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1: Tubes Asylum, RE: We have the Iron Clad "Caveat Emptor" guarantee in the U.S. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2015-08-29, 09:34:30 (192.225.114.204)
Hey guys heres copy of email i recieved from ELrog two days ago. Dear Roy, ELROG will help you. Last week , I think, we have found the reason of the failure In 2 max 3 weeks we have the test-results a .......
2: Tubes Asylum, RE: We have the Iron Clad "Caveat Emptor" guarantee in the U.S. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2015-08-24, 08:35:38 (192.225.114.204)
no more from George at TubesUSA. i honestly think True Audiophiile should be thrown under the bus on this…they cheerfully took our money and then weaseled out when the product went bad. i would certai .......
3: Tubes Asylum, RE: We have the Iron Clad "Caveat Emptor" guarantee in the U.S. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2015-08-12, 14:44:17 (192.225.114.204)
UPDATE: i spoke to George Lenz at TubesUSA who still sells the Elrog tubes and he said he will speak directly to Klaus about the poor treatment i received from True Audiophile and see what he can do. .......
4: Tubes Asylum, Elrog reliability issues - are we screwed? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2015-08-10, 13:13:06 (192.225.114.204)
i bought a pair of Elrog 300b tubes from True Audio in January 2015. They were used in power supply of my Viva Phono stage so did not see much stress. After a little over 6 mos of modest use one of th .......
5: Speaker Asylum, replacing MR in Kharma 3.2 FE (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2013-09-19, 14:23:35 (12.175.64.250)
one of my Kharma 3.2 FE mid-bass/mid-range drivers has shattered (ceramic) and i need to replace. the Kharma dealer said i could only buy the replacement in PAIRS, which cost a cool $2400. I know that .......
6: Shady Lane, RE: I like the previous poster who.... (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-22, 05:25:29 (72.14.145.44)
I am happy to report that Mr Costanzo wired my refund to my account yesterday and all appears in order. I am satisfied with the outcome of this affair. I would like to sincerely thank the members of t .......
7: Shady Lane, RE: I like the previous poster who.... (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-20, 22:14:52 (72.14.145.44)
until the refund is back in my bank account this dispute remains an open matter. i was dismayed, but not shocked to learn today than MKOM had apparently sold the turntable to a local customer during t .......
8: Shady Lane, RE: Looks Like a Mike Strother Disciple............ (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-18, 21:19:35 (72.14.145.44)
actually it was his mother dying this time. She had to be buried in Italy. My guess is that I funded a nice Italian holiday for Mr Costanzo and his mother. .......
9: Shady Lane, RE: Is MyKindofMusic/John Costanzo a fraud? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-18, 21:08:24 (72.14.145.44)
thank you guys. I appreciate everyones help and thoughts. In 35 yrs of this hobby this is the first time someone seems to be intentionally trying to steal from me. It is not a good feeling and of cou .......
10: Shady Lane, RE: Is MyKindofMusic/John Costanzo a fraud? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-18, 13:05:49 (72.14.145.44)
Thanks Yes i intend to contact CAM, as well as Toronto BBB, Paypal, and anyone else who might interface with MKOM. i would have gone on indefinitley waiting for John to put the 'check in the mail', bu .......
11: General Asylum, Is MyKindofMusic/John Costanzo a fraud? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-18, 12:32:40 (72.14.145.44)
- On Dec 31 2011 I contacted John Costanzo at My Kind of Music in Toronto Canada with an interest in buying a Verider Platine turntable he had advertised on the CanuckAudiomart. - After a few days we .......
12: Shady Lane, Is MyKindofMusic/John Costanzo a fraud? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2012-03-18, 12:32:40 (72.14.145.44)
- On Dec 31 2011 I contacted John Costanzo at My Kind of Music in Toronto Canada with an interest in buying a Verider Platine turntable he had advertised on the CanuckAudiomart. - After a few days we .......
13: General Asylum, REVIEW: Soundsmith SG-200 Phono Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2011-03-30, 18:32:06 (72.14.145.43)
Model: SG-200 Category: Phono Cartridge Suggested Retail Price: $5500 Description: strain gauge with power supply Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by 90493m on March 30, 2011 at .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, REVIEW: Soundsmith SG-200 Phono Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2011-03-30, 18:32:06 (72.14.145.43)
Model: SG-200 Category: Phono Cartridge Suggested Retail Price: $5500 Description: strain gauge with power supply Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by 90493m on March 30, 2011 at .......
15: SET Asylum, RE: Favorite DHT SET? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2009-11-05, 09:07:09 (72.14.145.43)
HI Jeff try reaching Mr. Korneff at trypower@msn.com. I don't know what his status is in terms of building new amps but he was extremely helpful with my questions and is good guy to chat with. I love .......
16: SET Asylum, RE: PASS J2 Vs Yamamoto AO8-S (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2009-11-05, 08:57:55 (72.14.145.43)
thanks Lance! I have been extremely curious over the the questions you just answered. I have Tannoy Westminsters and use a Korneff 45 (which i love) but need more power on the lower bass. Have wondere .......
17: SET Asylum, RE: Favorite DHT SET? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2009-10-31, 19:27:24 (72.14.145.43)
hi Jeff I have Tannoy Westminsters as well. Have been very pleased with the sound of the Jeff Korneff 45 stereo amp. It bettered my Sophia 845 monos except in the lower bass....the 45's seem a little .......
18: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Not one minute after I read your reply post, I opened (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2006-10-20, 21:01:46 (65.124.37.12)
I have a pr of refurbished Model 2's and had a similar 'static' problem. After talking with Rick about it we concluded that the the static 'ground' strip that grounds the panels to the chassis was not .......
19: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Planar 'woofer' for Beveride ESL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2005-10-24, 19:35:58 (65.124.37.12)
Thanks Duke Its an interesting situation in that what bass the Bev's produce is very good; fast, subtle, articulate ( it is ESL base w/o dipole issues). The more i listen (and think) the more convince .......
20: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Planar 'woofer' for Beveride ESL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2005-10-24, 16:59:42 (65.124.37.12)
BTW These model 2's have been thoroughly refurbished and upgraded by Rick Beveridge. Theres something special about direct drive ESL's Maybe a really good cone subwoofer coming in underneath from 50 h .......
21: Planar Speaker Asylum, Planar 'woofer' for Beveride ESL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2005-10-24, 15:58:31 (65.124.37.12)
Hi guys I'm playing with the idea of adding a planar 'woofer' to my Beveridge Model 2's. First let me say that the Beveridge's sound absolutely marvelous. I have had many speakers over the past severa .......
22: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Convergent Audio Technology SL-1 Signature Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2005-04-18, 19:51:55 (65.124.37.12)
Model: SL-1 Signature Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: unknown Description: Pre-Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review b .......
23: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Convergent Audio Technology JL-3 Signature Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2005-04-18, 19:45:28 (65.124.37.12)
Model: JL-3 Signature Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $30,000 Description: mono blocks Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by .......
24: Vinyl Asylum, Re: someone sold their Schroeder Ref! (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2004-10-01, 06:54:42 (65.124.37.12)
Okay guys to save me from responding to a lot of (well intentioned) emails let me respond over the asylum. I sold the Schroeder Ref because I bought a Air Tangent 2002 which, in my systm, I preferred .......
25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, REVIEW: Convergent Audio Technology SL-1 Signature Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2004-07-24, 07:09:33 (65.124.37.12)
Model: SL-1 Signature Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: unknown Description: Pre-Amplifier Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review b .......
26: Tubes Asylum, REVIEW: Convergent Audio Technology JL-3 Signature Amplifier (Tube) (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2004-07-24, 06:56:59 (65.124.37.12)
Model: JL-3 Signature Category: Amplifier (Tube) Suggested Retail Price: $30,000 Description: mono blocks Manufacturer URL: Not Available Manufacturer URL: Not Available Review by .......
27: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Micro Seiki : differences between 1500fvg and sx 8000 (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-11-16, 08:11:46 (65.124.37.12)
Thanks! Do you have an idea what the original MSRP was for both the 1500 FVG and the 8000 II? cheers .......
28: Vinyl Asylum, Micro Seiki : differences between 1500fvg and sx 8000 (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-11-15, 23:20:59 (65.124.37.12)
Hi folks Can someone who is familiar with the Micro Seiki line please tell me what the differences between the 1500 fvg and the sx-8000II are. Especially the sonic differences. How might either compar .......
29: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: I don't recall... (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-11-13, 21:17:10 (65.124.37.12)
...well it wasn't really terrrible, more like an opinion that the Quad transformers themslves are so good at what they do that dispensing with them might not be a good thing. If you do a search under .......
30: Planar Speaker Asylum, Quads: EAR direct drive OTL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-11-13, 17:20:33 (65.124.37.12)
Okay, I know both Gary J and Sandro have reservations about these amps . BUT HAS ANYBODY ACTUALLY HEARD THEM? I can't help but harken back to how both the Acoustat and Beveridge had a rare 'music in t .......
31: Vinyl Asylum, removing cartridge shell from an Ikeda (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-11-01, 20:23:04 (65.124.37.12)
Hi folks Well I've wrestled with tyrig to get my Ikeda to fulfill the promise I keep hearing thru all the ssssibilence and mistracking. After trying virtually every combination of tracking weight, azi .......
32: Vinyl Asylum, Magic diamond cartridge (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-10-29, 19:42:16 (65.124.37.12)
Does anyone know a website or source of info on the MD line of cartridges? thnx .......
33: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Best amps (cost no object) for Quad ESL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-10-29, 07:58:09 (65.124.37.12)
Doh!! Nevermind my stupid question re: eAR. Its early and i need some more coffee! Thanks again for your response! .......
34: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Best amps (cost no object) for Quad ESL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-10-29, 07:08:59 (65.124.37.12)
Hmmm....the BK sounds interesting, but has nayone actually heard it? Re; the EAR, can't find a model 2 mkII on their website. what is it exactly. Again it sounds intereseting being teamed up with the .......
35: Planar Speaker Asylum, Best amps (cost no object) for Quad ESL (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-10-28, 07:35:51 (65.124.37.11)
I'm looking for feedback on what are the 'best' amps for the original Quads. I'mparticularly curious about OTL's such as the venerable Futterman/NYAL compared to the new Tenor OTL's All comments great .......
36: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: NEW PLANARS!!! (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-10-19, 07:39:16 (65.124.37.11)
You know what they say: 'if it were easy (and inexpensive)everyone would be doing it' As a former owner of Soundlabs I'm at least intrigued by the Gilmore speakers given his past association with SLOG .......
37: Vinyl Asylum, Re: mike pranka? anybody? Dynavector 20xh question: (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-06-18, 21:28:21 (65.124.37.11)
The Vyger uses a modified Karat 17D2 .......
38: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: follow the speaker terminal wires (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-27, 17:19:44 (65.124.37.11)
HI HTH What combo of the Jensen/Audionote caps will get you to 220 uF? I've been using a Solen/Auricap combo but am always open to new ideas. Thanks .......
39: Vinyl Asylum, Re: excellent review. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-25, 01:05:43 (65.124.37.11)
My pleasure I'll give a report after I've had a chance to live with PK's stacked Quads for a few months. Hard to get it everything 'right' isnt it? Cheers .......
40: Vinyl Asylum, Re: excellent review. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-24, 20:15:57 (65.124.37.11)
thank you for the kind words James. The Ikeda is a mc version of the Decca and has about 18 mV output. It is hard to find info on the Ikeda. Japan Audio Trading ltd is a good contact for more info. Od .......
41: Vinyl Asylum, Re: excellent review. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-24, 10:38:07 (65.124.37.11)
I'm sort of an imaging 'freak' in that I highly value a 3-D effect. The bottom line to all our efforts is to be entertained. But what each of us find 'entertaining' is a matter of personal preference. .......
42: Vinyl Asylum, Re: You know the old Rolls Royce saying "if you have to ask ..." (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-24, 09:14:45 (65.124.37.11)
The base retail price for the Indian air bearing turntable (wihtout vaccum platter, tonearm or isolation stand) is approx.$11,000 USD. I travel to Europe often in my work so I was able to work directl .......
43: Vinyl Asylum, Re: excellent review. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-24, 09:01:45 (65.124.37.11)
I will try to take some pix of the system. It is not a 'pretty system as it is in my bedroom and I have it configured in an ambiophonic arrangement with sound screens both in between and on each side .......
44: Vinyl Asylum, Review: Vyger Indain Signature /Vision arm/Vaccum (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-23, 18:18:08 (65.124.37.11)
Vyger Indian Signature Turntable with Vision HP arm Associated equipment: Dynavector Karat 17D2(as modified by Vyger), Ikeda EMPL cartridge, Aesthetix IO Signature phono stage, Wavac 833 mono amps, Qu .......
45: Vinyl Asylum, Re: to clarify... (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-20, 19:40:46 (65.124.37.11)
I'm with you Zach. The music is timeless but the actual sonics are not. I doubt the folks at Sheffield lost sleep over trying to record a sonically better 'rock' record than DSOTM. But, like the Beatl .......
46: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Dark Side of the Moon (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-20, 19:34:51 (65.124.37.11)
I love the new commemoritve reissue and mine, like the others, is flat and silent (after a thorough cleaning). You should absolutley send yours back and demand another copy. If the seller won't do tha .......
47: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Here it is (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-05, 09:15:01 (65.124.37.11)
I did see a demo Indian Sig awhile back on the net. It was offered by a dealer in Indiana. Can't recall the name but I found it with a Google search so give that a try. If they are asking $19k you mig .......
48: Vinyl Asylum, Re: DSOTM 30th Anniv vs MoFi UHQR (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-05, 08:12:55 (65.124.37.11)
I made the same comparison (vs Mofi and Toshiba) and liked the new 30th Anniv better. Don't know about UHQR, but the new one sounds more natural and has better resolution of subtle detail without reso .......
49: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Vacuum Platter? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-05-02, 08:49:09 (65.124.37.11)
The Vyger Indian Signature has a vacuum platter that uses a special metal-acrylic matrix 'mat' that is permanently bonded to the platter which is 40 lb machined aluminium. The matrix has the same mech .......
50: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Ikeda Cartridge (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-04-28, 12:56:16 (65.124.37.11)
I bought mine from Japan Audio Trading Ltd. Contact: Akio Hashimoto akio-jat@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp Akio works closely wih Mr Ikeda and has provided exemplary service. You should carefully analyse whether y .......
51: Digital Drive, Re: Is your transport recommendation as above? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-04-26, 18:30:09 (65.124.37.11)
Transports can be weak link if not selected with discernment. There are a number of good ones around. I personally like the CEC transports and the Forsell. Any on the transports using the TEAC clampin .......
52: Digital Drive, Re: Can you provide us with some contact info? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-04-26, 18:25:20 (65.124.37.11)
The best way to contact John is thru his website: http://www.museatex.com John is an honest guy with an honest product. .......
53: Digital Drive, Best value in Audio (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-04-26, 16:53:53 (65.124.37.11)
Having spent 12 years pursuing the elusive 'perfect' digital setup (I put vinyl on hold during this time so my 'quest' was in earnest)I tried a wide variety of Dacs and transports over the years inclu .......
54: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Quad 989 -- "Best speaker" according toStereophile editor? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-04-22, 10:08:01 (65.124.37.11)
Good point Sridhar I own 989's which replaced Soundlab U-1's. The 989 is a very good speaker and is VERY revealing of everything upstream from it. Care must be taken to properly mate the 989 with a ve .......
55: Vinyl Asylum, Proper Impedence loading for Ikeda 9R (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-27, 20:32:04 (65.124.37.11)
Does anyone happen to know what the recommended impedence loading for the Ikeda 9R is? I think the manufacturer says 3ohms but that seems quite low. Thanks .......
56: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Concerning dynamic peaks on vinyl. (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-27, 08:19:21 (65.124.37.11)
Sheffield DTD and some of the better 1/2 speed records have absolutley brutal transients. I love them but they typically overload my system on a regular basis at my preferred listening levels. Just sh .......
57: Vinyl Asylum, I've seen (well heard actually) the light..... (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-26, 06:10:20 (65.124.37.11)
I've seen, well heard actually, the light..... I have spent 12 years pursuing the digital format in attempt to achieve sonic perfection. I've been in high end audio for 25 yrs and have always tried .......
58: General Asylum, crossover questions (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-16, 07:18:21 (65.124.37.11)
Okay, so once again assuming I wish to use a subwoofer with Quads (assume a planar woofer of either Magnepan or Soundlab design). What are the implications of different crossover slopes? Is steeper be .......
59: Planar Speaker Asylum, crossover questions (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-16, 07:17:36 (65.124.37.11)
Okay, so once again assuming I wish to use a subwoofer with Quads (assume a planar woofer of either Magnepan or Soundlab design). What are the implications of different crossover slopes? Is steeper be .......
60: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: If you're convinced you're not clipping the WAVACS, (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-13, 17:02:04 (65.124.37.11)
Hmmmm.....how about a pair of Soundlab B-1 woofers. Probably better than Tympani panels and still being made by SL .......
61: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: crossovers/Quads/subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-13, 06:40:01 (65.124.37.11)
Thanks for the response thus far guys . Several have asked about the amps i use. I am using Wavac 833 monos. I do not think they are the sources ofthe problem as they drive the Quads right up to the s .......
62: Planar Speaker Asylum, crossovers/Quads/subwoofers (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-03-12, 20:55:02 (65.124.37.11)
Okay so assuming I'm going to add a subwoofer to my 989's (they just don't play quite loud enough before the protection kicks in and spoils it all) What is the best crossover solution? I'm thinking th .......
63: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: QUAD ESL63 input capacitor (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-02-21, 23:17:26 (65.124.37.11)
A strange thing happened on the way to my replacing the RC network in my 989's: I bypassed the internal RC and was going to go external with a set of Auricaps. I got a little lazy and decided to jsut .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, Quad 989 mods (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2003-01-26, 18:10:49 (65.124.37.11)
So has anyone ventured to remove the screens and/or dustcovers from the 989? I know this is not recommended but can't help thinking it would improve an already great speaker. The 989 delivers performa .......
65: Vinyl Asylum, Re: Sheryl Crow on vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2002-11-12, 03:32:39 (12.154.236.18)
Well....thanks for the variety of opinions and help. I'll keep looking. .......
66: Cable Asylum, Re: Silversmith palladium interconnects? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2002-11-10, 08:07:55 (65.124.37.11)
They are exceptional! Compared to the silver Silversmiths they bring out an even higher level of detail and harnmonic structure. As my wife pronounced when I asked her after a double blind comparison .......
67: Vinyl Asylum, Sheryl Crow on vinyl? (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2002-11-09, 09:20:16 (65.124.37.11)
Does anyone happen to know whether any of Sheryl Crow's 3 main works has ever been produced on vinyl? I appreciate your help! Cheers .......
68: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Quad owners (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2002-10-29, 19:41:17 (65.124.37.11)
In general i agree completely however the Wavac 833 SET is one notable exception. It even drives Soundlabs to decent levels and will easily overload the protection circuit in the 989. All that and the .......
69: Inmate Systems, 90493m - the end of the road (0.00)
Posted by 90493m on 2002-09-01, 16:47:17 (65.124.37.11)
Moniker: 90493m System Name: the end of the road System Rev Date: 2003/10/28/08:04 System Rev IP: 65.124.37.11 Amp: Wavac 833 Preamp: none Speakers: Quad 57 ESL CDP: CEC TL0/John Wright mod Bidat Tabl .......
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