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1: Cable Asylum, RE: Adding an XLR adapter to RCA ic make a difference? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2014-09-07, 18:39:12 (174.24.199.113)
Got it!The adapters are merely convenient if your amp or/and preamp do not accept single ended ic's when you don't own balanced ic's. Thanks. .......
2: Cable Asylum, Adding an XLR adapter to RCA ic make a difference? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2014-09-07, 13:38:44 (174.24.199.113)
I have a fully balanced preamp & fully balanced amp. They're about 1-meter apart. Currently I use RCA interconnects. If I added an RCA to XLR adapter to the ends, what difference would it make? Does t .......
3: Speaker Asylum, RE: I've always been interested in these (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2013-10-23, 21:10:27 (50.132.44.49)
Try Thor Audio for Duevel's http://highendaudio.com .......
4: Speaker Asylum, RE: There is one on Audiogon ... (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2012-03-11, 11:17:15 (50.132.44.49)
Thanks, I'll follow up. I'm also talking to my dealer who has a demo pair. Just a matter of time... .......
5: Speaker Asylum, RE: The odds disfavor your finding a pair, I think (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2012-03-09, 12:50:24 (168.99.182.254)
Yes odds are not in my favor. Posting here shifts the odds a lil' more in my favor though. My fingers are crossed that a used pair will turn up. Fantastic if it's close by, too. .......
6: Speaker Asylum, RE: Looking for Wilson Audio Duettes (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2012-03-09, 06:46:21 (71.35.188.221)
Thanks Dave, I'll give them a call or email. If it's appropriate, I'll mention your name. Much obliged. .......
7: Speaker Asylum, Looking for Wilson Audio Duettes (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2012-03-08, 19:09:21 (71.35.151.206)
My listening space in limited to corner placement for speakers- close to rear and side wall. There's only room for stand-mounts, not floor standing spkrs. I hope to pick up a pair of Wilson Audio Du .......
8: General Asylum, RE: Audiocircle communication shutdown (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-11-01, 13:18:28 (168.99.182.50)
dwr- Well stated! .......
9: General Asylum, RE: anyone ever come across this? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-08-09, 09:32:11 (24.18.106.153)
Thanks for shining a light on such an absurd bully. His credibility should be null- or at least questioned- among these readers. It's totally up to you if you want to post a private email, it is yours .......
10: General Asylum, RE: Classic 99, KFUO FM in St. Louis, shuts down at 10 pm Central Time. (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-07-06, 19:38:24 (65.102.116.222)
Well stated Josh 358! .......
11: Music Lane, RE: Help Needed with a Jazz Title (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-06-28, 16:49:23 (71.35.127.70)
There are many knowledgeable jazz aficionados that may be able to help you at all about jazz: http://forums.allaboutjazz.com/index.php Good luck. .......
12: Music Lane, Seattle: Upcoming Towner/Fresu concert (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-03-14, 14:22:18 (63.228.100.91)
Two of my favorite musicians, Ralph Towner & Paolo Fresu will be releasing the ECM CD Chiaroscuro. Many reviews, one here: http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=8699 They're do .......
13: Music Lane, RE: All About Jazz Forums (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-02-19, 06:42:11 (168.103.155.216)
My only other thought is for you to re-register again with a new monikor etc. Sorry you're having trouble. .......
14: Music Lane, RE: All About Jazz Forums (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2010-02-18, 06:39:44 (168.103.155.216)
Have you tried the "contact us" link. or "view forum leaders"? I've had no problems posting on this site. You might also consider posting at http://www.organissimo.org/forum/index.php?act=idx Good lu .......
15: Music Lane, RE: Best Recordings from an Audiophile Perspective (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-07-25, 15:01:15 (71.35.126.90)
A couple that come to mind. These have wonderful music as well as phenomenal acoustics & staging: *The Chuck Israels Quartet: The Bellingham Sessions, Volume 1 & 2. Tube mics, Wireworld cables, Brysto .......
16: Speaker Asylum, RE: USPS Priority Mail (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-06-14, 19:04:27 (63.228.101.61)
I have had consistently positive experiences with USPS on heavy packages. Sadly, I have had negative experiences with both UPS direct and Fed Ex with large packages. I'd urge you to go USPS. ::: TOPIC .......
17: General Asylum, RE: Kudos to Mapleshade (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-06-14, 19:01:52 (63.228.101.61)
Sure is pleasant to read about great service and communication. Wish there were more positive stories to tell. .......
18: General Asylum, Linn Classik has some nice features (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-05-17, 15:54:54 (168.103.154.216)
The Linn Classic has an outstanding tuner, and the CD sounds good. Some excellent features: * Pre-outs let you bypass the amp & hook it up to an outboard amp of choice. Then you can also use 'standard .......
19: General Asylum, Future dedicated audio room? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-05-11, 06:45:21 (71.35.126.147)
Is this the dedicated audio room of the future? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6MHpFIyjcY .......
20: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Alleviate your guilt: (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-02-06, 18:40:54 (65.102.148.53)
Donate to audioasylum.com. All will be forgiven. Your ears will be cleansed. You can sleep well once again... .......
21: Music Lane, RE: Bill Charlap? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2009-01-01, 19:45:56 (65.102.116.100)
I highly recommend starting with the Bill Charlap Trio CD: S'Wonderful on the Venus label. Engaging music with excellent sound. .......
22: General Asylum, How much are you getting paid to advertise for them? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-12-16, 22:16:36 (65.102.114.159)
Why would you advertise Stereophile for free? I thought it was appropriate for businesses to pay for their advertising. .......
23: General Asylum, RE: Anyone done business with JB Audio? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-11-24, 06:24:32 (168.103.163.232)
Did a couple of purchases with JB Audio/Audio Pimp. Communication was quick, followed by prompt shipment and excellent packagaing. Must say though, I hate the name & marketing style of 'Audio Pimp' : .......
24: General Asylum, RE: New Asylum Trader/Classifieds (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-11-21, 06:42:37 (71.35.120.186)
How about a Classified Search Response function? Potential buyers can put in a search/wish for a desired item. When that item is added to classified for sale, an email is sent to the potential buyer. .......
25: Speaker Asylum, RE: Avalon Monitors (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-11-04, 20:47:09 (168.103.163.1)
The Avalon Monitors also came with stands uniquely designed to minimize cabinet vibrations. The stands weren't pretty (unlike the speakers) but they worked well. Including the rare speaker stands also .......
26: Music Lane, FREE ECM Touchstone Series Sampler on Amazon.com (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-11-01, 17:36:29 (168.103.155.217)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...19690_10588880 Free! Really! Note- I am in no way associated with amazon.com.. Go for it! .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ayre KX-R Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-09-10, 17:13:02 (71.35.127.2)
Thanks for clarifying. What you wrote made total sense. I, and others on this forum, appreciate your accesibility & communications. .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ayre KX-R Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-09-10, 07:00:06 (71.35.127.2)
Charles, I'm curious- Why does a review magazine send a pre-copy of their review to a manufacturer? Is that standard for many publications that review gear? It seems a little odd to me, as pressures c .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Marantz MA500 poweramp frontend opamp, the NEC UPC1342V--is there... (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-08-15, 15:00:22 (65.102.114.234)
Don't wanna hijack this thread, but I respectfully disagree that Marantz "don't build them like that no more." Have you checked out the Marantz Reference line of amps, integrated's, preamp, & cd playe .......
30: General Asylum, RE: New e bay feedback rules (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-06-22, 14:59:04 (65.102.118.124)
This rule makes 100% sense. Every time I left negative or neutral feedback for poor sellers (misrepresenting products, or not having products they listed, or poorly packaged shipments), the sellers l .......
31: Cable Asylum, So how do we support Kurt? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-04-16, 17:06:12 (168.103.155.155)
Other than buying cables, how can we mobilize support for Blue Jean Cables against such bullying? .......
32: Speaker Asylum, RE: Focus Audio? fs688's are great! (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2008-01-09, 18:16:53 (65.102.149.24)
I've enjoyed the fs688's for a number of years. The highs & midrange are totally engaging, and they image fantastically. Bass doesn't go too low, as they're small boxes. But the overall sound is coher .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: Focus Audio..Any one audition them before? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2007-12-13, 20:05:02 (67.40.196.33)
I have owned the Focus Audio fs688 for about 3 years now. I bought them second hand for about $2K as I recall. They sound great to me! Their mids & high frequencies are most involving, and they do a g .......
34: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Get an ipod, just my opinion (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2007-10-14, 19:03:19 (70.57.69.230)
Thanks. I'll look into a Shuffle for her... .......
35: Radio Road, RE: Indoor antenna help pls- cannot do an outdoor 'tena (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2007-08-12, 16:58:50 (71.35.122.81)
John, I'll try to follow the linked directions and see if it helps me pick up 91.3 KBCS. They look simple enough. I know KPLU is raising money to build a new broadcast center. Maybe the signal wil .......
36: Radio Road, Indoor antenna help pls- cannot do an outdoor 'tena (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2007-08-12, 11:24:58 (71.35.122.81)
I am renting a unit in Seattle, and my landlord will not permit an outdoor antenna. I have an older Magnum Dynalab Etude (which I do not want to change) & a Signal Sleuth. I have difficulties picking .......
37: General Asylum, Re: Dahlquist D10 Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2007-05-14, 18:00:53 (65.102.113.42)
FWIW, Orion Blueook lists the "used" price of DQ10's as $400.00/pair. They define "used" as "Retail value of used equipment representing the current open market price for a specific product or fair m .......
38: General Asylum, Re: Refurbished equipments (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2007-02-13, 21:34:39 (71.35.120.162)
I believe that refurbished are the best values in the marketplace. They are usually customer returns of new products that have a problem sonically or physically. The item is checked 100%, rebuilt to .......
39: General Asylum, echoloft.com used audio market site (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-11-17, 06:55:19 (70.56.64.124)
Try echoloft.com They have a buy/sell section online: http://www.echoloft.com/cgi-bin/buysell/yabb.cgi Good luck .......
40: Speaker Asylum, Focus Audio fs-688's: very pleased (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-10-14, 22:22:05 (63.226.228.224)
I have the fs-688 monitors & I'm very happy. They 3-D image very well & are emotionally engaging. Build quality is stunning also. I've matched them with bi-amped Stellavox PW-s and an Edge nl-10. I ha .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Listen to the Marantz SC-7S1 pre (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-10-08, 18:35:37 (63.226.228.224)
The Marantz SC-7S1 is sweet, quick, & 3D holographic. See if you can listen to this glorious preamp. It was designed & built by a team led by Ken Ishiwata, envisioned as a reincarnation of the Model 7 .......
42: Music Lane, Jon Hassell Fascinoma (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-09-04, 15:16:19 (63.226.228.224)
You need to listen to Jon Hassell Fascinoma. It creates a hallucinogenic experience, guaranteed! .......
43: Speaker Asylum, Pacific Stereo: Good Vibes (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-08-18, 17:46:47 (63.226.228.224)
Pacific Stereo, with corporate headquarters in Emeryville, CA, was sold to CBS. That's why the speakers have a CBS label. The RS5 were a 3-way, 10" speaker system. They were a house brand of Pacific S .......
44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: yup- Was the Marantz SC-7S1 sold outside Japan? {nt} (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-08-14, 16:36:56 (63.226.228.224)
Yes. A number of dealers have it. I got mine gently used at a phenomenal price. There are reviews at the marnatz site if you want to get the opinions of others: http://us.marantz.com/Products/646.asp .......
45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Listen to the Marantz SC-7S1 pre (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-08-12, 18:11:17 (71.212.120.27)
I recently tried a used Marantz SC-7S1 preamp, based on the classic Marantz 7C pre. Designed & overseen by Ken Ishiwata (K.I. Signature goods), it sounded phenomenal. I bought it, although Marantz isn .......
46: General Asylum, I see the opposite: prejudice against the big guys (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-08-01, 12:29:14 (63.226.228.224)
There seems to be a trend to appreciate and think of small boutique hobyists/companies as 'cool', while larger mass produced products have little or no 'glamour' and perceived value. This belittles th .......
47: Music Lane, on-hand nventories always changing (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-07-27, 07:30:59 (63.226.228.224)
Jeez Robertc88, you picked up 480 hits, tonnage. With constantly changing inventories as 'haves' are continuously being sent out, you do not know if any of your 'wants' are available at that particul .......
48: Music Lane, Trading CD's in the USA: lala.com (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-07-26, 13:12:10 (63.226.228.224)
I just traded 7 used cd's on http://www.lala.com/ This is a great service, which will become even better as more folks participate. In a nutshell: They have over 1.8 million CD titles to choose from. .......
49: General Asylum, Linn Classik (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-07-02, 09:12:14 (71.212.95.62)
If he wants quality, the Linn Classik has a clock and wake-up alarm that can be set to tuner or CD. With it's pre-out, one also has the option of bypassing the internal amp and adding an external amp- .......
50: Music Lane, Roberta Gambarini: Easy to Love (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-06-28, 14:23:02 (63.226.228.224)
Her CD Easy to Love was recorded live in a studio and sounds great. Roberta Gambarini was born & raised in Italy by music loving folks & has sung in festivals internationally. She's not well known in .......
51: General Asylum, Do not support this type of mis-treatment! (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-04-30, 10:40:01 (71.212.111.72)
I ordered some sale adapters from Welborne. He immediately charged me. I did not receive them. I emailied him often, with no response. After a month of no-responses, I cancelled. Then he emailed, cla .......
52: Speaker Asylum, Consider Focus Audio fs688 monitors (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-03-17, 16:00:58 (67.40.199.151)
Focus Audio fs688's. Sound wonderful & look great. Site with photos: http://www.focusaudio.ca/index1.htm Page with zine reviews: http://www.focusaudio.ca/index1.htm Lots of other user reviews as well .......
53: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Edge- Battery powered pre-amps (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-02-09, 07:09:09 (63.226.230.27)
Edge has a two AC/DC: Signature 1.1 and G2, both battery operational .......
54: Speaker Asylum, Avalon Monitors! (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2006-02-01, 07:10:24 (63.226.230.27)
If you enjoy the 'Avalon sound', consider a pair of used Avalon Monitors. They are phenomenal speakers- quick, with images well beyond their modest size. They seldom come up used, but do occasionally. .......
55: Music Lane, Check out website rootsworld.com (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-11-08, 18:55:44 (65.101.135.221)
Excelent site with reviews and various ways to search for world music: http://www.rootsworld.com/rw/ .......
56: General Asylum, Of course! Buy music (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-10-29, 09:31:30 (71.35.97.193)
There are so many different types of music & musicians. Expand! Music is what this hobby is all about, not consuming electronics. .......
57: General Asylum, You're right. I'll contact the owner. (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-10-26, 21:32:04 (71.35.97.193)
What a wide range of opinions here. I appreciate your many thoughtful suggestions. To the arrogant pseudo-analysts though, please spew elsewhere. Based on your thoughtful ideas I will email the owner .......
58: General Asylum, Name the company? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-10-26, 18:33:24 (71.35.97.193)
ThanksBJordan. However, my question is not how old I am (irrelevant), nor how experienced I am (which is not the issue). My question & advice seeking to you and others is: Is it approproate for us to .......
59: General Asylum, Do we have an obligation to help each other (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-10-26, 17:41:46 (71.35.97.193)
when we have a negative experience from a seller? I purchased some adapters from a business who advertised a limited time, 20% off sale. I wanted the items, and the price was a good price. The follo .......
60: Speaker Asylum, Re: Advent Speakers found at thrift any help? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-09-11, 17:12:07 (71.35.97.193)
In it's day Advents were very highly respected speakers for their price point (about $360 a pair?). Their accuracy was legendary. Often, two pair would be set up together for a "Stacked Advent System. .......
61: Music Lane, Must be Kari Bremnes (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-08-12, 07:29:09 (71.35.100.96)
Kari Bremnes is from Norway, fine voice & excellently recorded CD's. .......
62: Speaker Asylum, Focus Audio 688's: Yes Yes Yes (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-05-18, 12:26:32 (168.99.166.2)
I own & enjoy the fs688's. I think they're wonder-full in their reproduction of music. They do require power though. Focus Audio speakers are seldom available to be purchased used, which speaks to the .......
63: General Asylum, $pend your money on music (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-04-24, 17:34:37 (65.101.132.165)
If you're "fairly happy" with your electronics, why not spend your money on more music? Many people invest a lot of money for incremental, subtle changes in electronical reproduction, rather than in .......
64: General Asylum, Answers are at your fingertips- Use the net (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-04-24, 17:24:33 (65.101.132.165)
I live in Seattle. You are asking basic questions. These can easily be answered with a simple internet search. Seattle & Victoria are large metropolitan areas, surrounded by beautiful geographical a .......
65: Music Lane, Re: 3 thumbs up: Tord Gustavsen? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-04-21, 17:34:29 (168.99.166.2)
My fingers jumped, there's no "R". I meant to write "3 thumbs up" about how positive I felt. The CD is by the Tord Gustavsen Trio, and is called The Ground. It's produced by ECM. This CD is on the top .......
66: Music Lane, R3 thumbs up: Tord Gustavsen? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-04-18, 12:19:05 (168.99.166.2)
The Ground is involving. Soft, introspective, mellow, and reflective of great communication among the trio. It's a well recorded CD also. There was a review in the latest issue of Stereophile as well. .......
67: General Asylum, Goldmund Stellavox PW-1's! Awesome! (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-04-18, 12:15:03 (168.99.166.2)
The JOB4 technology is amazing. It's used in all Goldmund amp products. However, Goldmund is prohibitively expensive. The Stellavox PW1 monoblocks, built by a division of Goldmund using the identical .......
68: General Asylum, Re: New artists, or underrecognized (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-04-04, 17:47:54 (65.101.132.165)
Poidog Pondering: "Poidog Pondering" Upbeat rock group out of Chicago. Simone Guiducci Gramelot Ensemble: "Chorale" Italian Jazz with guitar, accordian, clarinet, bass, percussion & excellent vocal c .......
69: Music Lane, Additional global sites for hard to find used CDs (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-03-12, 16:17:59 (65.101.132.165)
Used CD's are a great value & help the environment. Here are some sites you may find of value in addition to amazon & half.com: Djangos http://djangos.com/ Gemm http://www.bazzasounds.gemm.com/ Netso .......
70: General Asylum, Re: Disgusting strange fetish (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-03-08, 16:53:04 (65.101.132.165)
This is disgusting! You need to stop abusing & exploiting women like this. There is nothing funny about exploiting and demeaning women. Hey little boys: It's time to grow up! .......
71: Music Lane, Found it. (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-02-25, 15:34:05 (65.101.132.165)
It's Orange Skies (not pink) by Love. Phew. Relief. .......
72: Music Lane, Please help me recollect the album (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-02-25, 10:28:02 (65.101.132.165)
from the 70's I believe. All I remember are the words "Pink clouds, cotton-candy skies and you" or "Pink skies, cotton-candy clouds and you". Gentle rock as I recall. What group was this? Which CD or .......
73: Critic's Corner, Stellavox/Goldmund amp question for JA (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-02-02, 16:50:37 (65.101.132.165)
Goldmund amps using JOB4 are well perceived, yet I've never seen a review. They offer the same JOB4 technology in more affordable amps marketing as Stellavox PW-1's and JOB amps. What do you think .......
74: Music Lane, Re: Need help finding a recording for my wife... (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-01-23, 14:45:22 (70.56.65.226)
Here are some sites to hunt worldwide to locate music: Gemm http://www.bazzasounds.gemm.com/ Netsoundsmusic http://www.netsoundsmusic.com/ Eil.com http://eil.com/index.asp?AdType=1258 Secondspin .......
75: General Asylum, Successful experience here (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-01-13, 13:05:37 (168.99.166.2)
I purchased an item from him. It was a fair price, shipped quickly & packed well. I also emailed him with a question on another item. He reponded quickly. Based on my experiences, I believe that he's .......
76: Music Lane, Buy/Sell/Trade available at www.audiocircle.com (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-01-10, 12:35:11 (168.99.166.2)
http://www.audiocircle.com has a buy/sell/trade for CD's & other software. No need to reinvent the... Currently there's a problem loging on, but it's a fine site that's usually accessible. ::: TOPIC: .......
77: Music Lane, Music sources at CES? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2005-01-09, 08:46:30 (70.56.65.226)
Many of us search for well recorded, involving music- jazz, classical, world, bluegrass... ***What were some of the musical sources at CES? ***Any particualr stand-outs? .......
78: Music Lane, Yes! Vote with your dollars!... (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-11-17, 17:11:07 (67.40.27.81)
We need to be willing to walk our talk/stand up for what we believe. We don't have access to mass media, hence we vote with our dollars. .......
79: General Asylum, Linn Classik (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-11-16, 19:05:30 (67.40.27.81)
with CD, 50 presets, remote, pre-out for greater amplification than the 75 watts, timer and clock radio. It even comes in different colors for eye as well as ear candy. .......
80: Power Forum, Paul: Will the P500 (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-11-04, 07:55:45 (168.99.166.2)
work with Stellavox mono amps? UO's or regenerated? .......
81: Power Forum, P500 with Stellavox amps (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-11-01, 21:22:13 (65.101.152.54)
Would a P-500 support two Stellavox PW1 monoblocks with regenerated power, or would you recommend plugging them into the UO's? BTW- Have you listened to these Goldmund puppies with JOB4 circuits? ::: .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Stellavox PW-1 and Rowland 201's (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-10-31, 13:56:45 (65.101.152.54)
Anyone have an opportunity to A/B the Stellavox PW-1 to the Rowland M201 amps? Your thoughts? .......
83: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Blue Circle CS Integrated (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-10-14, 13:16:42 (168.99.166.2)
Crystal clear sound, sweet. Not a lot of power, but adequate for most applications. Give it a listen, your ears will smile. You can check out glowing reviews at .......
84: Digital Drive, Re: CD-T100 no problems (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-10-06, 19:26:57 (65.101.152.54)
Thanks for the feedback, and I find your term "overbuilt" encouraging. .......
85: Digital Drive, Shanling? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-10-06, 09:34:26 (168.99.166.2)
Have you had any reliability or sound problems with the CDT-100 or 200? What were they? Would you buy it again if you had the option? .......
86: Digital Drive, Re: Jolida JD100 Reliability (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-10-04, 19:42:49 (216.160.119.177)
Never a problem within about a year. Sounds great as well! .......
87: Speaker Asylum, Soliloquy = Super Service (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-27, 21:53:35 (65.101.152.252)
One never knows how a manufacturere will back their products until you need their help. If anyone has concerns about Soliloquy, rest assured that service is prompt and professional. Even though .......
88: Digital Drive, Re: Jolida JD-100A (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-09, 12:41:02 (168.99.166.2)
I've had a JD-100 for about a year with no problems. My remote never required repetitive button pushing. The sound is sweet, deep & tight, particularly in midrange to me. As far as I know this is a .......
89: Speaker Asylum, Re: a few questions (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-02, 19:59:30 (65.101.152.252)
Thanks eduardoo. I appreciate your time & your shared perceptions. .......
90: Speaker Asylum, a few questions (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-02, 06:59:56 (65.101.152.252)
Thanks for your time. Too bad about your email. I only found one article on these @ Avalon site & net. So, afew questions: 1- As these are rare & not particularly well known, what is your sense of a ' .......
91: Speaker Asylum, Re: Avalon Monitors (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-01, 19:31:54 (65.101.152.252)
Thanks eduardoo. These are the veneered units. (Can you email me privately please? - rubinken@yahoo.com) .......
92: Speaker Asylum, Avalon Monitors: your thoughts? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-01, 16:51:24 (65.101.152.252)
These speakers are discontinued. Have you heard 'em (& what drove 'em)? What was your take on 'em- stregths & weaknesses? How do you hear them compared to: 1) Focus Audio fs688's? 2) Sonus Faber Crem .......
93: Speaker Asylum, For eduardoo (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-09-01, 10:58:16 (168.99.166.2)
eduardoo- I have a question about Avalon monitors. Please contact me. Thanks. (Don't mean to hijack this post, it's the only way to connect...) .......
94: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: One reason for the used price differential . . . . (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-08-30, 06:58:01 (65.101.152.252)
tnkujry- Over on Audiogon I posted the same question. A previous owner of the Model 10 & current owner of 201'a heard the 201's as significantly superior. I'm shopping for one or the other. The 201's .......
95: Music Lane, Re: New Patricia Barber CD Live: A Fortnight in France (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-08-29, 10:14:06 (65.101.152.252)
Thanks for the site. Sounds good to me. I'll invest... .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Rowland M201's vs Rowland Model 10 (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-08-29, 10:00:59 (65.101.152.252)
On the used market the Rowland 201's sell for more than the Model 10. Yet the 'new' price of the 201's are less than the 'new' price of the Model 10. Have you compared these two amps? If so, how would .......
97: Music Lane, New Patricia Barber CD Live: A Fortnight in France (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-08-24, 09:49:41 (65.101.152.252)
Have you listened to her new CD yet? Your thoughts/reactions? I find her work inconsistent, esp. with inflated bass, which makes me a cautious consumer. (PS- Just got Jennifer Warnes Best- First We T .......
98: Music Lane, Re: ABC.... (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-08-10, 13:30:55 (65.101.152.252)
Got 'em- I'll give them a listening. Thanks. .......
99: Music Lane, Opera recommendations for newbie (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-08-10, 13:07:10 (65.101.152.252)
as this music has been around for hundreds of years, it must have something going for it. But what? The melodies & rhythms are tough to access for me. Can you suggest specific CD performances to emoti .......
100: Music Lane, Music similar to Abbuehl's April & Hassell's Fascinoma? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-05-24, 12:18:25 (168.99.166.2)
I thoroughly enjoy the music of Susanne Abbuehl's April & Jon Hassell's Fascinoma. Some call this 'ambient jazz'. I'm trying to find similar music on this threshold of jazz, with minimalist instrumn .......
101: Music Lane, Re: What are "Jazz Ballads"? Best of the bunch? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-05-07, 07:12:05 (65.101.152.252)
Got your tune recommendations. Thanks. What CD's/sessions are these tunes on? .......
102: Music Lane, What are "Jazz Ballads"? Best of the bunch? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-05-06, 16:14:53 (65.101.152.252)
I hear about jazz ballads & I'm not sure what the heck they are. What makes a "jazz ballad" a "jazz ballad"? And which jazz ballads, on which cd's do you enjoy- why? .......
103: Music Lane, Re: This is a great CD! (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-05-04, 20:13:25 (65.101.152.252)
I emailed Susanne's website, because she recorded a CD a few years ago on a small label titled "I Am Rose" It included other poems by ee cummings. If I hear from her or locate the CD I'll letcha know. .......
104: Music Lane, Suggested cd's like Susanne Abbuehl- April? (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-05-04, 08:32:53 (168.99.166.2)
I recently bought the April CD by Susanne Abbuehl. I highly recommended this under-appreciated musican. April features Susannes's moving vocals and minimalist unique instrumentalists (even a bass cl .......
105: Speaker Asylum, Focus Audio FS688's are awesome (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-03-31, 20:43:22 (65.101.153.29)
I have a pair of 688's that I thoroughly enjoy. They're quick, 3D and are finished with care. To my surprise I can listen enraptured to misc genres- jazz, classical, rock, world & new age. Impressive .......
106: Power Forum, Re: To Paul MC and all HCA-2/PCA-2 owners -- Removal of bolt and hold-down plate from toroidal transformer (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-01-21, 16:45:06 (168.99.166.62)
For someone new & hesitant totinkering/tweaking, could you give specific details on how to remove the bolt & plate. Is the transformer then just left by itself, un-attached? .......
107: Power Forum, Re: To Paul MC and all HCA-2/PCA-2 owners -- Removal of bolt and hold-down plate from toroidal transformer (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-01-21, 16:45:06 (168.99.166.62)
For someone new & hesitant totinkering/tweaking, could you give specific details on how to remove the bolt & plate. Is the transformer then just left by itself, un-attached? .......
108: Speaker Asylum, Re: 13'x12'x8' room (0.00)
Posted by Always Learning on 2004-01-19, 18:54:19 (65.101.155.48)
I'm going to be getting some FS688's. They're going in a very small room, 8'x12'. They'll be powered by a PS Audio HCA-2 amp. What thoughts/suggestions do you have to maximize accurate sound in this .......
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