpriced and not a great value (a high-end version of Bose) - th .......
172: System is composed of modified/DIY old stuff (1.65)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2011-11-04, 21:49:17 (180.200.141.170)
Thorens TD150 bought as a demo sale in 1971, SME 3009arm, STAX (Japan) twin draw-pin magnesium headshell, SME FD200 fluid damper kit tweaked, Denon 103 VDH'd. Pre-amp used to be an Allen-Wright FVP (f .......
173: Re: Sixpacs v. Bryston 4B-SST (1.61)
Posted by Artar1 on 2004-11-24, 23:50:25 (69.225.85.13)
Abe, While no amp, and for that matter no audio system I have heard sounds like live music, I believe it’s possible to achieve wonderful results in one’s home. It’s not a question whether an amp is pe .......
174: In no particular order . . . (1.60)
Posted by alaskahiatt on 2023-12-17, 19:09:58 (174.204.64.15)
Audioprism Mantissa preamp McCormick DNA.5 amp Merlin TSM speakers Reynaud Twin speakers Diapason Micra speakers Rogers LS 3/5A speakers Harbeth LS 3/5A Chartwell LS 3/5A Several Large Advents New Lar .......
175: REVIEW: Rotel RMB-1066 Amplifier (SS) (1.58)
Posted by bondmanp on 2002-11-07, 11:27:48 (12.33.123.19)
Model: RMB-1066 Category: Amplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $699.00 Description: SS 6 Channel Amplifier 6 X 60 Watts RMS; Bridgeable Manufacturer URL: Rotel Manufacturer URL: Rot .......
176: REVIEW: Audio by Van Alstine, Inc. Transendence 7 Preamplifier (Tube) (1.41)
Posted by darkstar on 2003-06-21, 19:48:41 (24.118.56.102)
Model: Transendence 7 Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $1400 + $400 for phono stage Description: Hybrid Fet-Valve Manufacturer URL: Audio by Van Alstine, Inc. Manu .......
177: REVIEW: deHavilland UltraVerve Preamplifier (Tube) (1.17)
Posted by Bixby on 2003-09-09, 23:26:14 (161.114.1.182)
Model: UltraVerve Category: Preamplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $3000 Description: Octal tube Preamp Manufacturer URL: deHavilland Manufacturer URL: deHavilland Review by .......
178: RE: REVIEW: Audio Research, Inc. LS3 Preamplifier (SS) (0.88)
Posted by waj4all on 2010-12-20, 21:29:36 (208.131.186.2)
Hi again guys, Is this a great forum, or what? I'm buoyed by the level of expertise displayed by virtually every member I've encountered so far. And, strange as it may sound, I'm happy to be an inmate .......
179: REVIEW: Audio Research, Inc. LS3 Preamplifier (SS) (0.54)
Posted by waj4all on 2010-11-23, 22:48:41 (208.131.186.2)
Model: LS3 Category: Preamplifier (SS) Suggested Retail Price: $unknown Description: Line-stage Pre-amp Manufacturer URL: Audio Research, Inc. Model Picture: View Review by waj4all o .......
Found 102 records in Cable Asylum.
1: The UBYTE is 'dead'. (10.16)
Posted by Dr. Philosophy on 2001-06-05, 17:54:36 (62.188.24.26)
So says its designer, Thorens --. no suitable coaxial now available. Risch or Thorens will jump in and explain. .......
2: RE: Soldering a phono cable (10.16)
Posted by Capt. Z on 2019-08-31, 07:10:04 (185.5.85.114)
Thanks again for all the help. Thorens runs without any Hum issues with the Sommer cable. My old Wega/Sony TT was 'cured' from its Hum issue, using the old Thorens cable. .......
3: Budget interconnect for Thorens turntable? (9.04)
Posted by Green on 2000-07-08, 01:05:07 (206.172.71.77)
I'm looking to upgrade my Thorens TD125 Mk. 2. Can anyone recommend an inexpensive budget interconnect that would be suitable for a turntable. The criteria is that the cable must be thin/light, the li .......
4: DIY cable for Thorens 125 (8.00)
Posted by AllCaster on 2004-10-14, 17:50:01 (66.127.95.5)
I have a Thorens 125 MkII, and I need to make an IC for it, turntable to pre-amp. I have previously DIY a plenum cat 5 speaker cable, and silver X style ICs. I have 22awg silver around, and a piece of .......
5: cheapo power cable for old thorens TT?? (7.72)
Posted by EL Cheapo on 2009-03-11, 00:06:59 (68.107.103.50)
hey dudes! I am taking in my trusty old thorens TT for a tune up in the next week or two, and while the guy has it open i want to get as much stuff done as possible. so in addition to cleaning the bea .......
6: first diy power cable, for a vintage Thorens turntable (6.41)
Posted by dean man jim on 2007-06-16, 06:18:36 (71.38.77.218)
After digging in the archives I decided to make a very simple power cable and replace the 30-odd year old zip cord on my Thorens TD 150 Mk II turntable. Two pieces of Carol 14 gauge, twisted and termi .......
7: Re: Budget interconnect for Thorens turntable? (6.37)
Posted by Estes on 2000-07-08, 11:18:46 (207.236.126.132)
There is the KC1 which is sheilded and just a bit more money than the PBJ .......
8: Re: Budget interconnect for Thorens turntable? (6.32)
Posted by RichardG on 2000-07-08, 09:07:18 (64.7.46.66)
I tried the unshielded Kimber PBJ several years ago on a Denon 1200P and found it to be way too noisy. .......
9: phono interconnects (6.08)
Posted by sabes on 2005-05-26, 17:01:21 (67.177.166.187)
suggestions for connecting a couple vintage pieces: thorens td125 and scott 222 amp? .......
10: RE: cheapo power cable for old thorens TT?? (6.02)
Posted by HumanMedia on 2009-03-11, 04:39:30 (58.172.243.26)
I rewired my old Linn Sondek with Belden 19364 14awg foil shielded cable available on line for about $3 a foot. Used a cheap Furutech plug as well. .......
11: Re: Grounding issues (5.56)
Posted by Tarbaby on 2007-01-05, 07:25:59 (12.5.86.163)
Thanks Jon for your help. I will look over the link provided, and will probaly not do the chassis ground. With the Thorens turntable, the chassis ground did help with the hum. .......
12: Anti Cable IC's? (5.50)
Posted by dancingseamonkey on 2010-06-03, 10:01:10 (68.156.142.92)
Any one try Anti Cable IC's for a TT. I have a Thorens td165 with cheezy IC's I want to replace and I like their speeker cables. .......
13: I humbly disagree with a TT's power cord not being sensitive (5.39)
Posted by Duster on 2005-03-01, 11:40:04 (24.17.158.236)
I firmly believed that notion also, until I upgraded my Thorens' TT's power cord. It's uncanny but, it made a HUGE difference :-) .......
14: how did your 89259 phono i/c turn out? (5.37)
Posted by bglad on 2001-09-14, 11:32:18 (63.198.114.16)
hi - i need to replace the phono lead on my thorens 126 and also have spare 89259 cable - did garth's plan for running four lengths of cable and tying the shields together work? any advice much apprcd .......
15: DIY power cable for turntable (5.31)
Posted by Boban on 2001-04-10, 14:01:47 (207.245.32.19)
I would like to change the power cord on my Thorens turntable with something of better quality. I am looking at Belden 19364 or equivalent but I need a wire with 2 conductors only. Can I still use thi .......
16: RE: cheapo power cable for old thorens TT?? (5.29)
Posted by EL Cheapo on 2009-03-12, 14:32:29 (208.240.243.170)
I'm going to skip the IEC and just hardwire it directly to the motor.. what cable are you using? I don't want anything crazy, just flexible, shielded, etc. Not looking to spend big bucks on a power ca .......
17: turntable interconnects (5.23)
Posted by gopher on 1999-11-29, 19:25:20 (216.214.28.241)
I have a Thorens TD-180 turntable. It has cheap RCA plugs coming out of it. They are directly wired to the turntable. Because of this it will be a lot of work to upgrade the interconnect between the t .......
18: Power cords for old equipment (turntables?) (5.18)
Posted by Allan Songer on 2000-09-29, 15:56:25 (216.103.45.210)
I was wonering if anyone out there has found any sonic benefit from retrofitting a modern, high-end power cord to an older turntable. I've been using home-depot ungrounded wire for my Thorens 124--pre .......
19: Re: Shielded PCs for ScoutMaster motor ~ $125 or less? (5.14)
Posted by Duster on 2005-06-21, 17:52:06 (24.17.158.236)
A TT motor benefits from a power cord upgrade as much as any other component does (a wonderment, but true). The "sound quality" of a TT's PC is a factor. I favor a DIY Belden 83802 for my Thorens. Eve .......
20: Belden IC help needed.. (5.12)
Posted by Buster on 2002-05-24, 22:19:02 (209.240.222.132)
I just got in 8' of Belden 89182 cable to use as IC for a Thorens turntable. I would of used 89259 if I could of found any short lengths.(I believe both are recommended by Jon Risch) My concern is abo .......
21: RE: Vintage Phillips Turntable -help me- (5.10)
Posted by bjh on 2012-09-18, 13:24:03 (99.250.134.143)
"Power type and voltage Alternating Current supply (AC) / 110; 127; 220; 240 Volt" From your link ... looks like it was produced for a variety of markets so mostly likely it's fine. --- I've seen a fe .......
22: Re: Is tinned-copper bad for Power-Cable ? (5.06)
Posted by Duster on 2006-03-01, 16:57:23 (24.17.157.133)
I've found a Belden tin plated power cord to have a problem of huge bloom from top to bottom. It has no real focus, IME. I only like it as a power cord for my Thorens TT's power cord, which is a diffe .......
23: A good and cheap phono cable. Does it exist? (5.06)
Posted by beppe61 on 2005-09-09, 06:40:38 (194.185.74.116)
Dear Sir, I am setting up an old Thorens turntable. I am looking for suggestions about good and not expensive phono cable. A sort of "giant killer". Does this animal exist in reality? My budget is 100 .......
24: A good use for that Belden 83802 power cord... (4.99)
Posted by Duster on 2004-09-23, 09:36:20 (24.17.158.236)
...you may have sitting in a box somewhere if you found it to be as disappointing as I did when placed on various components. Do you still have a stock power cord on your turntable? The Belden 83802 d .......
25: Charity Auction...final hours....ATTN: Donors! (4.90)
Posted by Rod M on 2001-10-03, 13:19:39 (204.94.81.82)
Wow! Over $170K has been raised by the Audio Charity Auction. Unbelieveable, thank you all! Here's a last chance for some cool stuff and there are a few more items that will be closing over the next f .......
26: Rebuilding a Thorens TD160, but want to "upgrade" all of the wires... (4.88)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2011-02-19, 09:12:27 (67.239.49.85)
I'll fix the bearing, I already have the kit, but the ICs that are on the arm and the power cord are laughable. I don't want to rewire the arm as I plan to put a better arm on than the stock arm for t .......
27: Anyone replaced Unbalanced IC's with Balanced ones on their TT ? (4.84)
Posted by CR on 2002-05-22, 08:38:46 (129.33.49.201)
I have some spare microphone cable lying around and was wondering whether it would make sense to use it to build some interconnects for my Thorens TD-160. Bearing in mind that the mic cable is “balanc .......
28: which TT phono cable? (4.82)
Posted by John T. on 1999-08-04, 13:49:16 (162.70.138.97)
I've just gotten a Thorens TD166MkII TurnTable and a Grado Z1+ cartridge. This will feed an Adcom GFP-555, which has an excellent phono stage. My question is, what would be a good (RCA/phono) cable, u .......
29: Recommendations for terminating Eichmann Express 4 II cable (4.81)
Posted by amadeus-mozart on 2006-04-21, 11:22:42 (68.195.3.103)
Hello, I have some Eichmann Express 4 series II cable coming. I want to make some speaker cables and analog interconnects. I'm pretty new to DIY but have some experience with soldering. I really don't .......
30: RE: +1 Shielding... (4.69)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2018-08-12, 08:01:37 (172.79.192.208)
Nice post. Actually I was pretty surprised when my Thorens TD 125, Rabco w/balsa wood arm, Grado Master high output wood body cart (4mV), 54dB gain tube phono pre with unshielded Anticables interconne .......
31: Any benefit of adding a ground wire to twisted pair interconnect? (4.67)
Posted by Tarbaby on 2007-01-04, 12:11:54 (12.5.86.163)
Any benefit of adding a ground wire (with spade at the end) to a twisted pair design using no shielding? the ground will be soldered with the neg. wire. Got the idea when I opened up an older Thorens .......
32: Cheap, good sounding interconnects? (4.67)
Posted by Classic Audio on 2001-08-11, 14:42:50 (4.48.171.148)
My electronics - including CD - are Adcom plus I have a Thorens Table and Teac Tape Deck. I am wanting an upgrade from the Adcom supplied cables that arrived with my equipment, as they seem to be a li .......
33: Re: Changing ICs and PC on an older turntable (neophyte question) (4.61)
Posted by Duster on 2005-05-31, 17:10:54 (24.17.158.236)
I've owned the same Thorens turntable for many years, and have found that upgrading the interconnects, and in more recent times the power cord, a very good thing. Upgrading the power cord was a real j .......
34: Jon, Thorsten, DIY phono cable IC help needed (4.52)
Posted by AllCaster on 2004-10-30, 16:23:50 (67.125.85.193)
BTTT, I have a Thorens 125 MkII, and I need to make an IC for it, turntable to pre-amp. I have previously DIY a plenum cat 5 speaker cable, and silver X style ICs. I have 24awg silver wire around, and .......
35: ancient (4.50)
Posted by dean man jim on 2010-07-27, 18:19:02 (71.215.50.150)
Another user of the 'ancient' Maher design here and enjoy them on some sources (Thorens turntable, MHZS CD player, power supply for a Russco Mark V turntable) as well as on a tube integrated. A huge u .......
36: DIY Cable. (4.46)
Posted by pretzel_logic on 2002-11-15, 15:33:48 (63.69.111.210)
OK, I followed the advice and made a pair of FFRC speaker cables from TNT. Of course I don't hear much difference in sound except that the highs are a little harsh and the bass is a bit muddy, burn in .......
37: RE: cheapo power cable for old thorens TT?? (4.43)
Posted by Duster on 2009-03-12, 10:20:23 (76.22.7.141)
IME: 1. Replace all internal AC wiring including AC wires to the TT motor switch. 2. Install an IEC inlet to enable the use of detachable aftermarket power cords. Sonic betterment due to the choice o .......
38: Tonearm Wire in UK (4.40)
Posted by simondevlin on 2001-06-20, 05:36:03 (217.149.176.2)
hello, i have ordered myself a new Rega RB250 tonearm for my customised Thorens TD160, i am going to rewire it b4 fitting it to my deck, the tonearm wire will be fitted to D.I.Y Van Damme StarQuad mic .......
39: Re: DIY power cable for turntable (4.29)
Posted by CyrilR on 2001-04-11, 07:43:02 (198.133.22.93)
Hi, It was only a few days back that I changed the stock mains cable on my Thorens TD-160 with the Belden 19364. Even though I had a Leviton hospital grade 3 prong plug lying around, I decided to purc .......
40: Kimber Heros hard wired to TT (4.22)
Posted by oddmanout on 2003-10-07, 18:54:23 (66.185.84.199)
I made up a pair of ic's based on Kimber bulk wire. This wire is the same as is used in thier Hero ic's. (4 conductor braided Varistrand).I hard wired them into my Thorens TD160 MKII. They sound great .......
41: Anyone Shielded their Chris VH Recipe Silver IC's ? (4.20)
Posted by CR on 2002-05-14, 10:32:34 (129.33.49.202)
I had (at one time) made a pair of ChrisVH silver IC’s specifically for my Thorens TD-160 turntable but had to revert back to the original (cheesy) IC that came with the TT since the silver IC’s humme .......
42: RE: Something like this for single ended (4.17)
Posted by Capt. Z on 2019-08-29, 03:04:24 (185.5.85.8)
Hi rwiley; If I understand you correct, solder the shield to the ground on the TT side. Leave the ground wire in the cable disconnected on the TT side. Solder the Shield and ground wire together on th .......
43: I don't have headphones but I do get very grumpy and (4.13)
Posted by DeKay on 2001-10-17, 20:59:37 (205.188.197.53)
jumpy when the med's start wearing off. Again, my apologies for the unwarranted outburst. I guess that I often have an odd way of looking at things. For example I am trying to design a pair of DIY IC' .......
44: Re: Duster and others....Oyaide outlet Q. (4.11)
Posted by Duster on 2006-06-14, 20:04:01 (24.17.157.133)
Doh! Belden 83802 is one of the most dreadful sounding power cords I have ever tried (way too diffuse - no focus). I don't know why it ever found a following. The only place I found good use for it is .......
45: Eli: Thank you for your reply, but it is a bit/bunch over... (4.10)
Posted by DeKay on 2001-10-09, 20:33:23 (205.188.193.158)
my head. Are you saying that a twisted pair (one hot and one neutral) of the OTA cable should work? I do not know the measurements of this cable as far as capacitance goes. I also do not know what con .......
46: Help soldering tonearm cable (4.09)
Posted by f456gt355f1@yahoo.com on 2008-03-08, 11:10:40 (71.126.173.210)
Hi Chaps, It has been a while since my last posting in Asylum. Checking my parts bin I found a van den Hul M.C. D501 silver hybrid tonearm cable w/SME plugs and would like to replace the original Thor .......
47: Shielded Phono Cables (4.08)
Posted by marc-homeslice on 2004-05-07, 08:52:25 (68.36.227.156)
Hi all: Updating my Thorens 124 w/ my old-school SME 3009/2 -- need a good shielded pr. of cables and would love the added ground wire -- I can't DIY much and would rather not go that route here -- I .......
48: Another Q for John Risch .. (4.05)
Posted by Kishor on 2000-03-06, 22:00:18 (203.124.2.70)
I need to replace the stock lead/phono cable/s of my TT (Thorens TD166II) and was wondering if there was any Belden ones similar to the VDH Phono cable? I came across the Belden IBM Type 1A which has .......
49: Re: Power Cord Poll (4.04)
Posted by voodooman on 2002-04-24, 09:09:52 (66.81.64.31)
Many years ago, I worked for a man whose audio system consisted of a Thorens turntable, a McIntosh pre-amp and mono tube power amp, and one Kipsch Corner-Horn. He adamantly believed that stereo was "n .......
50: Using speaker cables for phono interconnects (4.03)
Posted by kingleo on 2005-07-20, 19:24:36 (220.94.242.12)
Recently, I bought a second hand, old Thorens turntable. The previous owner replaced the stock phono cable by ortofon SPK-3100 silver, which is speaker cables. The cable has good shields though. Will .......
51: Re: DITTO for the Brick Wall!!! (3.94)
Posted by pars on 2001-01-25, 19:51:32 (207.229.149.119)
Joe, Thanks for the follow up. I assume that your 8-outlet is the 20A? Or is it the 15A? I was curious as to whether or not, as a previous poster has said, that a 2-outlet 20A BrickWall, with my curre .......
52: Here how I give life back to my old Thorens. (3.93)
Posted by cheap-Jack on 2009-03-11, 11:40:33 (69.156.196.162)
Hi. Yes, my 125II is 37 years old today. Still kicking around sonically showing no sign of aging. The most substantial upgrade is: I took out the stock signal cable & built a pair of RCA jacks (heavy .......
53: Re: digital i/c for rega jupiter/io (3.92)
Posted by Richard Barnes on 2002-05-06, 13:00:09 (213.166.50.15)
Hi Lex, I think you must have the Jupiter one-box 2000 model. Mine is 2-box, only a digital outlet from the Jupiter. There are some posts in the general asylum on Jupiter transport problems. To be fai .......
54: Re: digital i/c for rega jupiter/io (3.91)
Posted by Richard Barnes on 2002-05-06, 13:03:12 (195.46.249.137)
Hi Lex, I think you must have the Jupiter one-box 2000 model. Mine is 2-box, only a digital outlet from the Jupiter. There are some posts in the general asylum on Jupiter transport problems. To be fai .......
55: Re: Does Pro Gold work? (3.91)
Posted by PSP on 2000-08-28, 10:00:19 (199.254.239.187)
I have a Thorens TD-160 turntable with a detachable headshell. There are 4 pins on the headshell that make the electrical connections to the fine signal wires in the arm. For several years, I've had i .......
56: Audible Illusion M3A Power Cord Recommendations (3.91)
Posted by RJones on 2001-09-12, 16:57:06 (24.4.252.12)
Has anyone done any power cord swapping on their AI M3A. I would appreciate power cord upgrade recommendations to try our on my new preamp. My system will soon consist of the M3A preamp, Odyssey strat .......
57: Yes, silver works best with tubes. (3.85)
Posted by cheap-Jack on 2008-01-24, 09:03:50 (69.156.196.162)
Hi. I have 6 pairs of ICs, all I DIYed with 4N silver from Germany. All UNshielded, including the crucial pair from my Thorens 125II TT to my tube & SS phonstage. Besides tubes stuff, same silver stuf .......
58: Coincident Speaker Technology Cable (3.79)
Posted by J Harris on 2001-03-02, 00:05:11 (151.202.198.240)
Could those who have used this cable please comment on it? I'm very interested in trying it in my system, because I think it will solve a lot of my problems. Unfortunately, I have no local dealer, and .......
59: RE: Addendum: Consider experimenting with this... (3.78)
Posted by Duster on 2016-06-06, 15:01:45 (73.239.106.81)
Yes, it should do well for a phono-level application. However, if the capacitive loading of a 4-conductor, star quad, shielded Mogami microphone cable is not too high for a particular phono cartridge, .......
60: OK (3.77)
Posted by gd on 2003-03-28, 13:08:57 (63.105.171.9)
Sure, Thorens 160MK II and a Meridian 506.20 through a Bottlehead Foreplay. Right now I have an un-modded Fisher 500C, but soon (this weekend) I’ll have a pair of Bottlehead Paraglows. I have been for .......
61: Re: Interconnect Advice Needed (3.76)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-06-17, 18:48:35 (70.96.106.78)
Try the aniticables by Speltz. You could get two interconnects and a bi-wire speaker run for about $300. I am pretty sure he will take it back if you don't like it-I can't imagine you wouldn't. I had .......
62: I don't know much about interconnects, please help. (3.74)
Posted by gopher on 1999-10-16, 20:42:26 (216.214.28.248)
I have been interested in audio since the 70's but never really considered myself an audiophile. Message boards like this, however, are perking my interest. I have recently acquired an audio system fo .......
63: Help me cable up my dream system! (3.70)
Posted by cuallito@yahoo.com on 2006-04-29, 11:46:58 (129.15.142.111)
After doing a lot of internet/magazine research, I've come up with my dream system - not too serious about buying any of this (for now), more just for fun. I'd be found listening to Classical, Electro .......
64: Re: For what it's worth....D*** you, Susan! (3.69)
Posted by SubieB on 2001-11-29, 08:56:23 (24.250.253.164)
Susan and I are friends, primarily through our *other* obsession (Macs - the computer, not the amp). I once was an audiophile of sorts back in the early 70's. (when you could get used Macintosh tube a .......
65: Hey, Dave. Try this cable for phono... (3.66)
Posted by Duster on 2004-06-25, 10:20:47 (67.160.38.27)
Hi Dave, Give this $10 closeout cable a try on your phono setup. It was made by XLO for Geneva and is pretty much the same as the XLO PRO-100 interconnect. The XLO PRO-103 is a special adaptation of P .......
66: RE: VanDamme microphone cable? (3.62)
Posted by Duster on 2017-03-12, 16:14:28 (76.28.209.43)
That's good news, KanedaK. BTW, since I noticed you enjoy modifying your audio gear, you might consider a power cord upgrade for your Technics SL-6 turntable that features a removable C7 power cord. I .......
67: Tonarm Leads - Best Terminations and Connectors? (3.58)
Posted by Brad Berry on 2000-07-14, 09:46:39 (207.139.224.5)
I am trying to find some kind of elegant termination for the two audio leads that come out of the tonearm of my turntable (Thorens TD125). The tonarm has three wires (very fine gauge) coming out of th .......
68: Upgraded TT power cord is a good thing... (3.57)
Posted by Duster on 2007-03-06, 10:11:40 (67.168.76.130)
Oddly enough, I found that a TT power cord upgrade does make a very big difference -- even the choice of AC plug for the purpose. My Thorens TD-160 responds extremely well to a dual-shielded 2-conduct .......
69: Still need to replace my MIT-2s with something similar but SMALLER! (3.56)
Posted by J Harris on 2000-12-06, 09:24:57 (151.202.78.223)
Thanks for your responses about running the speaker cable across the front door. I still need recommendations for replacing my MIT-2s with something similar sounding but less like a garden hose with a .......
70: crazy experiment....$20,000 of wires in a 8k system? (3.54)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2011-05-31, 18:34:03 (121.73.56.127)
Hi, Reading advertising hype about super high end wires, I thought it would be fun to see if dropping $25,000 on a set of AC, speaker, and interconnect cables for a CD-based system would make a jaw dr .......
71: Jon Risch & Others : Questions on DIY Power Cord (3.52)
Posted by Cyril R on 2000-04-10, 13:59:10 (198.133.22.93)
Hi Guys, I was planning on replacing the power cord on my Thorens TD-160 with some (heavy duty, shielded) DIY Power Cord and had the following questions ; 1. Since the current power cord uses just two .......
72: Re: Interesting. (3.51)
Posted by Duster on 2005-03-02, 08:26:34 (24.17.158.236)
Hi Al, I have no proof of my opinion since there is little talk of TT power cords but, many TT stock power cords are simple 18 AWG zip cord and when upgraded to a double shielded twisted pair (12 AWG .......
73: I'm quite ill...even did the DIY wire thing for my kid. (3.50)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2010-07-05, 13:47:53 (67.234.160.19)
He doesn't need fancy wires in his micro-space (free at last, free at last, Good God Almighty, free at last!) that he just moved into this past week (after 25 years with Mom and Dad). BUT, rather than .......
74: What would you guys recommend (3.43)
Posted by grumpy on 2002-02-20, 18:03:08 (68.62.21.66)
Hi guys I think its time to up grade my systems speaker cables. I know this question probably been beat to death but hey im new to this "hi tech cables" I have done a search and come up with all kinds .......
75: DIY ic question: (3.39)
Posted by oddmanout on 2004-10-12, 06:20:13 (66.185.84.199)
Hi folks: I made up some ic's with bulk Kimber wire and Eichman Bullett plugs (4 braid- similar to what they use in Heros) for my CD player and was very impressed with the sound. So impressed that I m .......
76: Re: good cheap DIY phono cable (3.38)
Posted by Duster on 2004-01-13, 11:34:27 (67.160.37.109)
Here's an excellent premade cable on closeout for *dirt cheap* that does much better in my Thorens, SME, Grace phono set up than even the DIY Belden 89259 terminated with Eichmann Bullet Plugs (which .......
77: Dual shielded, IME... (3.34)
Posted by Duster on 2007-09-03, 13:56:46 (67.168.76.130)
Hi astralpen, My old 2-prong Thorens/SME/Grace phono setup likes a 2-conductor, dual shielded twisted pair Belden 83802 (with braided shield grounded at the AC plug end) -- it sounded way better on t .......
78: RE: Tellurium Q Interconnects capacitance value ? (3.21)
Posted by awise1961@comcast.net on 2014-12-14, 05:09:53 (24.61.92.31)
The Ultra Blacks are in the middle of Tellurium Q's offerings. The Black Diamond is TOTL. Below that is the Graphite and then falls the Ultra Black. The Ultra Blacks sound execellent in my system and .......
79: Second return run, unconnected (3.19)
Posted by beto1 on 2006-07-16, 09:43:44 (190.44.246.86)
Hi TK, thanks a lot for your comments. I will consider your aproach to do it in my proyect. Several months ago, with other turntable (now I'm restoring a Thorens TD125) I have used BL1 DH Labs balance .......
80: TT IC : Silver or (CAT 5) Copper ? Braid or Hellical (3.06)
Posted by Cyril R on 2000-03-11, 09:18:36 (206.172.235.210)
Hi All, I've just disected my Thorens TD-160 turntable with the intention of replacing the crappy IC that's currently installed with something significantly superior, and had the following questions ; .......
81: Newbie Cable and Speaker Advice (3.03)
Posted by Dave Dallam on 2003-03-16, 07:37:02 (24.151.2.145)
All, I'm new to this forum. My first post! My first purchase was a Marantz 2245 in 1970. It's still with me today in mint condition. As well as a 2270 I picked up later for more power and a Thorens TD .......
82: Non-believer is willing to try, but what??? (3.03)
Posted by Doubtless on 2000-03-23, 17:07:41 (137.201.242.130)
My mid-fi system is stable and I'm happy with the sound, but I'm using the much-derided stock interconnects and 14-ga speaker cable (though it is bi-wired, proving I'm not zealously anti-voodoo). Anyw .......
83: That reminds me...somewhere in a drawer... (3.01)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2010-07-12, 10:41:01 (67.234.160.19)
is my paraphernalia. Oh ya, that was usurped by my turntable maintenance needs years ago! Whoda thunk that forceps were good for something else other than holding a roach? And, as the arthritis in my .......
84: Shielding (2.97)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2018-08-04, 08:45:25 (50.110.212.174)
I switched to zero shielded cables in my system some years ago. No shielded power cords (Richard Gray) no safety grounds ( per McGowen, Hansen) , no shielded interconnects (Speltz) and 14 gauge coppe .......
85: REVIEW: AudioQuest Diamondback Cable (2.93)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-14, 11:02:38 (216.80.144.198)
Model: Diamondback Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $150 Description: For 1 meter Manufacturer URL: AudioQuest Review by Belgarchi on June 14, 2008 at 11:02:38 IP Address: 216.8 .......
86: TT power cord upgrade... (2.92)
Posted by Duster on 2006-09-06, 12:37:18 (71.197.252.118)
I would go with 046's for the tube amp, and 079's for the SS phono pre (if I were to select AC connectors for the purpose), as well as upgrade the TT's power cord (if not already done). IME, it's amaz .......
87: Making a phono cable. (probably too long) (2.86)
Posted by DeKay on 2001-10-09, 19:21:19 (205.188.193.183)
I would like to replace the phono cables on a recently purchased Thorens TD165 TT. The RCA's on the original cables are really shot (deeply oxidized) and are a lost cause. All of the other cables with .......
88: How to divide dedicated lines? (Alan Kafton?) (2.81)
Posted by budburma on 2012-11-08, 12:30:37 (65.73.134.52)
Good Afternoon, happy holidays and holy hannah what a stormy NE November! No power for 11 days at some of my friends' houses, but I have a question for when it does reappear: I have a dedicated 20amp .......
89: Cable length question (2.78)
Posted by Lilith on 2011-02-21, 04:20:30 (71.188.241.149)
As a new member, I have not been able to work my way through all of the previous postings... yet... however, I haven't found one addressing my first question, but I apologize if I am covering old grou .......
90: DIY Mains/Power Cable Questions (2.76)
Posted by CyrilR on 2001-03-28, 08:08:50 (198.133.22.75)
Hi ! I have recently acquired some Belden 19364 cable and a Volex power cord and was planning to make some DIY power cables for my turntable (Thorens TD-160) and CD player (Marantz CD-67SE). In this r .......
91: Re: Thanks for the info... (2.64)
Posted by Duster on 2005-10-05, 12:32:25 (24.17.146.229)
I'm confused by all the info in this thread, so I'll just point out what I did with my Thorens TT /SME arm: The arm has a hardwire termination area for the phono level cables and ground wire (five ter .......
92: Cable recommendations sought (2.56)
Posted by Will on 2000-08-10, 15:04:33 (165.247.3.88)
I am going to be looking for a new pair of cables and would appreciate any help or advice. I have a pretty basic system, with the emphasis being on the most sound for the least amount of money. As it .......
93: REVIEW: VH Audio Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Cable (2.44)
Posted by alex.blanch.t on 2013-06-17, 20:12:13 (190.160.121.93)
Model: Flavors 1, 2, and 3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $129 Description: VH Audio Power Manufacturer URL: VH Audio Review by alex.blanch.t on June 17, 2013 at 20:12:13 IP A .......
94: Best $500 or less speaker cables? [re-post] (2.44)
Posted by ws on 2000-08-12, 16:40:19 (165.247.12.187)
(Sorry for the re-post - I got a good response from Bradp, but I thought I'd try to get some more input.) I am going to be looking for a new pair of cables and would appreciate any help or advice. I h .......
95: REVIEW: Hovland Company Music Groove2 Cable (2.38)
Posted by couger4u on 2009-01-24, 08:57:52 (98.14.126.103)
Model: Music Groove2 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $874.99 Description: Phono Cable Manufacturer URL: Hovland Company Review by couger4u on January 24, 2009 at 08:57:52 IP Ad .......
96: REVIEW: Audio Art Cable IC3 Cable (2.16)
Posted by bondmanp on 2008-05-23, 08:51:20 (199.67.131.216)
Model: IC3 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $99.95 Description: 1-meter RCA interconnect Manufacturer URL: Audio Art Cable Model Picture: View Review by bondmanp on May 23, 20 .......
97: CATV coax - audio surprise... (1.90)
Posted by Duster on 2004-07-03, 09:47:46 (67.160.38.27)
I thought I had the ultimate cable upgrade surprise when I upgraded my Thorens TT motor’s power cord with a better one. It’s out of the signal path (I thought). Well, here’s another cable surprise... .......
98: REVIEW: AlexCable TNT-1 Cable (1.81)
Posted by darkstar on 2004-04-23, 14:43:23 (143.127.131.4)
Model: TNT-1 Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $114.99 Description: cross-connected dual-coaxial twisted pair Belden 89259 cable Manufacturer URL: AlexCable Model Picture: View .......
99: REVIEW: Speltz Anticables Interconnect Cable (1.57)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2005-07-16, 21:30:58 (70.96.104.210)
Model: Interconnect Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $75.00 Description: 1/2 or 1 meter pair - RCA termination Manufacturer URL: Speltz Anticables Manufacturer URL: Speltz Anti .......
100: REVIEW: Ridge Street Audio Designs RSA Reference MkII Interconnecting Cable Cable (1.42)
Posted by SJR842 on 2002-08-16, 13:12:02 (12.87.95.170)
Model: RSA Reference MkII Interconnecting Cable Category: Cable Suggested Retail Price: $300.00 Description: Tri Manufacturer URL: Ridge Street Audio Designs Model Picture: View Re .......
101: Pranawire Nataraja, Part 22 (1.39)
Posted by Luminator on 2020-09-11, 13:08:06 (162.205.183.92)
During my sophomore year (1990-91) at UCSC, a white girl in my dorm, Petra, would smile, and say that she was Asian. During a multi-culti event, you were attracted to a girl who was in Eastern Europe .......
102: Review of Tel Wire speaker cables (1.31)
Posted by yoodenator on 2010-03-14, 19:41:28 (24.99.56.134)
Learning how to listen: A Review of Tel Wire speaker cables. The key to learning how to review for me has been learning how to listen. I have always enjoyed music holistically in that I have focused .......
Found 16 records in Computer Audio Asylum.
1: RE: Good deal (6.63)
Posted by AbeCollins on 2019-01-03, 11:52:05 (73.78.200.105)
If you ever get the opportunity, try a quality dedicated DAC. Oppo is a Swiss Army knife and very good, but I bet you will be surprised by some dedicated DACs. Think of a TT on top of a receiver/casse .......
2: RE: Sacrilegious Thoughts (6.63)
Posted by TubeDriver on 2018-05-21, 10:18:22 (137.187.29.46)
Nothing wrong with wanting a turntable. Turntables and digital streaming happily coexist in my system. And yes....tubes really do sound better IMHO. I would get something like a nice Thorens 160 Supe .......
3: RE: Salamander Rack Assembly (6.58)
Posted by dbphd on 2022-08-12, 10:23:41 (72.205.95.70)
Thanks for the advice, Abe. The rack has been assembled and is awaiting casters. Even unloaded the rack is difficult to move on carpet. Add an Ayre phonostage, disc player, digital hub (Roon endpoint) .......
4: RE: No problems here, Qobuz works fine and is Solid ................ (6.37)
Posted by dbphd on 2022-08-12, 03:12:44 (72.205.95.70)
I quit Roon the night before, so I power cycled the Nucleus, and restarted Roon. Qobuz now works fine and is solid. Given that I often quit Roon and restart it later, I attribute the fix to power cycl .......
5: RE: Ripping with Play Station 3 (5.55)
Posted by dbphd on 2021-10-25, 11:53:40 (68.227.83.119)
PAR, I looked at the stack of boxes of equipment I hope someday to sell and I saw Oppo models 93, 105, and 105D in addition to the 205 I have in a rack. But in reality, given I haven't bothered to sel .......
6: RE: Synergistic Research Tranquility Base/MacBook Pro (5.28)
Posted by michaelhigh on 2012-03-28, 07:27:23 (75.132.138.0)
Discussions like this go on all over the net...I just participated in one about the schiit bifrost DAC, where the majority praised the device and a handful of dissenters voiced their opinions and some .......
7: RE: Good deal (4.87)
Posted by Ishmael on 2019-01-03, 11:17:41 (50.98.123.182)
I have had the ultrarendu system sending music to the usb dac in my Cremona Norma IPA-140 for about a month, before attempting to hook up the usb dac in the Oppo. It turns out that there is not much t .......
8: Success story: just recorded 'Graceland' from LP to HD...fantastic results (4.77)
Posted by Tom Schuman on 2008-04-14, 09:09:10 (213.39.227.233)
System: Modified thorens 166 mkII - origin live rega rb-250 - benz micro gold mc - avm preamplifier (german make)- terratec producer - HP 2gHz 1024 RAM windows xp Software: audacity 1.3.3., playback .......
9: RE: MOON by Simaudio NÄ“o 280D MiND (4.50)
Posted by david0varner@gmail.com on 2016-12-15, 18:51:54 (74.96.177.201)
I've had a 280d in my system since April 2016 and love it. It replaced a Logitech Transporter and made a believer out of me on the qualities that can be projected through a better DAC. Tonal nuances, .......
10: RE: Ripping vinyl (4.44)
Posted by Bill Way on 2013-06-18, 15:34:26 (108.46.65.187)
I send the tape out from an old modded VTL preamp to a Metric Halo ULN-2 and into a Protools session at 24/96. The Metric Halo DACs/ADCs are really pretty special. I can't tell the difference between .......
11: this is worth at least $600 (4.26)
Posted by bobp on 2007-04-05, 09:37:18 (66.241.132.98)
Cics, congratulations, this is an outstanding work. Because people tend to disregard free advice, I'll put a price on it. It can save at least 20 -30 hours of testing and tweaking time to someone star .......
12: RE: Use a standard supply to power relays that then (3.18)
Posted by Bertel on 2009-05-29, 20:52:19 (84.138.120.32)
Rick, thank you again for your very much appreciated thoughts! Regarding ramp rate: I agree to what you say, that if the relays are all more or less identical the timing and sequencing, although delay .......
13: RE: Are XP-based music servers prone to blow tweeters? (3.11)
Posted by Old Listener on 2008-12-03, 16:31:48 (66.234.193.96)
I looked at your profile info and some of your posts. > value investor. I'd think a value investor would make choices based on verifiable facts rather than rumors on Wall Street. Treat what you read o .......
14: LP to CDR transfer, 24bit/96kHz vs. 16bit/44.1kHz, downsampling, HELP!!! (3.03)
Posted by Kuja on 2005-10-17, 05:17:18 (213.137.124.225)
Hello, I want to transfer a huge LP collection to CD-R for occasional listening, ...in my office, car etc. I bought external M-Audio Audiophile USB ADC/DAC It can record up to 24bit/96kHz My TT rig is .......
15: Re: New PC Audio Server for Rotel – What’s Missing? (2.94)
Posted by bobp on 2005-02-08, 06:58:12 (66.241.132.98)
You have already made an excellent PC hardware choice. Also, I like Rotel a lot. It is also wise choice and good investment. However, the missing link (DAC) may require a lot of money and depreciate q .......
16: stepping into comuter audio... (2.93)
Posted by nuno1959 on 2009-07-10, 14:06:03 (85.242.196.6)
1st of all : hello to everyone my name is Nuno, i'm a 49 year old artist from Portugal, registered today & before posting, i went around to make sure a similar post hadn't been written - didn't fin .......
Found 65 records in Critic's Corner.
1: RE: Used Gear Shootout (10.36)
Posted by Art Dudley on 2010-04-24, 12:10:43 (75.105.23.126)
Hi Geezerrocket -- You're right: The person who wrote to complain was someone from Thorens' US distributor. He sent a pissy note saying I should write about the products of the present-day Thorens com .......
2: RE: Did you ever compare your SOTA with the Linn? (10.36)
Posted by Steelhead on 2010-03-30, 12:54:53 (66.58.232.45)
No, I owned Thorens TD 125 and TD 126 (both bought new) for decades. I also had a direct drive JVC as I used to run two tables quite often. I ended up with a SOTA sapphire that I acquired from a frien .......
3: I think he still has the Audio Notes, Quads, and DeVores, and is perhaps just spending quality time with the Altecs. (7.66)
Posted by Enophile on 2014-02-18, 10:07:33 (162.17.93.34)
Remember, Art's is a column, not so much an official review. I look at his column as being as much an audio philosophy exercise as a do a sonic one. This month, I took a look at the tonearm pictured a .......
4: RE: Used Gear Shootout (7.26)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2010-04-23, 20:30:30 (206.188.244.30)
I'm not sure, but I think the flak you speak of was from Thorens, odd as it may seem. Once again, I'm not completely sure. .......
5: RE: He's still with... (6.20)
Posted by zako on 2008-07-29, 08:08:06 (64.91.23.71)
Whatever rag he Pens for he still has to push his libral viewpoint,,I,m suprised he didnt paint the thorens TT pink. .......
6: Followed that too and agree with your report... (5.97)
Posted by musetap on 2018-07-09, 05:58:46 (108.78.253.140)
The third party opened that particular Pandora's Box, otherwise... It remains Much Ado about very little. Miss those Thorens' posts though. .......
7: Did you happen to miss... (5.97)
Posted by mkuller on 2009-07-24, 10:23:11 (207.200.116.66)
...Art Dudley's columns in Stereophile on rebuilding a pair of Quad 57s and a Thorens turntable? .......
8: RE: Used Gear Shootout (5.91)
Posted by Daverz on 2010-04-23, 20:20:06 (24.161.175.178)
Art Dudley has already described getting flak for his vintage Thorens articles. I imagine this sort of thing would not please the advertisers at all. .......
9: krells are too racy and current (5.91)
Posted by hifitommy on 2009-04-23, 05:52:56 (76.170.137.175)
i do hail audio research-s and hail thorens! ...regards...tr .......
10: RE: What comprises your system? nt (5.89)
Posted by FSonicSmith on 2017-09-06, 16:58:29 (99.34.125.203)
Both stereo unfortunately. I at one time had a rebuilt/rewired SME 3009 arm on the Thorens and it would have been much easier to switch out cartridges and perhaps even use an SPU. .......
11: Re: So.......who got Audio Gear for Christmas????????? (5.75)
Posted by greginsydneyau on 2005-01-02, 03:22:28 (129.78.64.100)
Not hardware as such but I did get raw materials (Brush Box an Australian hard wood) to construct a plynth for my Thorens 125. It is coming along quite well. .......
12: RE: Maybe we could get them on audio CD. "The Thorens Plinth Project," written by Art Dudley and read by Bob Villa. (5.70)
Posted by Beau on 2013-04-23, 16:25:30 (71.125.198.234)
Well he does have a better accent. :) .......
13: RE: Just finished reading Anthony H. Cordesman... (5.67)
Posted by farfetched on 2010-12-18, 11:04:38 (99.57.8.84)
you posted: "Now it's time for Cordesman to get hold of a Grado gold and install it in his friend's daughter's Thorens." I bet that old goat would love to. .......
14: RE: Maybe we could get them on audio CD. "The Thorens Plinth Project," written by Art Dudley and read by Bob Villa. (5.54)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2013-04-23, 14:03:21 (4.30.12.126)
>JA could be voiced by Sean Connery. Jeremy Irons. (He's almost the same age as me.) .......
15: RE: Maybe we could get them on audio CD. "The Thorens Plinth Project," written by Art Dudley and read by Bob Villa. (5.37)
Posted by Stephen Mejias on 2013-04-25, 09:32:12 (4.30.12.126)
My column would be read by Ryan Gosling. Because all the ladies love him. .......
16: If it ain't broke, don't fix it (5.32)
Posted by Brian H P on 2022-02-07, 13:47:50 (63.155.84.40)
There are still a fair number of "retro" products which remain popular. I'm thinking Klipsch Heritage Line speakers, tube amplifiers (especially SET), reissued Garrard and Thorens turntables. Put thos .......
17: RE: Art Dudley - Listening (Aug. 08) (5.23)
Posted by LCBIII on 2008-07-28, 18:19:32 (70.44.162.69)
I really can't, and would not make the attempt anyway, replace what Art Dudley has written concerning the Thorens TD 124, it’s history, mechanics and overall sound, and what he heard and wrote about i .......
18: Grado sucks...It's good to be deaf (5.05)
Posted by Scott Woebcke on 2010-12-12, 10:49:36 (69.236.88.211)
Grado cartridges hum like hell on the Thorens tables. I'd avoid Grado like the plague. Any cartridge is better than Grado. No Grado can compete with a Denon moving coil at nearly half the price. The .......
19: Art Dudley Signs in re Vintage Gear (5.00)
Posted by fstein on 2010-07-21, 16:53:27 (96.233.26.170)
After listing all the reasons that vintage gear won't get reviewed, Art, a man who spins his discs on a restored Thorens 124, goes on to mention the "great" sounding turntable he was listening to at d .......
20: RE: Linux and PC Audio (4.93)
Posted by Daverz on 2009-12-16, 07:42:37 (24.161.175.178)
Linux is generally a DIYers tool (except in those cases where it's "hidden" in commodity hardware). But apart from the dear departed Listener , the general audiophile mags don't do DIY. Art Dudley has .......
21: The loss of Art Dudley is a real blow (4.92)
Posted by TGR on 2020-06-18, 15:44:42 (73.223.126.3)
I have to say that it took me a while to move to his wavelength - what, you are actually rebuilding a vintage Thorens turntable? Why on earth would you do that? What a waste of print real estate! But, .......
22: Maybe we could get them on audio CD. "The Thorens Plinth Project," written by Art Dudley and read by Bob Villa. (4.79)
Posted by Enophile on 2013-04-23, 12:57:27 (71.130.238.134)
Too bad 'Matlock' died. He could have read for Sam Tellig. Stephen Mejias' column could be read by Jason Schwartzman. Analog Corner could be voiced by David Schwimmer. JA could be voiced by Sean Conne .......
23: RE: That is a shame! (4.75)
Posted by RGA on 2014-03-29, 00:01:39 (168.70.97.186)
Yes but generally old men are the ones who can spend $100k on stereo systems - the 25 year olds with money are sleeping at Apple and microsoft and working on video games to care about which tonearm to .......
24: RE: What comprises your system? nt (4.75)
Posted by FSonicSmith on 2017-09-06, 13:51:41 (66.192.198.114)
Thorens TD124 (fully restored) w/VPI 9T arm and Benz Glider SL VPI Prime, multiple 3D armwands, Ortofon Quintet Black primarily Manley Steelhead Aurender N100H Abbingdon Music Research DP777 ARC Re .......
25: BTW, Art, nice job on the Garrard rebuild (4.67)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2011-03-01, 15:51:38 (69.59.200.72)
Apparently, according to past readers' polls, only 1.5% of S'phile readers are interested in DIY or in restoring vintage gear. As part of that 1.5%, I truly appreciate "project" articles like you've d .......
26: Just finished reading Anthony H. Cordesman... (4.62)
Posted by TeddiJackEddie on 2010-12-11, 06:34:29 (74.111.123.213)
He started his latest review by discussing the teenage daughter of a friend of his. She yard-sale shopped a NAD amp, an old Thorens turntable, and a pair of Electro-Voice speakers for under $300! She .......
27: Vintage style with modern updates? Gasp . . . shudder . . . horrors! (4.56)
Posted by Brian H P on 2022-10-11, 15:06:02 (63.155.80.23)
Might as well knock the new "classic" style speakers by KLH, Wharfedale, Misson, Monitor, Falcon, Harbeth, Spendor, PSB, JBL, Klipsch, etc. Or the new Garrard and Thorens turntables. Because they hear .......
28: But IE6 sounds better. IE8 is MP3 and IE6 is LP. (4.43)
Posted by Enophile on 2010-12-17, 15:41:03 (68.224.246.224)
Obsolescent? Sterophile doesn't support obsolescent technology? I bet there are more IE6 users than LP or turntable buyers. Probably scads more than there are those interested in 78's or Thorens rebui .......
29: Chacun a son gout ... (4.40)
Posted by Bhasi on 2009-05-22, 00:42:33 (149.254.49.103)
I suspect the last-wording will continue on here until some juiced-up but exasperated moderator pulls the plug on the forum, though! I continue to buy SACDs when they're an option or when that's the o .......
30: RE: some truths/realities II (4.40)
Posted by LCBIII on 2015-04-26, 10:46:12 (71.120.66.236)
Laura: never, never ever, I did have dinner with 20 other audio people at the Montreal Audio Show with the then publisher 12 years ago and made breakfast for MF at CES 6 years ago. "At the time" mean .......
31: RE: Good for you, I did as well. (4.11)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-07-08, 17:04:48 (76.26.102.219)
"I suppose much depends on how one looks at the site and I see it as a free museum with a gift shop at the exit. A gift shop selling hardware and little accessories that are fairly hard to source, and .......
32: Nothinq 'questionable' at all... (4.06)
Posted by Ivan303 on 2018-07-08, 13:16:47 (76.26.102.219)
A person who had be told to stop posting links to their web site for the mostly sole reason of promoting ads on that linked web site objected to Steve doing what THEY claimed was ostensibly the same t .......
33: RE: Well there have been 2 vintage mags that have failed- (3.97)
Posted by John Atkinson on 2010-03-28, 05:17:28 (173.56.242.164)
>2 English magazines, HiFi News and Record Review and HiFi World have published >reviews of vintage components- both as found and restored. Stereophile has also published some full reviews of vintage .......
34: RE: Jim Austin of Stereophile (3.97)
Posted by Vegman70 on 2019-05-26, 06:37:06 (50.96.139.47)
You are probably right on that. I got the name Jim Austin from someone's old post about Hoffman's. I always enjoyed talking with Jim Andeen at the stores. The first time I ever saw the Quad ESLs was a .......
35: Art Dudley - Listening (Aug. 08) (3.96)
Posted by bjh on 2008-07-28, 14:18:24 (216.209.33.106)
I have been becoming increasing convinced for some time now that Dudley is in the throws of some sort of Midlife (or is it post Midlife) Crisis. For example his article on his Thorens TD 124 (Listeni .......
36: March Stereophile, big letdown (3.93)
Posted by stereo5 on 2014-02-14, 13:54:08 (100.40.101.47)
I was anxiously waiting for my March edition of Stereophile to come in the mail. Well, it wasn't worth the wait. There are 4 equipment reports, 2 on headphones which I could care less about, a dac and .......
37: some truths/realities (3.84)
Posted by LCBIII on 2015-04-26, 10:16:20 (71.120.66.236)
At the time AD reviewed (several times) the restored Thorens TD 124's I was involved with, I had never advertised in Stereophile in any form of fashion; ever, but I did exhibit at CES, Montreal, Rocky .......
38: I would appreciate vintage gear reviews and/or writeups (3.77)
Posted by Trelja on 2010-03-30, 10:32:18 (144.42.254.14)
As a longtime subscriber, I would personally appreciate vintage gear reviews and/or write-ups. Call me "vintage" at my 40 years of age, but I find these components closer to my audiophile vitae than .......
39: Critical listening has everything to do with music and nothing to do with SOUND, until my next Shindo review. (3.75)
Posted by Enophile on 2010-10-20, 13:02:03 (71.130.238.134)
Critical audiophile listening involves how well the gear allows someone to listen to the music. Music appreciation is my each person's own business....tossing around references to Ralph Stanley's sha .......
40: RE: Rega P-10 / Dust Cover (3.74)
Posted by PAR on 2020-02-14, 14:19:54 (88.97.21.18)
Mark, you wouldn't perhaps think that having a cat with asthma and therefore needing to force hot air (and dust) into the room makes your needs a little , um, unusual? For most people the Rega cover i .......
41: Ethics or Money (3.73)
Posted by mark.korda@myfairpoint.net on 2021-07-07, 10:31:20 (72.224.232.198)
Hi, I just got the new Stereophile August 21. There is an ad that grabbed my eye more than the Thorens 124 DD table. The New Shape of Sound. It's an ad for a 50 year old design, the KLH 5. Looks a lot .......
42: What's new and what's of interest to you... (3.65)
Posted by mkuller on 2008-11-14, 11:41:37 (207.200.116.66)
>I feel that many audio reviewers are not in touch with whats new and of interest to audiophiles. Maybe its just me but been awhile since any reviews been of interest to me.> As far as what's new, th .......
43: I appreciate your comments but the message is the massage. (3.52)
Posted by tubesforever on 2005-08-21, 00:25:28 (24.205.213.50)
You cannot remove the opinion from the reporting. Unless you are totally fooling yourself. Here is an example. I remember in the early days of "Perfect sound forever" while an audio salesperson was tr .......
44: RE: Wine, women and song. (3.50)
Posted by Charles Hansen on 2010-12-21, 22:00:59 (65.103.122.45)
I think a system with Quads or KLH 9s would probably image pretty darned well. You're probably right about the Rek-O-Kut. They made many different models. I had a belt drive, but the belt had a woven .......
45: RE: Whoever it is better have a good why vinyl is superior to digital rap. Nt (3.48)
Posted by ChesshireCat on 2021-12-19, 15:32:40 (76.248.255.200)
Digital folks will always claim to be superior as will analog folks do the same. It boils down to what is your game plan. We need more than one goto person, as to gain a second or even a third opinion .......
46: RE: Used Gear Shootout (3.47)
Posted by geezerrocket on 2010-04-24, 13:20:28 (206.188.244.30)
Hi Art, I thought that it was Thorens. It seems odd that a company with a long and storied history such as their's would be less than thrilled that a reviewer from a esteemed magazine would be using .......
47: Art Dudley (3.45)
Posted by Enophile on 2012-08-21, 12:09:45 (71.130.238.134)
Art Dudley can place Audio Note speakers in the corners of a round room. Art Dudley can get good sound from a system with no AC cords or interconnects. Art Dudley can get perfect CD playback....from a .......
48: RE: mmm, mono... (3.44)
Posted by Ross on 2011-04-23, 13:47:50 (68.159.47.90)
A mono system definitely has a place. Many recordings from the late 50's to mid 60's sound better in mono than in stereo. Pre stereo records are dirt cheap because they are not "stereo" but many still .......
49: I miss the gooder, older days . . . (3.44)
Posted by caspian@peak.org on 2009-12-16, 22:08:39 (66.178.139.172)
. . . when "audiophiles" were still "hi fi nuts," and built, and tested, and UNDERSTOOD their own equipment. When good amplifier KITS were available from companies like Heath and Dynaco and Lafayette, .......
50: RE: Art Dudley - Listening (Aug. 08) (3.43)
Posted by bjh on 2008-07-30, 14:07:56 (216.209.33.106)
Odd, seems to me that at least one of the upgrades for his LP12 cost over that (Lingo, $1600, Listener #26, February, 2005), and if he's using a Schopper replacement platter ($1490, Listener #65, May, .......
51: Just because it is new, doesn't mean it is better (3.33)
Posted by Ross on 2016-10-07, 19:56:45 (172.9.116.164)
Art is onto something, and I am glad that at least one mainstream (for this hobby) publication treats vintage components as viable alternatives. Sure some DIY is needed, but for some that is part of t .......
52: RE: Generation Loss? (3.28)
Posted by Ralph on 2017-04-19, 09:02:41 (64.122.72.31)
Record's [sic] have another thing CD's don't have, the cartridge on the record is also a microphone of sorts, it's picks up some amount of room sound while playing the record and that goes back for a .......
53: RE: Art's Advent restoration (3.25)
Posted by Art Dudley on 2010-04-19, 06:21:29 (64.246.136.164)
Hi, Caspian, and thanks for the kind words. You're correct, of course: My $15 lawn-sale Advents have non-original woofers. I'm neither a collector (in the way that I seem to have turned into a Thorens .......
54: RE: What is a magazine? (3.21)
Posted by Joe Roberts on 2012-07-25, 10:51:43 (70.160.245.99)
>> You must realize that these SE amps ARE in fact modern creations. there were close to zero high-aspiration single ended amps in the olden days. Even the fabled Western Electric 91 theater amp was t .......
55: Hmmm, hates Stereophile, loves stereotyping! (3.13)
Posted by Enophile on 2011-03-26, 14:26:15 (68.224.246.224)
Just as an aside, I don't think I own any components listed in the RC issue. Believe it or not, Stereophile is not a zero sum reading experience. Do you think us "goupies" only read and buy? No listen .......
56: HEY!! WHAT ABOUT HI-FI WORLD U.K.???????????? (3.06)
Posted by TeddiJackEddie on 2005-12-09, 15:15:04 (67.163.198.95)
I've been reading this magazine since it's inception in 1991. It is, BY FAR, the best audio magazine around. Publisher (and one-time editor) Noel Keywood, despite being a baby boomer, has a lot of roc .......
57: RE: Has Art Dudley found a new reference? (2.92)
Posted by Art Dudley on 2012-12-19, 06:33:55 (70.192.10.23)
Hi -- The system with which I spend most of my time comprises a Garrard 301 grease-bearing turntable in a homemade plinth; EMT 997 tonearm; EMT TSD-15 pickup; Hommage T2 step-up transformer; Shindo Ma .......
58: No. It is exactly the conversation you're having. (2.82)
Posted by Rick W on 2004-12-09, 07:55:56 (66.108.240.253)
You seem unable to understand that some people prefer the sound produced by what you choose to haughtily designate "lower mid-fi" cartridges, and your designations seem overly influenced by price. You .......
59: RE: Generation Loss? (2.77)
Posted by tomservo on 2017-04-19, 08:42:31 (50.96.110.234)
I am not sure that there would be any kind of alteration to the signal, that would not be captured and then when fed back as the input signal on the next generation, accumulate. The ONLY thing that d .......
60: RE: Art Dudley: Current feelings about past TT reviews? (2.39)
Posted by Art Dudley on 2011-03-01, 07:15:46 (64.246.136.231)
Hi Trav -- thanks very much for your interest in those columns of mine. The most important point I can make is that my recently found love for idler-wheel turntables hasn't really changed my regard fo .......
61: RE: Latest SP- Ping JA1, JA2, AD.... (2.34)
Posted by Jim Austin on 2019-10-16, 05:35:07 (160.39.32.96)
Ross, I note a quasi DIY/Intro/Instructional article for how to stream multi channel audio content If you read the column, you also know that it was Kal's last. He described his "DIY" intro as a "qu .......
62: I agree! (2.31)
Posted by Jim Tavegia on 2005-12-18, 18:07:06 (68.211.37.49)
I agree with John here. We all should do what ever floats our individual boats. I think most people would be content with CD if they owned decent players ie at least Music Hall CD25.2, the problem is .......
63: Dave Matthews Band... . (2.04)
Posted by John Marks on 2009-09-21, 07:52:03 (72.82.8.150)
Hi- Please call me John. "Mr. Marks" makes me feel like a Glenn Miller fan. Oops, I am a Glenn Miller fan. Anyway, there is a wine shop on the East Side of Providence, near Brown, and the wine shop is .......
64: RE: Listening to music is more than just sitting rigidly in some stupid 'Sweet Spot" all ones' life. (1.59)
Posted by joerosen1 on 2012-04-17, 23:50:01 (184.151.61.90)
Key words: "As if that mattered". You see, THAT'S why I & "farfetched" read a hi-fi ragazine like Stereopiles. BECAUSE IT DOES MATTER! So much gear out there that deserves a quality review by a qualit .......
65: The Actual Tellig Article (Quite Long) (1.53)
Posted by Arthur Salvatore on 2009-06-17, 19:48:17 (98.211.151.124)
This is the actual Tellig article posted on my website. It is edifying to compare it to how it is mischaracterized within this thread. (The actual file, link below, is much easier to read.) Further... .......
Found 80 records in Digital Drive.
1: Vintage Thorens (10.59)
Posted by Silverado on 2004-09-08, 03:01:57 (211.24.250.172)
If stuck for a low budget you can't go wrong with a old Thorens classic such as the TD124s etc. Serious machines for the price. .......
2: Re: Take a look at the Einstein Rohren (10.59)
Posted by Stanislav on 2000-10-06, 12:56:46 (128.59.144.37)
It's great! But also i found Thorens DCD-2000: http://www.thorens.com/Prod_pict/TCD2000_shad_400g.jpg If it sounds as it looks....what could be better?:o) .......
3: THORENS SPIRIT DVA150B (10.51)
Posted by Frihed89 on 2005-05-26, 13:42:02 (83.88.74.159)
I am looking at a couple of used CD players, same model - Thorens Spirit DVA150B. What is the reputation for this piece of equipment? .......
4: Sadly, the Thorens disappoints with its sound. (9.86)
Posted by Simon Linton on 2000-10-06, 14:37:27 (62.255.237.40)
The Thorens has had several reviews when it first appeared and the general consensus was that its looks were fine, but its sound without its companion DAC was disappointing. I'd go for the Einstein - .......
5: Width is the key for me for this application - about 5.5 - 6" wide maximum. (9.57)
Posted by Dave VH on 2000-12-02, 11:14:50 (63.194.80.83)
This is the form factor of the 47 Labs and the Thorens, although the 47 labs appears to be much thinner than the Thorens. Dave. .......
6: Thorens TCD 2000 (yes a Thorens CD player).....anyone with experience this model...? (9.48)
Posted by user510 on 2003-11-06, 10:25:04 (4.41.171.69)
An interested party who can't post to the asylum from his location has asked me to post this inquiry. He is looking at a used TCD 2000 with intent to buy. So the question is does anyone have any info .......
7: Re: no not at all (8.94)
Posted by alon5rev3 on 2004-07-12, 19:18:09 (67.121.56.26)
I had a pretty nice set up in the era of records. A Thorens TD 145C turntable with a Talisman Alchemist cartridge by Sumiko. Cleaned every record every time I played it and bought rice paper sleeves f .......
8: Re: Thorens TCD 2000 (yes a Thorens CD player).....anyone with experience this model...? (7.23)
Posted by Derick on 2003-11-07, 00:23:47 (203.167.26.65)
Hi Steve, I read I review of it in a British Hifi mag (can't remember the what mag, but I bet it's HFN&RR). It didn't have a very favorable review, but I think the Transport only version of it had a .......
9: Re: Linn Numerik (7.23)
Posted by Helsinkigrooves on 2002-09-22, 14:11:45 (194.241.181.132)
B Peter: It will be interesting to here whether the CD5 will sound as good in your system as it did in mine. Please do post your impressions once you have had a chance to audition the CD5. Try to make .......
10: cd player for a newbee (7.22)
Posted by nick on 2000-11-13, 20:41:21 (204.252.210.181)
here are the choices, i'll spare you the history. 1.creek cd-43 (too expensive) 2.cal audio mkII with upgrade 3.arcam 8 (too expensive)? 4.AH Tjoeb with noise killer and jitter upgrade 5.rega planet 6 .......
11: Great a non -SACD question! (6.99)
Posted by Graham C on 2000-10-19, 02:51:31 (212.2.6.140)
What about the Thorens CD player? That was quite dinky. A Rega planet is qute small... .......
12: Rabco arm, thorens table, grado cart, spring loaded, hydraulic-damped, what could be more practical-- (6.56)
Posted by TomLarson on 2007-09-06, 19:11:57 (71.210.96.61)
AND, at the same time, musical?? .......
13: Ohh C;mon.. (6.32)
Posted by Bare on 2004-12-19, 19:02:58 (216.113.209.211)
I have a good Analogue setup: AI Mod 3,Thorens, Rega, Shure.. and quite frankly my Modded Toshiba is as good sounding as Vinyl. Believe it or not. .......
14: as in turntable? (6.02)
Posted by chiggy on 2002-06-06, 07:04:12 (12.250.135.121)
should be interesting...haven't seen a schematic for something like that. i wanted to build a nice power supply a la walker for my Thorens on the cheap. probably not even worth it for such a cheap doo .......
15: No experience but a comment. (5.66)
Posted by grantv on 2003-11-06, 14:06:54 (24.71.112.240)
Thorens does not list any CDP's on their website (that I could find), possibly indicating that this was not a strong suit of theirs. I also could not find any support area on the site and wonder what .......
16: toshiba 3950 (5.57)
Posted by vivid 2 on 2004-03-06, 16:02:36 (24.141.76.158)
picked 2 up today, 1 unit did not read the disk and the other so far is fine, sound well not like $1000 unit as some have said, although i've only had the unit running 20 minutes but it was a store de .......
17: Thorens 145 MKII easily beat my Rotel 971 + LCLOCK + AD825 (5.50)
Posted by zhuwei on 2003-06-01, 18:36:33 (24.192.55.244)
Just changed the RCA connector to Cardas with original wire and using RadioShack little RAT phono amp (US$280 in total), and it sounds better than my RCD971 + LCLOCK + AD825. What a disappoint! ;-) :: .......
18: RE: In Praise Of The DirectStream (5.50)
Posted by dbphd on 2021-01-20, 02:29:54 (184.187.185.44)
Abe -- Do you display your SL-1200 Mk2? I have one and a Thorens TD 124 with SME III arm and Ortofon 30H cartridge that I think I use as visual icons. Music via Roon is so convenient and sounds so gre .......
19: looking to upgrade my player and always match to (5.46)
Posted by valvesonly on 2007-03-04, 17:23:44 (74.118.114.145)
my vinyl rig. I currently use a Benz L2 (Thorens 125II/Alphason/RougueStealth) but prefer the Shelter 501 mkII. Also I use tube pre&power amps How does the Lector compare to the vinyl set you have lis .......
20: A to D Converter (5.32)
Posted by fstein on 2015-12-19, 19:55:33 (67.248.44.229)
Want to rip my LPs to computer. system is SOTA tt-> Nagaoka Modded 250 cartridge-> musical surroundings phonomena->grace 920 dac/preamp->Pass Aleph 30 amp. Looking for "bang for buck" a to d converter .......
21: 70's hifi style CD player? (5.27)
Posted by tarsier_ears on 2006-03-11, 14:58:04 (67.180.153.239)
I was intending to put together a `70s-vintage system with a Kenwood tuner, maybe marantz or accuphase amps, and a Thorens 160 or so turntable. So a lot of chrome-y gear in wooden boxes. My question i .......
22: Charity Auction...final hours....ATTN: Donors! (5.21)
Posted by Rod M on 2001-10-03, 13:18:50 (204.94.81.82)
Wow! Over $170K has been raised by the Audio Charity Auction. Unbelieveable, thank you all! Here's a last chance for some cool stuff and there are a few more items that will be closing over the next f .......
23: RE: Is belt drive really worth the extra $$$ ? (5.16)
Posted by xaudiomanx on 2015-01-13, 10:07:42 (24.188.248.122)
Hi, I actually do have a Thorens 124MkI totally redone by Jim Campbell. After listening to it I too have come to the conclusion that I like idler drive more but that's not to say it is better than som .......
24: RE: Sound quality from cheap blue ray player (5.16)
Posted by dbphd on 2014-10-28, 09:14:08 (68.6.90.104)
Funny, I don't feel unfortunate when I listen to my Ayre C-5xeMP sending its analog output through my Parasound JC-2 preamp to Proceed HPA amps that drive KEF Reference 107/2 speakers, nor when I list .......
25: RE: Need help locating service for a moded Denon 5900 in the SF Bay Area (5.02)
Posted by Dawnrazor on 2010-02-13, 20:35:31 (24.7.103.234)
You may want to call L & M all they can say is no though they do mention repairing Denon on their site: We also repair many other brands including tube gear. Some of our favorite are Pioneer, Marantz .......
26: Re: Jolida JD100 owners-can you chime in? (4.93)
Posted by Dreamtime1 on 2006-05-20, 21:39:41 (207.200.116.196)
I purchased a JD-100 after my highly modded Philips SACD-1000 broke. I thought the Philips was phenomenal but it could never beat my turntable (Thorens TD-147 with Sumiko Blue Point). The turntable ju .......
27: Re: Surface noise & pops.. (4.90)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2000-10-28, 12:29:01 (12.77.203.251)
Phil, I seem to get that with CD/SACD now. But I have only heard vinyl through a real 'high end' system 2 or 3 times. Forsell TT, I think, at Acoustic Sounds in L.A. It sounded very good. I am going t .......
28: CD laser replacement (4.86)
Posted by Kenneth W on 2002-07-24, 07:47:15 (195.92.67.74)
1) Where would I go to buy replacement laser units for a domestic CD players? 2) Are they user-replaceable? 3) Roughly how much do they cost? 4) I'm assuming that laser units in most CD players are ge .......
29: going vintage, Mark Levinson or theta (4.78)
Posted by valvesonly on 2008-09-19, 19:04:52 (99.242.251.143)
Looking at buying a Theta Generation V or a Mark Levinson 36. New transport will follow based on my decision, in the interim I will use my backup PC to Squeezebox 3 (ethernet), Toshiba 3960, or Audio .......
30: Heh.. heh.. Actually. (4.77)
Posted by Bare on 2004-05-01, 07:06:22 (216.113.217.116)
There was a Thorens unit that seriously tempted a few years back.. More of a work of Art than just a Player. If purchased, the expectation of MANY years service would have been implicit. Hell , I stil .......
31: 20 years! yamaha pre amp (4.75)
Posted by EL Cheapo on 2009-04-03, 14:33:03 (208.240.243.170)
I use the dac built into my yamaha CX-1000 preamp, and i dig it. I recently got a blue circle "usb thingee" to use with my computer and preamp, this combo wipes the floor with my scott nixon USB tube .......
32: Vinyl transfer to CD-R - help needed! (more) (4.70)
Posted by KVR on 2003-01-28, 17:42:23 (156.153.254.42)
Hello, I am new to burning CDs, but have done many so far. No problems using Nero 5 software, which came with my CD/RW drive. I also have a Thorens TD-160 Turntable, and some older records. How diffic .......
33: RE: Really smooth cdp suggestions? (4.64)
Posted by Michael Samra on 2007-11-10, 00:29:05 (97.84.129.58)
Thats precisely why turntables and cartridges are coming back gangbusters..I always kept all my audiophile LPs which I have many and I have been using CDs exclusively for the last 13 years but 6 month .......
34: Need info about Audio Alchemy DDS III + Forte F50A DAC (4.57)
Posted by Thomas Palmer on 2003-06-06, 19:40:18 (172.130.189.243)
Hi Folks, I recently acquired an Audio Alchemy DDS III and a Forte F50A DAC from a friend who was upgrading his system for SACD. I have no literature about either and listen mostly to vinyl. I do like .......
35: Re: first cd player (4.55)
Posted by bondmanp on 2003-04-10, 09:57:24 (12.33.123.18)
Before I bought my first CD player, I was afraid turntables would dissappear, so I bought my first high end piece in 1984, a Thorens TT with Grado and Shure cartridges. I figured it would last forever .......
36: Re: Marantz, Pioneer? and CEC come to mind (4.46)
Posted by albertoderoma on 2007-01-04, 16:28:30 (68.164.89.220)
>that Empire looks perfect--just like my uncle's, >except his had some rubber belt disintegrated parts >in the top plate. I haven't had the time or energy >to fix it, but is this your off speed deck o .......
37: Does anyone have the 1000hz 0db test tone CD? (4.44)
Posted by Dan Kinzelman on 2003-01-29, 18:37:06 (129.171.228.115)
Hi everyone. I just bought a Modulus 2B and Tjoeb '99 and have begun to experience some severe distortion at high volumes. I would like to try reducing the output voltage of the CDP. I don't feel like .......
38: Digital vs. Analogue - No panick, just a QUESTION (4.36)
Posted by matanoosh on 2001-06-03, 09:21:53 (62.90.29.226)
Well, guys, tell me what you think. I have an Arcam Alpha 8SE CD player at home (approx. $1000). I also have an ANCIENT Thorens TD125 mounted with a lovely Linn Basik arm and Grado Prestiege.....Gold .......
39: Ack Dack and Pioneer dv-578a not cutting it (4.33)
Posted by Vicente on 2005-10-14, 13:17:38 (128.122.128.62)
Anybody have experience with these units? Just bought the Ack Dack 1.3 DAC to hook up to the dv-578a. I find almost no difference in the sound than I had before with just the dv- 578 alone. A liitle m .......
40: $500 to spend on a cd player new or used? (4.30)
Posted by Frank25 on 2006-05-31, 08:51:46 (69.123.4.32)
I need a cd player thats not to expensive to use with my system which consists of Thorens TD165/Firestone Fubar dac/Exposure XV/Epos m12.2 I switched over to a pc based system and sold off my cd playe .......
41: Re: If SACD was really a breakthrough format ... (4.26)
Posted by hififriend on 2000-10-08, 20:31:56 (202.181.169.194)
In my system this really happened. I have a Combak Harmonix Reimyo DAP777 K2 DAC that costs $5000 and sounded superbly analog, but then when I picked up a Sony X9 SACD player for fun last month and pl .......
42: Looking for a CDP with muscular sound (4.24)
Posted by tinos on 2004-03-17, 13:46:54 (141.151.186.171)
Hi all, need help to select a new CDP. Budget is $1000-2000. I've been using Rega Planet 2000 for about 3 years. Before that it was Thorens TCD2000 which I really liked. Rega's fine, the sound very sm .......
43: Looking for a small form-factor CD player. (4.20)
Posted by Dave VH on 2000-12-01, 21:29:03 (63.194.80.83)
Aside from the $5K+ 47 Labs and $2K Thorens units, is there anything between them and a cheap portable CD player? I have a portable Sony computer CD-ROM/Audio CD player that sounds thin and horrible. .......
44: I think you hit it exactly... (4.18)
Posted by Velo74 on 2002-04-10, 21:49:30 (4.47.4.209)
I've been hoping for something that boxes of parts can't do: bring the orchestra/band/girl-with-a-guitar into my room. I've been looking for intimacy in the experience of recorded music, and the bette .......
45: Re: Ack Dack and Pioneer dv-578a not cutting it (4.17)
Posted by Vicente on 2005-10-15, 15:33:54 (128.122.88.228)
I have tried the Sherwood with lesser speakers than the totems. Yes, big,big, difference. I have tried the Sherwood with lesser CD players. big difference. I have tried different amps with the totems. .......
46: Two newbie questions (4.15)
Posted by raylewis on 2001-08-03, 12:04:11 (66.44.90.158)
Setting up a nice home theater led me to establish a separate, stereo-only listening area. Working through this, I have two questions. First, let me lay out my gear: one Thorens turntable with Grado p .......
47: Re: LP - CDR forums? + software options (4.13)
Posted by brianms on 2003-01-19, 11:28:13 (63.119.159.210)
I using similar equipment although my goal is to not put the music on CD-R but retain it on networked hard drives at 24/96. I take the data from a Thorens TD166 Mk II/Ortofon MC5 and AVA Fet-Valve Pho .......
48: I'm addicted (4.13)
Posted by LvMyQuads on 2003-02-07, 18:09:46 (24.43.172.164)
Digital Vinyl I dont know anymore, I am going crazy deciding on a new TT and in the meantime I am tweaking my cd. I have been thinking about using Aurix for a couple of months now but could not bring .......
49: Re: Karik with Tubes (4.12)
Posted by B Peter on 2002-09-20, 01:36:19 (195.54.99.106)
You write very well, I enjoyed your posts here a lot. I use a Karik III (serial no. >16000) in a tubed system myself. I agree that it can sound a bit too dry in the standard configuration. However, af .......
50: Re: I have both the Cary 303 & the 303/200 in the house (3.98)
Posted by RJones on 2001-11-23, 12:16:06 (24.4.252.7)
Beethoven, Thanks for your comparisons of the 303 and 303/200. I assume you are the same Beethoven that posts on HD? I am leaning toward the Cary 303 at this point, it is an extremely musical player. .......
51: DAC Newbie - Lookiing for i Device and CDP Connection Advice (3.96)
Posted by tlarwa on 2012-09-19, 23:00:44 (70.190.198.174)
Here's the back story; I just bought my first tube integrated amp, an MP-301 Mk2. It has 2 inputs, CD and AUX. I bought it primarily for a 2-channel analog system (with my newly built frugal horns!) t .......
52: Help me to understand ... (3.93)
Posted by Marcel on 2006-12-27, 20:14:17 (66.131.145.130)
Recently I had the chance to buy a second hand phono pre-amp (40$), (MusicHall PhonoPack 120$ new). With an entry level phono-cartridge (a 30$ AudioTechnica) borrowed from a friend, I decided to put b .......
53: Decent CD recorder for making copies of LPs for the car? (3.92)
Posted by Allan Songer on 2001-04-18, 14:16:48 (216.103.45.210)
This is my first post over here in "Digital" and I need some quick advice. I just got a new Suburban and it does not have a cassette deck--only a CD player!! For years I've transferred LPs to cassette .......
54: Rotel RCD 850 questions - help w/'vintage' cd player! (3.90)
Posted by William Shade on 2000-08-17, 10:16:34 (165.247.3.54)
Saw a Rotel RCD-850 cd player at a local shop for a decent price. My brief research indicates that the RCD_855 was a Rotel player from around '89, and that a lot of 'philes consider it pretty good. I .......
55: Why you! HOW DARE YOU SLIGHT MY DAC? :-) (3.82)
Posted by JoshT on 2010-10-29, 13:34:14 (38.112.153.184)
You failed to mention my Music Hall 25.3, for which my passion is boundless! If you are going to be so insensitive about DACs, you should go back to the Water Cooler! :-) Actually, the inmates on Digi .......
56: " What is 'accurate'? " ... i know what is not ... pre-ringing for one. (3.78)
Posted by beppe61 on 2015-02-17, 23:04:58 (85.19.92.6)
Hi and thanks a lot for the always valuable advice. If i understand well you get with the use of tubes that sense of "ease" that analog sources provide. Maybe tubes are doing something to the digital .......
57: Re: NorthStar (3.74)
Posted by izamber on 2001-10-19, 04:26:56 (213.45.24.97)
Hi. Had an upgraded version of the M3 (three power transformers, premium capacitors and resistors) and the M4 for a while. The sound was quite good, while not being in the same ballpark as my other CD .......
58: DAC or CDP? (3.74)
Posted by ramossp on 2002-02-12, 11:29:02 (206.34.216.7)
Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my digital front end and was wondering if adding a decent DAC would be the most cost effective route to get rid of the harsh digital sound. My current CD player is a mass ma .......
59: There is no better way to build a music collection... if it is music you are after (3.57)
Posted by Victor Khomenko on 2000-10-28, 06:22:39 (216.158.42.31)
***You have already made up your mind so what is your point? If you have a large vinyl collection, good for you. There are many poorly recorded LP's as well as CD's. It is not feasible for many of us .......
60: Re: Let me throw out a couple more questions on SACD (stereo). (3.46)
Posted by Aroc on 2003-04-24, 13:00:30 (208.178.45.130)
Have people found that as a stereo format it is clearly better than Redbood, or is the improvement only marginal? That depends on how you subjectively view things. At times audiophiles are guilty of .......
61: RE: Help- Digital vs Analog (long) (3.40)
Posted by Bill Way on 2015-09-03, 19:07:47 (108.54.110.65)
There are many great digital recordings. Try some of these to see if your digital gear can do the job: the early Mercury CDs (Saint-Saëns 3, Fennell band recordings, Sheffields (Amanda McBroom, Moscow .......
62: Cary 306 Sacd Pro....a revelation in CD playback for a vinyl guy (3.39)
Posted by BillyBenBilly on 2015-03-13, 15:55:15 (65.27.245.220)
Wow! I'll say that again, WOW! Recently a dear friend upgraded and he generously provided me with his castoff as a long loaner. I've had a few nice (so I thought) CD players/transports-Dacs. I think a .......
63: Need advice (3.24)
Posted by cshartsis on 2012-06-25, 19:45:41 (75.85.92.125)
I have what I am sure would be considered by most people here a low-end system. My knowledge of things audio is also rather limited. I am reasonably satisfied with the quality of sound the system deli .......
64: as it should ... (3.07)
Posted by TBone on 2015-03-13, 17:39:27 (174.95.107.115)
>>I was astounded at how good CDs and my system sounded. Now I have a modest vinyl setup, Thorens TD 125 w/ a Grado TLZ and a Technics SL 1200 and Zu DL-103 but most of the LPs I have sound pretty goo .......
65: REVIEW: Cary Audio Design CDP-1 CD Player/Recorder (3.05)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-14, 09:52:06 (216.80.144.198)
Model: CDP-1 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $2000 Description: Solid-state CD Player Manufacturer URL: Cary Audio Design Review by Belgarchi on June 14, 2008 at 0 .......
66: REVIEW: Musical Fidelity A3cd CD Player/Recorder (2.93)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-20, 21:17:17 (216.80.144.198)
Model: A3cd Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $1000 Description: 24 bit cd player Manufacturer URL: Musical Fidelity Review by Belgarchi on June 20, 2008 at 21:17:17 .......
67: Re: nOhr CD-1 any good for the price? (2.88)
Posted by Goldpalm on 2001-01-26, 21:32:18 (203.146.64.164)
In previous posts I have pointed out, that the CD-1 is made by a Thai company called Q-Laboratory and is available on the local market for some time now as QDS-15. Recently Mike Barns is exporting som .......
68: I love my new system! (2.79)
Posted by desert dweller on 2002-08-20, 17:04:00 (67.0.53.238)
I ended up getting the NAD C160 preamp & C270 amp combo since I found a local dealer who sells gear as a sideline mostly for the fun of it. Plus, he discounts! He's the one who told me about the MMGs .......
69: RE: HRT Linestreamer+ $300 USD - I second that! (2.74)
Posted by Jeff Starr on 2015-12-21, 10:03:05 (24.209.119.155)
One thing I think is essential to recording LPs, well not essential, but if you can fit one on your turntable, it makes life so much easier. Get a Q Up for your tonearm. I bypass my system when transf .......
70: BOW ZZ8 mk3 vs. WADIA S7i sc (2.72)
Posted by egidius on 2013-02-01, 15:51:12 (92.104.148.77)
This is actually a short comment on use of two phenomenal players: BOW ZZ8 mk3 vs. WADIA S7i GNSC I feel strongly i should write about those two players, as I have used both of them for a bit more t .......
71: REVIEW: Slim Devices Slimp3 DAC Processors (2.55)
Posted by ChasLieb on 2003-01-28, 18:56:06 (172.158.191.213)
Model: Slimp3 Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $249 Description: ethernet based mp3 dac Manufacturer URL: Slim Devices Model Picture: View Review by ChasLieb ( A .......
72: LP to CDR transfer, 24bit/96kHz vs. 16bit/44.1kHz, downsampling, HELP!!! (2.55)
Posted by Kuja on 2005-10-17, 05:12:58 (213.137.124.225)
Hello, I want to transfer a huge LP collection to CD-R for occasional listening, ...in my office, car etc. I bought external M-Audio Audiophile USB ADC/DAC It can record up to 24bit/96kHz My TT rig is .......
73: REVIEW: Sony CDP-707ES CD Player/Recorder (2.46)
Posted by HighCguy@aol.com on 2004-11-22, 08:26:01 (64.12.116.200)
Model: CDP-707ES Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $2000 Description: Sony's top of the line single disc CD player in 1993 Manufacturer URL: Sony Manufacturer URL: .......
74: Re: hmmm (2.21)
Posted by Garthman on 2005-09-19, 13:14:02 (67.101.125.244)
I too have noticed that a lot of high end stuff seems to break. Once I was told that Adcom was dependable and not squirrely. I bought a high end pre-amp tuner, and after three years the tuner part bro .......
75: REVIEW: Schiit Audio Bifrost w/SPDIF DAC Processors (1.87)
Posted by Greg Cz on 2013-04-19, 06:46:26 (68.40.61.140)
Model: Bifrost w/SPDIF Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $350 Description: Bifrost DAC with only SPDIF and Toslink input Manufacturer URL: Schiit Audio Review by Greg Cz .......
76: Hagerman Technology Chime Review (1.70)
Posted by Yoda on 2006-01-19, 14:16:51 (151.197.51.210)
Besides effortless, detailed musical sound, what is really neat about this box is that it is more of a comprehensive solution to connecting digital sources to your analog gear than just a magic box: i .......
77: Last chance for a new BAT VK50SE or Thor TA-1000 Preamp..... (1.55)
Posted by Rod M on 2001-09-27, 13:28:55 (204.94.81.82)
Bid early! The current closed and open bid totals are now over $130K, wow! Here's the latest list of cool stuff that is closing tonight. Also, check out the Cary SLP-50b, what a steal. Cha .......
78: Source of tube essence (1.47)
Posted by JimF on 2003-01-20, 12:51:52 (157.150.194.10)
I suppose some people might think this meditation belongs over in the Tube asylum, but since it was inspired by a DAC, I guess it has relevance to this forum, too. I was listening this morning before .......
79: REVIEW: Schiit Audio Gungnir DAC Processors (1.33)
Posted by dls123 on 2014-03-06, 09:29:24 (50.92.70.70)
Model: Gungnir Category: DAC Processors Suggested Retail Price: $849 Description: DAC Manufacturer URL: Schiit Audio Review by dls123 on March 06, 2014 at 09:29:24 IP Address: 50.92.70 .......
80: REVIEW: Rotel RCD-02 CD Player/Recorder (1.06)
Posted by bondmanp on 2003-04-16, 09:57:32 (12.33.123.18)
Model: RCD-02 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $500 Description: Single Disc CD Solid State CD Player with Remote Manufacturer URL: Rotel Manufacturer URL: Rotel .......
Found 2 records in DVD-Audiobahn.
1: While we're waiting for those dvd-a hybrids to show up........... (4.26)
Posted by HiFi Connasewer on 2003-02-21, 12:56:04 (207.218.203.39)
.......here's some (mostly) unrelated things to think about. I just KNOW everybody's interested in my latest mental cogitations :^): My next dvd-a. It's supposed to be out on the 25th. I'm just starti .......
2: Re: discWelder Recorder? (4.26)
Posted by Gary P on 2005-02-19, 07:06:21 (67.160.173.59)
Hi All, Here is the system for recording vinyl to 96/24 that has evolved over the last month here at rancho cascadia... The path: TT: Lightly modified Thorens TD160 with Grado prestige cartridge. Prea .......
Found 85 records in Hi-Rez Highway.
1: could probably get a used Thorens for even less than $299 ... (10.61)
Posted by Aroc on 2002-12-17, 14:36:03 (208.178.45.130)
Used Thorens tables seen to pop up on ebay all of the time. I wonder how one of those would compare to a CE775 playing SACD? I wouldn't neccessarily vote against the vinyl. .......
2: ...Agree...Thorens not exceptionally high-rez.... (10.61)
Posted by theaudiohiffle on 2004-05-11, 09:05:41 (24.218.230.92)
...twenty five years ago had a shootout between Linn Sondek (pre-valhalla) and Thorens TD-160 Super (which I had picked over the 124 based on sound comparison). Timbre was very similar...but the Linn .......
3: Re: SACD v. CD v. LP (10.43)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-05-11, 11:50:16 (134.67.6.44)
Thanks for your post T-Bone. I always read your posts because of the wealth of information in them. I have read from your posts that you have listened to several (many?) modded SACD players, but my pl .......
4: Re: Funniest thing; your post brings up ads for Music Hall to the right. nt (8.93)
Posted by Awe-d-o-file on 2004-11-17, 20:19:55 (170.215.156.109)
Ads are based on subjest line info- go to vinyl and click on a Thorens thread and you will see Thorens ads. A good idea I guess. As a dialup guy I don't like it because it takes longer to display page .......
5: Re: Thorens 124 (8.36)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-05-11, 11:27:51 (134.67.6.44)
Your opinion about the Thorens 124 are counter to most who have compared it to a Linn Table. Most have found that a Thorens 124 betters a Linn (and not an entry level Linn either). I did this research .......
6: Bad start with SACD - Is there hope ? (8.08)
Posted by CSHalle on 2004-03-22, 15:35:53 (66.130.220.186)
First, a confession. I've posted a message at the Vinyl Asylum saying that my Thorens TD160 MKII was better than my Denon 5900. It's not exactly truth : the Thorens does certain things better than the .......
7: Re: Sorry for posting in the wrong section! (7.57)
Posted by docw on 2005-06-15, 12:04:26 (162.119.232.102)
None of my AR, Linn, Ariston or Thorens ever did what you said yours does. I am curious about it. .......
8: Re: Goodbye, I'm off to the vinyl forum :-) (6.84)
Posted by sogood on 2003-09-12, 18:08:34 (68.60.143.13)
Had a Thorens back in the late 70's, not a bad table at all...It's all Goooood! Dave .......
9: 1 DVD-A player.. (6.65)
Posted by mark111 on 2002-12-05, 18:35:45 (207.5.250.217)
jvc723gd.my other hi-rez player is a Thorens. enjoy. mark .......
10: RE: You've worn out turntables? (6.60)
Posted by jazz1 on 2008-04-09, 07:25:41 (198.54.202.234)
Wow this is something, I have friends that still have Thorens TD124/125 /160 that are still in perfect shape 30 years on! .......
11: Re: SACD v. CD v. LP (6.52)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-05-10, 14:30:31 (134.67.6.44)
Hi T-Bone! Well, you need to hear my SACD player to really know what digital can sound like. I think that it can beat almost anything out there, it is that good. But between Dan Wright and mysef, we .......
12: RE: You've worn out turntables? (6.47)
Posted by jazz1 on 2008-04-09, 22:29:29 (198.54.202.234)
Maybe not played every days since it works in conjunction with a cd player but in general these Thorens turntables where really well built and made to last. .......
13: I will! -- I love vinyl but just got 777ES and.. (6.31)
Posted by Slant on 2001-06-12, 15:42:31 (204.141.216.116)
Have been listening to CD and SACD. Originally planned to upgrade my old Thorens but wanted to grab the 777 before it disappeared. Within the next month or so I will be getting a new TT-the options ar .......
14: buy the TT.... (6.23)
Posted by mark111 on 2002-10-08, 10:26:22 (216.195.129.74)
i have to say that universal hi-rez players appeal to me.BUT,i still haven't heard anything that has convinced me to ditch my Thorens (23 year-old) turntable.the origional hi-rez. enjoy. mark ::: TOPI .......
15: Re: agree (+) (6.12)
Posted by Genn on 2001-01-31, 09:32:45 (195.24.225.39)
Some days ago a Sony-777 failed in competition with a vintage turntable (Thorens table, SME arm, Ortofon head, AMPEX preamp and Mac 240 Amp). What is your vynil setup? I'm just start looking in this d .......
16: Why the Toshiba 6980 ? (6.02)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2007-05-04, 16:10:17 (68.122.13.79)
I may have missed this, but why this particular model? Why not the OPPO? Wonder what will happen with a player that sits in a box for 10 years? Maybe all moving parts will be dried out and stuck..... .......
17: Re: SACD v. CD v. LP (5.97)
Posted by TBone on 2004-05-11, 07:48:21 (216.240.199.2)
>>Well, you need to hear my SACD player to really know what digital can sound like. i would luv to hear it, am very curious about these moded sacd units - although i already have a pretty good idea of .......
18: Re: help with chosing a SACD / CD player (5.65)
Posted by Steelhead on 2006-06-08, 15:02:37 (209.124.141.81)
Ok, you are close to where I was. I had a Thorens and Nakamichi CD2 and preferred the Thorens. I got a SOTA turntable and it slayed the Nak big time, no contest. I upgraded the Nak (and I always had a .......
19: Re: Dodson 217 Mk II D w/ 777ES (5.45)
Posted by Les Lammers on 2000-11-04, 10:15:42 (12.77.201.92)
Hi Rod, If I had a huge vinyl collection I probably would not have bought the DAC. This unit is amazing. I do plan to get a TT and phono stage next year. Victor said a Thorens TD160 would be good, I a .......
20: Charity Auction...final hours....ATTN: Donors! (5.37)
Posted by Rod M on 2001-10-03, 13:19:15 (204.94.81.82)
Wow! Over $170K has been raised by the Audio Charity Auction. Unbelieveable, thank you all! Here's a last chance for some cool stuff and there are a few more items that will be closing over the next f .......
21: Re: and it won the Grammy for Best Engineered Recording, non Classical....nt (5.33)
Posted by Ken B on 2006-03-05, 17:57:12 (71.83.168.204)
It won best engineering because it was one of the earliest and best known rock digital recordings and everyone at the time was in digital euphoria. Anyway, I sort of remember it sounding decent on my .......
22: Re: Just like Christine Tham............ (5.29)
Posted by tullman on 2006-07-13, 11:43:21 (146.115.102.65)
So, I guess vinyl can be better than DVD-A. I already knew this when I compared my Classic Records HDAD version of Alan Parson's Turn of a Friendly Card to the Classic Records 200 gram vinly version. .......
23: Re: SCD-1 Upgrade? (5.21)
Posted by Retsel on 2003-08-11, 10:00:48 (134.67.6.44)
Except that one modder said that by modding the Sony 9000, it beat his outstanding vinyl rig (Allen Wright). I would not call my vinyl rig outstanding, but it is very good and my modded Sony 9000 es b .......
24: RE: Marantz SA-7S1 vs. Vinyl (5.16)
Posted by Retsel on 2008-04-17, 10:51:54 (134.67.6.14)
My vinyl system (Thorens 125, Alphason 100HR, Shelter 901, Cary 901) is packed up in the back room because my highly tweaked Sony DVP-S9000es player kills it. Some day I will get it back out of the ba .......
25: Kuncher's system (5.11)
Posted by Metralla on 2009-07-27, 10:05:56 (193.202.255.201)
I started reading some of the articles, and they are quite interesting. Although he uses older equipment, speaker placement is well into the room and some room treatments are obvious. My own system i .......
26: good point and I can relate... (5.11)
Posted by Dean/Klipschead on 2002-04-30, 19:18:10 (172.163.123.203)
but my problem is much simpler I just have no desire to go back to the snapping, crackling, and popping sounds that continuosly distract me from the music. I also have no desire to go back to that won .......
27: sorry for late response, ... (5.00)
Posted by docw on 2008-11-18, 18:50:49 (162.119.232.100)
but as I watch my friend teresa bounce around, I just fold my hands, sit back and listen and enjoy hard sounding non ideal digital but prefer very old turntables (1978 2nd hand Thorens TD 165 with Shu .......
28: Re: The vinyl front end (4.97)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-02-03, 08:33:31 (134.67.6.46)
I don't think that it is the amount of money invested. I have a Shelter 901/Alphason arm/Thorens 125 table/Cary PH 901 phono pre, which cost me about $2500 new/used, and it was easily beaten by my Mod .......
29: Come over and listen (4.90)
Posted by Bill Way on 2011-02-26, 17:11:08 (64.131.185.46)
If you're anywhere in the NYC area, let's go to Carnegie or the Met, then come home and listen. My Musicmaker/Hadcock/Thorens/VTL setup, which is pretty modest by current standards, blows away even pr .......
30: I used to use... (4.87)
Posted by robert young on 2008-02-11, 16:54:34 (207.88.135.146)
the vinyl of Into the Labyrinth as a demo for my system. Still do, though I've found a few AP jazz 45s that also kick butt. Back in my early SET days, when I was hanging around Don Garber's store Fi .......
31: Re: A dilemma: SACD player or upsampling CD player (4.83)
Posted by methos00 on 2001-04-10, 19:27:54 (63.114.135.2)
Sony-777ES(mod.) on Final Labs Daruma iso bearings Sonic Frontiers Line 2 Exposure DR 4 Snell CV Synergistic A/C MC PC on SF PAD Colossus PC on Sony AudioTruth Lapis from source(SE) and between pre/po .......
32: i dont ... (4.80)
Posted by TBone on 2004-05-12, 10:00:40 (216.240.199.2)
think the lack of damping would make it sound harsh - and the cardas wire is actually very smooth sounding - it is excellent wire - but does require some major time to break in - it can sound a bit ri .......
33: Re: It's actually the LPs I miss from time to time, I never really got into CDs much. Hopefully my. (4.72)
Posted by Waldteufel on 2001-08-09, 09:31:04 (152.163.204.72)
Hmmmm, how old is old? I have a weakness for legs and eyes and I've found that age can improve what was already very nice. My comment about your being in a funk over missing your CDs was, of course, a .......
34: RE: Bit the bullet and set up the monitor. (4.68)
Posted by dbphd on 2014-01-14, 10:44:34 (68.6.90.104)
I've compared the sound of the 45 RPM of Take Five on my vintage Thorens TD 124 with SME Series III arm and Ortofon SME 30H cartridge with that of the SACD played on my Oppo 105 and Sony 5400ES. The s .......
35: I assume you mean ... (4.56)
Posted by Aroc on 2002-10-18, 10:11:48 (208.178.45.130)
"can't go wrong with vinyl", right? Though I suppose I "could go wrong with vinyl", too. ;-) I have noticed classical selections on CD seem to be dwindling at brick and mortar establishments at least .......
36: Re: SACD v. CD v. LP (4.53)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-05-10, 08:08:19 (134.67.6.24)
I think that the last statment is the most critical caveat with respect to your conclusion. I took my vinyl system apart and it is stored away for a while because my digital system kills it now. I had .......
37: I like the ketchup analogy (4.48)
Posted by Eric LeRouge on 2004-03-08, 03:54:05 (217.128.34.203)
I think there's a not-too distant future in which vinyl enthusiast will be able to trade their favourite records in high resolution format. Wouldn'it it be great if you could listen to an out-of-print .......
38: well ... (4.45)
Posted by TBone on 2004-05-12, 06:58:09 (216.240.199.2)
i have never heard a modded sacd player - only modded cdps. as stated - very interested in hearing a modded sacd player. You need to understand my skeptical behavior - based on prior "great" claims wi .......
39: Re: My first SACD in over a year: the Channel Fischer Mahler 2nd. (4.43)
Posted by Retsel on 2007-01-11, 14:59:23 (134.67.6.11)
The best vinyl systems and best SACD players are very, very close. In my case, my vinyl system is still boxed up because my modified SACD player beats it pretty handily, and I only have room for one o .......
40: Tacet recordings of all stripes (4.37)
Posted by BobH on 2008-04-27, 10:29:21 (72.223.114.96)
The recording of "Tube Only Night Music" is the CD I had referred to. It is one of the best sounding chamber music recordings of any type I have heard and definitely a rival for my SACD (Denon 2930) p .......
41: Re: SACD v. CD v. LP (4.33)
Posted by TBone on 2004-05-10, 09:03:03 (216.240.199.2)
i know some would certainly disagree with me on this - but IMO you really need to go beyond a thorens turntable to understand what your shelter and alphason combo are really capable of doing. I have .......
42: Getting the fun back into vinyl listening (4.31)
Posted by jusbe on 2004-02-02, 15:47:42 (213.218.204.193)
Have you thought about changing the deck to something more fun, more frivolous like a pristine Garrard 301, early Thorens or Denon direct-drive? I ask because I've only had extremely limited experienc .......
43: took a look at your system ... (4.28)
Posted by Aroc on 2002-12-18, 06:20:45 (208.178.45.130)
musical fidelity + B&W. yep that says "classical music" to me. Good choices. Also the planar 3 was highly recommended by the local record chap I spoke to here. I'm also looking at their thorens setup .......
44: Are you using an outboard AD? (4.26)
Posted by Penguin on 2004-01-07, 12:41:31 (68.34.58.110)
Using one of the in PC soundcards will give you no benefits over using a decent CDR recorder, to get the benefits of HiRes you need an outboard AD with SPDIF and and a soundcard that can be clocked fr .......
45: Re: well ... (4.20)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-05-12, 08:40:58 (134.67.6.44)
I agree that older Thorens tables, especially the 124, can have significant motor noise. The first line of defense would be to replace the rubber grommets which isolate the motor from the bolts which .......
46: Re: "Then simply snug down the set screw & you are finished." (4.19)
Posted by Retsel on 2003-02-21, 12:35:47 (134.67.6.46)
I do not know anything about that. Anything which reduces the complexity of setting up a turntable is probably a good thing for most who don't have the background on how to set up a turntable. While I .......
47: RE: Dabble in SACD? (4.16)
Posted by dbphd on 2014-03-14, 09:16:37 (68.6.90.104)
I have an Oppo BDP-105 and Sony XA5400ES, both of which I use for their analog outputs. The XA5400ES does not do mch analog, but is superb for stereo SACD. The BDP-105 does mch analog. If you use HDMI .......
48: It's 1984 (4.15)
Posted by timm on 2003-12-23, 06:30:38 (136.1.1.154)
I just got my first CD player. A Denon. Analog outs only. Had a Thorens turntable with about a 125 dollar (remember this is 1984) cartridge at the time. The CD player - completely blew the doors off a .......
49: RE: Exactly. :-) (NT) (4.12)
Posted by dbphd on 2009-08-02, 20:02:40 (98.182.29.219)
In a previous post (perhaps at Audiogon), Kal noted that the Proceed AVP-2 was long in the tooth. I use an even longer in the tooth Proceed PAV/PDSD pre/pro, so an Integra 9.9 with its latest codex an .......
50: Re: This is very difficult for me to admit, but.... (4.11)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-01-26, 14:31:05 (134.67.6.46)
No, I am not telling you that you are wrong, but I will tell you why you are hearing what you are hearing. Digital sources are not as "simple" as analog sources, thus they have lots which gets in the .......
51: You're right of course... (4.08)
Posted by ramossp on 2003-05-22, 13:15:16 (207.183.118.61)
and in the write up (and the further replies) it was acknowledged that the SACD player was in fact the week link and probably wasn't given a fair a shake. We never did intend, nor imply, this to be a .......
52: Re: Question for Hi-rez Folks (4.01)
Posted by Retsel on 2001-09-21, 13:12:46 (134.67.6.44)
Hi Magnetar, I picked up a 9000 es DVD/SACD/CD player. It does DVDs well, it plays SACDs nicely, but does not do well with CDs at all (compared to a Esoteric P-2 and EVS Millenium 1A DAC). I hope to .......
53: similar findings (4.00)
Posted by ramossp on 2003-02-26, 06:54:30 (207.183.118.61)
I posted on this a few days ago with a similar experience. My less than $1000 vinyl rig (Thorens/Shure v15) beat out my SACD 1000 in terms of sheer size, weight, and naturalness of the presentation. T .......
54: General observations (3.99)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2004-01-28, 21:33:40 (69.105.157.238)
It is so recording dependent, isn't it? I have been listening to LP a lot recently, mixing in the odd CD and SACD. And when the recording is good, it becomes system dependent. Example: I found that m .......
55: Re: Are you using an outboard AD? (3.88)
Posted by Eric LeRouge on 2004-01-07, 13:35:07 (213.103.87.253)
I'm not using anything yet, because I haven't started. But my plan was along the line you described: Thorens or similar TT, good cartridge, and more money into good cables and a decent phono preamp. T .......
56: Re: Which is the most cost-effective path to good sound, SACD or Vinyl? (3.80)
Posted by ddarch on 2002-12-17, 12:53:50 (24.61.120.23)
Hi, I don't know what your budget is, but I own both a midfi SACD (Sony 775) and a mid-fi Turntable (Thorens TD-160 with Grado Blue.) I got into both of those units for around 175 bucks. I am very hap .......
57: RE: Vinyl asylum (3.76)
Posted by BobH on 2015-03-01, 08:59:37 (73.11.33.151)
I can imagine! Because there are so many avid lovers of vinyl, I am occasionally tempted to bring out my old Thorens turntable to give another listen. That was why I asked this forum, which is more te .......
58: Re: thats funny stuff ... (3.74)
Posted by Retsel on 2003-02-24, 08:12:37 (134.67.6.24)
I recently got my ModWright modified Sony 9000es back from Dan Wright. I have been listening to it over the last two weeks. After Allen made this post late last week, I hooked my turntable up (Cary PH .......
59: Re: Let's cut to the chase: (3.67)
Posted by Retsel on 2003-12-08, 08:37:31 (134.67.6.24)
Before when I had a nice CD system set up (Esoteric P-2 transport and EVS DAC), I was not playing my Sony 9000 because even the SACDs on it were not as good. I then picked up a decent vinyl system (T .......
60: Wait a minute! (3.59)
Posted by BobH on 2015-02-27, 11:39:56 (73.11.33.151)
I read those articles late last night and this morning I realized that the euphony that Johnson talks about with jazz on LPs is very subjective. The "second" (or octave) of course might be a little mo .......
61: High End Munich 2004 pictures (3.59)
Posted by Eric LeRouge on 2004-06-07, 08:54:03 (217.128.34.83)
Sorry if this is in French, but here is the pictorial for HE 2004 published on the French website www.THF.fr, which includes a long SACD section with Meitner equipment. The setup used for the SACD dem .......
62: RE: A return visit to my vinyl. (3.58)
Posted by rstephen on 2011-02-27, 21:50:05 (70.154.16.51)
I have both the SACD and vinyl versions of the Getz Gilberto 1963 album. In comparison they both sounded very slightly different but equally good, so I didn't see a need to play the vinyl. When I upgr .......
63: Re: Then let's stop communicating (3.50)
Posted by Retsel on 2006-04-17, 14:39:17 (134.67.6.46)
Sorry if I trounced all over your post. I used to make these comments consistently, but after a while I got tired of making the same comments and then get ignored again and again.... I have a Thorens .......
64: Re: Philips 963SA, need advice please. (3.47)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2003-12-15, 12:24:15 (129.42.184.35)
The more I learn about CD and SACD and SACD players and mods, the more I am realizing that CD is not so bad after all and that a lot of the limitations are in the playback chain rather than the silver .......
65: Very impressive & thorough; it's unfortunate that there wasn't an opportunity... (3.37)
Posted by Audiophilander on 2003-05-22, 12:57:34 (12.238.122.141)
... to access a more sophisticated SACD player on the same audiophile level with your analog sources. Not that the Phillips player is shabby by any means (i.e., it was at one time highly rated in Abso .......
66: Re: Gee, a few of us must have our heads in the sand.. (3.32)
Posted by Retsel on 2004-12-16, 13:25:23 (134.67.6.44)
It does seem that you have an excellent analog system. Although your statement that your analog system betters all digital systems out there is dogma until you have compared your system to them all... .......
67: Forever War or All Flesh is Grass (3.31)
Posted by 2ndOrder on 2002-11-17, 09:01:50 (128.173.38.82)
If you've not read Joe Haldeman, find a copy of Forever War, it will keep you entranced. If you've not read Clifford Simak, All Flesh Is Grass is a pretty good place to start. But there is a LOT of gr .......
68: Re: Survival of SACD and Survival of the Discerning Listening Experience (3.31)
Posted by Waldteufel on 2006-05-18, 11:35:41 (152.163.101.6)
Hi DkB, I agree with most of your comments, but I don't see any great cause for alarm. SACD, although it has been relegated to niche format status, is not going away anytime soon despite the drone fro .......
69: Hi retsel ... (3.26)
Posted by TBone on 2003-02-24, 12:16:26 (216.240.207.1)
Keep in mind that your turntable does not represent $10k worth of analog equipment. You already know what i feel about the alphason - a killer tonearm that unfortunatly needs very carefull setup esp. .......
70: Re: SACD v. CD v. LP (3.25)
Posted by RAFFELLS on 2004-05-10, 15:03:42 (80.43.204.31)
AT LAST A SENSIBLE DISCUSSION/COMMENTS RE COMPARISONS... I TOO HAVE ALL THE FORMATS AND DVDA ...I HAVE NOT HEARD THE THORENS RANGE SINCE I ABANDONDED THEM AND ALL SUSPENDED SUBCHASSIS TURNTABLES AS WR .......
71: RE: Did you try listening to them with LPs? CDs are not of high enough resolution to judge any equipment by. (3.19)
Posted by jazz1 on 2008-01-01, 03:59:58 (196.35.158.180)
I do not attack your speaker choice, I know them pretty well and if you like it so be it. Like wine if you like it "drink it" I must admit that I do prefer the British type of sound as lot's of high e .......
72: Thoughts on vinyl/digital...perfect world and real world (3.17)
Posted by theob on 2002-02-27, 17:59:29 (209.14.94.179)
I made a decision 10 years ago to abandon vinyl and to pursue digital. Why? Right or wrong I figured that I couldn't balance my system and pursue new music on a 2 format front. Why? Well in short cost .......
73: Re: This is my personal opinion. (3.10)
Posted by Genn on 2001-02-05, 11:45:13 (195.24.225.39)
I know all this magazines, and to be ohnest - I do not trust them a lot. Moreover, many sound engineers I meet with, are good expert, but nature of their job used them to listen to music as a set out .......
74: REVIEW: Krell Krell SACD Standard SACD Player (3.07)
Posted by Belgarchi on 2008-06-14, 10:01:15 (216.80.144.198)
Model: Krell SACD Standard Category: SACD Player Suggested Retail Price: $4000 Description: Multi-channel SACD and CD Playback Manufacturer URL: Krell Model Picture: View Review by Be .......
75: Lost Chord: Vinyl versus SACD (2.93)
Posted by Tommart on 2006-04-13, 09:39:27 (68.100.173.133)
Executive Summary: Vinyl wins. Record was more alive and had better defined bass than my SACD. SACD had slightly better trebble. Discussion: I listened first to my record. I've probably only listened .......
76: Disagree (2.93)
Posted by ramossp on 2002-12-17, 13:11:08 (207.183.117.61)
I have to respectfully diagree on this one I recently compared a nice digital and analog front end in my Father's system and to these ears the TT sounded much better for less money (at least in terms .......
77: Goodbye, I'm off to the vinyl forum :-) (2.92)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2003-09-12, 16:38:58 (129.42.184.35)
... no,no,no,no, I am not doing a 'Teresa'. I am still enjoying my SACD collection and I will continue to purchase SACD's - be it at a slower pace - but the truth is that since I reached my 100th (see .......
78: The remaster (2.89)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2003-12-29, 21:27:30 (69.104.91.119)
Thanks for pointing our attention to the remaster - you are right to call me on this. This is part two of my comparison. I discovered I left my 2000 Gaucho remaster in my other home so I went out and .......
79: Now that I have Moodyitis, Let's compare my Vinyl (2.83)
Posted by Tommart on 2006-04-24, 17:56:43 (68.100.173.133)
I searched my record collection. I have In Search, Days, Every Good Boy, Seventh, and Octave. In Search has been played more than the others combined. I have owned good, but not great equipment (AR, $ .......
80: LP to CDR transfer, 24bit/96kHz vs. 16bit/44.1kHz, downsampling, HELP!!! (2.81)
Posted by Kuja on 2005-10-17, 05:14:56 (213.137.124.225)
Hello, I want to transfer a huge LP collection to CD-R for occasional listening, ...in my office, car etc. I bought external M-Audio Audiophile USB ADC/DAC It can record up to 24bit/96kHz My TT rig is .......
81: REVIEW: Denon DVD-2200 DVD Players (2.54)
Posted by HighCguy@aol.com on 2005-01-29, 14:01:14 (152.163.100.200)
Model: DVD-2200 Category: DVD Players Suggested Retail Price: $630 Description: Universal player Manufacturer URL: Denon Manufacturer URL: Denon Review by HighCguy@aol.com ( A ) .......
82: Last chance for a new BAT VK50SE or Thor TA-1000 Preamp..... (2.39)
Posted by Rod M on 2001-09-27, 13:29:14 (204.94.81.82)
Bid early! The current closed and open bid totals are now over $130K, wow! Here's the latest list of cool stuff that is closing tonight. Also, check out the Cary SLP-50b, what a steal. Cha .......
83: REVIEW: Sony SCD-CE775 CD Player/Recorder (1.52)
Posted by bean_counter on 2003-01-17, 19:59:52 (216.214.204.11)
Model: SCD-CE775 Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $199.95 Description: Modified by SACDmods.com Manufacturer URL: Sony Manufacturer URL: Sony Review by bean_co .......
84: REVIEW: ModWright Sony DVP9000es CD Player/Recorder (1.49)
Posted by Retsel on 2003-02-07, 15:47:03 (134.67.6.46)
Model: Sony DVP9000es Category: CD Player/Recorder Suggested Retail Price: $- Description: Sony DVP9000es modified by Modwright with Truth Mod Manufacturer URL: ModWright Manufacturer .......
85: Hey paulcordingley... (1.03)
Posted by Rich on 2001-12-29, 16:09:56 (24.45.36.221)
How is it that you're responding to Christine Tham's 12/29 post (today) less than 2 hours later from the same IP address? Also what is your connection to Trevor Wilson, Zakalwe, Arctophile, HiFryer, e .......
Found 1 records in Events Asylum.
1: California Audiophile Society (0.87)
Posted by wowndogs@ca.rr.com on 2011-07-27, 10:35:14 (76.171.195.254)
California Audiophile Society (CAS) CAS is a group of audiophiles and music enthusiasts serving the Inland Empire of Southern California. Monthly meetings are scheduled at or around the 15th of each .......
Found 1 records in Films/DVD Asylum.
1: The Night Stalker. (7.30)
Posted by TAFKA Steve on 2001-07-05, 18:22:32 (209.51.192.9)
Barry Atwater, the actor who played the vampire, 'Janos Skorzeny', in "The Night Stalker", was my main mentor into the hobby of audio starting back in 1974. When he died, I was charged with handling t .......
Found 2 records in News Asylum.
1: Brinkmann, Marten Design, Audience, HRS: HE 2005 (2.38)
Posted by LCBIII on 2005-04-22, 05:11:37 (24.238.80.147)
Brinkmann Audio USA (www.Brinkmann-USA.com) is pleased to announce a partnership with Sound Advice, U.S. distributor of Marten Design loudspeakers and Audience audio cables at Home Entertainment 2005, .......
2: VTA Adjustment on the Fly for REGAâ„¢ Tone Arms (2.38)
Posted by PeteRiggle@msn.com on 2004-05-18, 14:38:32 (207.109.181.11)
VTA Adjustment on the Fly for REGAâ„¢ Tone Arms: Pete Riggle Audio announces the VTAFâ„¢ (PATENT PENDING), pronounced "vee-taff," for "Vertical Tracking Angle on the Fly." The VTAFâ„¢ allows smooth and eas .......
Found 90 records in Inmate Central.
1: Isn't that a Thorens turntable in the first ad? (12.09)
Posted by FenderLover on 2019-06-12, 05:39:06 (97.90.18.39)
K-Tel Thorens model? 8^) .......
2: Ah those early Thorens were so much better... (12.09)
Posted by ElbowGeek on 2009-03-24, 14:26:42 (206.188.153.23)
One of them would get thousands on eBay if you slapped a Thorens sticker on it *grin* .......
3: On Ohm F's at The Federated on Olympic Blvd. in West L.A. (11.93)
Posted by TAFKA Steve on 2003-12-04, 06:22:59 (151.121.225.1)
The rest of the system was Shure V15 Type III, Thorens TD125 with Thorens arm, Phase Linear Auto-Correlator Preamp, McIntosh MC-2300. .......
4: Woo Woo!! (10.62)
Posted by revjac on 2005-12-13, 16:34:20 (209.89.123.44)
Too bad it's not a Thorens. I like the "D.C" option though. Does that mean it comes from Washington (it's certainly complicated enough to qualify) or it swings both ways? A reversible motor would be .......
5: I think I may be sitting on a classic...before I take this to vinyl... (10.47)
Posted by Jack Gribble on 2004-08-18, 12:32:47 (68.227.212.210)
make sure I'm not being stupid here. My dad's old Thorens table which I use in my bedroom system in a Thorens 121. I did some searching, and it turns out the 124 is a classic and the 121 is a scaled d .......
6: I'll be buggered! (10.06)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2004-11-02, 09:02:34 (4.17.80.180)
The VERY first time I heard Bose 901's they were hanging from chains at my insurance agent's office! I'd thought that unusual until you posted that! I thought they sounded awful, and the only "high-en .......
7: See I wasn't holding out... (9.91)
Posted by Jack Gribble on 2004-08-27, 10:56:02 (68.227.212.210)
so what do you mean just do it? I'll have a bombay saphire martini straigt up, two olives please. Try Mozart's 17th. Its based on a theme he taught his parakeet to whistle. Have no idea what that has .......
8: He came into my shop about 3 years ago... (9.62)
Posted by Lee of Omaha on 2020-10-04, 07:55:50 (68.13.26.227)
...and ordered a belt for his Thorens TD126 turntable. I don't follow baseball and didn't know who he was at first. He seemed unusually fit and healthy for his apparent age. One of my customers who wa .......
9: Never mind that..... (8.22)
Posted by JimK on 2012-01-31, 13:23:45 (24.118.213.32)
Just find that dang-blasted Thorens spring! .......
10: Snarlfrigitdmangrowl (7.50)
Posted by revjac on 2006-10-21, 00:37:27 (209.89.123.10)
Since Janita is off to her friend's cottage this week-end for the annual "Ladies of the Lake" I figgered I'd get around to putting that heavy old record cabinet I bought earlier this year - the one t .......
11: Now that's not very nice! (7.48)
Posted by subcoolman on 2005-03-09, 12:13:14 (66.41.141.86)
That's akin to waiving candy in front of a baby, and then taking it back ! I don't need any external temptations, Thank you very much. I can get in trouble just fine all by myself. Heck, I've been doi .......
12: But I've been doing this for 33 years! (7.45)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2007-08-16, 09:03:13 (71.50.200.200)
Of course, with a Thorens TD160 and a Thorens arm, after you've got the setting correct into headshell's gauge, check azimuth and weight and away you go. With the JMW, you can adust everything, EVERYT .......
13: Victrola?? Pshaw - I got a... (7.36)
Posted by revjac on 2010-08-04, 13:15:33 (208.99.148.131)
1932 Thorens portable! I can take mine picknickin' and such. (Well, as soon as I fix the broken weld on the arm) .......
14: Or an old Thorens--Man, they could build 'em in the good 'ol days!! nt (7.14)
Posted by Bagsgroove on 2005-02-04, 08:31:17 (68.185.112.135)
nt .......
15: Ya got me there, Bags. (7.04)
Posted by psgary on 2003-10-08, 21:44:54 (4.60.26.63)
I have to admit that if switching to vinyl could have made the difference, I'd have a Thorens today. Oh, the sacrifices we're prepared to make for the good of humankind. .......
16: Ok, Cream, on vinyl, on my old thorens table, in my bedroom turned loud, so I can hear out here... (6.95)
Posted by Jack Gribble on 2004-06-25, 11:14:30 (68.227.212.210)
still buying? :) --Jack .......
17: Type in Thorens 121 at Vinyl in Search! (6.94)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2004-08-18, 13:31:23 (205.130.19.247)
There were too many posts listed for me to go through..you do the work! Naneenanee! Muzikmike I used to...I should, but now I don't...and probably wouldn't want to anyway, but I could be convinced, bu .......
18: Sure. And much clearer than mud! (6.84)
Posted by JoshT on 2012-07-08, 11:13:57 (174.62.235.138)
Maybe murky water, but not mud! :-) I finally got used to pronouncing Thorens with the accent on the o not the e (THAW-rens) after years of thinking it was ThuhRENS. I don't want to go through that tr .......
19: RE: Setup is sooooooo easy! (6.68)
Posted by revjac on 2007-09-25, 21:22:10 (209.115.206.27)
Get outta' here - don't you know how many tweaks there are necessary to get a CDP working to it's full potential?? All that jitter and up-sampling & such! And rolling tubes to get just that right soun .......
20: Thanks, and you thought... (6.42)
Posted by Jack Gribble on 2004-08-27, 10:50:09 (68.227.212.210)
I was just a dirty old man...I'm a dirty young man! Now about that Thorens 121...Haven't been holding out: posted on Central first!! When you say just do it over in vinyl, what do you mean? Where's Br .......
21: Niiiice - dirty pictures eh? (6.35)
Posted by revjac on 2005-02-04, 12:19:58 (209.89.123.16)
See - I don't have that problem. If I want to get all "down 'n jiggy wit it" and such, I just go into the basement and look at those Regas and Duals and Thorens and so on in the storage racks and whe .......
22: Re: The Jack is Back!! (6.26)
Posted by Jack Gribble on 2005-03-17, 15:50:27 (70.187.232.172)
thanks jac...what have I missed around here? You and I are thorens buddies (td-121 here). _________________________________________________ "It's easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to d .......
23: Mmmm...if I 'member correctly... (6.24)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2003-12-04, 17:03:05 (4.17.80.206)
Thorens TD 160 with a Shure V-15 Marantz 1120 integrated amp Loudspeaker Design Corporation Ezekial speakers Monster wire speaker wire Radio Shack Gold-ends .......
24: Yes, I think he could do well selling different models... (6.23)
Posted by ElbowGeek on 2004-05-20, 15:38:06 (66.55.113.249)
She could ask you such questions as "Hey there big boy, why is a gorgeous man with such a hard package selling that Thorens TD 124?" And you'd be all like "Well honey you see it's just that like oh wo .......
25: LOOK, talk to Revjac, he collects Turntables!? yep! (6.18)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2005-02-15, 14:43:31 (202.147.83.113)
Way I see it, YOU'D be helping HIM out! He must have at least ONE bouncy Thorens? surely? Warmest Timbo in Oz The Skyptical Mensurer and Audio Scrounger 'Still not saluting.' Read about and view syste .......
26: Same one I've got running in my family room.. (6.10)
Posted by slope on 2003-12-04, 10:55:10 (24.71.223.142)
minus the Thorens TD-165 turntable. A Yamaha CR-800 reciever and Celestion Ditton 33's for speakers. It was 1976 for me. I was a good boy?!? And to answer you're second question,( with a 19 year old a .......
27: Aoochie! That either softened or stiffened things up. (6.01)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2011-12-12, 12:47:21 (67.234.154.219)
Which one I won't ask. Not even close to anything like your experience, my worst lately was blowing the breaker when the +/- wires to the Thorens motor touched...didn't hurt the table, but scared me s .......
28: (Dammit!) Batman Bill: (6.01)
Posted by JimK on 2013-03-06, 10:35:02 (23.30.236.33)
Email issues again (I just received the "delayed delivery" notice). Re: The Thorens, my response to you, slightly edited: "I don’t know much about the various SME arms (that's more John Elison's baili .......
29: Re: Sheesh! (after 40 yrs memory not so hot..) (6.01)
Posted by DevillEars on 2005-06-25, 13:36:16 (198.54.202.218)
Some omitted items: 1997: Linn LP12 arrived and Thorens was given to a worthy cause 2005: Rotel RT-02 replaces stolen RT930 Still to come: Classe' PB-500 phono stage (no local stock when CP-500 delive .......
30: Wouldn't hurt to have a look here (5.99)
Posted by revjac on 2004-08-18, 15:02:17 (209.89.65.126)
:The Analog Dep't: Good turntable resource page - especially for Thorens stuff .......
31: MONSTERMAN and his system. (5.98)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2009-01-08, 19:04:08 (67.234.210.219)
I think I described the Monsterman photo at one time. The system I owned at that time does not show (damn!) a complete pic of my Thorens. My wife is on my right hip. I was walking toward the fourth wo .......
32: RE: Thank you ... (5.66)
Posted by JDK on 2014-04-16, 23:17:53 (110.143.92.15)
I'm a fly fisherman and love that old stuff, but can't justify owning anything I can't use on a regular basis. I have a beautiful Scott Heliply 11wt from 2000 or so, which actually probably rates as a .......
33: RE: Bless me brothers for I have sinned. (5.64)
Posted by Fred J on 2010-09-21, 08:40:17 (96.42.18.2)
Jim I still have the AudioControl C-101 that I bought in College, it's been gathering dust in the basement forever, maybe I'll dust it off see if I can locate the microphone and start playing with it .......
34: "touchy and insecure" (5.56)
Posted by Bagsgroove on 2005-03-07, 08:03:39 (68.185.112.135)
"Touchy and insecure" ??!! Hey...you talkin' ta ME??!! Why I outta... Well if you'll only settle for a "a modern BPO rendition of Mahler's 2nd Symphony on vinyl," then I'm afraid I can't help. However .......
35: eat well (5.54)
Posted by darkstar on 2003-11-26, 05:24:45 (24.118.56.102)
Like the Steven Wright joke when asked how he slept last night. "I made a few mistakes...." I am all atwitter at the thought of Wally Malewicz coming to my house to help set up my Thorens. Hope he res .......
36: here's another Camel... HEY!! (5.53)
Posted by revjac on 2005-10-14, 14:35:33 (209.89.123.32)
I have that album actually. I do believe I have three "Camel" albums. Janita is headed out for a week-end at the cottage with the girls. Mebbe' I'll see if I can find "Rain Dances" and give ye olde T .......
37: RE: Technics 'tables (5.50)
Posted by revjac on 2008-12-12, 14:07:32 (209.115.206.27)
You'd think that with something like two dozen tables lying around here I'd have more than one Technics. But I do have one - and only one. But it is an Sl-B20. All the rest are Thorens and Duals and .......
38: the truth? It's just crazy enough to work..... (5.50)
Posted by darkstar on 2003-12-31, 05:49:06 (24.118.56.102)
actually I thought I had a good digital source until I got a Thorens. Actual quote from my wife last night "So all you listen to now is records?" The truth is, yes, I do. I have almost entirely given .......
39: Alas, yard sales must be "attacked" early...to bed, to sleep go I!! (5.48)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2005-10-28, 21:19:25 (4.23.226.98)
Maybe I'll find a Thorens turntable...I keep hoping...ANYTHING...A Denon, a Linn (???!!!). I'd love to have a 'table upstairs connected to the Scott integrated and the Planex panels...but, in keeping .......
40: That is more than I paid for my first real table, a (5.47)
Posted by rcrump on 2003-11-18, 10:52:38 (24.167.92.81)
Thorens 125 Mk II/SME 3009ND! It really amazes me some of the used record prices and I have made arrangements to take them with me when I pass......Recall the day I found Balalaikia Favorites for $3 a .......
41: You may start with... (5.45)
Posted by millen on 2003-09-13, 16:39:09 (24.71.223.142)
Investing a turntable that has a provision for 78 rpm play. I can name some example like Thorens TD 190, Dual 1211 and I’m sure there are many others out there as well. And another thing you may look .......
42: Great to hear! As for me, it's an LP spinning evening . . . (5.45)
Posted by JoshT on 2009-10-30, 20:20:40 (24.62.60.249)
I am enjoying some down time after a hectic week doing client work, updating a chapter in a practice manual and fighting my disability insurance carrier's bogus attempt to reduce my benefits. I'm spin .......
43: I went back a few years ago.... (5.37)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2015-03-25, 06:39:11 (50.177.193.43)
It was my first time back since graduating from Bentley in 1981. Moody Street has really changed and looked far better then when I had last seen it. I used to stop by that Tech Hi-Fi almost daily. It .......
44: OK here is what ya need to do.... (5.24)
Posted by Penguin on 2005-02-14, 20:21:40 (68.34.103.91)
Find yaself a nice used Thorens or Rega as others suggested. Get a simple cartridge that wont recut your records, and start a collection, when you hit around 2 or 3 thou records you can start arguing .......
45: Re: Hey Valveboy...since I've got a vintage table... (5.24)
Posted by Valveboy on 2004-09-09, 11:48:39 (209.96.11.94)
Yep, though I have to admit, my AR has been in storage ever since I started the basement remodel a year and a half ago, so I'm really pseudo vintage at the moment. The remodel is finished now and will .......
46: Touchy and insecure? (5.20)
Posted by subcoolman on 2005-03-07, 11:13:04 (66.41.141.86)
Moi? Say it ain't so, Bill! Seriously, while I would love to continue out little teasing I'm afraid I would be likened to a knife-wielder at a gun fight. In other words, we could have a battle of wit .......
47: About twenty-five years ago a friend and I were drinking (5.20)
Posted by rcrump on 2003-08-12, 20:55:37 (24.167.92.81)
Foster's Lager and we both commented on how wonderful it would be to combine the merits of the ADC-XLM and the Sonus Blue and I said I can do that and took a toothpick and pushed the cantilever out of .......
48: Different folks, different strokes........ (5.17)
Posted by feet's too big on 2004-01-01, 04:28:21 (195.92.168.170)
If you feel like getting rid of the unused CDP unit/s and CDs, there may be plenty of folks willing to relieve you of the burden of this unused resource..... After all, these items are just taking up .......
49: So, I have these 4 speaker drivers, now...** (5.13)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2004-06-22, 08:56:31 (205.130.16.233)
do I give them to David to smash and retreive the magnets like he wants to, or have someone design a single speaker for a mono system in the new house? Get an old Thorens or something, put a mono cart .......
50: A bit like mine. (5.07)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2005-12-20, 12:35:16 (203.129.39.73)
Thorens, V15/III, British 8-inch 2-ways with an ABR, ? - Celestion Ditton 15's, integrated amp - mine was a Sansui AU101, and a Teac deck (mine was a studio-item, plus a Teac dolby box). I got a SME w .......
51: Lotsa' vinyl guys here!!! (4.98)
Posted by revjac on 2005-12-04, 14:30:27 (209.89.123.55)
and don't get MusikMike started either. Him and his five digit collection of records. I have my Thorens and my pile of albums. What I don't have is time to listen so, most unfortunately, I'm relegated .......
52: You are fooling yourselves (4.95)
Posted by Penguin on 2005-02-27, 17:27:09 (68.34.103.91)
There is no such thing as a TT for $0!!!!. Trust me you will spend at least $100 quick on the TT or around it, before you buy a single record. Unless he is giving you all the accessories, you will nee .......
53: Audio-wise, how cheap are you? (4.88)
Posted by tesla on 2015-01-21, 09:59:48 (108.253.181.30)
Well, I *AM* cheap, (99 cent and Dollar tree), but I( want to talk about my stereo system on the that I got on the cheap. Marantz 10b - $25 Paragon 12A Tube pre - Traded for Soundcraftsman 250w per ch .......
54: Penguin! Health alert! (4.86)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2007-08-22, 16:00:29 (71.50.200.200)
Do NOT listen to "Waiting for Columbus" using the Win cartridge. My arms are sore! Sore as hell! Air drumming is tiring work! Listening to an arena in your own home is not easy work, either. The rest .......
55: Re: Tubes! Inside a CD player - I got one too! (4.83)
Posted by revjac on 2004-10-04, 10:37:37 (209.89.65.113)
I bought an "AH!" player from Kevin Deal a few years back. Runs with a couple of 6DJ8s. I bought some more from Janita's dad (who must have a 100,000 tubes - oh - did I mention that before?) and roll .......
56: Blame Bruce's "Evil Audiophile Voice"!....... (4.69)
Posted by feet's too big on 2005-03-09, 15:00:56 (84.66.127.155)
Oh, all right! I accept some of the blame... For future purchases, I would suggest that you consciously adopt an "Eyes and mind wide open" approach, and you should do well. I would certainly say that .......
57: Hot yestiddy, cold today! (4.58)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2011-03-19, 10:50:17 (67.239.49.85)
I'm out of pellets, dammit! Gotta get out this coming week and get some, but I spend too much time on this 'puter anyway. The big room is about 5 degrees cooler because the room is on the North side o .......
58: 'Tis true......'tis true........ (4.57)
Posted by feet's too big on 2003-12-04, 16:02:32 (195.92.168.164)
If memory serves, I decided on impulse to do my bit to demonstrate my antipathy to the focus on the equipment used rather than the sound heard from it.....Yes, you are correct. I am another (part-time .......
59: Free-ranging parenting law (4.50)
Posted by FenderLover on 2018-03-26, 09:00:49 (71.92.198.210)
This law sure shows how much times have changed. I don't even know if I would have gotten into music, guitars, audio --- if I wasn't allowed to travel all around town on my bicycle with friends, while .......
60: I think I have a vinyl problem (4.38)
Posted by darkstar on 2003-09-26, 06:07:10 (24.118.56.102)
Hi, my name is Randy and I have a vinyl problem. It started out with just a little borrowed TD165, nothing really, just a simple thing. Then my brother left me his old vinyl, which he hadn't touched i .......
61: Ok, I finally did it...I'm officially a vinyl junkie... (4.31)
Posted by Jack Gribble on 2004-09-09, 10:42:20 (68.227.212.210)
Special thanks to Musikmike and Subcoolman for yelling at me to just do it, and to Kavakidd for telling me I can't drink single malt and not be spinning vinyl. Turns out my dad's old Thorens is a 121 .......
62: Rega Shmega....... (4.29)
Posted by Redwing on 2005-02-15, 05:28:55 (138.163.0.41)
Heck, you can pick up an AR for 10 bucks, a Shure M91 cart for another 30/40 and have a really nice table for CHEAP. Nothing against Rega's or Thorens or any other table, but when you're talking a rea .......
63: I share your concerns... (4.28)
Posted by feet's too big on 2005-08-20, 03:28:52 (84.68.187.57)
Though not a black disc "compulsive" myself (it is probably close to a year since the Thorens had anything approaching a decent "work-out"), I would certainly do whatever I could to help isolate a TT .......
64: Reviewing a table with an SME arm. (4.28)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2009-02-13, 11:56:18 (67.234.210.219)
Thorens TD 2010 with an M2 arm. I was going to put an AudioNote IQ2 cartridge on it since I thought it would be the best match-up of the carts I own but I have to await a stylus replacement from Audio .......
65: Nevermind (4.12)
Posted by revjac on 2005-11-04, 18:35:38 (209.89.123.55)
At least you can still see the Weber - it's starting to snow here. Ain't no Webering to be done 2day! Soooo - Janita had a "hair appointment" at 6pm and then an older friend called her with a request .......
66: The idea of having to clean off chipmunk crap from LPs.... (4.11)
Posted by DevillEars on 2007-02-27, 11:37:45 (198.54.202.250)
... does not hold too much appeal, so - if you don't mind - I'll pass... There are some albums buried away in those cartons that I'd very much like to hear again - particularly as the last time many o .......
67: One interesting plinth material is (4.02)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2007-04-30, 12:25:50 (76.6.177.65)
man-made rock made for fireplace hearths. Relatively flat (so much like real stone that it has stone-slab ripples) so it can be easily leveled on the sand once the table is set on it with a little bit .......
68: A bit of both... (3.99)
Posted by DevillEars on 2005-07-23, 23:27:51 (198.54.202.210)
I don't sell off old systems when I replace them. Unless, of course, the reason for replacement was theft of the old system.. :-( So, in the house - right now - are a total of 7 systems: - 7 capable o .......
69: (it is probably close to a year since the Thorens had anything approaching a decent "work-out") (3.99)
Posted by three_sox on 2005-08-20, 06:05:20 (144.135.107.2)
............……….You have found the road to ‘nirvana’ my son!............:o) I certainly hope Jeff enjoys his foray into vinyl. I think wherever he has the turn-table he will get an idea of what it is .......
70: First "serious" HiFi System (3.95)
Posted by DevillEars on 2005-12-19, 12:46:37 (198.54.202.210)
After dicking about with bits and pieces of crappy audio after leaving university, I wound up working for a defense pyrotechnics company (no high explosives... :-(... I was working in the quality cont .......
71: I e-mailed Cary and they use American Standard, but they use (3.89)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2011-02-28, 07:39:00 (67.239.49.85)
ones with handles to really cinch them down tightly. At this point I think I've stripped out the screw and have few options other than careful drilling. The knobs are aluminum, I'd imagine the screws .......
72: It did sound like a good'un (3.72)
Posted by revjac on 2004-11-22, 13:33:30 (209.89.65.82)
If you remember me telling you guys (this goes back some) about Janita's friend at work who's husband is an honest-to-goodness "Baron of the Realm". Anyway, to keep it short, he's a budding violinist .......
73: By any chance (as I've written about it numerous times) (3.54)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2008-03-07, 12:52:20 (76.5.109.45)
were you aware that was the LP that got me into this hobby? "That's a different record than the one I have." "It's the same one, Mike." "No, it isn't. My copy doesn't have those tinkly things playing .......
74: RE: "Starving, homeless and destitute." ...... (3.51)
Posted by kitch29 on 2017-11-16, 06:46:35 (71.81.198.199)
...and lacking: Amplifier: MC2 Audio MC750 (400w/ch)as woofer amp, MC2 Audio MC450 (250w/ch) for Tannoy woofer, MC2 Audio T500 (175w/ch) for Tannoy treble, Omniphonics Footprint 150 (75w/ch) for super .......
75: Vinyl types gone digital... (3.49)
Posted by Duster on 2005-12-04, 13:57:44 (24.17.146.229)
I've often wondered if other folk's (still) use vinyl as a touchstone when it comes to expectations about their digital front end only systems. Perhaps it's just an old school kinda thing (gray-haired .......
76: That must have been me ... (3.49)
Posted by reelsmith. on 2009-06-27, 09:02:35 (24.89.169.194)
WC&S was a great place ...might still be had the owner not squandered his inheritance. How does that saying go ...rags to riches to rags in three generations. That's the story of WC&S. I loved that pl .......
77: always play lots of music (3.40)
Posted by revjac on 2006-06-26, 14:34:59 (209.89.123.18)
Gives the folks a chance to discuss potential purchases without being overheard. And I keep the music generally somewhat obscure so it tweaks their attention some. An old Technics 5 disc player set on .......
78: Ya just gotta show them wimmen who's boss. (3.31)
Posted by Grover on 2005-02-14, 19:23:21 (64.4.130.158)
"Yes Dear" works fine for me. I think you've learned some valuable lessons. First - bed is better than couch. Second - "Your" plans are now "Our" plans, at least that's the way it should work to have .......
79: Re:More of MY audio pet peeves (3.28)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2003-01-04, 04:01:12 (144.134.117.22)
A. People who, because I have a valve system (toobs), automatically assume that, i) I like a 'warm' sound - LOL my system is pretty bright, and the amps - as rebuilt - are not warm. ii) I am a subject .......
80: Back when a certain magazine had the clout AND reason for that clout (3.25)
Posted by Muzikmike on 2009-12-30, 15:03:33 (67.234.137.92)
they would review "normal" gear rather than $450,000 speakers and $40,000 amps. They may still do it, but not since I stopped getting everything except Stereophile. In the space of a year, the year I .......
81: Nice try, Jim...... You gave me a chuckle or two..... (3.18)
Posted by feet's too big on 2005-03-07, 02:53:35 (84.68.15.5)
But to comment about one or two points.... If you review past postings I think you will find that it's not "digital types" that leap into confrontational comment that their media is always better than .......
82: Well, I do have one Thorens (3.16)
Posted by revjac on 2005-02-15, 17:21:50 (208.38.41.7)
but it's a TD125 and it's mine, all mine I tell you, mine, mine, mine!!! But you're right Tim - I do have a shit load of Turntables - What have I got - three Rega 3s, one Rega two - or is that two, yu .......
83: Previous TT was a Thorens TD160C with the TP16 arm... (3.10)
Posted by DevillEars on 2005-07-31, 05:17:10 (198.54.202.218)
As long as I used an MM cartridge, it was great! Built like a tank and I always found that magnetic-repulsion anti-skating mechanism to be intriguing. I bought the TD160 (brand-spanking new) back in 1 .......
84: Visiting fellow inmates (3.05)
Posted by Brian Walsh on 2011-06-13, 08:16:25 (166.248.4.201)
Yesterday I had the pleasure of visiting Kavakidd (Dave), who lives near Albany, NY. What a great guy. We chatted for a good couple of hours or more, and it would have been easy to go a lot longer if .......
85: Re: Two audiophiles run into each other after a long day of shopping... (3.00)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2003-10-30, 17:35:49 (203.54.191.163)
sums up the Konspickewous Konsumption element of our hobby, eh. Two system's from long ago. Bose System 901 and the rcvr and eq box, Technics DD the one with a suspension, SME arm and v15/111. Cassett .......
86: Sheesh! (turns back memory 40 years...) (2.94)
Posted by DevillEars on 2005-06-25, 13:03:23 (198.54.202.210)
1965: El Cheapo Phillips Stereo (TT+amp) with Dual Speakers (German) 1967: Phillips TT and Phillips Stereo Amp with Duals (can't remember details) 1969: Thorens TD160C + Shure M75ED + B&O Beolab5000 + .......
87: Back in the early 70's (2.40)
Posted by darkstar on 2002-10-06, 06:56:28 (63.226.150.23)
My friends and I used to hang out at this place called 'Sound of Music'. You may know them better by their new name, 'Best Buy'. This was before they became huge, before they sold fridges, etc. We wen .......
88: Caring emails from TWO separate Craig's List readers! (2.23)
Posted by JoshT on 2009-10-13, 06:57:16 (24.62.60.249)
A couple of weeks ago, I sold my Rega Planar 3 and NAD 533 through Craig's List. I'd never sold anything through Craig's List before, or the internet even. (I chose Craig's List because the boxes for .......
89: SA Audio & Video Expo - some observations... (2.14)
Posted by DevillEars on 2006-09-18, 10:38:58 (198.54.202.195)
Firstly, the venue - a hotel and conference facility - consists of a sprawling collection of sub-complexes... ...joined by pathways... ...and with entertainment areas dotted around the landscape... .......
90: rearranged the HT cum Wall unit - AND Stereo plans -LONGGGG (1.98)
Posted by Timbo in Oz on 2003-06-17, 02:52:40 (203.54.191.21)
Timbo is displaying some energy!!!!! The HT is in our family-room / kitchen space. On Monday afternoon I installed the new HIFI VCR (replacing the one whacked by the AC spike in the fires). Last task .......
Found 200 records in Inmate Systems.
1: rotea - My JUNK (2.83)
Posted by rotea on 2009-12-10, 13:36:34 (70.254.166.233)
Moniker: rotea System Name: My JUNK Amp: NAD 3020, Melody SP3, Quinpu A-8000 Preamp: none Speakers: Strata Minis, JBL S38 CDP: Melody CD5 Table: Kuzma Stabi and Thorens TD145, Graham Slee SE2 with Kuz .......
2: David Schalkwyk's David Schalkwyk's system (2.83)
Posted by David Schalkwyk on 2007-12-19, 05:19:42 (196.46.71.251)
David Schalkwyk 's David Schalkwyk's system System
IP Address: 196.46.71.251
Last Update: December 19, 2007 at 05:19:42
Amplifier: Sugden P-51
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Joh .......
3: The Toronto Kid - My System (2.58)
Posted by The Toronto Kid on 2008-12-06, 14:57:44 (24.107.189.215)
Moniker: The Toronto Kid System Name: My System Amp: Marantz 2238B Preamp: none Speakers: Polk Monitor 30 CDP: none Table: Thorens TD125 + Rabco SL-8e Other Sources: Thorens TD166 MKii Cables: not wor .......
4: jhkain - Vintage systems (2.56)
Posted by jhkain on 2008-09-12, 12:44:27 (50.191.48.249)
Moniker: jhkain System Name: Vintage systems Amp: MAC 1700 receiver NIKKO integrated amp (unknown #) Preamp: none Speakers: Advent Infinity CDP: Sony scd-ce775 Table: Micro Seki Thorens 105 AR-2 Thore .......
5: Dawgme85 - Vintage Carver-Thorens-Dahlquist (2.55)
Posted by Dawgme85 on 2009-02-18, 21:29:17 (174.61.255.169)
Moniker: Dawgme85 System Name: Vintage Carver-Thorens-Dahlquist Amp: Carver M500t Amplifier 251 WPC Rebuilt in 2009 by Rita @ Rita's Vintage Electronics Preamp: Carver C1 Pre-amp Speakers: Dahlquist D .......
6: zuo2000 - Donald's system (2.55)
Posted by zuo2000 on 2006-09-06, 11:05:16 (221.220.60.151)
Moniker: zuo2000 System Name: Donald's system System Rev Date: 2006/11/12/11:07 System Rev IP: 221.220.60.151 Amp: Thorens-Restek ES 3 Preamp: Thorens-Restek V3 Speakers: Dynaco A-25 CDP: Marantz CD-6 .......
7: geoffrey.petit@gmail.com - Thorens TD 124 --> Harmon Kardon Citation I/II --> Acoustic Research AR3 (2.53)
Posted by geoffrey.petit@gmail.com on 2020-08-31, 12:58:57 (76.121.239.187)
Moniker: geoffrey.petit@gmail.com System Name: Thorens TD 124 --> Harmon Kardon Citation I/II --> Acoustic Research AR3 Amp: Harmon Kardon Citation II Preamp: Harmon Kardon Citation I Speakers: .......
8: cydest's cydest holy grail (2.47)
Posted by cydest on 2019-12-27, 06:23:36 (206.123.17.28)
cydest 's cydest holy grail System
IP Address: 206.123.17.28
Last Update: December 27, 2019 at 06:23:37
Amplifier: Fisher 400 Eico HF81 Marantz 8b
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): .......
9: pete3m@gmail.com's thorens td147 (2.44)
Posted by pete3m@gmail.com on 2015-03-13, 10:11:54 (107.188.24.102)
pete3m@gmail.com 's thorens td147 System
IP Address: 107.188.24.102
Last Update: March 13, 2015 at 10:11:54
Amplifier: Integrated
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Cambridge 640p
.......
10: vinyl-lebt - One tt is not enough ! (2.41)
Posted by vinyl-lebt on 2002-03-20, 16:07:20 (212.38.25.31)
Moniker: vinyl-lebt System Name: One tt is not enough ! Amp: Rogers E-20a (4x KT-66 [original 6L6], 18 w/ch) Preamp: None Speakers: Spendor BBC LS 3/5a monitors CDP: None Table: Thorens TD 124/II with .......
11: zabaltegi - Music (2.41)
Posted by zabaltegi on 2003-12-25, 08:28:36 (79.50.36.165)
Moniker: zabaltegi System Name: Music Amp: Audio tekne IT2 QUAD II LEAK TL12 PLUS Preamp: Audio Tekne IT1 Audio Research SP10 Jean Hiraga Le Pre Audio Note M7 Line COUNTERPOINT SA-3 CROFT SUPERMICRO .......
12: M.P. Ufkes - Menno's Rotel-KEF-Thorens System (2.41)
Posted by M.P. Ufkes on 2001-01-06, 11:07:00 (137.56.17.140)
Moniker: M.P. Ufkes System Name: Menno's Rotel-KEF-Thorens System System Rev Date: 2001/08/06/08:36 System Rev IP: 137.56.17.140 Amp: Rotel 971 MKII, 60 watt. Preamp: None Speakers: KEF Q55, 100 watt, .......
13: cyrusdad3 - Mission/Cyrus/Thorens/Harman Kardon (2.36)
Posted by cyrusdad3 on 2002-11-13, 03:27:23 (161.53.104.12)
Moniker: cyrusdad3 System Name: Mission/Cyrus/Thorens/Harman Kardon System Rev Date: 2002/11/13/03:28 System Rev IP: 161.53.104.12 Amp: Cyrus One 2x35 WPC Preamp: None Speakers: Mission 774 CDP: Cyrus .......
14: Trond Kjetil's Borealis' midnight sun system (2.35)
Posted by Trond Kjetil on 2007-12-04, 14:27:31 (81.93.111.128)
Trond Kjetil
's Borealis' midnight sun system System
IP Address: 81.93.111.128
Last Update: December 04, 2007 at 14:27:31
Amplifier: VTL 90+90
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Cyru .......
15: Peskier - Peskier's music corner (2.24)
Posted by Peskier on 2004-08-17, 14:13:56 (195.23.242.74)
Moniker: Peskier System Name: Peskier's music corner System Rev Date: 2005/08/29/16:26 System Rev IP: 195.23.242.74 Amp: Nad 2600 Power Amp Preamp: Musical Fidelity Preamp 8 Speakers: B & W 602 S2 CDP .......
16: Geary Lyons - Vintage (2.23)
Posted by Geary Lyons on 2010-07-29, 19:40:42 (108.66.135.238)
Moniker: Geary Lyons System Name: Vintage Amp: BottleHead Paramours 45MQ iron & 2A3 Scott 222C Scott 299C Fisher X1000 Preamp: Bottlehead Foreplay 3 Anthem Pre-1 Bottlehead Quickie Speakers: Elec .......
17: Jon Ligon - My Home Audio System (2.21)
Posted by Jon Ligon on 2016-03-28, 13:27:01 (71.239.236.215)
Moniker: Jon Ligon System Name: My Home Audio System Amp: Denon PMA-770 Integrated Amp Preamp: None Speakers: Polk Model 10B CDP: Ah! Tjoeb 4000 Table: Thorens TD-160 Other Sources: Marantz 125 Tuner .......
18: taskerc - Taskerc Main (2.17)
Posted by taskerc on 2006-11-15, 12:47:00 (148.188.160.2)
Moniker: taskerc System Name: Taskerc Main Amp: None Preamp: Darkvoice 3361 Headphone Amplifier Speakers: AKG K501, Sennheiser HD-555 headphones CDP: Cambridge Audio CD4se, Cambridge Audio 2i DAC Tabl .......
19: DaveV - Currently in use (2.12)
Posted by DaveV on 2014-11-27, 16:47:30 (99.190.76.103)
Moniker: DaveV System Name: Currently in use Amp: McIntosh MC225 Preamp: McIntosh C-22 YS Audio SET tube Headamp Speakers: EV Esquire 200 Altec Model 19 AR LST's Boston Acoustics A400 CDP: Old Analogi .......
20: notfamous - notfamous' (2.11)
Posted by notfamous on 2008-08-22, 15:24:31 (204.110.112.2)
Moniker: notfamous System Name: notfamous' Amp: Musical Concepts Ultra-Platinum Blackgate full mod Hafler DH-220k, 6dB low pass @ 80Hz via V-Caps on input stage. Preamp: Outlaw Audio 990 Pre-amp Speak .......
21: jimmyjim - Garret (2.03)
Posted by jimmyjim on 2010-03-28, 07:24:47 (93.186.20.212)
Moniker: jimmyjim System Name: Garret Amp: Quad 22 Technics A900mk2 (backup to Quad while in for service) Preamp: Quad 22 Speakers: Quad 77-11L CDP: Philips CDR 950 Technics SL-PG390 Table: Thorens .......
22: Ken Perkins - Vintage One (2.00)
Posted by Ken Perkins on 2009-08-21, 18:42:08 (208.86.8.154)
Moniker: Ken Perkins System Name: Vintage One Amp: Kenwood KR-2600 (1978?) Preamp: none Speakers: The Advent Loudspeaker (1977) CDP: none Table: Thorens TD-165 fitted with a Profile II-S arm and Ortof .......
23: jmc - Front Room (mainly background listening) (1.97)
Posted by jmc on 2005-04-26, 17:35:10 (24.39.188.53)
Moniker: jmc System Name: Front Room (mainly background listening) Amp: PSE Studio IV Preamp: Acurus RL-11 Speakers: Rogers LS7 CDP: yes Table: Thorens TD124 / Jelco 750D / Denon DL-103 / Hagerman Bug .......
24: scott@clpitstop.com's Scott's stuff (1.93)
Posted by scott@clpitstop.com on 2011-07-10, 17:37:49 (208.100.161.212)
scott@clpitstop.com 's Scott's stuff System
IP Address: 208.100.161.212
Last Update: July 10, 2011 at 17:37:49
Amplifier: Viva Solista
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none
Spea .......
25: JayTea - Playground. (1.92)
Posted by JayTea on 2009-02-09, 18:50:48 (72.197.108.71)
Moniker: JayTea System Name: Playground. Amp: Cary Audio CAD 211AE mono blocks Air Tight ATM-2 Preamp: Cary Audio SLP-05 Speakers: Avalon Acoustics Opus Ceramique Harbeth Super HL5 CDP: Audio Aero Pri .......
26: brianlevyesq@hotmail.com - Primary (1.91)
Posted by brianlevyesq@hotmail.com on 2000-12-28, 12:25:00 (204.225.95.66)
Moniker: brianlevyesq@hotmail.com System Name: Primary System Rev Date: 2003/03/17/10:18 System Rev IP: 204.225.95.66 Amp: McIntosh MC2105, Dynaco SCA35 for headphones Preamp: McIntosh C28 Speakers: B .......
27: latestyle - latestyle (1.90)
Posted by latestyle on 2009-09-05, 10:00:18 (64.131.162.177)
Moniker: latestyle System Name: latestyle Amp: Leben CS-600 (for stereo) Grommes LJ6 modified for my needs (for mono) Preamp: SME SPA-1HL Phono Preamplifier Speakers: RCA LC1A in SC15M cabinets (home) .......
28: contrapuntal - My Vintage System / 70's to 90's (1.87)
Posted by contrapuntal on 2016-05-21, 16:52:12 (195.154.90.122)
Moniker: contrapuntal System Name: My Vintage System / 70's to 90's Amp: McIntosh Mac 4100. 100 watts. Near mint. Don't use wood cover, equalizer, loudness. Thrift store. Preamp: Pioneer C-21. Capacit .......
29: Darn - Too much stuff (1.86)
Posted by Darn on 2001-11-11, 14:05:49 (69.11.208.22)
Moniker: Darn System Name: Too much stuff System Rev Date: 2005/09/04/14:00 System Rev IP: 69.11.208.22 Amp: Bryston 3B. Dynaco ST70; Heathkit W5M monos; Marantz 2215b; Yamaha CR1020; Nakamichi AV2 Pr .......
30: Sparky - My Gear (1.84)
Posted by Sparky on 2001-05-03, 06:17:00 (218.102.116.209)
Moniker: Sparky System Name: My Gear System Rev Date: 2006/05/07/06:53 System Rev IP: 218.102.116.209 Amp: Scott 299A integrated (4x7189) Preamp: None Speakers: - JBL 4312A (main) - KEF LS3/5A CDP: Re .......
31: eleiko2@verizon.net - Vintage (1.80)
Posted by eleiko2@verizon.net on 2015-01-21, 04:40:29 (71.166.34.11)
Moniker: eleiko2@verizon.net System Name: Vintage Amp: Quad 405 Preamp: Nakamichi 410 Speakers: A/D/S 1230 CDP: NAD Table: Thorens TD166 mark 2. Cartridge: Sumiko blue point #2 Other Sources: Yamaha T .......
32: Sebastian - only (1.76)
Posted by Sebastian on 2000-11-22, 03:33:00 (195.124.219.198)
Moniker: Sebastian System Name: only System Rev Date: 2000/11/22/03:33 System Rev IP: 195.124.219.198 Amp: Musical Fidelity B 200 X Preamp: none Speakers: Wharfedale Emerald 95 CDP: Marantz CD17 Table .......
33: bangsezmax - scrounged system (1.75)
Posted by bangsezmax on 2005-02-14, 22:05:09 (71.111.213.15)
Moniker: bangsezmax System Name: scrounged system System Rev Date: 2005/08/25/08:33 System Rev IP: 71.111.213.15 Amp: Yamaha CA-2010 Integrated (LPs, CDs) Lafayette LA 69 mono tube integrated (78s) Pr .......
34: ckowal - main system (1.75)
Posted by ckowal on 2002-11-05, 08:33:23 (69.9.113.233)
Moniker: ckowal System Name: main system Amp: 2A3 SET Preamp: Fully restored Harmon Kardon Citation I Speakers: Altec 604C in DIY Jensen Imperial cabinets. CDP: Shanling SACD S-2000 Table: Garrard 401 .......
35: Heifetz - Organic (1.75)
Posted by Heifetz on 2016-11-25, 19:55:49 (110.22.30.200)
Moniker: Heifetz System Name: Organic Amp: TS Lim Diva Blue Sky Preamp: TS Lim Diva Virtuoso 3 preamp and Phono stage Speakers: Proac 1.5 Response modified with Mundorf caps REL T7i stereo subs CDP: d .......
36: armin - Armin's (1.74)
Posted by armin on 2002-06-01, 19:52:17 (209.30.197.128)
Moniker: armin System Name: Armin's System Rev Date: 2004/01/11/11:56 System Rev IP: 209.30.197.128 Amp: Threshold CAS2,Pioneer M22,Dyna st70,Dyna MKIII,Sony TA-4650,Pass Alpeh II,SAE 2200 ,Marantz 23 .......
37: Josh124 - Only System (1.72)
Posted by Josh124 on 2002-12-30, 12:54:43 (167.104.7.2)
Moniker: Josh124 System Name: Only System Amp: Rebuilt Dynaco ST-70 (original circuit rebuilt with riken ohm resitors hovland coupling caps,Quad cap replaced with Two two-section 47uf Black Gate WKZ's .......
38: Prism - Stereo (1.72)
Posted by Prism on 2000-12-18, 05:41:00 (88.114.152.36)
Moniker: Prism System Name: Stereo Amp: Quad II's, refurbished, with Telefunken EF86 and Saratov KT66. (12W/channel) Modified Quad 405. (100W/channel) (New opamps, uprated power supply caps) Preamp: Q .......
39: olivier's O's (1.71)
Posted by olivier on 2001-11-21, 12:02:38 (195.202.253.115)
Audio Asylum Inmate olivier's O's System
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40: highmass - ??? (1.71)
Posted by highmass on 2000-05-02, 02:28:00 (195.192.242.144)
Moniker: highmass System Name: ??? System Rev Date: 2000/05/02/02:28 System Rev IP: 195.192.242.144 Amp: Power amp. Luxman M12 2x80W Preamp: Luxman C12 Step up Audio Innovations series 1000 Speakers: .......
41: klausesser - klausesser´s systems (1.71)
Posted by klausesser on 2003-11-13, 13:57:30 (62.143.46.44)
Moniker: klausesser System Name: klausesser´s systems System Rev Date: 2005/04/19/07:22 System Rev IP: 62.143.46.44 Amp: AudioResearch D76A , HarmanKardon Citation19, PWM Stereo Poweramp from H.Reith´ .......
42: gdaniels@erols.com - Music Room (1.70)
Posted by gdaniels@erols.com on 2002-04-07, 08:42:29 (208.59.249.9)
Moniker: gdaniels@erols.com System Name: Music Room System Rev Date: 2002/04/07/08:49 System Rev IP: 208.59.249.9 Amp: Triode Supply Japan VP300BD built from kit. SE parallel Class A w/ 18 Watts/Ch Pr .......
43: theplasticfish@hotmail.com's Benny's (1.69)
Posted by theplasticfish@hotmail.com on 2007-08-05, 19:09:40 (203.126.254.130)
theplasticfish@hotmail.com
's Benny's System
IP Address: 203.126.254.130
Last Update: August 05, 2007 at 19:09:40
Amplifier: PrimaLuna DiaLogue One integrated amplifier
Preamplifier (or .......
44: kenjijamesfuse@gmail.com's Main (1.67)
Posted by kenjijamesfuse@gmail.com on 2017-03-02, 00:55:14 (96.54.226.32)
kenjijamesfuse@gmail.com 's Main System
IP Address: 96.54.226.32
Last Update: March 02, 2017 at 00:55:14
Amplifier: NAD 3020 Nikko Alpha II
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): NAD 30 .......
45: Homme De Terre - Main System (1.66)
Posted by Homme De Terre on 2004-08-02, 11:39:41 (173.192.237.208)
Moniker: Homme De Terre System Name: Main System Amp: HF:Reußenzehn Tube Slave S PP amp. 4xKT88, 2x45W LF: DIY AX 100 (diyaudio.com Pass XA clones) DIY active crossover, 4th order Linkwitz-Riley, own .......
46: Leo - Main (1.64)
Posted by Leo on 2001-03-27, 21:11:00 (207.41.113.185)
Moniker: Leo System Name: Main System Rev Date: 2001/03/27/21:11 System Rev IP: 207.41.113.185 Amp: Harman Kardon A-500 integrated 7355 PP amp, maybe 20 wpc Tone controls removed from circuit. Preamp: .......
47: eleiko2@verizon.net - Vintage System (original owner of everything here except the Yamaha T-70 tuner and the Sennheiser ear speakers. Both purchased on ebay. ) (1.60)
Posted by eleiko2@verizon.net on 2015-03-09, 14:24:38 (71.166.34.11)
Moniker: eleiko2@verizon.net System Name: Vintage System (original owner of everything here except the Yamaha T-70 tuner and the Sennheiser ear speakers. Both purchased on ebay. ) Amp: Quad 405 Preamp .......
48: Daniel A - Main (1.59)
Posted by Daniel A on 2004-01-12, 11:31:37 (87.227.38.229)
Moniker: Daniel A System Name: Main Amp: Harman/Kardon 930 receiver Preamp: None Speakers: Sonab OA-14 CDP: Philips CD303 Table: Thorens TD125 MkII, SME 3009 arm, Shure V15IV cartridge Cables: EKK 4x2 .......
49: ScottZ - Salvaging the 70s (1.59)
Posted by ScottZ on 2012-02-19, 22:03:18 (24.4.1.135)
Moniker: ScottZ System Name: Salvaging the 70s Amp: Marantz 2275 Preamp: None Speakers: KLH Model 17 CDP: California Audio Labs DX-1 Table: Thorens TD-160 with AT cart and Audioquest interconnects Cab .......
50: heavycowboy - Heavy Cowboy (1.58)
Posted by heavycowboy on 2008-02-02, 09:07:41 (71.194.55.205)
Moniker: heavycowboy System Name: Heavy Cowboy Amp: Yamaha CA-1010 Preamp: None Speakers: Large Advents CDP: None Table: Thorens TD-125 Mk II w/SME 3009 II Improved Arm (cardas rewired). Hagerman Bugl .......
51: Hirevver59@gmail.com's GGG system (1.57)
Posted by Hirevver59@gmail.com on 2015-04-08, 06:24:50 (74.67.76.241)
Hirevver59@gmail.com 's GGG system System
IP Address: 74.67.76.241
Last Update: April 08, 2015 at 06:24:50
Amplifier: Mac MC205 main amp Hafler DH 500/Hafler XL 600 for my 2 passive subs .......
52: fedocable - Bedroom (1.56)
Posted by fedocable on 2018-03-10, 21:49:46 (181.28.95.249)
Moniker: fedocable System Name: Bedroom Amp: PS Audio Sprout Preamp: None Speakers: Bowers & Wilkins DM-302 CDP: None Table: Thorens TD-160 Cables: Generic Music Preferences: Classical, Jazz, Indi .......
53: torc - Hours of fun... (1.56)
Posted by torc on 2002-10-28, 13:33:56 (155.47.200.4)
Moniker: torc System Name: Hours of fun... Amp: Zesto Bia 120 Preamp: PS Audio BHK Signature Speakers: Emerald Physics EP 2.8 CDP: Oppo 105, SonicOrbiter i5, Sonore Optical Rendu, Ayre QB 9-Twenty, .......
54: dobbykins - Main (1.55)
Posted by dobbykins on 2010-03-07, 13:32:33 (99.2.34.52)
Moniker: dobbykins System Name: Main Amp: Bottlehead SEX Preamp: none Speakers: Frugelhorn Mk 3 CDP: none Table: Thorens TD-160, RB 251, DL-103, Bottlehead Seduction, homemade Cinemag 3440 SUT Cables: .......
55: bobi - my system (1.54)
Posted by bobi on 2009-10-03, 17:50:06 (115.69.54.101)
Moniker: bobi System Name: my system Amp: Cymer el34 monoblocks, DSE modified Power amp Preamp: Cymer pre amp Speakers: Spendor SA1 and REL Sub CDP: Marantz scd 15s1 Table: Thorens TD 160 Super SME se .......
56: VICJ-60213 - ? (1.54)
Posted by VICJ-60213 on 2005-11-01, 07:25:18 (76.100.0.110)
Moniker: VICJ-60213 System Name: ? Amp: Macintosh MA-6900 integrated Preamp: None Speakers: Dynaudio Contour CDP: ARCAM CD73 Table: Thorens Other Sources: Pioneer DV-45A SACD player Cables: ? Room Hei .......
57: vortexm27 - My Components (1.53)
Posted by vortexm27 on 2008-05-15, 16:31:18 (108.45.85.82)
Moniker: vortexm27 System Name: My Components Amp: Cary 300 SEI with Hovland Musicaps, , Fisher 400c, Pioneer SX-727, YBA Integre DT Alpha, Primare i30, Pioneer Elite SC-07 home theater receiver Pream .......
58: Lethegoodtimesroll - Not for kids Only hi-fi (1.53)
Posted by Lethegoodtimesroll on 2008-02-12, 10:09:50 (97.118.138.111)
Moniker: Lethegoodtimesroll System Name: Not for kids Only hi-fi Amp: Don Garber 46 X Preamp: Hornshoppe Truth Speakers: Hornshoppe horns/cube CDP: Oppo 105 Table: Mod Thorens TD150MKII Other Sources: .......
59: ishumarian's ishumar (1.53)
Posted by ishumarian on 2011-09-02, 09:03:00 (199.242.0.29)
ishumarian 's ishumar System
IP Address: 199.242.0.29
Last Update: September 02, 2011 at 09:03:00
Amplifier: Leben CS600 (Mullard EL37s - output tubes)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrat .......
60: DaveyW - Main (1.52)
Posted by DaveyW on 2011-01-03, 10:42:59 (88.108.23.207)
Moniker: DaveyW System Name: Main Amp: Sansui AUG 30X Preamp: Pro-ject Phonostage SEII Speakers: Monitor Audio 3 CDP: Micromega Stage 4 Table: Linn Sondek Dual 1219 Thorens TD-160 Cables: VDH Skytrack .......
61: Plato65 - Bed room (1.52)
Posted by Plato65 on 2014-05-05, 17:19:32 (39.109.159.109)
Moniker: Plato65 System Name: Bed room Amp: Luxman L507 Preamp: (none) Speakers: Dynaco A25 CDP: (none) Table: Thorens TD126 + Audiocraft AC3000 + Ortofon SPU Gold + Fidelity Research FRT3 Cables: sol .......
62: tubular.well - 1 (1.52)
Posted by tubular.well on 2013-03-10, 06:35:21 (87.241.127.130)
Moniker: tubular.well System Name: 1 Amp: vta-70 Preamp: dynaco pas3x Speakers: opus 3 crescendo CDP: pioneer s801 Table: thorens 320 ortofon om30 Other Sources: mac mini, quad tuner Cables: 4 mm2 red .......
63: classicallover - No.1 (1.51)
Posted by classicallover on 2001-11-30, 02:57:13 (195.93.66.179)
Moniker: classicallover System Name: No.1 System Rev Date: 2001/12/04/23:31 System Rev IP: 195.93.66.179 Amp: 30 years old russian Tube amp(extremely modified).Two pairs of 6P3C with approx. 50watts p .......
64: aearthman - Main System (1.51)
Posted by aearthman on 2010-07-04, 04:44:15 (24.124.111.123)
Moniker: aearthman System Name: Main System Amp: Fisher 800C - Mostly original with fresh power supply. Still using original Fisher/Sylvania 7591's and all Fisher supplied tubes. Preamp: None Speakers .......
65: jmc - Office (most of my listening is in here) (1.50)
Posted by jmc on 2005-04-26, 21:03:24 (24.39.188.53)
Moniker: jmc System Name: Office (most of my listening is in here) Amp: Naim Preamp: Naim Speakers: System Audio SA-505 and tiny velodyne sub under the desk CDP: coby el cheapo Table: Thorens TD-124 / .......
66: moo - Bounce (1.48)
Posted by moo on 2001-09-20, 04:40:23 (217.40.98.9)
Moniker: moo System Name: Bounce Amp: Sun Audio SV-2A3, DIY SET 2A3 Preamp: Cyrus AV5, ADCOM GPF-750 Speakers: JM Lab 713 Onyx CDP: Pioneer/Goldmund DV380-S Table: THORENS TD150MKII/Kaylee/DL-103R Cab .......
67: Idler - Idle Pleasure (1.48)
Posted by Idler on 2008-10-11, 04:09:03 (76.144.245.47)
Moniker: Idler System Name: Idle Pleasure Amp: Leben CS300xs Preamp: K&K Maxxed Out Phono AVA Phono Speakers: Altec Valencia WJ crossover CDP: OPPO BDP 103 Schiit Bifrost Table: Thorens TD 124, Sc .......
68: iluv240s - My Rig (1.47)
Posted by iluv240s on 2010-03-27, 23:08:12 (99.6.94.74)
Moniker: iluv240s System Name: My Rig Amp: ACURUS A250 (For Sale) Preamp: Audible Illusions Modulus IIA Speakers: Sonus Faber Concertino CDP: SONY CDP 102 (1985) Table: Thorens TD 125 MkII/ REGA RB 60 .......
69: MikeD@NZ - hiding in my study (1.47)
Posted by MikeD@NZ on 2007-08-25, 01:26:28 (210.246.12.226)
Moniker: MikeD@NZ System Name: hiding in my study Amp: technics su-3400 Preamp: none Speakers: audio pro on heavy steel custom stands. AKG and sennheiser headphones. yamaha sub sw315. CDP: computor T .......
70: Dingojazz - Arizona Room (1.46)
Posted by Dingojazz on 2015-01-10, 18:49:10 (68.2.194.179)
Moniker: Dingojazz System Name: Arizona Room Amp: VTA Mk III, octal drivers Preamp: VTA SP14 Speakers: Phase Tech 1000 CDP: Marantz Table: Thorens TD 160 with Magnepan Unipivot Bottlehead phono with u .......
71: davidef@dove.net.au - cheap does not always mean nasty (its all relative).... (1.46)
Posted by davidef@dove.net.au on 2001-09-11, 05:39:00 (210.215.24.8)
Moniker: davidef@dove.net.au System Name: cheap does not always mean nasty (its all relative).... System Rev Date: 2001/09/22/21:06 System Rev IP: 210.215.24.8 Amp: Philips AH360. meaty, heavy, with t .......
72: skellington - Rubbish! (1.46)
Posted by skellington on 2007-10-06, 08:21:45 (82.21.32.78)
Moniker: skellington System Name: Rubbish! Amp: Kenwood KA-3020 Preamp: None Speakers: TDL RTL2 CDP: Marantz CD63 Table: Thorens TD160 mk1 Other Sources: Computer Cables: Dunno Room Height: 2.5 metre .......
73: pinghels - Zoefmasjien (1.46)
Posted by pinghels on 2004-01-28, 02:22:07 (212.129.149.98)
Moniker: pinghels System Name: Zoefmasjien System Rev Date: 2006/03/06/10:15 System Rev IP: 212.129.149.98 Amp: Naim Nap 140 & Sugden A21a, which I like both, for different reasons: the Naim NAP for i .......
74: longtimer - Vintage (1.46)
Posted by longtimer on 2011-05-18, 06:53:31 (160.36.190.242)
Moniker: longtimer System Name: Vintage Amp: Yamaha Integrated a 520 Preamp: None Speakers: Rectilinear III Lowboys CDP: Sony ES w outboard AMC DAC Table: Thorens TD160 w/ Grado Black Other Sources: L .......
75: vernon30515@yahoo.com - umm... (1.45)
Posted by vernon30515@yahoo.com on 2009-08-18, 14:08:53 (166.102.93.147)
Moniker: vernon30515@yahoo.com System Name: umm... Amp: Fisher 800c, modded Eico ST70 Preamp: none Speakers: Klipsch Cornwalls, Heresies w/ sub, Dynaco A25, Realistic Delta 12's, EV Marquis CDP: none .......
76: veeren@zonnet.nl - Olivais (1.45)
Posted by veeren@zonnet.nl on 2009-05-25, 02:38:05 (82.154.45.194)
Moniker: veeren@zonnet.nl System Name: Olivais Amp: Power amp, Leak ST 20 plus Border Patrol, Trends class D Preamp: Audio Note kit 1 with outboard psu. Speakers: Audio Note E CDP: Sony SCD 555 ES Tab .......
77: bewareofdoug - Doug's Main System (1.44)
Posted by bewareofdoug on 2015-11-07, 15:34:42 (98.127.111.60)
Moniker: bewareofdoug System Name: Doug's Main System Amp: Conrad Johnson MV 60SE Preamp: Cary SLP 98L Speakers: Kef Reference 207 Stereo Vandersteen 2WQ Subs CDP: Stream from a Sonus Table: Thorens 3 .......
78: rbanta - Fish room (1.44)
Posted by rbanta on 2013-09-29, 08:16:24 (76.84.9.24)
Moniker: rbanta System Name: Fish room Amp: Aronov 960i and two Marantz SA 17 amps Preamp: Marantz PM17 MKII Speakers: Von Scweikert VR 4's CDP: Marantz CD17 MKII Table: VPI Aries, Thorens TD124 Cable .......
79: tdbr8de - tdbr8de main (1.43)
Posted by tdbr8de on 2014-05-27, 06:09:21 (68.0.61.193)
Moniker: tdbr8de System Name: tdbr8de main Amp: Rogue Audio Atlas Magnum w/KT-120 tubes Preamp: ARC Ref2 MkII Speakers: B&W 804 Matrix with Maughan BAF CDP: Marantz SA8005 SACD player Table: Thor .......
80: TK421 - TK-421 (1.43)
Posted by TK421 on 2007-12-16, 18:59:26 (99.249.244.241)
Moniker: TK421 System Name: TK-421 Amp: None Preamp: None Speakers: See below CDP: Arcam Alpha 7CD Table: Thorens TD166 MKII Cables: Wireworld Oasis Music Preferences: None Goals: None System Strength .......
81: BubbaMike - Bedroom (1.42)
Posted by BubbaMike on 2011-04-17, 20:02:05 (146.129.240.157)
Moniker: BubbaMike System Name: Bedroom Amp: Luxman L-430 Fisher 400 Preamp: None Speakers: Boston Acoustics A150 CDP: Airport Express fed from my Mac Pro Table: Thorens TD 160 Other Sources: Nakamich .......
82: Pikelet - Home away from home (1.41)
Posted by Pikelet on 2003-12-11, 16:59:08 (66.20.119.132)
Moniker: Pikelet System Name: Home away from home System Rev Date: 2003/12/11/17:02 System Rev IP: 66.20.119.132 Amp: Bottlehead Paramour 2A3 SET with CCCS Preamp: Stock Bottlehead Foreplay Speakers: .......
83: kaffeochgrappa - One (1.41)
Posted by kaffeochgrappa on 2010-04-21, 12:10:09 (85.195.31.185)
Moniker: kaffeochgrappa System Name: One Amp: Marantz PM 7001 KI Technics SA300 K Preamp: None. Speakers: Focal Chorus 806V Gale Gold monitor Jamo J-120 CDP: Marantz SA 15 S1. Table: Rega P5 - MF X-LP .......
84: Tony Doman - Oldies but goodies (1.41)
Posted by Tony Doman on 2001-08-30, 00:11:58 (168.209.97.34)
Moniker: Tony Doman System Name: Oldies but goodies System Rev Date: 2001/11/28/00:27 System Rev IP: 168.209.97.34 Amp: Quad II monoblocks; Trio W-41 tube amp (14 wpc) being refurbished Preamp: DIY pr .......
85: teg10 - Current System (1.40)
Posted by teg10 on 2012-02-14, 05:33:45 (67.184.177.0)
Moniker: teg10 System Name: Current System Amp: Marantz PM5003 Preamp: none Speakers: Klipsch Forte II CDP: Marantz CD5004 Table: Thorens TD-160 BC Mk.II, AT440MLa, Infinity Black Widow Other Sources: .......
86: restock - For Terry... (1.40)
Posted by restock on 2006-01-03, 23:58:39 (99.255.88.75)
Moniker: restock System Name: For Terry... Amp: I. Shindo Haut Brion II. Bottlehead Single Ended eXperimenter's kit Preamp: I. Shindo Monbrison II. none Speakers: I. Devore Super 8 II. Cain & Cain .......
87: ColinR - Quad and KEF (1.40)
Posted by ColinR on 2001-10-24, 16:00:39 (217.43.23.45)
Moniker: ColinR System Name: Quad and KEF Amp: Pair Quad 606-2's, Quad 606, four Quad 405-2's, pair Quad 410-2 monoblocks, Quad 520f, Quad 520M. Pair of Crown DC 300A's from Abbey Road rebuilt to mkI .......
88: danner1515 - My modest little stereo (1.39)
Posted by danner1515 on 2006-06-06, 20:16:47 (71.8.45.230)
Moniker: danner1515 System Name: My modest little stereo Amp: Fisher X-100-B integrated tube amp Preamp: None Speakers: Electrovoice EVS 16B 3-way cabinets CDP: Er... my DVD player? Don't play too man .......
89: Atti - Musical Box 1 (1.39)
Posted by Atti on 2002-11-22, 02:39:04 (185.2.16.50)
Moniker: Atti System Name: Musical Box 1 Amp: Lectron JH 50 (Quad ESL 63) Berendsen ES 60 Red Edition (Gradient SW 63) Drop THX 789 AAA (Beyer DT 990 Symmetric) Preamp: Berendsen MPR1+PSU1 Red Edition .......
90: PSK - The Other Woman (1.39)
Posted by PSK on 2012-01-28, 02:56:25 (106.207.133.119)
Moniker: PSK System Name: The Other Woman Amp: Xindak a600e Preamp: none Speakers: Magnepan 1.7i CDP: Metrum jade dac and Cambridge transport Table: Thorens td 160 Other Sources: Yamaha tape deck Cabl .......
91: SteveBrown's Vintage Fun (1.39)
Posted by SteveBrown on 2015-12-02, 15:58:43 (24.21.214.83)
SteveBrown 's Vintage Fun System
IP Address: 24.21.214.83
Last Update: December 02, 2015 at 15:58:43
Amplifier: Bell Carillion 6060
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speaker .......
92: Newtonian17.5's Main (1.38)
Posted by Newtonian17.5 on 2021-08-09, 05:31:22 (70.189.95.65)
Newtonian17.5 's Main System
IP Address: 70.189.95.65
Last Update: August 09, 2021 at 05:31:22
Amplifier: ARC VT130
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): ARC Ref1
Speakers: DQ-10
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93: tnick - Thick as a Brick (1.38)
Posted by tnick on 2021-02-08, 16:21:15 (68.77.51.149)
Moniker: tnick System Name: Thick as a Brick Amp: Mcintosh MC-2255 Preamp: Mcintosh C-33 Speakers: B&W CM9s2 REL T9 CDP: Mcintosh MVP-831 Table: Thorens TD124 MKIISME 3012 MKII Other Sources: Camb .......
94: apanton1952 - Old & New (1.38)
Posted by apanton1952 on 2012-11-21, 09:40:54 (41.81.173.85)
Moniker: apanton1952 System Name: Old & New Amp: Sansui 777A, Sansui AU6900, Pioneer SX1050, Technics SE A3 Preamp: Angstrom 200 Speakers: Martin Logan Aerius, Martin Logan Script CDP: Rotel CD Tr .......
95: sonyuser - Good old stuff (1.37)
Posted by sonyuser on 2008-10-22, 06:16:43 (91.253.23.203)
Moniker: sonyuser System Name: Good old stuff Amp: McIntosh MC2100 Preamp: McIntosh C29 Speakers: KEF 104aB CDP: Pioneer PD50 Table: (Linn LP12 /Ittok / Adikt ) Thorens TD125 LB/ SME 3012 / Grace F8 .......
96: JunkyJan - All systems (1.37)
Posted by JunkyJan on 2015-01-14, 17:28:47 (162.156.148.52)
Moniker: JunkyJan System Name: All systems Amp: Yamaha A-S1000 / Dynaco Mark III monoblocks / Dynaco ST-70 Preamp: Krell PAM-5 / NAD 114 Speakers: Mission 773 / Mission MX3 CDP: Cambridge Audio 651C / .......
97: Moko's Home (1.37)
Posted by Moko on 2011-01-07, 11:50:35 (86.135.250.114)
Moko 's Home System
IP Address: 86.135.250.114
Last Update: January 07, 2011 at 11:50:35
Amplifier: DIY EL34
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Bottlehead Quickie
Speakers: Tanno .......
98: chrvans@hotmail.com - Not for Kids Only Hi Fi (1.37)
Posted by chrvans@hotmail.com on 2008-02-11, 17:41:03 (75.166.55.73)
Moniker: chrvans@hotmail.com System Name: Not for Kids Only Hi Fi Amp: Fi X Preamp: Fi Yph/Luminous Audio Axiom (Mono setup)...pending Naim 42 mod to the system Speakers: Hornshoppe Horns/Cube CDP: MH .......
99: jambalaya - Main (1.36)
Posted by jambalaya on 2012-08-12, 18:05:43 (104.55.213.90)
Moniker: jambalaya System Name: Main Amp: Primaluna Dialogue Premium Preamp: None Speakers: Spendor A6's CDP: Marantz CD6004 iFi Black Label DAC Mac Mini Table: Thorens TD-160 Super Lounge Audio/Denon .......
100: beatlebrad2000's Main (1.36)
Posted by beatlebrad2000 on 2021-03-03, 07:45:30 (69.73.117.10)
beatlebrad2000 's Main System
IP Address: 69.73.117.10
Last Update: March 03, 2021 at 07:45:30
Amplifier: McIntosh MC30 (pair)
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): McIntosh C20
Spea .......
101: SteveBrown - Changes all the time (1.36)
Posted by SteveBrown on 2009-03-29, 20:34:08 (24.21.191.88)
Moniker: SteveBrown System Name: Changes all the time Amp: various devices of my own design... Preamp: same Speakers: Edgar Horns on top, JBL 2226 bottom, Pi crossover, or sometimes Fostex FE167 suppl .......
102: pfm14@comcast.net - Simple yet complex (1.36)
Posted by pfm14@comcast.net on 2007-01-26, 23:01:39 (24.12.65.98)
Moniker: pfm14@comcast.net System Name: Simple yet complex Amp: MELODY I2A3 Preamp: none Speakers: GPA 604-8H II in 6.3 ft cabs CDP: Playstation 1001 or oppo 970 Table: thorens 316 bellari sumiko blue .......
103: jem - Office (1.35)
Posted by jem on 2007-02-24, 15:49:28 (24.113.155.207)
Moniker: jem System Name: Office Amp: Marantz 2020B Preamp: None Speakers: Audio Engine A2 CDP: Sony X111ES Table: Thorens TD 160 W/ Rega Exact Bellari VP-129 Other Sources: Nakamichi CR-1A cassette d .......
104: HamBone77 - Finally went modern. (1.34)
Posted by HamBone77 on 2007-02-27, 18:52:16 (192.80.111.85)
Moniker: HamBone77 System Name: Finally went modern. Amp: Onkyo TX656 Preamp: None Speakers: Klipsch R28f CDP: Onkyo 6 disc player Table: Stock Thorens TD150, A #1 Cinemag SUT, Denon DL103. Cables: R .......
105: EtheKey's Home (1.34)
Posted by EtheKey on 2011-06-11, 16:18:00 (76.170.25.175)
EtheKey 's Home System
IP Address: 76.170.25.175
Last Update: June 11, 2011 at 16:18:00
Amplifier: NAD T747
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speakers: Ascend Acoutics Sier .......
106: nerdorama - Main (1.34)
Posted by nerdorama on 2004-11-01, 15:43:50 (67.168.95.207)
Moniker: nerdorama System Name: Main Amp: DIY PP-diff 6AR6 w/6BL7 LTP driver, Magnequest OPT and Lundahl interstage Preamp: DIY active loaded 37/76 Behringer DEQ2496 EQ for bass Speakers: Lynn Olson M .......
107: longtimer - Longtimer (1.34)
Posted by longtimer on 2010-05-28, 10:09:29 (160.36.190.242)
Moniker: longtimer System Name: Longtimer Amp: Aragon 4004 mkII; Preamp: McIntosh MX117 Speakers: Alon Mk V - woofs redone by Millersound CDP: Denon 3910 modded Table: Thorens TD160 / Shure v15III; Sh .......
108: LeBob - Main (1.34)
Posted by LeBob on 2017-02-07, 20:57:23 (70.225.25.198)
Moniker: LeBob System Name: Main Amp: Yamamoto A09 300b Preamp: Stepped Attenuator and Selector Speakers: Altec 414Z, 614 Cabinets, 811b horns, 806A, Jensen horn tweeters, DIY & Vintage Altec Cros .......
109: kenvab - Favorite System (1.34)
Posted by kenvab on 2013-02-02, 05:06:29 (166.137.244.79)
Moniker: kenvab System Name: Favorite System Amp: prima Luna Prolouge 2 Preamp: N/A Speakers: Primary, stax SRXMKII earspeakers, B&W 685. CDP: I hate those things Table: Thorens TD 350, Technics S .......
110: Alberto - Old but Good (1.33)
Posted by Alberto on 2002-12-09, 06:56:56 (213.215.247.66)
Moniker: Alberto System Name: Old but Good Amp: Consonance M100, an EL34 Push pull Preamp: PS Audio IVH, Consonance PM1 Phono stage, Consonane Cyber 40 phono stage Speakers: LS3/5a, KEF Coda II CDP: .......
111: valvevinyl - Living room (1.33)
Posted by valvevinyl on 2006-03-10, 20:52:46 (84.9.34.212)
Moniker: valvevinyl System Name: Living room System Rev Date: 2006/04/15/13:37 System Rev IP: 84.9.34.212 Amp: Home made hotrod STA-15 with STA-15 output trans and Parmeko neptune power suplay/chock M .......
112: leifhellmusic - Systematic (1.33)
Posted by leifhellmusic on 2005-10-06, 14:35:17 (81.234.188.96)
Moniker: leifhellmusic System Name: Systematic Amp: Primare I21 Preamp: Sugden Optima phonoamplifier Speakers: Carlsson OA50.3 CDP: Pioneer DV757Ai Table: Thorens TD 320 plus Benz Micro Ace MC togethe .......
113: Dano G - Master Bedroom (1.32)
Posted by Dano G on 2011-05-22, 06:31:00 (71.204.62.255)
Moniker: Dano G System Name: Master Bedroom Amp: Shanling - The Music Center MC-30 Preamp: none Speakers: Tekton Design High Efficiency - Custom Built for my long room. CDP: Shanling - The Music Cente .......
114: imfos - Audio (1.32)
Posted by imfos on 2011-06-19, 04:08:57 (95.94.16.209)
Moniker: imfos System Name: Audio Amp: Jadis Orchestra with mods Preamp: None Speakers: DIY Open Baffle with Dayton AMT2-4, Visaton B200, Eminence Alfa 15-A CDP: Sony CDP XA5ES, Atoll DR100SE2 / Atoll .......
115: Tigro - My System (1.32)
Posted by Tigro on 2001-04-16, 02:36:00 (85.65.121.80)
Moniker: Tigro System Name: My System Amp: Antique Sound Lab tube monoblocks AQ 1008DT 105W/ch Trigon 50M Monoblocks Solid State Preamp: Conrad Johnson PV10A Speakers: MARTIN LOGAN VANTAGE CDP: Ayon .......
116: fedocable's Office (1.32)
Posted by fedocable on 2018-03-10, 21:45:41 (181.28.95.249)
fedocable 's Office System
IP Address: 181.28.95.249
Last Update: March 10, 2018 at 21:45:41
Amplifier: Accuphase e202
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Speakers: Kef Coda .......
117: RATON - 1.Main (1.32)
Posted by RATON on 2004-11-11, 10:17:34 (83.132.44.173)
Moniker: RATON System Name: 1.Main System Rev Date: 2006/02/10/13:36 System Rev IP: 83.132.44.173 Amp: BAT Vk-60 with (8)WESTINGHOUSE 6sn7 gtb Nos +(4)stock Ulianov 6C33b tubes. Preamp: BAT Vk-5 with .......
118: Spiral - Gold Soundz (1.32)
Posted by Spiral on 2007-06-19, 09:34:10 (68.175.77.143)
Moniker: Spiral System Name: Gold Soundz Amp: Musical Fidelity A5cr Preamp: Hagerman Clarinet Speakers: Monitor Audio GR 20 CDP: None. Table: Thorens TD160b MKII, Rega RB 250, Benz Micro Silver MC, Ha .......
119: rewind67 - HiFi on a Budget (1.32)
Posted by rewind67 on 2011-03-12, 20:38:58 (69.86.213.113)
Moniker: rewind67 System Name: HiFi on a Budget Amp: Bottlehead S.E.X. Preamp: in the works Speakers: Pi 2's CDP: huh? Table: Thorens TD-150 mkII AB w/ TP-13A arm, DL-103, DIY Cinemag stepup, and Bott .......
120: wudsmith - ODYSSEY/ ETC. (1.31)
Posted by wudsmith on 2016-02-08, 19:10:06 (71.77.70.116)
Moniker: wudsmith System Name: ODYSSEY/ ETC. Amp: ODYSSEY KISMET TREATED AMP Preamp: ODYSSEY TEMPEST (MODIFIED) Speakers: SPICA TC50 MONITORS WITH KINERGETICS SUBWOFFERS AND AMPS WITH CIRCUITS FOR INT .......
121: brunogag@hotmail.com's It's a start (1.31)
Posted by brunogag@hotmail.com on 2005-09-23, 08:59:18 (216.94.110.151)
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122: LeBob - TV System (1.31)
Posted by LeBob on 2022-02-09, 10:59:27 (70.225.25.198)
Moniker: LeBob System Name: TV System Amp: DIY 300B Preamp: Stepped attenuator and selector switch Speakers: Altec Santiago with Fostex super-tweeter and rear bass reflex port with 3 switchable port l .......
123: Matts_'s set (1.31)
Posted by Matts_ on 2011-06-22, 07:54:36 (66.32.195.93)
Matts_ 's set System
IP Address: 66.32.195.93
Last Update: June 22, 2011 at 07:54:36
Amplifier: Bottlehead Paramours- heavily modified
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Foreplay
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124: raneypdx - Main (1.30)
Posted by raneypdx on 2009-04-08, 20:24:07 (24.6.169.6)
Moniker: raneypdx System Name: Main Amp: RWA Signature 30.2 Korneff 45SE Preamp: RWA Isabella w/ DAC Speakers: Omega 3XRS AKG K1000 CDP: Apple iBook G3 Table: Audible Illusions Modulus 3A, phono stag .......
125: fishy - Garage Sound System (1.30)
Posted by fishy on 2016-09-18, 21:29:51 (23.241.112.161)
Moniker: fishy System Name: Garage Sound System Amp: Curcio Mod Dynaco Stereo 70. Mullard UK EL34's, Amperex 6DJ8's in the driver stage. Preamp: Curcio Mod Dynaco PAS 3 Speakers: Altec 602 drivers in .......
126: Heart_K - 1.Main (1.30)
Posted by Heart_K on 2006-11-13, 17:13:36 (220.150.74.4)
Moniker: Heart_K System Name: 1.Main Amp: McIntosh MC2500 Preamp: McIntosh C33 Speakers: McIntosh XRT20 CDP: McIntosh MCD7000 McIntosh MCD7007 Marantz SA14 Table: 1)LINN SONDEK LP12 with LINGO Power S .......
127: Duaney's simple-only one (1.30)
Posted by Duaney on 2022-01-23, 21:59:47 (72.184.170.100)
Duaney 's simple-only one System
IP Address: 72.184.170.100
Last Update: January 23, 2022 at 21:59:47
Amplifier: Marantz 2230B McIntosh 6100
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): none .......
128: BatNastard - This is what I can afford and fits in my condo! (1.30)
Posted by BatNastard on 2007-02-23, 19:45:21 (72.72.58.105)
Moniker: BatNastard System Name: This is what I can afford and fits in my condo! Amp: NAD 3020 Preamp: See above Speakers: B&W V201, homemade subwoofer CDP: Samsung DVD LOL Table: Heavily Modded Thore .......
129: easyone's jojo's (1.30)
Posted by easyone on 2008-04-11, 23:54:44 (70.232.61.70)
easyone 's jojo's System
IP Address: 70.232.61.70
Last Update: April 11, 2008 at 23:54:44
Amplifier: Will Vincent Custom SET monoblocks
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): McIntosh C .......
130: Macncheez - Basement System (1.29)
Posted by Macncheez on 2021-04-13, 11:50:40 (149.149.130.151)
Moniker: Macncheez System Name: Basement System Amp: Yamaha R1100 125 wpc stereo receiver Preamp: None Speakers: Boston A400 CDP: Denon CD player w/ Geshelli J2; Pioneer Elite SACD player Table: Thore .......
131: Bill P - under construction (1.29)
Posted by Bill P on 2007-11-26, 09:42:47 (99.246.39.218)
Moniker: Bill P System Name: under construction Amp: McIntosh 225 25 Watts per Channel (50 in Mono Mode) Preamp: NAD 1700 Speakers: 2 Tannoy Mercury MX4s CDP: None Table: Thorens TD 124 MKII with SME .......
132: dbolt - main (1.29)
Posted by dbolt on 2001-07-05, 21:58:00 (64.50.141.29)
Moniker: dbolt System Name: main System Rev Date: 2001/07/05/21:58 System Rev IP: 64.50.141.29 Amp: Welborne Apollo 25 Preamp: Joule MKII Speakers: Silverline Sonatina CDP: Sony 333ES Table: Thorens 1 .......
133: daseman - Main (1.29)
Posted by daseman on 2008-04-20, 10:55:32 (76.121.64.222)
Moniker: daseman System Name: Main Amp: McIntosh MC30s Preamp: custom preamp with 7788 tubes (wired as triodes), EF86 and 6dj8 based phono, and Sowter nickel output transformers Speakers: Tannoy Legac .......
134: mooseberry - hodgepodge (1.29)
Posted by mooseberry on 2007-07-25, 10:16:52 (24.198.17.255)
Moniker: mooseberry System Name: hodgepodge Amp: Mac 6500,Mac MC 502, Phase Linear 400 and 700's, Carver M500's,Rotel 1090 and 1075,Gas,and Marantz. Preamp: Carvers, Phase Linears,Rotels,Newcastle P96 .......
135: ssimon@wideopenwest.com's The McIntosh Dream (1.29)
Posted by ssimon@wideopenwest.com on 2016-02-23, 18:58:55 (96.27.85.101)
ssimon@wideopenwest.com 's The McIntosh Dream System
IP Address: 96.27.85.101
Last Update: February 23, 2016 at 18:58:55
Amplifier: McIntosh MC-30's
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated) .......
136: Westerml's Main Listening Room (1.29)
Posted by Westerml on 2019-07-05, 03:29:41 (73.201.25.195)
Westerml 's Main Listening Room System
IP Address: 73.201.25.195
Last Update: July 05, 2019 at 03:29:41
Amplifier: CJ MF2500a; Sunfire 300
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Motif M .......
137: uncle mag - work in progress (1.29)
Posted by uncle mag on 2005-05-05, 10:26:34 (199.82.243.104)
Moniker: uncle mag System Name: work in progress Amp: vtl MB185 monoblocks Larry Moore custom 845 SET Preamp: mac c2200 Speakers: b&w matrix 801 series 3 magnepan 1.6 magnepan mg3a NEW Kef LS50 CD .......
138: coma's Vintage meets new world (1.29)
Posted by coma on 2002-09-02, 10:00:38 (24.93.31.51)
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139: vib - vib (1.29)
Posted by vib on 2002-11-14, 04:45:03 (80.29.80.25)
Moniker: vib System Name: vib Amp: Gryphon Callisto 2200 integrated Preamp: None Speakers: Harbeth Monitor 30 CDP: Oppo Bdp-95 Table: Thorens TD-850 Cables: IC: JPS Labs Superconductor 2 (RCA) Speaker .......
140: BillyBenBilly - The Acme Space Time Continuum Hot Fudge Special (1.28)
Posted by BillyBenBilly on 2007-12-16, 12:58:22 (67.0.98.156)
Moniker: BillyBenBilly System Name: The Acme Space Time Continuum Hot Fudge Special Amp: Audio Note Kit-4, Marantz 2230 receiver, Allied/Knight EL-84 integrated. Preamp: Yaqin 23B w/Matsushita 12ax7s .......
141: smilingfish's Mine (1.28)
Posted by smilingfish on 2008-03-10, 10:02:25 (82.153.16.186)
smilingfish 's Mine System
IP Address: 82.153.16.186
Last Update: March 10, 2008 at 10:02:25
Amplifier: Myriad 240
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Musical fidelity Elektra E100 ( .......
142: Dogface1956's Home Office (1.27)
Posted by Dogface1956 on 2007-10-29, 18:56:07 (68.122.230.177)
Dogface1956 's Home Office System
IP Address: 68.122.230.177
Last Update: October 29, 2007 at 18:56:07
Amplifier: Pioneer SA 7800 Integrated Amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): .......
143: rnrdrummer's Current System (1.27)
Posted by rnrdrummer on 2009-03-10, 06:52:58 (149.101.1.129)
rnrdrummer 's Current System System
IP Address: 149.101.1.129
Last Update: March 10, 2009 at 06:52:58
Amplifier: Nakamichi PA-5 100 wpc
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Conrad Joh .......
144: mothra - Mothra's stereo (1.27)
Posted by mothra on 2001-09-06, 20:32:57 (208.58.7.207)
Moniker: mothra System Name: Mothra's stereo Amp: conrad johnson premier 1B prototype. Conrad johnson premier 11 w/kt90's, Hafler 9500 and Bryston 4b Preamp: Alaap preamp/phono stage by nick doshi, es .......
145: Atti - Musical Box 3 (1.26)
Posted by Atti on 2019-08-22, 17:36:08 (185.2.16.50)
Moniker: Atti System Name: Musical Box 3 Amp: Quad 606 MKI Preamp: Quad 66 Speakers: Klipsch RP600M CDP: Quad 67 Table: Thorens TD 166 MKII with Ortofon OM10 Other Sources: Quad FM 66 Tuner Amazon Ech .......
146: tuffstuff1's Vintage Gear (1.26)
Posted by tuffstuff1 on 2013-04-26, 07:15:48 (98.100.44.66)
tuffstuff1
's Vintage Gear System
IP Address: 98.100.44.66
Last Update: April 26, 2013 at 07:15:48
Amplifier: MC250(2),MAC1700,MA6100
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): Mac C24
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147: PH - workshop system (1.26)
Posted by PH on 2010-01-16, 20:21:01 (162.236.13.210)
Moniker: PH System Name: workshop system Amp: rebuilt Dyna 70 w/Triode Elect EF86/ECC99 board Fisher 500C Preamp: rebuilt Dyna PAS 2 Speakers: Klipsch Forte, modded xover, smooth impedance. CDP: Micro .......
148: BlairM - Humble but proud (1.26)
Posted by BlairM on 2009-05-27, 14:39:08 (69.158.246.183)
Moniker: BlairM System Name: Humble but proud Amp: Homebrew direct-coupled 2A3 stereo SET amp Preamp: Modified Yaqin MS-12B Speakers: Klipsch Forte IV CDP: Rotel 955 CD player Musical Fidelity V-DAC T .......
149: jmiccolis's jmiccolis (1.26)
Posted by jmiccolis on 2013-10-20, 13:02:00 (174.44.116.68)
jmiccolis 's jmiccolis System
IP Address: 174.44.116.68
Last Update: October 20, 2013 at 13:02:00
Amplifier: dynaco stereo 400
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): dynaco PAT-5 super- .......
150: kudret - 2-channel - system 1 (1.26)
Posted by kudret on 2007-07-14, 04:41:41 (132.205.16.30)
Moniker: kudret System Name: 2-channel - system 1 Amp: JFL SETH 2A3 for HF and QSC PLX 1202 for LF Preamp: Cary SLP 70 w/ phono Speakers: Klipsch Jubilee two-way with EV Dx38 active crossover. CDP: Kr .......
151: Newtonian - Main (1.26)
Posted by Newtonian on 2009-05-20, 10:01:38 (170.225.12.33)
Moniker: Newtonian System Name: Main Amp: ARC VT 130 Preamp: ARC Ref 1 Speakers: 2 Pair Dahlquist DQ-10 Mirrored & Stacked CDP: Jriver MC 17 - KingRex USB DAC (Burr Brown) Table: Lenco L70 - Denon .......
152: henrybasstardo - Basstardos main systems (1.25)
Posted by henrybasstardo on 2009-11-27, 13:55:27 (68.82.88.100)
Moniker: henrybasstardo System Name: Basstardos main systems Amp: Fisher 400 Preamp: none Speakers: model 14's CDP: yes Table: thorens Other Sources: iphone Cables: nothing special Other Stuff: Prett .......
153: DenWojcik@adelphia.net - My Mcinstoh (1.25)
Posted by DenWojcik@adelphia.net on 2003-03-06, 18:04:10 (67.21.205.49)
Moniker: DenWojcik@adelphia.net System Name: My Mcinstoh System Rev Date: 2003/09/09/16:12 System Rev IP: 67.21.205.49 Amp: Mcintosh 2105 Preamp: Mcintosh mx110 Speakers: JBL 4312A CDP: Mcintosh 7000 .......
154: Bob Cohan - Office (1.25)
Posted by Bob Cohan on 2002-12-21, 08:51:08 (65.34.122.19)
Moniker: Bob Cohan System Name: Office System Rev Date: 2003/04/20/08:51 System Rev IP: 65.34.122.19 Amp: Fisher 500c Preamp: none Speakers: Dynaco A-25s CDP: Jolida Table: Thorens TD 124 Other Source .......
155: j-phresh - 2chan (1.25)
Posted by j-phresh on 2006-05-13, 16:48:49 (68.21.35.212)
Moniker: j-phresh System Name: 2chan System Rev Date: 2006/12/30/09:09 System Rev IP: 68.21.35.212 Amp: decware integrated Preamp: none Speakers: decware hdt CDP: marantz cd67se, monica2 Table: thoren .......
156: aaight - Nice (1.24)
Posted by aaight on 2002-01-19, 04:44:52 (212.116.75.218)
Moniker: aaight System Name: Nice System Rev Date: 2002/09/01/11:58 System Rev IP: 212.116.75.218 Amp: AudioResearch vt100 Preamp: AudioNet Pre1 G2 Speakers: JMLab Mezzo Utopia CDP: AudioNet Art v2 Ta .......
157: vivid 2 - VIVID 1 (1.24)
Posted by vivid 2 on 2002-04-07, 13:09:08 (216.221.81.97)
Moniker: vivid 2 System Name: VIVID 1 System Rev Date: 2004/03/17/14:54 System Rev IP: 216.221.81.97 Amp: fisher 400 Preamp: same Speakers: ROGERS LS 6 CDP: toshiba 3950 + deltec little bit 3 ( da ) T .......
158: VTM's primary (1.24)
Posted by VTM on 2004-07-11, 08:03:55 (80.62.255.41)
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159: scooter_nate - Lay Lady Lay (1.24)
Posted by scooter_nate on 2007-11-12, 18:54:16 (99.250.55.91)
Moniker: scooter_nate System Name: Lay Lady Lay Amp: Marantz 2240 Bottlehead SEX Amp Preamp: Don't have one Speakers: Klipch KSB 2.1 Sennheiser HD600 headphones CDP: None Table: Thorens TD126 MKIII Ot .......
160: tscap - My Sanity (1.24)
Posted by tscap on 2006-03-18, 06:21:21 (71.192.21.137)
Moniker: tscap System Name: My Sanity Amp: Jolida 502B w/KT88's-mapleshade modded scott 222 Preamp: none Speakers: PSB Platinum T8 CDP: Arcam Diva Table: vpi scoutmaster w/sds ,ringclamp Shelter 501mk .......
161: jboat - rays (1.23)
Posted by jboat on 2003-04-11, 11:07:24 (67.167.70.43)
Moniker: jboat System Name: rays System Rev Date: 2004/04/04/15:15 System Rev IP: 67.167.70.43 Amp: norh se-9 tube amp Preamp: none Speakers: omega grande 6 high effeciency speakers CDP: shengya cd-10 .......
162: Try1256 - Main (1.23)
Posted by Try1256 on 2017-02-02, 18:33:16 (68.204.30.125)
Moniker: Try1256 System Name: Main Amp: Odyssey Khartago Preamp: Balanced Audio Technology VK-3i Speakers: Polk SDA 2a, Yamaha NS-1000 CDP: Denon DCD 1560 Table: Thorens TD-160 SME M2-9 Audio Technica .......
163: Soren - Main System (1.23)
Posted by Soren on 2012-05-25, 13:09:29 (80.248.3.3)
Moniker: Soren System Name: Main System Amp: Musical Fidelity KW550 Preamp: Ayre K5xe Speakers: Marantz LS95, Revel Ultima Studio 2, Bose 901 CDP: Ayre CD7 Table: LO-d TU-1000, Marantz TT-1000, Garard .......
164: Uncle Hippie - Rockin' (1.23)
Posted by Uncle Hippie on 2005-02-13, 10:56:34 (139.127.19.232)
Moniker: Uncle Hippie System Name: Rockin' Amp: Benchmark AHB2 Amplifier Preamp: Audio Research SP8 Mk. II Preamplifier Speakers: Vandersteen 3A Signature Speakers CDP: Marantz SA8001 SACD/CD Player T .......
165: Benb - Music (1.23)
Posted by Benb on 2002-12-31, 07:41:00 (193.37.254.131)
Moniker: Benb System Name: Music Amp: Pass Labs INT-25 Preamp: none Speakers: Spatial Audio M3 Turbo S with upgraded crossovers Subwoofer CDP: Abbas DAC 2.2 tube DAC fed by Abbas USB/SPDIF converter C .......
166: hoporama's Living Room (1.23)
Posted by hoporama on 2015-06-21, 17:18:26 (69.254.150.118)
hoporama 's Living Room System
IP Address: 69.254.150.118
Last Update: June 21, 2015 at 17:18:26
Amplifier: Topping TP-60 integrated amp
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
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167: EL Cheapo - Playroom (1.23)
Posted by EL Cheapo on 2015-09-07, 14:12:39 (68.107.127.142)
Moniker: EL Cheapo System Name: Playroom Amp: Yamaha M-60 Preamp: NAD C658 Speakers: Altec "Valencia" Frankensteined components and cabinet collected over a couple years. CDP: Oppo 103 used .......
168: docjowe's hey good sounding (1.22)
Posted by docjowe on 2004-07-16, 10:44:11 (193.218.15.46)
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169: rclanger - current system (1.22)
Posted by rclanger on 2010-06-16, 19:04:37 (32.220.208.200)
Moniker: rclanger System Name: current system Amp: Atma-Sphere M-60's Preamp: Atma-Sphere MP-1 Speakers: ProAc Response D2 CDP: PS Audio DS DAC mk2, PST Transport Table: Thorens TD-124mkii, VPI Classi .......
170: djcwardog - Main (1.22)
Posted by djcwardog on 2018-12-17, 13:45:23 (147.0.143.114)
Moniker: djcwardog System Name: Main Amp: ARC Ref 75 Preamp: ARC Ref 3 Speakers: Genesis 500 with recent Upgrade: Plate Amps and Woofers. CDP: Emotiva ERC-3 Table: Thorens TD-320 Other Sources: Squeez .......
171: Jwmin - Jwmin's system (1.22)
Posted by Jwmin on 2000-12-22, 16:26:00 (75.11.183.77)
Moniker: Jwmin System Name: Jwmin's system Amp: Fi X 2A3 amp Preamp: Audio Note Tube Preamp Kit Speakers: Fostex FE206E DIY ML CDP: Sony SCD-777ES SACD/CD player Table: Thorens TD-160 Cables: Speaker .......
172: snowforthequeen2004's my stage (1.22)
Posted by snowforthequeen2004 on 2010-11-01, 13:22:40 (178.202.186.179)
snowforthequeen2004 's my stage System
IP Address: 178.202.186.179
Last Update: November 01, 2010 at 13:22:40
Amplifier: Quad 606
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): varios
Speaker .......
173: 845cmax - 845cmax's system (1.22)
Posted by 845cmax on 2009-11-09, 10:03:27 (95.226.24.34)
Moniker: 845cmax System Name: 845cmax's system Amp: DIY monoblocks of 845 tubes in SEP configuration, driven by one 2A3, integrated amplifier. Preamp: None. Speakers: Dynaudio Countour 1.3 Special Edi .......
174: yeasaen - Mix and Match (1.22)
Posted by yeasaen on 2009-07-21, 21:42:56 (42.60.101.96)
Moniker: yeasaen System Name: Mix and Match Amp: Tektron/VTL120/50/VTL40/40/ 10/Marantz2245/2216/2285/accuphase 202/Sherwood 5000/Eico hf81/audio silver night 300b/Fisher sa100 Preamp: Magus/ARSp6b/CJ .......
175: Soulific's My "road to nowhere" (1.22)
Posted by Soulific on 2002-11-25, 04:01:56 (62.104.207.81)
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176: Genn's Soul of Music (1.21)
Posted by Genn on 2012-07-16, 04:05:48 (91.208.232.144)
Genn 's Soul of Music System
IP Address: 91.208.232.144
Last Update: July 16, 2012 at 04:05:48
Amplifier: Eraudio Hybrid - 6bx7 driver and solid output, 60+ kg
Preamplifier (or None if .......
177: starsea's Current House System (1.21)
Posted by starsea on 2008-09-07, 01:15:20 (70.157.129.150)
starsea 's Current House System System
IP Address: 70.157.129.150
Last Update: September 07, 2008 at 01:15:20
Amplifier: Kenwood KR7600
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Spe .......
178: Pär - Home A (A), Home B (B) , Spare(S) (1.21)
Posted by Pär on 2000-11-20, 02:13:00 (213.67.235.30)
Moniker: Pär System Name: Home A (A), Home B (B) , Spare(S) System Rev Date: 2002/10/13/14:02 System Rev IP: 213.67.235.30 Amp: Michaelson&AustinTVA-10, EL34SET, PCL82PP(A), 1619-800ohm P-P (A) Preamp .......
179: pkonin - Main (1.21)
Posted by pkonin on 2005-07-07, 08:23:44 (173.61.229.158)
Moniker: pkonin System Name: Main Amp: Tripath 2020 Preamp: B&K CS-117 (passive) Speakers: ADS L810 Sennheiser HD-515 CDP: PC -> Airport Express -> Schitt Modi Uber Table: Thorens TD-126 MkI .......
180: MarkER - Tube/Analog Heaven (1.20)
Posted by MarkER on 2005-11-05, 04:43:35 (76.116.193.155)
Moniker: MarkER System Name: Tube/Analog Heaven Amp: Bottlehead 300B Paramounts Ella EL34 Integrated Fi -X 2A3/45 Gary Kaufman designed 6S4A integrated Preamp: Aikido 6GC7 linestage/12AX7 phono (commo .......
181: The Wire Nut - The Wire Nut (1.20)
Posted by The Wire Nut on 2011-01-24, 16:57:54 (74.36.123.206)
Moniker: The Wire Nut System Name: The Wire Nut Amp: Counterpoint modifed by Alta Vista Preamp: Herron, modified by me Speakers: the "Pregnant Penguin" (B&W) CDP: Ah! Tjoeb- modified Tab .......
182: albertoderoma - albertoderoma's main system (1.20)
Posted by albertoderoma on 2006-06-10, 07:11:42 (67.188.0.201)
Moniker: albertoderoma System Name: albertoderoma's main system Amp: Shindo Cortese (main) Shindo Montille (secondary) Preamp: Shindo Auriges-L Speakers: Tannoy Sandringham CDP: McIntosh MCD201, McInt .......
183: rob mac - vinyl-digital. (1.20)
Posted by rob mac on 2005-03-11, 15:40:08 (70.68.28.249)
Moniker: rob mac System Name: vinyl-digital. Amp: Quicksilver mono blocks Preamp: Modified Counterpoint sa3.1, 6dj8 tubes. Speakers: Altec model 19,new x-overs CDP: Cambridge audio d500-se player. Tab .......
184: Joel_Waterman - VRAA (1.20)
Posted by Joel_Waterman on 2001-10-02, 12:19:04 (68.125.128.251)
Moniker: Joel_Waterman System Name: VRAA Amp: APL UA-S1 Hybrid Integrated amplifier (main system); Back-up: VRAA (Van Ravesteyn Audio Art)ss amplifier Preamp: None Speakers: Dynaudio Contour 1.3, modi .......
185: Hifi Dreamer's Noyes Street System (1.20)
Posted by Hifi Dreamer on 2020-04-10, 20:09:23 (99.32.20.78)
Hifi Dreamer 's Noyes Street System System
IP Address: 99.32.20.78
Last Update: April 10, 2020 at 20:09:23
Amplifier: McIntosh MA 6200, Tandberg 3002a, Knight KN-775, McIntosh MAC1700
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186: Sidewinder - My System (1.20)
Posted by Sidewinder on 2006-05-29, 16:27:05 (45.25.203.159)
Moniker: Sidewinder System Name: My System Amp: Parafeed SE 801a amp built and gifted to me by Sheldon Preamp: Sheer Audio 12A DHT preamp Bottlehead C4S and cap upgraded Seduction Phono Speakers: . Al .......
187: davegh@pacbell.net's Old System (1.20)
Posted by davegh@pacbell.net on 2008-11-04, 20:01:50 (63.193.124.162)
davegh@pacbell.net 's Old System System
IP Address: 63.193.124.162
Last Update: November 04, 2008 at 20:01:50
Amplifier: McIntosh MA6500
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
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188: dadster's Home (1.20)
Posted by dadster on 2009-03-27, 18:02:37 (75.76.100.69)
dadster 's Home System
IP Address: 75.76.100.69
Last Update: March 27, 2009 at 18:02:37
Amplifier: McCormack DNA .5 for Satellites, DNA 1 Mono blocks for subs
Preamplifier (or None if I .......
189: Joe F - VINTAGE (1.20)
Posted by Joe F on 2001-08-04, 09:40:39 (64.12.116.19)
Moniker: Joe F System Name: VINTAGE Amp: Marantz 9's, original, Marantz 8b original, Mcintosh 275, GG edition, Korneff 45 Preamp: Marantz 7 original, Mcintosh c 11, Emotive Erato Speakers: 73 Kilpsch .......
190: audiogoose - Geriatric HiFi (1.20)
Posted by audiogoose on 2001-07-24, 20:30:00 (68.38.237.139)
Moniker: audiogoose System Name: Geriatric HiFi Amp: Naim NAP 500 (latest resistor lift upgrade), Separate 500 PS Power Supply. Luxman MQ 88uSE Preamp: Allnic L7000 SE Naim Nac 32 (modded .......
191: chacodude - Zuropa (1.20)
Posted by chacodude on 2002-02-06, 03:17:39 (24.214.248.8)
Moniker: chacodude System Name: Zuropa Amp: Bottlehead Paramours w/ 76 drivers and Magnequest output iron. Preamp: Bottlehead FP v.3 Speakers: Zu Druid CDP: Harmon Kardon DVD22 - Ack! dAck 1.2e Table .......
192: ddk - Biggest Horns, SET & Vinyl- Main Listening Room (1.20)
Posted by ddk on 2015-03-31, 09:00:12 (96.60.201.108)
Moniker: ddk System Name: Biggest Horns, SET & Vinyl- Main Listening Room Amp: Lamm ML3 Lamm ML2 for subs Preamp: Lamm LL1 Speakers: Siemens Klangfilm Bionor JBL B460 for subs CDP: CEC TL-0 Weiss .......
193: ceciro - ceciro (1.20)
Posted by ceciro on 2004-06-17, 11:53:39 (24.182.40.237)
Moniker: ceciro System Name: ceciro System Rev Date: 2005/12/25/18:25 System Rev IP: 24.182.40.237 Amp: great american sound 'son of apzilla' Preamp: conrad johnson 'pv10a' Speakers: jml 'trentes CDP: .......
194: Phelonious Ponk - Main (1.19)
Posted by Phelonious Ponk on 2009-04-22, 03:36:18 (68.210.117.73)
Moniker: Phelonious Ponk System Name: Main Amp: AVi 9.1 Preamp: None Speakers: AVi 9.1 CDP: Apple notebook, Western Digital hard drive, AVi 9.1 Table: There's an old Thorens in a closet here somewhere .......
195: Paul Scearce - Home brew (1.19)
Posted by Paul Scearce on 2002-03-01, 12:29:56 (64.111.138.141)
Moniker: Paul Scearce System Name: Home brew Amp: SE 6336A triode power amp, about 8 watts. Preamp: none Speakers: DIY 2 way: 15"reflex/front horn; 1" compression driver CDP: None Table: Tho .......
196: greginsydneyau - stress relief (1.19)
Posted by greginsydneyau on 2004-07-13, 02:25:40 (49.189.35.11)
Moniker: greginsydneyau System Name: stress relief Amp: Classe CA101 Classe CA400 Preamp: Classe 30 Speakers: Thiel Cs22 B&W 802 Matrix S3 CDP: Oppo BDP105 Table: Dual 701 using an ortofon OM30 .......
197: lou dijon - AN main system (1.19)
Posted by lou dijon on 2010-02-01, 08:22:03 (92.148.61.132)
Moniker: lou dijon System Name: AN main system Amp: Audio Note Conqueror (for emergency cases : Audio Note P2SE, Audio Note P1) Preamp: Audio Note M3 (also for emergency cases : Audio Note M1) Speaker .......
198: volken's HAT (1.19)
Posted by volken on 2016-05-30, 12:43:23 (77.166.24.156)
volken
's HAT System
IP Address: 77.166.24.156
Last Update: May 30, 2016 at 12:43:23
Amplifier: HAT 300B SE ,HAT Tribute to Unitran EL84 UL PP , HAT VT25 PP poweramp ,HAT 50Watt KT120 ULPP .......
199: mmunroe@compuserve.com - Beehive Music (1.19)
Posted by mmunroe@compuserve.com on 2003-02-01, 22:06:55 (70.16.250.43)
Moniker: mmunroe@compuserve.com System Name: Beehive Music Amp: Pioneer SA900 Preamp: TC750LC MM Phono Preamp Speakers: KLH Model 6 CDP: AWIA CD3/Compaq Table: Thorens TD160/Grado Black stylus Other S .......
200: Leo - Workshop (1.19)
Posted by Leo on 2001-03-27, 21:13:00 (207.41.113.185)
Moniker: Leo System Name: Workshop System Rev Date: 2001/03/27/21:13 System Rev IP: 207.41.113.185 Amp: Old Pioneer reciever Preamp: none Speakers: KLH 17 CDP: no digital stuff Table: Thorens 280 Othe .......
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