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1: General Asylum, I don't give a hoot! (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-08-08, 13:15:14 (76.166.250.206)
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2: General Asylum, RE: What's up with audio magazine prices ? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-07-06, 14:34:47 (76.166.250.206)
I bet if you call the publisher and tell them that you've been a subscriber for XX years and don't plan to renew because you think the renewal rate is outrageous, they won't let you go so fast. ::: TO .......
3: General Asylum, RE: More MacIntosh film appearance I remember... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-06-26, 20:54:34 (76.166.250.206)
I'm impressed. How do you have that pix so ready to post? .......
4: General Asylum, My $0.02 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-06-13, 13:52:01 (76.166.250.206)
As has been my experience in the past, I continue to be amazed by exhibitors who display $100K+ audio gear, and can speak to all the technical features, but are completely unprepared to showcase their .......
5: General Asylum, RE: I use my Audio System about 12 times a year (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-06-02, 21:27:58 (76.166.250.206)
If an internet radio is completely satisfactory, well okay. If you want to consider a quality alternative, the the all-in-one KEF LS50 Wireless II speakers together with a subscription to Qobuz would .......
6: General Asylum, RE: a place to put a turntable? what, like a niche or something? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-05-30, 14:02:18 (76.166.250.206)
Gee, that catalog brings back memories. My dad brought stereo into our home in 1957. .......
7: General Asylum, RE: I use my Audio System about 12 times a year (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-05-30, 13:55:27 (76.166.250.206)
Interesting post and follow-up comments. When your hobby is assembling an audio system, music is the medium through which you showcase your audio system. When your hobby is listening to music, your au .......
8: General Asylum, Can a system sound good enough? (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-05-25, 15:50:09 (76.166.250.206)
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9: General Asylum, RE: Roon (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-05-11, 17:09:59 (76.166.250.206)
Sorry. I should know my audience. What was a learning experience for me is commonplace for many inmates. So, yes in configuring my router to enable ARC, I came to understand how Roon penetrates my hom .......
10: General Asylum, Roon (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-05-10, 22:57:25 (76.166.250.206)
I might be late to the party. It took some self-convincing to give Roon a try, but now that I did, I haven't looked back. My digitized CD collection resides on my mini PC and I subscribe to Qobuz. As .......
11: General Asylum, Live at Blues Alley by Eva Cassidy (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-04-03, 14:06:24 (76.166.250.206)
belongs on the short list. It's a good recording that appeals to a wide range of musical tastes. .......
12: Digital Drive, RE: Roon Question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-02-26, 22:17:17 (76.166.250.206)
The KEF recommendation for the KC62 sub is 45Hz with a 65Hz high pass filter. I set mine set at 40Hz. Personal preferences vary; but, I prefer to have the sub do its job and get away quickly. ::: TOPI .......
13: Digital Drive, RE: Roon Question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-02-23, 17:36:13 (76.166.250.206)
My LS60s replaced the LS50 Wireless II speakers. I kept my KC62 subwoofer. In answer to your question, the LS60 speakers are far more uniformly coherent throughout the sound spectrum. Your subs will l .......
14: Digital Drive, Roon Question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2023-02-22, 22:15:24 (76.166.250.206)
My setup is as follows: KEF LS60 speakers hardwired to my router; the main and secondary speaker are connected via ethernet cable. My CD collection is ripped in FLAC format and resides on both my lapt .......
15: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Best Streaming service (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-12-24, 13:30:53 (76.166.250.206)
As suggested by one responder, Tidal or Qobuz would be your best bet to bookmark all the Englebert Humperdink albums in their respective libraries. If she's just connecting via Bluetooth to a smart sp .......
16: Digital Drive, RE: Is there a better way? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-11-30, 22:02:29 (76.166.250.206)
- I stream directly from Qobuz using the Qobuz App. - My PRIMARY KEF speaker is connected directly to my home internet using an Ethernet cable. - My secondary speaker is connected to the main speaker .......
17: Digital Drive, RE: Is there a better way? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-11-30, 14:28:15 (76.166.250.206)
My speakers are (hard wired) on my WiFi network. The KEF Control app residing on my Android phone links my phone to the speakers via WiFi (not Bluetooth). My Qobuz app resides on my phone where I can .......
18: Digital Drive, RE: Is there a better way? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-11-28, 20:54:32 (76.166.250.206)
I guess I knew the answer beforehand -- which was what prompted the post. The sound quality streaming from my phone is very good, but playing the same track from Qobuz is superior. Yes, my speakers ar .......
19: Digital Drive, RE: Is there a better way? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-11-27, 17:25:22 (76.166.250.206)
The LS60s are on my WiFi network; using the KEF Connect App I connect wirelessly (not Bluetooth) to the speakers. Among the wireless streaming services Tidal, Qobuz, and several others are supported b .......
20: Digital Drive, Is there a better way? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-11-27, 11:12:37 (76.166.250.206)
I have the KEF LS60 Wireless speakers (after owning two generations of the LS50 Wireless monitors). Being the minimalist that I am, my CD collection resides on my phone in lossless format along with m .......
21: General Asylum, RE: I've been ruined (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-11-13, 09:23:36 (76.166.250.206)
I thought -- but I could well be wrong -- that SACD was proprietary to Sony/Philips, but DSD was the generic technology. .......
22: Cable Asylum, I second Lifatec (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-10-24, 15:46:12 (76.166.250.206)
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23: Inmate Systems, 2-ears's My System (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-10-20, 17:03:15 (76.166.250.206)
2-ears 's My System System
IP Address: 76.166.250.206
Last Update: October 20, 2022 at 17:03:15
Amplifier: 1400W built-in amplification
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): None
Spe .......
24: General Asylum, RE: Why Are Oboes So Expensive? ..... [yt] (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-10-03, 12:50:23 (76.166.250.206)
Very informative. Good post. .......
25: Speaker Asylum, Gets a little pricey for a 5.1 system (nt) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-09-20, 14:49:09 (76.166.250.206)
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26: Classical Court, RE: On this royal passing, surely we must play some Elgar today! n/t (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-09-10, 13:31:02 (76.166.250.206)
My contribution to this thread: .......
27: Speaker Asylum, RE: Testing the Bottom End (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-09-04, 10:22:19 (76.166.250.206)
The CD is available on both Tidal and Qobuz. .......
28: Classical Court, Reference Recordings -- Invasion: Music and Art for Ukraine (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-09-02, 18:54:04 (76.166.250.206)
100% of proceeds benefitting Ukrainian people affected by the war .......
29: Speaker Asylum, RE: $27,000 VS $7000. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-09-02, 14:00:04 (76.166.250.206)
That's $27K for the Blade speakers alone vs. $7K for the all one and done LS60s. .......
30: Classical Court, RE: Does Khatia work for you? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-22, 13:24:26 (76.166.250.206)
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31: Classical Court, Does Khatia work for you? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-19, 18:37:48 (76.166.250.206)
Credit goes to the civil engineer that helped with the gown. .......
32: Classical Court, You know. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-19, 13:02:33 (76.166.250.206)
Maybe we're waiting for a formal announcement. Just as in the sports world (e.g., women's tennis and golf come to mind), attractive athletes are competing on tour at the elite level. I might add that .......
33: Hi-Rez Highway, My SACD Experience (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-17, 13:27:09 (76.166.250.206)
Years ago when I purchased SACDs, some sounded very good, but others simply didn't wow me at all. I tend to believe that some of them were re-released in SACD format but were actually converted from 1 .......
34: Classical Court, Nice find! (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-13, 15:09:55 (76.166.250.206)
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35: Classical Court, Concert pianist, soft-porn star, or pinup? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-13, 15:05:09 (76.166.250.206)
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36: General Asylum, RE: Do you listen more to male or female singers? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-07, 21:05:01 (76.166.250.206)
There are number of her albums on Tidal/Qobuz. Oh yes, she's beautiful and can dance, too. .......
37: General Asylum, RE: Do you listen more to male or female singers? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-07, 10:09:34 (76.166.250.206)
My point, exactly. Any women out there who might want to weigh in? I can't listen to this and not stop what I'm doing: .......
38: General Asylum, RE: Do you listen more to male or female singers? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-07, 08:24:43 (76.166.250.206)
I'm on the side of listening to more female vocalists. My unscientific observation suggests that psychoacoustics and sex are at play. I appreciate male vocalists for their technical ability; but, I'm .......
39: General Asylum, RE: Electrophonic...... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-08-01, 21:26:06 (76.166.250.206)
Well. . . if we're going into history, now, let's include Lafayette Radio Electronics .......
40: General Asylum, RE: TV & KEF LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-07-18, 13:46:06 (76.166.250.206)
Case closed (finally)! .......
41: General Asylum, RE: TV & KEF LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-07-16, 16:24:22 (76.166.250.206)
Very frustrating, indeed. On my TV settings, I can turn off the internal speakers and hard connect to external speakers. I'd be curious to learn if you find a solution. .......
42: General Asylum, RE: TV & KEF LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-07-13, 23:39:31 (76.166.250.206)
Hmmm...I have a Vizio TV (which shouldn't matter) with an HDMI eARC connection to my Kefs. Powering on the TV automatically powers on the speakers.* I can adjust the volume with the cablebox or TV rem .......
43: General Asylum, RE: TV & KEF LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-07-13, 14:02:32 (76.166.250.206)
All your devices need to communicate with one another. .......
44: General Asylum, RE: TV & KEF LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-07-13, 13:50:33 (76.166.250.206)
Just because your HDMI cable goes to the Kefs may not be good enough. It may be that from your TV settings, you may have to navigate to your network where you where you'll be prompted to find other de .......
45: Digital Drive, RE: those who stream- specifically Pandora/Tidal (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-06-10, 14:06:50 (76.166.250.206)
I tend to think that whatever you're experiencing is unrelated to Pandora. True, Pandora streams well below CD quality, but as others reported it functions and works as advertised. I haven't noticed a .......
46: Digital Drive, RE: Marantz vs. Luxman CDP (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-03-25, 18:16:02 (76.166.250.206)
I'm sure both CDPs are excellent. IMO I wouldn't purchase either one, though. Streaming is the way to go. .......
47: General Asylum, The new MBL flagship speakers are $317,000! (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-03-02, 20:52:45 (76.166.250.206)
Obviously, some thought went into the pricing. "Despite the stratospheric prices, MBL says the new speaker is already backordered for two-and-a-half years." .......
48: General Asylum, Thank you (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-02-09, 15:10:33 (172.251.83.219)
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49: General Asylum, Audio Comparisons (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-02-08, 19:54:27 (172.251.83.219)
Is there a site that has a track that can be downloaded at different bit and sample rates? .......
50: Cable Asylum, RE: Optical cable quality? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-02-08, 15:34:31 (172.251.83.219)
I second Lifatec optical cables .......
51: General Asylum, Not (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2022-01-23, 10:28:05 (172.251.83.219)
And your point is? .......
52: General Asylum, RE: Headphones, anyone? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-12-21, 17:27:23 (172.251.83.219)
It exceeds my credit card limit. .......
53: General Asylum, RE: Rant about equipment reviewing (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-12-09, 12:04:25 (172.251.83.219)
LOL, just like that you found that CD? (A little pricey my add. I'm sure it pairs well the those cables.) .......
54: Cable Asylum, RE: Power cords (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-12-03, 09:42:16 (172.251.83.219)
You might want to take a look at Signal Cable. .......
55: General Asylum, RE: The Best Graphical Description of an Audiophile........ (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-11-15, 22:05:18 (172.251.83.219)
I could show you a picture of my grandson; but wait, let me show you a picture of my audio system. .......
56: Speaker Asylum, Better yet. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-10-16, 10:18:48 (172.251.83.219)
The LS50 Wireless II .......
57: General Asylum, RE: I've never been a Clapton fan and i'm not going to start now. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-10-16, 10:16:26 (172.251.83.219)
I completely understand your point. But then again, how is this different from any highly regarded figure misusing his public persona. .......
58: General Asylum, Does it really matter what it sounds like? (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-10-10, 12:27:11 (172.251.83.219)
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59: Speaker Asylum, RE: LS50s augmented with KC62 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-09-22, 15:17:16 (172.251.83.219)
Yup! Pretty amazing what that little cube puts out. And you have two of them! Now you'll have to spring for the LS50 Metas. .......
60: Speaker Asylum, RE: low and high pass settings for KEF LS50s (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-09-16, 12:10:17 (172.251.83.219)
I had the powered version of the LS50s. I assume the drivers are the same. You should be okay with the Kefs to below 50Hz +/- 3dB. According to Kef, you should start with a high pass filter setting of .......
61: Speaker Asylum, RE: SVS Sub prices going up soon! (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-09-14, 13:46:26 (172.251.83.219)
It seems there have price increases for audio equipment across the board, recently. Is it a coincidence, due increased cost for materials, follow the leader, or some shared information among companies .......
62: General Asylum, RE: Micca RB42 Speakers, Revisited..... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-08-20, 14:30:36 (172.251.83.219)
I was impressed with these outstanding little guys at the 2019 THE Show and you agreed. .......
63: Cable Asylum, RE: RIP Duster (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-08-03, 15:28:11 (172.251.83.219)
With more than 17K posts on AA, Duster is more that just a familiar name. I feel like I lost a friend that I never actually met. .......
64: General Asylum, RE: Dolby Atmos - My takeaway (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-07-07, 14:54:21 (172.251.74.40)
When you have two speakers that are separated by the width of your head, your brain goes into overdrive in order to process the spatial enhancement. .......
65: General Asylum, Dolby Atmos (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-07-05, 20:49:40 (172.251.74.40)
I've tried this exercise multiple times with two different headphones connected to my phone. When I toggle Dolby Atmos, I'm immediately impressed with the fullness it adds to music. The music sounds g .......
66: Speaker Asylum, RE: KEF LS 50 with the new SVS SB1000 Pro (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-08, 12:09:31 (172.251.74.40)
SVS has a reputation for providing good value. My only remark has nothing to do with your choice of subwoofer. The LS50s are good below 50-55Hz. Below that point is where might want your sub to fill i .......
67: Digital Drive, RE: My Streaming Experiment (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-03, 13:29:12 (172.251.74.40)
Confirming what others noted: "...44.1 kHz/ 16 bit download files are the same resolution as an audio Compact Disc. FLAC is a lossless compressed format. Apple Lossless is also a lossless compressed f .......
68: Digital Drive, RE: My Streaming Experiment (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-02, 15:29:53 (172.251.74.40)
I hadn't thought about it. I "assumed" higher Rez = higher quality, not upsampling the same CD. .......
69: Digital Drive, RE: My Streaming Experiment (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-02, 15:19:52 (172.251.74.40)
HiFi Cast displays the streaming property. .......
70: General Asylum, RE: Quality issues with hi-res albums (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-02, 15:09:19 (172.251.74.40)
I think the thrust of your post has to do with what happens in the recording studio. The poor quality album/resolution is result. .......
71: Digital Drive, RE: My Streaming Experiment (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-01, 23:30:40 (172.251.74.40)
Don't laugh. I ripped every CD I own to my laptop and copied 80+ GB to my phone. Then I use "Hi-Fi Cast" as my media app. Next, I cast my phone to the speakers, and presto; for the low price of $0, I .......
72: Digital Drive, My Streaming Experiment (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-06-01, 21:19:18 (172.251.74.40)
Just because. . . I purchased 2 downloads of the same CD. One was a 16/44.1 flac, and the second was a 24/88.2 flac. First off, the CD equivalent was 250 MB in size, consistent with my experience ripp .......
73: Classical Court, To your point. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-05-12, 14:59:16 (172.251.74.40)
Well, I received response from planet Arkiv: "Thank you for reaching out to us. We have reopened the order to be shipped out to you. When an order does not show a credit card was provided the system c .......
74: Classical Court, Arkiv Music (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-05-11, 15:51:59 (172.251.74.40)
Has anyone successfully placed an order with Arkiv Music, recently? Twice now, I placed orders using gift certificates and each time the order was not fulfilled and there was no credit back to the gif .......
75: Digital Drive, Thank you. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-17, 10:21:05 (108.185.129.12)
That was helpful. .......
76: Classical Court, Rhapsody in Blue (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-17, 09:03:29 (108.185.129.12)
Everyone has seen the provocative You Tube videos by Lola Astanova. Then there's this: .......
77: Digital Drive, RE: I should know the answer to this. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-17, 07:28:54 (108.185.129.12)
There's a technical component to my question that I omitted. I assume that if WMP perfectly converts the 1's and 0's on the CD and doesn't add any random bits of information on its own (i.e., noise), .......
78: Digital Drive, I should know the answer to this. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-16, 16:45:33 (108.185.129.12)
If I rip a CD in flac format using Windows Media Player is the resulting file of lower audio quality than it might using another means? If so, what is a low cost alternative? .......
79: General Asylum, RE: R.I.P. Lyric Hi-Fi (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-14, 15:26:29 (108.185.129.12)
Wow! When I die, I hope people don't gather at my funeral talking about what a bastard I was. .......
80: General Asylum, RE: And, she can play the piano fairly well ... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-10, 16:52:38 (108.185.129.12)
Ahhh, YES! More soft porn by Lola! .......
81: General Asylum, Done! (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-09, 16:00:35 (108.185.129.12)
That says it all. As a 2-bit (I couldn't resist) satellite car radio station, SiriusXM will benefit by adding Pandora to its channel lineup. Take it or leave it, Pandora will continue to be what it is .......
82: General Asylum, RE: Pandora (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-07, 13:38:33 (108.185.129.12)
For $5/mo you don't have any commercial interruptions, and as far as I can tell there's no limitation on the number of stations. What's more, you get the better streaming quality -- limited to 192kbs. .......
83: General Asylum, Pandora (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-04-06, 15:07:25 (108.185.129.12)
A recent posting attracted ridicule but not much of a constructive response. Not to be put off, I thought I'd ask my question one more time. The Pandora Music Genome Project allows the user to create .......
84: General Asylum, RE: "Tinnitus Effect"........ (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-03-22, 15:17:50 (108.185.129.12)
The only clinical discussions we like to address here on AA relate to audio equipment. However, I will share that I hear a high pitch frequency in my ears that concerned me enough to be examined by an .......
85: General Asylum, RE: Lola has come up in the discussions from time to time. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-03-12, 11:22:02 (108.185.129.12)
If you read about her (yes read!) you'll see she's quite talented. But, she chooses to do soft porn, instead. In the same way, Liberace might have been a touring concert pianist, but chose to be the s .......
86: General Asylum, Are you talking about Lola? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-03-11, 23:41:56 (108.185.129.12)
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87: Digital Drive, RE: Pardon my ignorance (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-03-10, 10:38:54 (108.185.129.12)
Sorry to read your post describing your experience with the very feature that Pandora does uniquely well. You needed to create an account on your PC (and optionally download the phone app). Once you d .......
88: Digital Drive, Pardon my ignorance (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-03-09, 23:16:59 (108.185.129.12)
Despite the growing number of high quality streaming services, I'm still stuck on Pandora because I can shuffle my 65 radio stations to get a variety of continuous music. True, the best audio quality .......
89: General Asylum, Too funny (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-02-26, 10:42:33 (108.185.129.12)
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90: General Asylum, RE: Critical Listening - evaluation tracks suggestions? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2021-02-25, 11:54:10 (108.185.129.12)
If it's not in your collection, get a copy of "Live at Blues Alley" by Eva Cassidy. It should sound like live music. .......
91: General Asylum, Nice post (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-12-31, 14:36:39 (108.185.129.12)
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92: General Asylum, Nice post (NT) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-12-31, 14:36:13 (108.185.129.12)
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93: General Asylum, Audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-12-29, 14:23:14 (108.185.129.12)
This is a quick read from Stereophile. The standout sentence is: "Audiophiles don't use their equipment to listen to music. Audiophiles use your music to listen to their equipment." .......
94: Speaker Asylum, RE: Using a sub? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-12-18, 15:52:41 (108.185.129.12)
Yes, actually. I've got the crossover set at 40Hz to minimize butting up against the main speakers and fill in the low frequencies. .......
95: Speaker Asylum, Kef LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-12-09, 22:46:18 (108.185.129.12)
I've reported on these speakers recently. This is a brief update. Fellow inmates, understand that I'm not trolling or pushing product. The phone app was recently upgraded so that now the music file .......
96: Speaker Asylum, What am I not understanding? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-10-31, 16:03:31 (108.185.129.12)
The fascination with subwoofers, especially for music (not HT), is not something I fully understand. Good floorstanding speakers should produce bass frequency to something less than 40Hz; bookshelf/st .......
97: Speaker Asylum, Kef LS50 Wireless II (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-10-29, 20:14:46 (108.185.129.12)
With some trepidation, I recently upgraded from the Kef LS50W speakers to the new LS50 Wireless II's. To cut to chase, the new speakers are a wonderful step-up from the old ones in every way. Just .......
98: General Asylum, Scam attempt on Craigslist (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-10-22, 17:31:50 (108.185.129.12)
I don't hide my infatuation with the Kef LS50 wireless speakers. With some reservation, I upgraded to the new LS50 Wireless II speakers and posted an ad for my LS50W (Nocturne Edition) speakers on Cra .......
99: Cable Asylum, RE: 3.5 mm male to two RCA female options (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-09-27, 14:46:10 (108.185.129.12)
I'm open to alternatives. .......
100: Cable Asylum, RE: 3.5 mm male to two RCA female options (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-09-27, 10:27:33 (108.185.129.12)
This might be the best way to go. Thanks for the suggestion. .......
101: Cable Asylum, RE: 2-RCA to 3.5mm plug (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-09-26, 14:29:00 (108.185.129.12)
Yamaha SACD-S3000. I need a 4' length. I won't say that my budget is unlimited $$$, but I'm okay spending money. (See my recent post on the Speaker asylum.) Thanks in advance for your wisdom. ::: TOPI .......
102: Cable Asylum, 2-RCA to 3.5mm plug (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-09-26, 11:47:12 (108.185.129.12)
Is there a degradation in sound quality running RCA outs to a 3.5mm male plug. Assuming the answer is NO, are there very high quality interconnects that approach the performance of silver interconnect .......
103: Speaker Asylum, Kef LS50 Wireless II - What am I missing? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-09-25, 23:54:23 (108.185.129.12)
I have been a fan of the Kef LS50W speakers for quite some time. They're powered speakers that just do a lot of things right. They sound very good in a small to medium sized room. They have RCA inputs .......
104: General Asylum, RE: Recommendations for ($1K systems (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-07-27, 22:55:44 (108.185.129.12)
Given your budget constraint, you might consider the Audioengine HD6 powered wireless speakers for $700 together with their subwoofer for $350. That gets you up and running. There's no outlay for an a .......
105: General Asylum, With time on my hands, I solved my problem (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-05-26, 00:20:59 (108.185.129.12)
Maybe it's common knowledge, but today I learned how to integrate the Windows Media Player with my KEF LS50W speakers and use the KEF Streaming app on my phone to access my cd collection. My phone is .......
106: Cable Asylum, RE: Tired of wrestling with power cables (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-05-21, 10:55:15 (108.185.129.12)
Take a look at SignalCable. I've posted recommendations for their products before. No, I don't have any vested interest in the company. .......
107: General Asylum, RE: Do Real Audiophiles Need Balance Controls? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-05-18, 11:27:56 (108.185.129.12)
It may be the best option when you can't position yourself in the sweet spot. Oh wait. A real audiophile would reposition the room in order to sit in the sweet spot. .......
108: Speaker Asylum, RE: Audio Engine computer speakers in a gorgeous gloss red color (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-05-18, 11:21:29 (108.185.129.12)
I always thought they made a good product at their price point. .......
109: Speaker Asylum, MBL Radialstrahler 126 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-05-07, 06:55:48 (108.185.129.12)
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110: Cable Asylum, RE: Subwoofer cable (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-04-14, 08:00:57 (108.185.129.12)
Signal Cable offers good value for a variety of cable products. .......
111: Speaker Asylum, RE: Too much time on my hands. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-04-12, 08:16:24 (108.185.129.12)
Thank you! Now that you said Walsh, I think you're right. .......
112: Speaker Asylum, Too much time on my hands. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-04-11, 23:22:28 (108.185.129.12)
I've been binge watching all five seasons of Bosch. Each time there is a scene in Bosch's apartment, I can't help but notice the stereo speakers in the background. Does anyone recognize them? ::: TOPI .......
113: Speaker Asylum, RE: How can audiophiles...... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-04-08, 09:08:47 (108.185.129.12)
Your post was certain to draw responses from inmates who suggested some high-quality powered speakers. I'll offer another perspective. Audiophiles, like everyone else, go through life style changes. C .......
114: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Music player for Windows (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-03-27, 11:58:52 (108.185.129.12)
Windows Media Player would work and it has a search feature, too. .......
115: Speaker Asylum, Velodyne Acoustics (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2020-02-02, 21:57:15 (108.185.129.12)
The change of ownership was noted in this space awhile ago. .......
116: Cable Asylum, RE: Suggestions On Good Sounding Economical Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-12-24, 10:57:47 (108.185.129.12)
I like these: .......
117: Speaker Asylum, RE: Just turned my subs facing out (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-11-01, 10:15:46 (108.185.129.12)
To your point, get a copy of the Stereophile test CD and play the descending test tones. You'd be surprised (or disappointed, depending on your perspective) where the volume and crossover point is if .......
118: General Asylum, Android media server that reads folders (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-10-26, 12:03:52 (108.185.129.12)
I'm not sure if this the right forum. I have the KEF LS50W speakers. I've ripped my CD collection into separate folders. Unfortunately, the KEF streaming app which integrates nicely with the control a .......
119: Cable Asylum, TOSLINK or HDMI to RCA converter? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-07-10, 19:34:22 (108.185.129.12)
I'm asking this question on behalf of a friend who just purchased a new 4K TV for which he wants to connect the audio to his external speakers. There is no RCA audio out from the TV. The two options a .......
120: Speaker Asylum, RE: Velodyne going public (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-06-23, 10:31:51 (108.185.129.12)
Now it all makes sense. The Veldodyne website has been down for months. Before that, I was interested in the MiniVee, but it had been out of stock for at least a year. I recently called directly and w .......
121: Speaker Asylum, RE: REVIEW: KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-06-21, 17:47:45 (108.185.129.12)
My TV -- yours too, no doubt -- has both RCA and TOS digital audio out connections. I'm connecting a digital cable from the TV to the speaker optical input. The TV volume is set to 0. When I watch TV, .......
122: Speaker Asylum, REVIEW: KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-06-20, 21:26:50 (108.185.129.12)
Model: LS50 Wireless Category: Speakers Suggested Retail Price: $2,200 Description: LS50 Wireless Music System is a complete and fully active music system Manufacturer URL: KEF Model Pict .......
123: General Asylum, T.H.E. Show Impressions (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-06-09, 12:20:28 (108.185.129.12)
Maybe it's just me, but my appreciation for the HiFi shows continues on a downward spiral. I attended the show on Saturday. After registering, I picked up a very attractive program that apparently wen .......
124: Cable Asylum, RE: Recommendations for a subwoofer cable? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-05-28, 07:18:23 (108.185.129.12)
I have the SignalCable sub cable. I like it a lot. .......
125: Speaker Asylum, RE: KEF Ref 1 low-pass supplement (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-05-25, 03:04:48 (108.185.129.12)
IMO that's too high. Your Kefs are capable speakers down below 50hz. Setting the crossover at 40hz and rolling off above seems more appropriate. .......
126: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bookshelf/Mini Tower Upgrade Question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-05-18, 07:39:18 (108.185.129.12)
You might want to add the Kef LS50's to your short list. I have the LS50W (wireless) speakers. They're more than your budget, but have 230W of biamplied power going into each speaker. .......
127: General Asylum, RE: Downsizing dilemma (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-05-08, 19:28:38 (108.185.129.12)
I have been very satisfied with my Kef LS50W speakers. You can check my configuration in Inmate Systems. .......
128: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: VERY basic question from a noobie to PC audio. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-05-05, 20:29:00 (108.185.129.12)
You can rip CDs in flac (lossless) format using Windows Media Player for free. .......
129: General Asylum, Velodyne Acoustics Website (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-05-04, 08:35:50 (108.185.129.12)
The Velodyne website seems to be down for quite some time. I've called and sent an email. Anyone know what's going on? You can navigate to the site, but that's as far as you can go. .......
130: Classical Court, You like Lola? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-04-27, 08:29:00 (108.185.129.12)
Have you seen this? .......
131: Classical Court, 14 Beautiful Female Classical Pianists (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-04-26, 15:00:48 (108.185.129.12)
This is as close as we nerds get to the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue .......
132: Classical Court, Shuman Piano Concerto in A Minor performed in DD Major (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-04-26, 14:38:49 (108.185.129.12)
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133: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I'm putting those in my office. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-03-15, 20:07:11 (172.115.21.74)
I think you made a good choice. You'll fine tune them with the phone app. .......
134: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I converted my girlfriend, now what... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-03-14, 18:24:27 (172.115.21.74)
I've had the KEF LS50 Wireless speakers (Nocturne edition) for 8+ months. IMO they score a 10/10. My complete setup is posted on Inmate Systems. .......
135: General Asylum, Need for a new forum.. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-03-09, 16:35:17 (172.115.21.74)
I agree. Retired folks may find themselves downsizing, and have to part with equipment that is no longer practical in smaller living quarters. In fact, I think quality systems that can be assembled fo .......
136: Speaker Asylum, RE: powered speakers? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-01-24, 22:16:11 (172.115.21.74)
I am a big fan of Audioengine, too. I am unfamiliar with Fluance, but at that price point they may be perfect for your purpose. If they have a good return policy, you can order a pair and decide for y .......
137: Cable Asylum, RE: Entry-Level Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2019-01-13, 14:01:45 (172.115.21.74)
You might include Signal Cable on your short list. .......
138: Digital Drive, Do people have preferences for Optical or Coax cables? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-10-14, 15:16:03 (172.115.21.74)
As others have noted, the Lifatec Silflex cable is excellent. .......
139: Speaker Asylum, Tiny Monitor Speaker Suggestions Needed .................... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-09-13, 21:37:27 (172.115.21.74)
Audioengine .......
140: Speaker Asylum, RE: HSU Research VTF-2 mk5 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-08-07, 20:31:01 (172.115.21.74)
My $0.02 if you're only into 2-channel stereo. . . Whatever subwoofer you decide on should mate well with your main speakers. My recent experience has been with a pair of Kef LS50W speakers. One nice .......
141: Cable Asylum, Silver conductor ethernet cable (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-07-18, 17:58:41 (172.115.21.74)
Besides Audioquest, can someone suggest other manufacturers/distributors where I can buy a cat 7 ethernet cable using silver conductors? .......
142: Speaker Asylum, Follow-up to subwoofer suggestions (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-06-14, 23:17:50 (172.115.21.74)
I want to thank everyone who replied to my post. Currently, I have the Audioengine S8 downward firing subwoofer. Admittedly, it may not pass for an audiophile purist. After reading a few comments, "I .......
143: Speaker Asylum, Subwoofer suggestions (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-06-12, 05:28:38 (172.115.21.74)
When I listen to a live orchestra and hear a bass drum, I hear and feel a "punch" with minimal reverberating sound. That's what I'm looking for in a subwoofer. Any suggestions? .......
144: Speaker Asylum, RE: Good Wireless Speakers (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-06-03, 22:12:47 (172.115.21.74)
Thank you. Everything that I've read suggests that this is an excellent speaker. I'll find out for myself. With their excellent return policy, I ordered a pair from Crutchfield. .......
145: Speaker Asylum, Good Wireless Speakers (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-06-02, 09:05:19 (172.115.21.74)
One casualty from making a lifestyle change is the loss of my high-end audio gear. It just wouldn't have been practical in an apartment. For years, I've been a fan of Audioengine products. I have the .......
146: Computer Audio Asylum, Media Players: VLC, Windows Media, foobar2000 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-05-07, 22:51:45 (172.115.21.74)
Apparently, not all media players are the same. I find the playback sound quality roughly equivalent in comparing Window Media Player and foobar2000. In my opinion, however, VLC has a far more open so .......
147: General Asylum, RE: Hot off the press....LAAS Audio Show is CANCELLED. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2018-05-02, 22:16:42 (172.115.21.74)
You can go to T.H.E. Show 2018 website and purchase tickets, but what vendors will be presenting? There's no information! .......
148: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: FLAC playback from my computer (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2016-08-13, 05:58:22 (108.6.176.177)
Thank you all for the direction. I ordered the Audioengine D1. Right out of the box, I could hear a quantum improvement. It's like not realizing how poorly you were seeing until you got a new eyeglass .......
149: Computer Audio Asylum, FLAK playback from my computer (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2016-08-09, 11:55:28 (108.6.176.177)
I'm new to the computer audio forum; consequently, what I'm asking may seem pretty elementary. I've ripped a number of CDs to my computer in FLAC format. Is there a "best way" to play back a CD? Right .......
150: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bookshelves on a desk - Far too "boomy"! (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2015-02-25, 14:06:50 (71.167.11.243)
I have been pleased with the Audioengine A5 (now A5+) speakers. They're my desktop speakers. See my recent post. .......
151: Speaker Asylum, Audioengine - good support, good company (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2015-02-25, 14:00:04 (71.167.11.243)
For years, I have owned two pairs of the Audioengine A5 speakers. One pair has been in the bedroom being used for music streaming and as external TV speakers. The other pair has been in my study, bein .......
152: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers needed for use very close to the wall. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2013-10-24, 08:02:17 (208.68.128.90)
You might want to take a look at Von Schweikert speakers: VR22, VR33, and VR 35, depending on your budget. .......
153: Speaker Asylum, RE: A few thoughts on AudioEngine A5s (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2013-09-25, 12:55:30 (208.68.128.90)
FYI: .......
154: Speaker Asylum, Is anyone familiar with Emotiva? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2012-12-03, 09:38:21 (70.168.108.252)
I'm looking for an opinion on any of their products: Airmotiv 4, 5, or 6. .......
155: Speaker Asylum, RE: I am in a Jam (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2012-08-23, 14:09:38 (208.68.129.91)
I remember a few years ago, Jeff Joseph fooled everyone in the audience at the HES when he said he was going to "demo" a pair of speakers that were on display, when in fact he was actually playing his .......
156: Speaker Asylum, RE: Monitors vs. Bookshelf Speakers (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2012-02-05, 07:29:04 (71.167.16.193)
Thank you all. Perhaps I should have said monitor vs. non-monitor speakers. From the responses that have posted, I'm concluding that "monitor" is merely a marketing label; it says nothing about the so .......
157: Speaker Asylum, Monitors vs. Bookshelf Speakers (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2012-02-03, 07:49:39 (70.168.108.253)
Setting the label aside, are there a sonic characteristics that distinguish a monitor speaker from a bookshelf loudspeaker? I understand that speaker preferences are personal, but can one generalize a .......
158: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue Perseus or Magnum 99 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2012-01-04, 07:18:04 (71.167.16.193)
Why don't you chat with Mark O'Brien? He's very approachable. .......
159: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speakers to compliment my sound card (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2011-03-08, 08:53:00 (71.167.145.71)
You might want to consider Swan active desktop speakers: http://www.theaudioinsider.com/index.php?loudspeakers=swan-active-desktop-sound&cPath=21_24 Also, take a look at http://audioengineusa.com/ ::: .......
160: Speaker Asylum, Von Schweikert - VR33 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-10-21, 12:36:33 (71.167.145.71)
I've read the information and reviews from the VSA website. Does anyone have an opinion? At $3,750, the speaker is very compelling. .......
161: General Asylum, RE: good speakers and amp for micro system in bedroom for under $500 each (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-05-06, 13:15:35 (192.223.136.5)
Speakers for what you're describing? That's easy: The self-powered Audioengine A5 speakers are a bargain at $349 (less 10% for using the coupon code: COVERTEN). I have them in my bedroom. They're grea .......
162: Speaker Asylum, RE: A pleasant surprise with Alon Lotus SE mk ll speakers... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-04-07, 14:30:06 (192.223.243.5)
Before Alon became Nola and the product line changed, there was a short production run of the Lotus Signature (all AlNiCo drivers and a stepped-up crossover). I upgraded my Lotus SE and haven't looked .......
163: Speaker Asylum, Velodyne IMPACT-Mini subwoofer (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-02-03, 09:04:27 (192.223.243.5)
Does anyone have any knowledge or experience with this subwoofer? It would be intended for a small room to supplement my bookshelf speakers. .......
164: Speaker Asylum, RE: Subwoofer question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-01-19, 16:25:07 (74.108.123.127)
Thank you for confirming my understanding. .......
165: Speaker Asylum, Subwoofer question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-01-19, 13:44:21 (192.223.243.5)
If you connect the audio output from your amplifier to your subwoofer and then output the signal from the subwoofer to your main speakers, what frequencies are tranmitted to the main speakers? I'm dou .......
166: Speaker Asylum, Rear ported bookshelf speakers: Question? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2010-01-10, 14:20:40 (74.108.123.127)
Is it just trial and error, or is there some general guidance as to how much distance there should be between the speaker and the rear wall? .......
167: Speaker Asylum, Bookshelf speakers for bedroom listening? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-12-30, 08:26:06 (192.223.243.5)
I'm considering Audioengine A5 speakers to connect up to a TV/DVD. Powered speakers at $350 is attractive. I'm wondering if there are any other candidates that I might consider, as well. Thanks. ::: T .......
168: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Audible Illusions M3A vs. Rogue Magnum 99 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-11-14, 14:50:27 (71.190.136.26)
Has anyone compared the two preamps? .......
169: Speaker Asylum, Speaker spikes vs. wood floor (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-10-31, 13:12:28 (71.190.136.26)
Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can protect my wood floor from being marred by my speaker spikes? .......
170: General Asylum, Optimal room dimensions (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-08-20, 10:51:52 (192.223.243.5)
Maybe I should have searched a little harder. Can someone point me to link/source discussing optimal room ratios and speaker placement. Instead of having to live with the room dimensions "as is," I ge .......
171: Speaker Asylum, RE: Maybe I can help you . . . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-08-01, 04:13:31 (71.167.15.64)
Never mind the question. That's pretty cool. How do you do that? .......
172: Speaker Asylum, RE: Speaker polarity (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-07-27, 19:12:37 (98.116.47.8)
Actually, I'm prompted to ask the question because some pre-amplifiers invert the electrical signal; consequently, it's recommended that you reverse polarity of the amplifier output terminals to the s .......
173: Speaker Asylum, Speaker polarity (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-07-27, 08:32:00 (192.223.243.5)
Sonically, what should I expect to be the difference if the polarity of the speaker wires were reversed? .......
174: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Looking for an integrated solid state amp (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2009-03-04, 19:06:36 (71.167.11.156)
What would you include on your short list at the price point of around $5K? Is there any particular one that would sound more like a tube amp? .......
175: General Asylum, RE: what percentage (if any) of the govt's economic stimulus package will you spend on audio? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2008-03-18, 17:06:35 (72.89.172.157)
$0. . . The $600 phases out if your AGI > $75,000; $1,200 for married couples phases out if your AGI > $150,000. .......
176: Speaker Asylum, Re: Auditioning Von Schweikert VR4SR-II's tomorrow (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2007-02-18, 14:32:53 (72.89.182.97)
What's your conclusion? IMHO, based on my limited listening at the 2005 HES, I liked the JR more than the SR. .......
177: Speaker Asylum, Re: Who makes decent car speakers? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2005-03-26, 14:27:46 (24.187.178.214)
FWIW, IMO car speakers just don't stand up to the elements: 100+ degrees in the hot summer sun and frigid winter temperatures. Buy what you like, but I wouldn't go overboard. .......
178: Speaker Asylum, Re: I found this thread rather interesting. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2005-03-19, 11:35:01 (24.187.178.214)
The step-up in sound quality was NOT subtle. I expected an improvement in the bass; but, was very pleasently surprised to also discover how much the high-end improved with the alnico tweeter. Carl mod .......
179: Speaker Asylum, I found this thread rather interesting. . . (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2005-03-18, 09:04:12 (24.187.178.214)
I purchased the Lotus speaker, which I subsequently upgraded to the Signature by changing the woofer and tweeter to alnico drivers. Carl also modified the exterior crossover network. I've been delight .......
180: General Asylum, Re: New iPod - help me catch up please (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2005-03-02, 20:16:41 (24.184.29.216)
I experimented with the different compression options and concluded that with no compression, about 65 CDs would fill a 40GB iPod. Apple Lossless compresses a CD to half its size; hence, 130 CDs would .......
181: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Take a look at the Tempest II from Rogue Audio (nt) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-11-28, 19:07:16 (24.184.29.216)
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182: Speaker Asylum, Re: Alon Li'l Rascal speakers. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-09-14, 20:24:35 (24.184.29.216)
Check out the following. (Alon is now Nola...) .......
183: General Asylum, Re: We met at CES - Very cute! (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-08-05, 17:07:03 (24.184.29.216)
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184: General Asylum, Re: Women Audiophiles (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-08-05, 07:05:58 (161.185.1.100)
Good luck. Here's what I got when I asked the same question a few months ago. .......
185: Amp/Preamp Asylum, SET - education (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-25, 07:33:05 (161.185.1.100)
As I understand it SET amps are generally regarded to be superior sounding tube amps as compared to push-pull(?) amps. Why is that? What distinguishes the two? If someone can direct me to a link for f .......
186: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: McCormic DNA 1Delux-Revision A (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-13, 19:37:21 (24.184.29.216)
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187: Speaker Asylum, Re: setting variable xover for velodyne sub (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-10, 20:19:13 (24.184.29.216)
The low-pass and high-pass filter settings are crossover points. Information above the low-pass setting (40Hz in your example) comes through the subwoofer, but it rolls off at 12dB per octave. Likewis .......
188: Speaker Asylum, Re: setting variable xover for velodyne sub (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-10, 11:38:44 (161.185.1.100)
As I've described it, 85Hz is an outgoing -- not incoming -- high-pass filter. .......
189: Speaker Asylum, Re: setting variable xover for velodyne sub (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-10, 10:49:39 (161.185.1.100)
I have an older model Velodyne sub, but I'm surmising from what you've said that the setup is the same. First, my hunch is that 85Hz is a high-pass filter (more about that in a moment). There are two .......
190: Tubes Asylum, Re: AUDIBLE ILLUSIONS MA3 PREAMP QUESTIONS (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-09, 10:14:33 (24.184.29.216)
I didn't go as far as Terry to solve the problem. My solution was similar, though. Just unscrew the casing of the power supply and jam a small piece of foam. That did the trick for me. .......
191: General Asylum, Re: Audio Perfectionist - Try this: (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-06, 08:32:19 (161.185.1.100)
richardh@audioperfectionist.com .......
192: Speaker Asylum, Re: Bose 901 Series IV and Bose 550 Receiver please help. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-06, 08:03:12 (161.185.1.100)
I never ceased to be impressed with what you can find online, if you know where to look. What did we do before the internet? .......
193: Speaker Asylum, Re: speakers around $40k,which is the best for classical? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-05-04, 08:27:48 (161.185.1.100)
The Alon Proteus lists for $45K. . . or is that a little more than you're prepared to spend? .......
194: Speaker Asylum, Re: hartley 24 inch (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-25, 05:29:14 (24.184.29.216)
Check this out: .......
195: Tubes Asylum, Re: Can I mess with Bias setting (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-21, 10:56:31 (161.185.1.100)
I can use some help from someone with a little more technical knowledge, but it's my understanding that tube bias is not something you tweak. There's a correct setting and that's it, albeit a +/-4mv m .......
196: Tubes Asylum, Re: New to Tubes...6550 vs KT88 vs EL34 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-21, 07:22:11 (161.185.1.100)
Yesterday, I spoke with Mark Walker. Based on discussions I've had with both Marks, you're correct, they don't distinguish much between the 6550's and KT88's. The EL34, on the other hand, is a differe .......
197: Tubes Asylum, Re: New to Tubes...6550 vs KT88 vs EL34 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-20, 10:34:30 (161.185.1.100)
The scoop is that I had the M120's which, in discussion with Mark O'Brien, were configured with KT88s. I've since upgraded to the M150's. He normally uses 6550s (although I'm not sure that's a hard an .......
198: Tubes Asylum, Re: New to Tubes...6550 vs KT88 vs EL34 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-20, 08:10:41 (161.185.1.100)
Interesting...I have EH KT88's. .......
199: Tubes Asylum, Re: New to Tubes...6550 vs KT88 vs EL34 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-19, 12:06:06 (161.185.1.100)
". . . I understand that even though it comes loaded with 6550's . . ." I believe your power tubes are EH KT88s. IMO, relax and enjoy what you've got, unless your enjoyment is in experimenting with di .......
200: Speaker Asylum, Re: Rogue 99 pre/88 amp w/Paradigm Studio 20v2? Anyone have a similar setup going?... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-04-16, 09:18:48 (161.185.1.100)
Hmmm...Let's see if I understand. You might avoid purchasing good equipment because it's too good for you? .......
201: Tubes Asylum, Re: Just ordered Rogue 99 and M150 (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-30, 13:35:13 (161.185.1.100)
I think you'll be very happy. You should experiment between the ultralinear and triode settings. IMO, triode is better. Ultimately, you should consider upgrading the power cords, especially for the am .......
202: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Rogue M-150 triode wattage (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-23, 12:46:02 (161.185.1.100)
Per Mark O'Brien, 100 watts. .......
203: Power Forum, Re: To Paul: UO Advice (Follow up) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-23, 06:51:45 (161.185.1.100)
Well now you've caught my interest. This is exactly my arrangement, too. I have my monoblocks plugged into the juice bar. It sounds fine to me. What's the problem? .......
204: Music Lane, Re: Live at Blues Alley....nt (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-23, 06:40:13 (161.185.1.100)
It's an outstanding CD recording, too! .......
205: Speaker Asylum, Very good information. Nice link. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-18, 06:46:39 (161.185.1.100)
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206: General Asylum, Let's hear from the distaff side (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-11, 17:56:01 (24.187.187.106)
There's nothing inherently sexist about this hobby. Who are the female inmates of AA? .......
207: Tubes Asylum, Re: Rogue magnum M120 mods (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-09, 09:40:35 (161.185.1.100)
Why do you want to do it? .......
208: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: 2-year old proof tube amp(s)? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-07, 11:41:28 (24.187.187.106)
It's you again? I thought you didn't want to fart around replacing tubes. Cheers! .......
209: Speaker Asylum, Re: Alon Thunderbolt Sub uses Parts Express Amp (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-03-07, 11:30:27 (24.187.187.106)
Your point is well taken, but frankly, I don't think in your example, the selling price is out of line relative to the cost of parts and materials. Consider the Lotus Elite which retails for $4,495. .......
210: Tubes Asylum, Re: Tube Testing (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-24, 17:34:05 (24.184.31.135)
I've read the same advice elsewhere. A blue florescent glow is harmless. .......
211: Amp/Preamp Asylum, A final thought (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-24, 06:44:11 (161.185.1.100)
If you want opinions on tubes you might want to search/post on Tube Asylum, but don't get "obsessed." BTW if you haven't already done so, you might want to consider long-lasting light bulbs in your ho .......
212: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: OK, You Got Me There. (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-23, 14:32:31 (161.185.1.100)
I have no opinion as to which tubes go with. If you have a standby mode with a trickle current to keep the tubes warm, my hunch is you'll get more than two years usage. At any rate, if you like what y .......
213: Speaker Asylum, That's amazing... (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-23, 13:37:20 (161.185.1.100)
Your system "recognizes" the musical genre and plays jazz better than classical. Isn't the reality you and your friends have an expectation as to how music is supposed to sound and you're comparing th .......
214: Amp/Preamp Asylum, ????????? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-23, 12:31:42 (161.185.1.100)
You hate farting around with replacing tubes? How often do you replace tubes in a preamp? Your moniker seems appropriate. .......
215: Tubes Asylum, Re: Bias question - Thanks (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-17, 07:19:23 (161.185.1.100)
Your response was very informative. If you don't mind, I have a follow-up question for clarification. Is the tube bias a function of the tube itself or the amplifier circuitry? I suspect it's the latt .......
216: Tubes Asylum, Bias question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-15, 12:35:04 (24.184.31.135)
The recommended bias for the KT88 tubes in my amplifier is 40mA. What is the consequence of setting the bias too low (e.g., 35 mA) or too high (45mA) both sonically and in terms of tube/equipment life .......
217: Tubes Asylum, Bias question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-15, 12:35:04 (24.184.31.135)
The recommended bias for the KT88 tubes in my amplifier is 40mA. What is the consequence of setting the bias too low (e.g., 35 mA) or too high (45mA) both sonically and in terms of tube/equipment life .......
218: Tubes Asylum, Bias question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-15, 12:35:04 (24.184.31.135)
The recommended bias for the KT88 tubes in my amplifier is 40mA. What is the consequence of setting the bias too low (e.g., 35 mA) or to high (45mA) both sonically and in terms of tube/equipment life? .......
219: Speaker Asylum, . . .and now you should upgrade the tweeter (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-02-11, 17:21:47 (24.184.31.135)
I originally purchased the Lotus. When I upgraded the speaker to the Signature, both the woofer and the tweeter were swapped out for alnico drivers (and the external crossover was modified, too). I ex .......
220: Cable Asylum, Re: Power Cables make a difference? recommendations? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2004-01-27, 08:28:49 (161.185.1.100)
The power conditioner may be doing it's job just fine, but how is the current being delivered to the rest of your system? That's the job of the power cords. There's unquestionably an audible differenc .......
221: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: DVD-A on Krell and Trivista and DV-50 question (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-22, 08:17:36 (161.185.1.100)
Maybe someone else can help out here...It's my understanding that these players decode only the left front and right front channels. .......
222: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Amp recommendation for Alon Circe? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-17, 07:38:34 (161.185.150.22)
My $0.02 -- tubes are the better choice. I have the Lotus Signatures together with Rogue 99M and M150's You might want to talk with Carl and get his opinion. .......
223: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: rogue tube problems (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-10, 09:10:20 (161.185.150.22)
January 2003. Go to the Stereophile website. I think you'll feel good about your decision. No, I won't make myself nuts swapping tubes. You can look me up on Inmate Systems. Good luck! .......
224: General Asylum, Re: If I'm happy, why can't I stop looking? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-10, 07:34:28 (161.185.150.22)
A similar thread came up on Amp/Preamp page. Check out: Curse of the Audiophile - brnt99 05:50:37 11/27/03 .......
225: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: rogue tube problems (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-10, 07:19:46 (161.185.150.22)
Your experience seems unfortunate. As a rule, the preamp tubes, which aren't subject to much heat, should last a long time. I've had the 99 Magnum for more than four years. It was originally fitted wi .......
226: Speaker Asylum, Re: Why buy a sub? (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-01, 11:01:03 (161.185.1.100)
I have a Velodyne FSR12 subwoofer set at a 60hz crossover. (My main speakers go below 40hz.) Just to experiment, more than once I've turned off my power amplifiers to hear what music comes out of my s .......
227: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Rogue 99M/M150 and Audiophysic Virgo III (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-12-01, 09:38:06 (161.185.1.100)
I have had the Rogue 99M and M120 Magnums (recently upgraded to M150s) for three years. I can only say good things. The resolution, detail, soundstage and 3-dimensional quality are outstanding. Just t .......
228: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: New Rogue M150s (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-11-23, 17:22:44 (24.187.181.204)
Absolutely! .......
229: Amp/Preamp Asylum, New Rogue M150s (0.00)
Posted by 2-ears on 2003-11-21, 17:53:05 (24.187.181.204)
For anyone who is interested. . . I've had the M120s (Magnum) for almost three years. When I first got them I experimented between the ultralinear and triode settings. For me the clear winner was the .......
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