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1: Computer Audio Asylum, What was Tidal Cost With Military Discount? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2024-03-07, 17:28:41 (15.181.181.145)
I'm a veteran, but never had Tidal. What was the cost of Tidal with the veteran discount? I read that the new hi-res tier on Tidal is $11 per month. Is this amount more or less than the previous month .......
2: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Forget all that (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-17, 09:37:01 (73.51.207.141)
I have been using a portable Bluetooth speaker for the last few years. It's ok, but I am tiring of taking it in and out and making sure it is charged for use. Besides, it seems, as an inmate of this a .......
3: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Wow! Thanks all. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-15, 16:10:23 (73.51.207.141)
Thanks for the many useful suggestions. Looks like I have some research to do to find the best fit. A few asked what I meant by small footprint. I didn't really know. What I was hoping for was somethi .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Maybe a totally different approach.... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-15, 16:03:17 (73.51.207.141)
Been doing just that for the last few years. I'm starting to tire of the dragging in and out and having to remind myself to keep the portable speaker charged. But, a portable speaker can be very satis .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How about a used Parasound Zamp from eBay? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-12, 16:16:04 (73.51.207.141)
In terms of audio equipment, the Parasound is not large, but I'm looking for something that will attach to a 6"x6" post without overtaking the aesthetics of the patio. Your suggestions of Fosi and Aiy .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How about a used Parasound Zamp from eBay? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-12, 13:38:54 (73.51.207.141)
I like the bullet proof part and the price and performance look right. The WAF might present a problem. It will take a larger box than I think will be acceptable. There is no good unobtrusive place to .......
7: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sonos AMP ... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-12, 13:33:14 (73.51.207.141)
This will do the job. However, since it will get only occasional use, the price is higher than I would want to go. .......
8: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Small Footprint Amp to Drive 10-80 w Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-12, 13:30:12 (73.51.207.141)
The NAD D3020 looks like a good fit. I think I'll go to the used market to see what is available. .......
9: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Small Footprint Amp to Drive 10-80 w Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-06-11, 11:35:42 (73.51.207.141)
Suggestions? Going to hang speakers from pergola on patio. Thinking of Polk speakers rated for 10-80 w. Would like small footprint amp to be driven by Wiim Mini. Plan to enclose amp and Wiim inside wa .......
10: General Asylum, Shows are a difficult environment (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-04-16, 17:27:04 (73.51.207.141)
Has to be tough on providers to get a good sound. To my ears some of the small rooms with monitor speakers sounded better than some of the large megabuck rooms. I suspect is all has to do with room ac .......
11: Critic's Corner, Magazines are a pain (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-03-05, 18:32:54 (73.51.207.141)
In general, my experience is that once you have a subscription to a magazine you will get an endless and relentless stream of requests for renewal that you are able make absolutely no sense of. My gue .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, It might be about the music after all... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2023-02-05, 16:36:19 (73.51.207.141)
Working on my 77th year. In a similar situation. Listening more to Amazon Echo speakers and an Ultimate Ears (UE) Mini Boom BT speaker. The UE Mini Boom, now several years old, is a BT portable measur .......
13: General Asylum, A peek at the mystery behind the music (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-11-26, 15:25:31 (208.88.200.111)
Well done informative and entertaining video. Thanks! .......
14: Headphone Heights, This is just me... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-10-12, 16:51:54 (73.51.207.141)
This is just me, but there is so much background ambient noise when traveling, that I would be reluctant to invest heavily for sound just for travel. That's just me. .......
15: Digital Drive, RE: Anyone tried streaming with an Amazon fire tablet (unlocked)? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-08-02, 05:41:21 (73.51.207.141)
If unlocked, meaning you can install apps from the Google Playstore, I don't see why you should not be able to stream. Every app that I have installed on Amazon tablet from Google playstore has worked .......
16: Computer Audio Asylum, I've had good luck with this... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-07-04, 08:15:11 (208.88.200.111)
When traveling I've been pleased with a small portable router from T P-link that will tie into hotel wifi. About 2.5 x 2.5 inches. Small and reliable with easy setup. The really great aspect is that o .......
17: General Asylum, Please no changes (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-05-03, 17:35:57 (199.102.155.56)
Please no changes. .......
18: Computer Audio Asylum, Demand exceeds Supply (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-03-05, 09:23:06 (73.51.207.141)
Demand for the Raspberry Pi 4 far exceeds supply. Prices are far above MSRP. Took the dive anyway. .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, Great Link - Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2022-03-05, 06:08:31 (73.51.207.141)
Great link. Enough information, displayed simply enough, to push me over the edge and purchase a Raspberry Pi and see what happens. Thanks. .......
20: Computer Audio Asylum, It should work just fine (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-11-20, 12:20:52 (73.51.207.141)
I've used a Fire tablet through the USB port to an attached portable DAC/AMP and had good results. The Fire tablet is not a top of the line tablet, but for its price you get fair value. .......
21: Computer Audio Asylum, Years of satisfaction with this one... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-11-04, 18:46:29 (73.51.207.141)
UE Mini Boom by Ultimate Ears. Measures 2 x 2.5 x 4.5 inches. Takes jack or Bluetooth for input and is rechargeable. Satisfying and amazing sound on all types of music for its size. Probably no longer .......
22: General Asylum, What about the "Outside" forum? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-10-17, 08:50:44 (73.51.207.141)
I don't know where it is or how one gets there, but on occasion I have seen posts moved to the Outside forum. .......
23: Asylum Feedback/Support, Missing Link (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-10-16, 18:18:47 (73.51.207.141)
On home page at the bottom where there are Sponsor listings the link for Parts Connexion does not work. .......
24: General Asylum, Why hasn't this post been moved to a more appropriate forum? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-10-16, 17:48:44 (73.51.207.141)
nt .......
25: Video Asylum, RE: Xfinity Set top Box vs Streaming App (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-07-07, 09:31:12 (73.51.207.141)
We have Xfinity with a "Box" for our main viewing and use the Xfinity App on Roku's for other lesser used TV's in the house. As Apps go, the Xfinity app is not too bad, but it is nowhere near as smart .......
26: Digital Drive, Did the experiment... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-06-25, 12:32:07 (73.51.207.141)
I haven't purchased the Denafrips Ares II so I substituted a Topping D30 Dac as a stand in for the Denefrips. I set the Samsung 55" TV to PCM and optical out only and sent the optical out to the Toppi .......
27: Critic's Corner, Seems like some of the story is missing... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-06-24, 16:42:30 (73.51.207.141)
Well... I understand your complaint as written, but I suspect there is some portion of the story that is missing. If I'm a parts supplier, I don't make money unless I sell parts. You want to buy parts .......
28: Video Asylum, RE: Anyone use Xfinity Streaming Beta Ap? When casting from my computer, quality won't go beyond 720p (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-06-24, 16:29:24 (73.51.207.141)
I've been using Xfinity Beta App on several Roku devices with good results. The App is not as full featured as the Xfinity Box, but as apps go it does a pretty good job. I've had several Fire Sticks, .......
29: Digital Drive, RE: Most TVs (Good Ones) have a delay setting for this problem ............. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-06-20, 15:44:14 (73.51.207.141)
Well... I have a 2 year old Samsung 55" that may fall into the "good one" category. I went into the settings and it does have an "Audio Delay" setting, for which the manual has very little useful info .......
30: Digital Drive, Denafrips Ares II and Video Lip sync ? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-06-19, 18:25:33 (73.51.207.141)
I'm considering the Denafrips Ares II for a stand alone DAC. I would like to use it in stereo rig and in addition to also accept digital audio signal from TV while watching programing from Medici.tv. .......
31: General Asylum, Yes SiriusXM purchased Pandora (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-04-08, 16:53:05 (73.51.207.141)
I looked it up. Yes SiriusXM purchased Pandora. I suspect if you subscribe to SiriusXM you would have access online to Pandora or something very Pandora like. .......
32: General Asylum, Pandora is now connected with Sirius XM (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2021-04-07, 19:16:11 (73.51.207.141)
I have SiriusXM who is now connected with Pandora and using the Pandora algorithm to create listening prefernces/channels on the online version of SiriusXM using the Pandora name. I get the impression .......
33: Computer Audio Asylum, Been doing just that (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-10-22, 18:07:35 (73.74.42.40)
I have a 40 year old Nakamichi receiver where the preamp section is going bad. I'm able to tie into just the amp portion of the receiver and have just started using the Topping E30 as a preamp. I'm go .......
34: Films/DVD Asylum, Enjoyed it! Thanks for the suggestion. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-08-23, 18:39:33 (73.74.42.40)
x .......
35: General Asylum, Desk chairs are like shoes... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-07-06, 17:53:36 (73.74.42.40)
My opinion is that desk chairs are like shoes: One has to try them on to assure proper fit. Thus, difficult to buy online. .......
36: Headphone Heights, RE: I've had my best headphone cable experience with Cardas (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-04-22, 17:21:12 (73.74.42.40)
Got a Cardas cable for a pair of Senn's HD600's maybe 15 years back. Good improvement over the stock cable that came with phones. Happy camper here. .......
37: Headphone Heights, HD600 is a safe choice (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-04-18, 17:25:34 (73.74.42.40)
The HD600 are a long time classic. If you're buying blind this is a good place to start. .......
38: Films/DVD Asylum, You lasted longer than i did (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-04-16, 09:55:57 (73.74.42.40)
I think I made it maybe to an hour before giving up. .......
39: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Liked Marriage Story... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-03-22, 09:45:45 (73.74.42.40)
Saw it. Thought it was generally good. But, in several scenes I think the actors were trying to perform outside their capabilities (i.e. overacting). .......
40: Headphone Heights, Well.. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2020-03-14, 18:28:32 (73.74.42.40)
Well... When comparing HD650's to $50 anything one would typically expect to hear a difference. I have the HD600's and have ER4 IEM's from Etymotic Research (about the same price range as the HD600's) .......
41: Computer Audio Asylum, Well... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-12-20, 17:59:03 (206.125.156.60)
You ask a very specific question, to which I suspect no one has direct experience. The best you are likely to do is get an informed opinion. What I can say is that I have had a pair of Stand Mount spe .......
42: Speaker Asylum, RE: Bku-Tack (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-10-19, 06:07:23 (50.208.163.18)
I've had Blu-Tack under walnut veneer stand mounts for 20 years. I have noticed no ill effects to the speakers or stands. Removes easily without residue. .......
43: Video Asylum, RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-09-18, 17:55:25 (73.74.42.40)
Yes, the Fire Stick works, and I've used it. However, to my eye the Fire screen presentation is just too busy with a lot of "pay for" option choices (of little interest to me) that clutter the screen. .......
44: Video Asylum, RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-09-17, 18:09:48 (73.74.42.40)
Bluetooth or similar RF. Line of sight not required. .......
45: Video Asylum, RE: Roku, Firestick or ??? ........................... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-09-17, 16:50:00 (73.74.42.40)
Short answer: Get one of the Roku stick devices. We travel a lot and use a Roku Streaming Stick+. Have good results. Prefer Roku over Fire - Fire is too cluttered with promotions. Also, one problem wh .......
46: General Asylum, Think small (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-05-25, 18:33:15 (206.125.156.60)
A few years back I purchased a Logitech mini boom. Measures maybe 2x2x3 but puts out a very satisfying sound, meets all your requirements, and is very portable. I don't believe it is still in producti .......
47: Computer Audio Asylum, OR... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-03-30, 17:41:09 (73.181.198.48)
OR... maybe a pair of more efficient ear phones. Then no amp required. .......
48: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Travelin' (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2019-03-27, 11:46:51 (170.173.8.12)
I'd stick with just a phone and the surface and some good quality ear gear. While a seprate dac/amp will give a little quality boost you then have to carry it, carry an additional charger, and also re .......
49: Headphone Heights, Mixed feelings on crossfeed (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-10-21, 09:19:55 (206.13.105.153)
I have a Sonic Frontiers Pre Amp that has crossfeed built in for the headphone out. Seems Ok, but I tend to prefer non-crossfeed from a Oppo HA-2 amp/dac + tablet. Although, several years back I had .......
50: General Asylum, Old News - Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-10-14, 15:01:50 (206.13.105.153)
Old News: Currently watching a fund raising promo on local PBS TV featuring Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett from 2014. I'm sold. She has a voice and talent. .......
51: Films/DVD Asylum, RE: Tin Star anyone? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-06-11, 18:42:26 (73.73.205.122)
Did the entire series, very engaging. But, as mentioned, no redemption at the end. .......
52: Digital Drive, RE: That's great (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-05-29, 17:34:02 (73.73.205.122)
The state does give some preference to veterans for employment, but that is unrelated to the presence of Veteran on an ID. As far as usefulness of the ID there have been a few occasions where a retail .......
53: Digital Drive, RE: That's great (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-05-27, 17:49:01 (73.73.205.122)
Here in Illinois one can get a "Veteran" indication on state drivers license or state ID. Involves a bit of paper chasing to get it done, but once done that's it. .......
54: Video Asylum, RE: sound bar (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-05-10, 18:21:42 (73.73.205.122)
Vizio has their own brand of sound bars and subs. I suspect they work well enough. I'm not a fan one way or another. I did purchase a Vizio sound bar to go with a Vizio TV in a vacation home. Works Ok .......
55: General Asylum, Yes ! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2018-02-26, 17:29:23 (72.208.61.202)
Yes! Dynamics are the key. For me what most disappoints me about recorded music (other than using 32 microphones) is the transients when notes are first attacked. Recordings (for reasons maybe others .......
56: Speaker Asylum, Very Similar Impression (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2017-09-16, 17:10:00 (73.73.205.122)
Heard these at AXPONA. My impressions are very much in line with the above poster. I was favorably impressed. And for the money I think an excellent value. .......
57: Video Asylum, RE: I would like to know.. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2017-05-28, 16:00:17 (173.171.212.43)
Yes they have internal amps. For the money I thought they were a good value. Got me thinking about going wireless. I would call them a qualty speaker. If using for video I think they are a no-brainer. .......
58: Headphone Heights, RE: Decided on the headphones, need advice for portable amp/DAC (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2017-05-28, 13:06:02 (173.171.212.43)
I have had the Oppo HA 2 for over a year and drive 300 ohm Senn 600 and 150 ohm Etymotics. Sound is excellent as is the build qualty. .......
59: Video Asylum, RE: I would like to know.. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2017-05-28, 12:41:29 (173.171.212.43)
Heard some KEF LS50W, I think, at APOXNA this year that were run wireless. Sounded very good to my ear. .......
60: Digital Drive, RE: Streaming Classical Station Recommendation? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2017-01-13, 17:57:19 (98.6.89.178)
I live within reception range of WFMT, an excellent station. I have listened to WFMT over the air and via streaming, using a Tivoli-Model One radio over the air and Tivoli-Model One streaming via a Sa .......
61: Speaker Asylum, What's the issue? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2016-07-08, 17:52:30 (73.73.205.122)
One fills stands I assume to reduce the possibility of stand movement that might contribute distortion to speaker sound. Seems simple enough. Use something heavy. Weight per volume is best for lead sh .......
62: General Asylum, Headphones with an equalizer? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-10-21, 18:35:17 (98.223.11.100)
I suspect hearing aids may be in my future. For those that need hearing aids: Is a headphone setup with an equalizer a satisfying arrangement? Seems like at first thought it might be useful, but what .......
63: Headphone Heights, RE: Happy as a clam at high tide (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-10-19, 18:27:39 (98.223.11.100)
Same here! .......
64: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How about this... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-08-31, 16:22:50 (104.153.17.195)
I am not hearing impaired, although with advancing age I can see it coming. I do not wear hearing aids so know little or nothing about them. However, I ran across an article about "Hearing Aid Loop Sy .......
65: Computer Audio Asylum, Curious... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-08-27, 17:49:34 (98.223.11.100)
I am new to Spotify, but my first impressions are that Spotify 320 vs FLAC is clearly discernable to me. I'm using a Samsung Note 3 as a player with a Oppo HA-2 (a portable dac/amp) hooked up to Sennh .......
66: General Asylum, Spotify - Tube Amp setting (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-07-12, 14:58:06 (98.223.11.100)
I'm new to streaming, so this may be old information. Signed up for Spotify on my cell phone. I was poking around on it to see what it was about. Under Equalizer-Sound Settings there is an option for .......
67: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I am having a dilemma here... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-05-31, 08:18:32 (98.223.11.100)
It's been 15 years since I auditioned audio equipment for purchase. I have no experience with Cambridge, so can't help you there. I did note when I was auditioning that Linn had it's own sound that se .......
68: Headphone Heights, RE: Headphone Related Question (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-05-28, 06:50:46 (98.223.11.100)
My guess is that an external dac/amp combo in most cases would equal or surpass a computer board up grade. And, if you get a portable dac/amp combo, has the added benefit that it can be used with smar .......
69: Speaker Asylum, Yes Yes Yes (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-01-29, 17:02:04 (71.231.222.47)
This is the only method that kept me from going totally nuts when setting up my sub. Good advice. .......
70: Headphone Heights, Will they stay in the ear (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-01-17, 13:31:16 (71.231.222.47)
When I was looking for some ear buds for use during exercise one of my primary concern was their ability to stay in the ear during exercise. I settled on "Yurbuds Ironman". They have an earpiece that .......
71: Speaker Asylum, ACI Saphire III + Force Sub (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2015-01-08, 19:28:29 (71.231.222.47)
Minor correction. If I recall the ACI Saphire III are rated at 91 db/W. I've had the ACI Saphire III + Force combo for over 10 years. I can't help you with any of your specific questions. What I can s .......
72: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Anybody still using Sony SCD-1 (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2014-12-31, 18:20:09 (71.231.222.47)
Bought 777 new. Still running strong. Sounds good to me. .......
73: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sonic Frontiers SFL-2 vs Line 2 (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2014-04-08, 18:51:19 (98.223.11.100)
I have had the Line 1SE for about 10 years now and am quite satisfied. I find the remote control a valuable feature. When considering the Line series vs the SFL series I seem to recall that some thoug .......
74: Headphone Heights, Get on the phone... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2014-03-02, 09:00:04 (98.223.11.100)
Get on the phone and see if these people can provide some help: www.thecableco.com The Cable Company has a lending library for audio cables and recently have started one for headphones. They may be ab .......
75: Hi-Rez Highway, Well... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2014-02-27, 16:22:32 (50.179.162.155)
There are more knowledgeable people here, but I can share my experience. I recall a few years back having a problem somewhat like yours. Although at this point I don't recall exactly the symptoms. I t .......
76: General Asylum, Tube amplification at Sams Club (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-11-16, 17:40:14 (71.231.218.45)
This may be old news here -- but it was new to me. Yesterday at the local Sams Club I passed by the large screen flat TV's. Part of one of the displays included a Samsung home theater system. What cau .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Had a similar problem (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-09-12, 21:23:19 (71.231.218.45)
I had a similar problem a few years back with my SF Line1. A few years back someone on this site suggested that they experienced improved results with some volume chips that were different from stock .......
78: Hi-Rez Highway, What difference... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-06-26, 17:18:14 (206.83.30.11)
...do you perceive from the upgraded fuses? .......
79: Headphone Heights, RE: Etymotic ER-4 Reliability Issues? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-04-28, 06:37:57 (206.83.30.11)
No problems here. Although I'm generally pretty easy on them. On the other hand, they don't appear particularly fragile to me. Actually more durable looking than many other headsets. So I'm guessing y .......
80: General Asylum, The answer is in the definition (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-04-26, 16:50:04 (206.83.30.11)
AM stands for amplitude modulation. In the simplest terms this means that the important information is contained in the amplitude of the broadcast signal. FM stands for frequency modulation. In the si .......
81: Speaker Asylum, Had a similar experience (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-04-11, 15:01:16 (206.83.30.11)
When I was first setting up my system I experimented with phase/polarity by reversing speaker leads. I found that I could detect a phase/polairty difference and had a preference for one configuration .......
82: Hi-Rez Highway, Thanks Guys (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-03-22, 14:48:16 (98.223.11.100)
I'm going to follow the link provided by Jerry P and purchase a replacement remote ($42). Hopefully I will then be able to further isolate the problem. .......
83: Computer Audio Asylum, Good Value (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-03-20, 14:24:27 (98.223.11.100)
For $50 I find it a good value. I use it almost exclusively for listening to music when I go for walks. It's small size makes it easy to attach to clothing and the supplied ear buds are adequate for o .......
84: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony SCD 777es Remote Function Problem (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2013-03-20, 14:15:35 (98.223.11.100)
Purchased Sony SCD 777es new 10+ years ago. It has been working flawlessly. Today all remote control capabilities stopped working. Replaced batteries and cleaned contacts in remote control. Wiped the .......
85: Digital Drive, You might try e-bay (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-12-24, 10:20:10 (98.223.11.100)
I found an original remote for my 20 year old Nakamichi Receiver on e-bay. You might get lucky with the Primare. .......
86: Headphone Heights, RE: Quality of Cardas cables for Sennheiser? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-11-28, 06:03:10 (206.83.30.11)
I'd send them back. I purchased a 20' Cardas/Sennheiser cable a little over ten years ago. And if I recall they were asking a serious price for it. If pricing is similar today, I'd certainly send them .......
87: Headphone Heights, RE: Extension Cables...??? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-10-10, 15:39:23 (206.83.30.11)
I purchased a 20 ft Cardas manufactured replacement (to be distinguished from extention) cable for my Sennheiser HD600s when I first purchased them, perhaps 10 years ago (I think from HeadRoom -- "hea .......
88: Video Asylum, You might want to stick with one brand (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-09-26, 07:10:43 (206.83.30.11)
You might want to stick with one brand, if you aren't concered with having each component being best in class or if you're not a videophile. If you just want something for everyday viewing consider th .......
89: Speaker Asylum, Another vote for 2.1 (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-08-13, 08:19:39 (98.223.11.100)
I get very good results with two stand mount monitors and a sub. .......
90: Video Asylum, I also prefer our rear projection TV (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-08-13, 07:59:34 (98.223.11.100)
We have a Sony LCD and a Sony rear projection (XRD) TV. To my tastes the rear projection has a better picture even though it is older and now less prefered technology. .......
91: General Asylum, Agree on earbuds and mp3's (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-27, 16:40:27 (98.223.11.100)
Earbuds, mp3's and the ambiemt noise of the street are likely major contributors to the state of pop music. .......
92: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks.... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-22, 16:47:33 (98.223.11.100)
...for the explicit quidance. We'll se how it goes. .......
93: Computer Audio Asylum, Will do (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-22, 06:32:05 (98.223.11.100)
If the squeezebox alone will equal my 777 I'll be a very happy camper. .......
94: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: While you are looking (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-21, 18:19:37 (98.223.11.100)
Looks interesting. Thanks for the heads-up. .......
95: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Read the Original Post.... I did read it and it did not read like he already had one. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-21, 13:54:25 (98.223.11.100)
Squeezebox is on order. I'm not wedded to the squeezebox. But I am wedded to the idea of keeping things simple. From what I've read the squeezebox is an easy entry point. At $250 I consider the squeez .......
96: Digital Drive, Question (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-21, 13:41:53 (98.223.11.100)
I've posted a Squeezebox + DAC question on the Computer Audio Asylum. You appear to be an experienced squeeze box user. Your comments, if any, would be welcome in regards to my question on Computer Au .......
97: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Suggestion (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-21, 13:08:29 (98.223.11.100)
The squeeze box is on order with the intent of following your suggestions. However, I also suspect that curiosity will likely get a grip on me and I'll want to know just how much a DAC might change th .......
98: Computer Audio Asylum, More Info (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-21, 12:57:18 (98.223.11.100)
There was a request for more/budget info. Criteria: 1. Get started with computer audio without busting my head or my budget right out of the gate. 2. DAC sufficient to equal sound of Sony SCD-777es. .......
99: Computer Audio Asylum, Squeezebox + DAC suggestions (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-21, 09:45:00 (98.223.11.100)
I'm thinking about dipping my toes into computer audio. From what I read on this forum, the squeezebox is an easy intoduction. I currently listen to mostly Redbook CDs through my stock Sony SCD-777es .......
100: Headphone Heights, Thanks for your impressions (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-07-01, 06:36:34 (206.83.30.11)
nt .......
101: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Linn Majik IL v Creek 4330 mk2 integrated amp. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-29, 09:12:56 (206.83.30.11)
When I was in the market for equipment maybe 12 or so years ago I auditioned the Creek and Linn amps. My vague recollection is that the Creek had a clean straight-forward sound and seemed a good value .......
102: Digital Drive, Intereting detailed observations (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-23, 06:43:39 (206.83.30.11)
Your description makes it seen simple and desirable to switch to computer audio. You describe a $500 front end. However, you don't mention the cost of the computer or any associated cabling. Are you u .......
103: General Asylum, Blame it on the 95+ degree heat (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-20, 06:29:37 (98.223.11.100)
I guess the 95+ degree heat just went to my head and I may have overstated the case. But, what I heard was a bunch of synthesized music with synthesized rhythm sections and auto-tuned vocals. So what .......
104: General Asylum, HiFi is dead! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-19, 15:55:36 (98.223.11.100)
So I come home after a month away with my new Gold Lion Kt88 tubes in hand because my Winged SED Kt88's have now fried themselves twice. But the A/C has been off and the house is above 95 degrees and .......
105: Speaker Asylum, An articulate review. Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-18, 05:22:48 (206.83.30.11)
Well written review. I went to the manufacturer website and saw that one can get this speaker in purple, orange or green among other colors. Strange colors for a $15,0000 speaker. .......
106: Headphone Heights, A no vote on the Total Bithead (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-17, 20:14:14 (206.83.30.11)
I ordered a Total Bithead last year but returned it because I found it unlistenable. Now to be fair to HeadRoom I do have their 2005 Total Airhead (similar to the BitHead, but without a DAC and also a .......
107: Headphone Heights, You could be on target (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-17, 20:03:34 (206.83.30.11)
I'm too far over the hill to understand the psychic of the young mind. What I noticed is that a few pieces I considered over at Head-fi were near full new retail. So, from my perspective I'm thinking .......
108: Headphone Heights, Better bargain? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-17, 07:27:40 (206.83.30.11)
Just a casual observation on my part. Used HiFi equipment in general seems to be a good bargain. High quality stuff is often available at half of retail. Just my casual observation, I'm not in the mar .......
109: General Asylum, If you gotta ask.... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-14, 18:52:35 (206.83.30.11)
...you should probably change it. .......
110: General Asylum, RE: the smartest moves in audio purchasing. . . . (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-12, 05:58:42 (206.83.30.11)
Sounds about right to me. Pretty much the road I took. But there is certainly a lot of room for an argument. .......
111: Headphone Heights, RE: Do you wear earphones when you drive? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-11, 09:01:23 (206.83.30.11)
No .......
112: Headphone Heights, Using Head-fi.org as a reference source? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-11, 06:00:09 (206.83.30.11)
I don't want to indict an entire audio site, but Head-fi.org is not the first place that comes to mind as a reference source. Yes, if one takes the time to read through numerous posts, one can find us .......
113: Headphone Heights, This Dinosaur wants to know... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-09, 18:27:20 (206.83.30.11)
I'm some kind of dinosaur. Browsing over at the Head-fi.org (headphone site) there are a good number of neurotics (as many or more than here, but of a younger age) obsessing about headphones and relat .......
114: General Asylum, Another great effort ... Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-08, 05:50:39 (206.83.30.11)
nt .......
115: General Asylum, Quite a display...Thanks for the effort (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-06-07, 06:24:42 (206.83.30.11)
nt .......
116: General Asylum, Ditto on hating ASR (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-28, 19:06:26 (206.83.30.11)
I usually start with 15 presses of "0" to try and get an operator. If that fails, then it's on to "1" for yes and "2" for no. I'm just too "last century" to be talking to a computer that never gets me .......
117: General Asylum, Want advice: Get a teacher (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-28, 18:59:21 (206.83.30.11)
Here's the problem from the voice of experience. When starting out you can get a good sound and an enjoyable experience while using a "poor technique" or "bad habits". However, once bad habits are acq .......
118: Headphone Heights, Thanks for the comments (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-22, 18:06:27 (206.83.30.11)
It good to hear from the voice of experience. Been thinking about some closed headphones. Your comments appreciated. Thanks. .......
119: General Asylum, I may have spoken too soon (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-19, 05:28:30 (206.83.30.11)
While for two days I did not experience the three click problem with AA and IE9, the three click problem is starting to show its head again today. But so far not as strongly as in the past. Well, mayb .......
120: General Asylum, So what happened to the "three click problem"? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-18, 17:44:16 (206.83.30.11)
Tried IE9 with AA the last couple of days and have not experienced the "three click problem". Any explanation or understanding? .......
121: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: three years from now... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-16, 06:26:49 (98.223.11.100)
Answer Q1: I hope not. Answer Q2: I'd loved to have a moderately priced high quality "closed, package system" of the plug-and-play variety. I don't want to fiddle, just listen to music. Answer Q3: I c .......
122: General Asylum, Ditto on the recording industry (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-12, 18:52:48 (206.83.30.11)
No degree of high quality equipment will fix a poor recording. .......
123: Speaker Asylum, Unfortunaely, not my experience (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-05-12, 18:28:14 (206.83.30.11)
In principle I would like to believe your statements. Unfortunately, I went to thick copper well terminated cables (that did sound better than thin well terminated cables) but I then went to garden ho .......
124: Tubes Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-04-20, 10:03:53 (98.223.11.100)
Thanks for the offer. Since I'm away from home shipping and receiving is a problem. I'll keep your offer in mind on my return. .......
125: Tubes Asylum, RE: Where are you located? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-04-19, 09:32:03 (98.223.11.100)
DannyB below suggested that I try to find an inmate nearby that could help out. But as I mentioned to DannyB I'm leaving town tomorrow for a few months, so I'll be unable to coordinate with anyone. Bu .......
126: Tubes Asylum, Good suggestion (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-04-19, 09:28:01 (98.223.11.100)
Good suggestion. Unfortunately, I'm leaving town tomorrow for a few months, so making arrangements will be impossible in the short run. But a good plan for when I return. Thanks .......
127: Tubes Asylum, Where can I go to get tubes tested? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-04-18, 16:32:47 (98.223.11.100)
I tried using search, but had no luck. So, my tube amp that uses 4 KT88's made a crackel and then went dark. I assume that the fuse is blown. My first guess is that one of the tubes has gone bad. I'm .......
128: Headphone Heights, Interesting...Thanks (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-04-01, 16:17:47 (206.83.30.11)
nt .......
129: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: capacitive-inductance-resistance (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-28, 13:23:25 (206.83.30.11)
Yes, I understand all wire will have capacitive-inductance-resistance properties, whether used for analog or digital . I was hopeful that once some minimal cable quality level was reached in digital t .......
130: Computer Audio Asylum, This is most disappointing (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-28, 10:38:00 (206.83.30.11)
With analog cables I could at least imagine that there was some sort of capacitive-inductance-resistance network that was a function of cable design that affected the sound one way or the other. But w .......
131: General Asylum, My most recent subscription to Stereophile was $5 (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-27, 16:45:41 (206.83.30.11)
With a subscription price of $5 per year, I have little that I can complain about. The staff writers generally do an good job of writing interesting articles. Although, I admint that I spend little or .......
132: Computer Audio Asylum, Hey -- Help another noob out (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-24, 06:09:10 (206.83.30.11)
As I mentioned below, you're going a way that I can see myself going soon. Help out a fellow noob. I'm (as are many others here) interested in the comparison of using a cd quality file from your compu .......
133: Computer Audio Asylum, Great info -- thanks (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-23, 06:03:10 (206.83.30.11)
Thanks for the description of your efforts. Sounds like a journey that I was thinking about taking. As others have suggested below, I think we're all interested to hear how your setup sounds when fed .......
134: Video Asylum, Nice concise summary (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-20, 06:01:52 (206.83.30.11)
Thanks. .......
135: General Asylum, Battery Powered Speakers Might Be An Alternative (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-17, 10:42:18 (206.83.30.11)
A few years back I purchased a PA (Public Address) Speaker system that ran off of both AC and battery. It put out a pretty good sound level and when used for music or movies did an OK job. I would not .......
136: Headphone Heights, RE: What does it sound like with the Etymotic ER-4s plugged in? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-17, 06:17:04 (206.83.30.11)
It doesn't drive the ER-4s' very well. But, I would not use that as a criterion to judge the sound quality of the ZipClip or ClipZip (I can't remember which, since I disposed of the packaging and the .......
137: Headphone Heights, SanDisk ZipClip -- First Impressions (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-16, 12:50:10 (206.83.30.11)
The SanDisk ZipClip is a portable DAP (Digital Audio Player) similar in size and function to the Apple Nano (although I've never owned a Nano, so take the comparison in that light). My overall impress .......
138: General Asylum, Not funny (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-15, 06:04:46 (206.83.30.11)
Clear cut humor on these type of boards can sometimes be difficult to pull off without ambiguity. I do not find you comment funny. It can be read as a crass comment in poor taste that does not forward .......
139: General Asylum, RE: Chrome seems to eliminate the three click problem, too. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-10, 05:12:08 (98.223.11.100)
I tried Chrome. Although it eliminated the three click problem I didn't like the way it formatted text and underline in AA classic mode. I found Fire Fox more attractive. .......
140: General Asylum, RE: That's too weird.... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-09, 20:08:10 (98.223.11.100)
Yes, I've used Fire Fox. No three click issue with Fire Fox. However, as of yet I only have FF on my desktop computer. I'm on the road now with my notebook and haven't put FF on the notebook. ::: TOP .......
141: General Asylum, Here's a strange observation (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-09, 18:55:55 (98.223.11.100)
The "Three Click" problem does not appear to raise its head when I am using IE9 to look at Trader Ads. Very strange, since as soon as I leave the Trader Ad environment and return to one of the AA foru .......
142: Speaker Asylum, RE: Blown resistor (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-07, 08:47:24 (98.223.11.100)
If the resistors are "a driver protection mechanism" in addition to ohm rating you should give serious attention to the wattage rating of your replacement resistors. So not only do you need to match t .......
143: Computer Audio Asylum, So a HD based system is just plain smarter than a CD transport based system? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-04, 06:41:43 (206.83.30.11)
Thanks for the replies. Here's my new understanding from reading below posts. In simplest terms, HD based systems do better because they are smarter than CD transport based systems. They are smarter f .......
144: Computer Audio Asylum, Computer HD vs CD Transport? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-03-03, 06:45:13 (206.83.30.11)
A noob (i.e. someone without computer based system) question here: It's been my observation that 10 years ago or so no self respecting audiophile would consider a low quality cd transport (usually mea .......
145: Video Asylum, A 3D movie reccomendation (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-29, 06:24:19 (206.83.30.11)
I'm not a fan of 3D, but when we set up the system for my mom, to get started we purchased "IMax Space Station 3D", a cinematic visit to the exterior and interior of the space station narrated by Tom .......
146: Video Asylum, Consider how well it plays with others (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-29, 06:12:38 (206.83.30.11)
Whatever brand you get consider how well it will coordinate with your TV and Home Theater system. I recently put together an all Sony system (TV, HT, 3D BRDVD)for my 90 year old mother with one of the .......
147: General Asylum, What did recording engineers from the 50's & 60's know that today's engineers don't? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-16, 15:14:55 (98.223.11.100)
What did the recording engineers from the 50's and 60's do that today's engineers seem incapable of? My sense is that classical and jazz recordings from the 50's and 60's just sound more "real" (i.e. .......
148: General Asylum, Parts Connexion - Two thumbs up (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-13, 09:57:37 (98.223.11.100)
I recently received excellent friendly and helpful service from the folks at Parts Connexion in regards to a problem with my amp. Thought AA could use some positive comments among all the grousing tha .......
149: General Asylum, Don't put preserving the feedback history from other sites on Rod (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-05, 11:53:07 (206.83.30.11)
If users of AA Classifieds want their histories from some other site known to users of the AA Classifieds, I'm of the opinion that they should take it on themselves by perhaps providing a link of thei .......
150: General Asylum, I vote for too big and wasting a lot of space, also (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-04, 14:16:37 (206.83.30.11)
the blue color scheme seems a bit cold to me. Could you go with a warmer scheme, earth tones maybe? .......
151: Video Asylum, Try this (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-04, 06:15:24 (206.83.30.11)
Go to: www.TVGuiide.com Good chance they will have a program listing and schedule for your area. .......
152: Headphone Heights, Let me also suggest (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-03, 12:26:53 (206.83.19.54)
After reflecting on my above post, let me also suggest you try www.headphone.com they sell most all available brands of headphones. They are good people to work with, have an excellent return policy, .......
153: Headphone Heights, RE: IEM it is (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-03, 11:06:39 (206.83.19.54)
I have limited experience with IEM's. Before the ER-4S I had Etymotic ER-6's. I purchased those maybe 8 years ago for somewhere in the $150 range. They were good, the ER-4S are better. If you're going .......
154: Headphone Heights, RE: IEM vs. headphones (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-02, 16:36:26 (206.83.19.54)
Yes, IEM's can sound very very good. Better than many "real headphones" to use your terms. Some people use them as a main headphone source. Are they better than ALL over the ear headphones? I don't th .......
155: General Asylum, Keep it simple for the occasional user (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-02, 06:09:12 (206.83.19.54)
I was only an occasional user over at the old Audiogon. But whatever strategy they had, they made it easy for the occasional or novice user to gain entry and browse around. I mention this after readin .......
156: Headphone Heights, Good quality at a modest price (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-01, 15:51:57 (206.83.19.54)
I'm using Etymotic ER-4S (they also have a similar low impedence model, the ER-4P) and find them quite satisfactory. They are what are called IEM's (in ear monitors), that is they are inserted into th .......
157: General Asylum, Check at second hand or resale shop (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-01, 09:22:56 (206.83.19.54)
I see them there on occasion. .......
158: General Asylum, Check out an office supply store (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-01, 09:20:56 (206.83.19.54)
Offices have problems with running cords across walkways. There are various solutions for concealing cords in rubber conduits that are not hazardous to foot traffic and not too objectionable to the ey .......
159: Headphone Heights, Thanks for your impressions. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-02-01, 06:33:03 (206.83.19.54)
Informative. .......
160: Headphone Heights, You are a true optimist (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-30, 08:51:30 (206.83.19.54)
Good luck with an answer to your question. You're a true optimist. But, you could be right that someone on this forum has the information you want. Seems unlikely to me, however. I'd think you would p .......
161: General Asylum, RE: 3 click problem not as frequent, but still there (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-30, 06:21:02 (206.83.19.54)
After clicking around a bit this morning using IE9: 1. 3 click problem appears on all of the 5-6 AA forums (pages) that I frequent. 2. Prior to the server upgrade, using IE9 the 3 click problem occure .......
162: General Asylum, I really like a "live" recording (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-29, 17:46:22 (206.83.19.54)
Seriously. With a live recording I can listen at my leisure on my schedule anytime I want. With a "live" recording I also get a lot less of the sense that the performers are in separate rooms on oppos .......
163: General Asylum, RE: 3 click problem not as frequent, but still there (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-29, 16:02:54 (206.83.19.54)
As we discussed previously under this topic, I switched to Firefox when using AA. That eliminated the 3 click problem. With your new server I went back to IE9 to see how it would go. My impressions we .......
164: General Asylum, 3 click problem not as frequent, but still there (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-29, 14:13:24 (206.83.19.54)
nt .......
165: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I don't know (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-28, 06:52:23 (206.83.19.54)
I'm running 55 tube watts per channel into 91db two-way tube friendly speakers and am not disappointed. However, I certainly don't feel that I have excess power sitting around. So would I go with 15 w .......
166: Speaker Asylum, Maybe I should check myself out of the Asylum (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-26, 06:16:51 (206.83.19.54)
I'm happy with the speakers I have currently. I worry more that at some point in the future they will no longer perform. I think I could say the same for the rest of my equipment. It's doing fine and .......
167: Speaker Asylum, Don't have Reference 3a speakers, but... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-25, 07:02:46 (206.83.19.54)
...back in the day (10-12 years ago) when I first started worrying about such things, I put my speakers on various types of homemade stands. The speakers I used (ACI Sapphire IIIs) and still have are .......
168: Video Asylum, Surprised you can't get RCA outs to work properly (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-19, 06:35:15 (206.83.19.54)
I have a couple of Sony TV's. A rear projection about 5 years old and an LCD about 3-4 years old. Each one has RCA outs and the ability to mute via a menu selection the TV's internal speakers, giving .......
169: General Asylum, RE: It shouldn't... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-18, 16:57:21 (206.83.19.54)
Well... 3 click problem not apparent in Firefox. Although I haven't done extensive testing. Formatting in Firefox is more attractive than in Google Chrome. Maybe for AA I'll go with Firefox. 20-30 yea .......
170: General Asylum, RE: It shouldn't... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-18, 14:02:05 (206.83.19.54)
Followed your suggestions: 1. I'm only using IE9 currently. Following your suggestions: no change in performance. Maybe the 3 click problem wasn't as frequent, but it is still there. 2. I also use a n .......
171: General Asylum, RE: It shouldn't... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-18, 05:59:40 (206.83.19.54)
...but it does! Using IE8 and IE9 for some time now. Does not do it on any other sites. And, does not do it if I use Google Chrome. However, with Google Chrome each topic heading is underlined in a pa .......
172: General Asylum, Yeah! Me too! Me too! Me too! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-18, 05:52:16 (206.83.19.54)
nt .......
173: Computer Audio Asylum, You left out all the expensive cabling... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-16, 16:01:02 (206.83.19.54)
...can't have a worthwhile system without cables as big around as a garden hose or as thin as a hair. Actually, I was thinking that maybe with the SD card I could do away with half of what's required .......
174: Computer Audio Asylum, Squeezebox and SD Card question (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-16, 12:30:50 (206.83.19.54)
All this Squeezebox talk has me thinking maybe I need one. A couple of questions: 1. The Amazon Squeezebox descrption indentifies an SD Card slot on the Squeezebox. But the description is unclear on w .......
175: General Asylum, RE: More on my Stereophile subscription (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-16, 06:22:31 (206.83.19.54)
I haven't been following your trials with Stereophile, but I just renewed for $5 for a year's subscription. $5 is right next to free. I don't know if that even covers the postage it takes to get it to .......
176: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Where to get digital liner notes? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-04, 18:51:05 (98.223.11.100)
Went to sites you suggested. Looks like I can plan for the future and get digital downloads with liner notes, but for my current cd collection I can take the PITA route or do without liner notes. It l .......
177: Computer Audio Asylum, Where to get digital liner notes? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-04, 15:35:53 (98.223.11.100)
I'm just starting down the digital road. I am using dbpoweramp to create FLAC files. Seems to work pretty well, creates the audio files and a file for album artwork. It would be nice if I could also i .......
178: General Asylum, Put system in storage and get a good quality portable DAP w/Headphone and.. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2012-01-02, 15:27:02 (206.83.19.54)
...quit fussing over your stereo and spend your time finishing your dissertation. The best dissertation is a done dissertation. .......
179: Headphone Heights, Hifiman HM-601 -- First Impressions (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-12-27, 18:23:58 (206.83.19.54)
First impressions. The Hifiman HM-601 is just plain toe-tapping fun to listen to. It plays music in a way that it sounds musical. I won’t make an argument for accuracy or high resolution, but if you w .......
180: General Asylum, Yeah. What the inmate below said! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-12-23, 12:10:26 (206.83.19.54)
nt .......
181: General Asylum, Owner was home and monitor was damaged... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-12-21, 06:04:22 (206.83.19.54)
...at least that is what I heard on CNN this morning. Seems all the delivery guy had to do was ring the bell. .......
182: Headphone Heights, Try this first... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-12-14, 06:33:52 (206.83.19.54)
I have the HD530s that I use only a few times a year. What I do when there is an intermittant problem is to spray the plug and the plug receptacle with electrical contact cleaner. Works nicely for me. .......
183: Video Asylum, It's hard to buy too large of a screen (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-12-13, 06:03:18 (206.83.19.54)
With the resolution of current TVs I find that the smallish size of my wallet is more of a limiting factor than the TV size/viewing distance. .......
184: General Asylum, RE: I agree with the sentiment -- but I'm confused with your closing statement (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-11-13, 17:48:11 (206.83.19.54)
Still not seeing that people were saying veterans couldn't disagree. Guess you and I just read the same content in different ways. .......
185: General Asylum, I agree with the sentiment -- but I'm confused with your closing statement (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-11-13, 15:48:10 (206.83.19.54)
I agree with "Honor the warrior not the war" and from what I've read below I think that well characterizes the content of the thread with the exception of the nonsense forwarded by tinear. I believe t .......
186: Whiner's Woad, Your thank you is a poorly disguised insult! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-11-12, 09:06:26 (206.83.19.54)
Take it someplace else and on a day other than Veterans Day. .......
187: Whiner's Woad, And who defines a "just war"? YOU?? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-11-12, 06:03:40 (206.83.19.54)
Don't be surprised if your "thanks" are not acknowledged. .......
188: General Asylum, At the risk of being chastised by fellow inmates... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-11-01, 13:30:07 (206.83.19.54)
... I have to say that I have my tubed power amp 55watts per channel (and other equipment to include a tubed pre-amp) in an enclosed cabinet for the same reason that you are stating. Home life has bee .......
189: Headphone Heights, I went with a cardas upgrade... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-08-04, 21:08:01 (68.96.51.70)
...and was quite pleased with the improvement. Although the Cardas cable is a bit pricey. However, I'm happy from a value perspecive. .......
190: Hi-Rez Highway, Just heard Mahler 2nd with SFO & MTT (SACD) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-05-10, 18:22:58 (98.223.11.100)
I recently borrowed this in SACD (Mahler 2nd with SFO & MTT) from my local public library. I found the performance wonderfull and the sonics top rate. I belive the disc was recorded in 2004, so I expe .......
191: Video Asylum, RE: Sony KDS 55A2020 rear projection LCD (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-04-07, 18:08:18 (206.83.19.54)
I believe I have the same unit as you describe. I'm not at home right now, but I'm about 99.9% confident that it's the same unit. At any rate I can't answer any of your questions. What I can say is th .......
192: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Sonic Frontiers "Special Edition" owners... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-03-19, 20:19:49 (98.213.38.139)
Yes. There is some indication on the faceplate. I'm on the road right now so I cann't check the faceplates on mine. But as suggested it probably is the "SE" that appears on the faceplate. Whatever the .......
193: Planar Speaker Asylum, Thanks for the replies. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-02-02, 06:24:45 (98.223.11.100)
nt .......
194: Planar Speaker Asylum, What's a sensible upper limit for amp power on maggies? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-02-01, 08:53:34 (98.223.11.100)
I see a lot of discussion on this forum of minimum power requirements for maggies but little or no discussion of a rule of thumb for the maximun sensible power that might be used with maggies. Any tho .......
195: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Mechanical switches and relays are a more likely problem (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2011-01-15, 13:54:21 (206.83.19.54)
Any mechanical switches or relays in the equipment may prove to be more of a problem than the electronics. Many times, but not always, troublesome switches and relays are amenable to cleaning. ::: TOP .......
196: General Asylum, They dropped the Jazz from Smooth Jazz (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2010-12-29, 16:38:37 (206.83.19.54)
The programing is now just "smooth". Whatever that means. At any rate there is consideraly less jazz in the programing smooth or otherwise. While WNUA could get repeatative, as least they had consiste .......
197: Speaker Asylum, RE: Definitive Technology ProCinema 60 Speaker System (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2010-11-30, 17:13:20 (206.83.19.54)
I have had the ProCinema 600's which I believe are a close relation to the 60's for almost a year now. I've been generally pleased with them. They've certainly exceeded my expectations. I thnk the sys .......
198: Video Asylum, If you're sitting 20' feet back, buy the largest screen you can afford (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2010-08-20, 06:00:32 (98.212.115.111)
nt .......
199: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: SCD 777 ES repairs in/near NYC (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2010-08-05, 11:29:17 (71.239.191.248)
This is a well known problem that many on this board are more qualified than me to comment on. You might also search the borad for history on this problem. As for myself, I had the same problem. I ble .......
200: General Asylum, The software is great the way it is (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2010-08-02, 09:49:55 (71.239.191.248)
I haven't a clue as to why you feel the need to complain. I've been to other boards and much prefer the format here. .......
201: General Asylum, Start with the basics (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2010-07-27, 19:39:09 (173.165.102.209)
Don't be shy about starting with the basics. You'll be more satisfied in the long run. I spent several years in electronics and taught electronics as well. With a good strong understanding of the basi .......
202: General Asylum, Very sad. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2009-11-27, 19:03:05 (71.231.227.126)
I have ACI products that continue to give me great satisfaction. Great products at a great price. Sorry to see it go. .......
203: General Asylum, "Can Jazz Be Saved?" (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2009-08-08, 08:13:04 (71.239.191.248)
“Can Jazz Be Saved?”, that’s the title of an article in today’s Wall Street Journal. Some data points: 1. Fewer adults attend jazz performances. In 2002 the figure was 10.8%, in 2008 the figure was 7. .......
204: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Left & Right Pre-Outs to 1 Sub Line In ????? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-12-28, 08:05:17 (98.212.161.140)
Thanks. Looks like something that would do the job. I'm asuming that the inside of that silver box has something like "djk" from this thread has recommended. I guess I just need to assess if it is cos .......
205: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Any Y-connector should do. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-12-28, 07:57:16 (98.212.161.140)
The outputs from the TV are variable. However, I'm a bit confused as to whether or not a simple Y connector would work. My understanding is that with a simple Y connector each of the pre-outs would se .......
206: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Left & Right Pre-Outs to 1 Sub Line In ????? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-12-26, 15:21:44 (98.212.161.140)
Anyone know of an off the shelf adpater for the following: Send left & right pre-out signals from TV to single Subwoofer Line input? I'd like to use the built in left and right speakers from the TV an .......
207: Video Asylum, RE: in the market for a 42" or 46" LCD w/matte-finish screen cover (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-11-26, 09:00:42 (206.83.19.54)
I just purchased a Sony KDL-52V4100 a 52" TV. I suspect the 46" model should come it at less than $1,500. I'm satisfied with the set. Like the Sharp it has a light sensor. However, I was not particula .......
208: Video Asylum, Rear Projection TV vs Flat Screen LCD - And the winner is... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-11-25, 10:44:22 (71.239.191.248)
...rear projection TV. Here are some particulars: Sony Rear Projection KDS-55A2020 - 55" (in bedroom) Sony Flat Screen LCD KDL-52V4100 - 52" (in family room) I'm no videophile, so no detailed tests. W .......
209: Video Asylum, SD is pretty good on our 55" Sony (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-10-31, 10:54:39 (206.83.19.54)
HD channels of course are best, but I must say that I was surprised at the quality of the SD channesl we get on a Sony 55" XBR rear projection TV. Apparently, whatever engine this Sony has does a very .......
210: Speaker Asylum, Thanks all, good info! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-10-07, 07:26:38 (71.239.191.248)
nt .......
211: Speaker Asylum, Attrative modest self powered/active speakers? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-10-03, 14:25:47 (206.83.19.54)
So I want to improve the sound from a flat screen LCD, but don't want to go the Home Theater route with all the cables, wires, amps/processors, and multiple speakers. I'm thinking I could be happy wit .......
212: Speaker Asylum, Sub Integration Question (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-05-29, 18:36:48 (206.83.19.54)
I have the ACI Sapphire III's with a single ACI Force Subwoofer. I've been quite pleased with their performace. Question: I used a Radio Shack SPL meter and a frequency test disk to dial in the sub. T .......
213: Speaker Asylum, Sub behind cabinet or in corner? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-05-27, 07:10:41 (71.239.163.170)
So my wife thinks my current audio rack, sitting in the corner, is ugly. She's decided on a TV stand/component cabinet that will hold my audio components and support the TV in a location BETWEEN my tw .......
214: Tubes Asylum, How do I RELIABLY determine when tubes are worn? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-03-31, 07:36:59 (71.239.163.170)
I suspect this question has been asked a thousand times. I just had my first experience with replacing the power tubes in my Sonic Frontiers Power 1SE amp. The differnce was very noticeable. The probl .......
215: Video Asylum, Just a matter of signal strength -- give it a try (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-03-20, 13:46:06 (71.239.163.170)
I would think that the Direct TV signal should penetrate through the roof or the window glass -- after all it had to penetrate several miles of atmosphere to get to your roof. So I'd think it's probab .......
216: Video Asylum, RE: Picked up a copy of Consumer Reports today.... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-02-29, 05:52:29 (206.83.19.54)
That's too bad. I just purchased a 55" SXRD, my first flat screen, and I must say that it has exceeded my expectations as far a picture quality - especially on standard broadcast. My only comparison i .......
217: Video Asylum, Thanks! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-02-19, 08:25:16 (71.239.163.170)
Thanks David. Info is much appreciated. I'll pass it on to the interested party. .......
218: Video Asylum, Need Recommendation - Projector To Show Movies On Wall Of Church Basement (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-02-15, 11:30:42 (71.239.163.170)
HI: I know little about this, please help. A friend wants to show movies to children on the white 8' or 9' (I don'nt know which) high wall of a church basement. Someone has offered to spend up to $1,5 .......
219: Video Asylum, Sony SXRD Lamp Only vs Lamp Assembly? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2008-01-24, 14:24:52 (71.239.163.170)
Ok. I just purchased a Sony KDS-55A2020 and out of the box it has an excellent picture. It will need a lamp according to Sony at 8,000 hours. Question: A lamp assembly (lamp + casing) retails at about .......
220: Cable Asylum, West Penn Wire vs. Belden?? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-09-10, 16:18:14 (71.239.163.170)
I planning to use a "composite cable" (i.e. 2 RG6 + 2 Cat5e bundled together inside a jacket) to wire my house for phone, computer, and TV. I plan to buy a 500 ft roll of composite cable. I can get a .......
221: Video Asylum, RE: HD Structured Wiring? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-08-01, 18:48:51 (74.134.245.113)
Thanks for the thougtful reply. Looks like current solutions to HD are neither simple or cheap. Thanks .......
222: Video Asylum, RE: HD Structured Wiring? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-07-29, 17:01:19 (71.239.163.170)
Thanks for the detailed reply. I don't know that I would drive all with one tuner. One the other hand I certainly don't want to rent eight HD cable boxes from the cable company at $10 per box per mont .......
223: Video Asylum, HD Structured Wiring? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-07-28, 12:30:55 (71.239.163.170)
I don't currently have any hi def equipment, however the future will eventually catch up with me. I'm planning to install a video, telephone, and computer networking distribution box feeding 8 outlets .......
224: Hi-Rez Highway, WOW! I've got to change... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-07-06, 05:36:58 (67.163.54.26)
...my life around so that I have time to think about things like this. Interesting tweak. Thanks. .......
225: General Asylum, It's all a dreadful sham (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-07-05, 11:03:09 (67.163.54.26)
I agree in most modern recordings any illusion of soundstage is just some engineer's speculation on what sounds good - soundstage is just some guy or gal fiddeling with some knobs. I have a strong pre .......
226: General Asylum, odd (to my eyes) Brit noun/verb pairings...?? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-04-29, 08:15:08 (24.13.131.0)
"odd (to my eyes) Brit noun/verb pairings"...?? Could you point to some examples of odd noun/verb pairings? Curious, as I did not notice. Thanks .......
227: General Asylum, See admitting for a diagnosis... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-04-15, 06:18:21 (24.1.103.18)
...you've come to the right place. .......
228: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: BAT vk-3ix or BAT vk-20 or Sonic Frontiers Line 1 (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-03-10, 18:01:30 (24.1.103.18)
Can't help you at all with the comparisons you seek. All I can say is that I've had the Line 1SE for about four years now and it has been an excellent performer, reliable and well built. For what they .......
229: Speaker Asylum, Thanks (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-18, 09:28:09 (71.228.60.211)
Thanks. I've been curious about these speakers. .......
230: Video Asylum, Re: Reasons why i should not be compelled to buy a 1080P set? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-18, 05:14:36 (71.228.60.211)
Good "practical" analysis of your situation. Thanks for the thoughts. .......
231: Tubes Asylum, Thanks For The Helpful Info (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-15, 12:28:01 (71.228.60.211)
nt .......
232: Tubes Asylum, KT88 recommendation for SF Power 1SE (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-14, 10:11:38 (71.228.60.211)
I'm not a tube roller. I'm just interested in replacing worn out tubes. My Sonic Frontiers Power 1SE with KT88 tubes is four years old and I think ready for some new power tubes (one of them won't bia .......
233: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sonic Frontiers Line Preamp Volume Control Chips (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-13, 10:28:05 (71.228.60.211)
Sony777SACD>SFLine1SE>SFPower1SE>ACI Sapphire III's + Force Sub with MIT cabling throughout. Stock power cords. I hear cleaner better defined bass, greater detail, and overall more musical presentatio .......
234: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sonic Frontiers Line Preamp Volume Control Chips (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-13, 06:25:11 (71.228.60.211)
In my system the difference between the stock chips and the new chips is not subtle. In fact, it is the very magnitude of the improvement that motivated me to post on the subject. .......
235: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Thanks, interesting (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-13, 06:23:16 (71.228.60.211)
My Line preamp is socketed so it was a no brainer. However, the magnitutde of improvement, at least in my system, would make it worthwhile even if they were surface mounted. .......
236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Sonic Frontiers Line Preamp Volume Control Chips (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-02-12, 14:27:31 (71.228.60.211)
So with the cold weather I walked across the room and delivered a static electric shock to the CD player that appanrtly went on down and shorted out my "new" 2311 volume control chips. I put the origi .......
237: Hi-Rez Highway, Sony no longer stocks the sled motor?? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-01-29, 17:47:58 (71.228.60.211)
Sony no longer stocks the sled motor?? This does not sound good. Here I am sitting with what looks like a piece of equipment built like a tank that looks and feels like it should out live me. And now .......
238: General Asylum, Some have suggested that it may have to do with the new IE 7.0 browser (nst) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-01-14, 07:34:18 (67.175.140.213)
nt .......
239: General Asylum, My theory is that.... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2007-01-10, 16:26:08 (67.175.140.213)
My theory is that with the 40's (and 30's and 50's) recordings the recording engineers stayed out of the way of the music. I don't believe that this was due to any genius on the recording engineers pa .......
240: General Asylum, A gift from my wife... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-12-02, 05:49:07 (67.175.140.213)
...reflecting her view of my interest in audio. .......
241: Video Asylum, Thanks for the helpful response. (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-13, 07:50:40 (67.175.140.213)
nt .......
242: Video Asylum, Broadcast Resolution Standard for HD (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-12, 09:12:01 (67.175.140.213)
I'm a Hi Def know-nothing. So, I'm in the Best Buy to get some computer accessories and on the way I stop to stare at the Hi Def big screen TVs. A salesman, trying to be helpful I guess, starts tellin .......
243: Video Asylum, I didn't set out to purchase an LCD TV. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-05, 06:32:26 (67.175.140.213)
I went down to the local Sony "outlet" store where they sell "refurbished/returned" Sony TV's. My past expererieces with purchasing from the store had been very good -- quality (like new) TV's at a di .......
244: Video Asylum, Thanks all (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-04, 16:41:41 (67.175.140.213)
nt .......
245: Video Asylum, Well, yes I am. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-04, 05:36:09 (67.175.140.213)
You are correct that a 15" LCD is cheap and may only last three years. However: 1. While not expensive, an LCD costs more than a tube TV. 2. My expectation with a tube TV was at least a 10 year life e .......
246: Hi-Rez Highway, Now that I think about it... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-03, 13:03:19 (67.175.140.213)
Now that I think about it I believe the test disk has examples of both absolute phase and absolute polarity. What I am sure about is that it has a set of tracks for absolute polarity -- an interesting .......
247: Video Asylum, Common wisdom on extending life of LCD TV? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-03, 12:56:17 (67.175.140.213)
I just purchased a 15" Sony LCD TV (my first LCD). Works OK, can't say I'm very impressed. Does bright scenes pretty well, does poorly on dim scenes. All in all I can't see what the excitement is abou .......
248: Hi-Rez Highway, You might want to buy a test disk instead (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-11-03, 06:51:28 (67.175.140.213)
You might want to buy a test disk instead. "ReferenceRecordings.com " has a test disk that does just what you want, among other things. It has an set of "Absolute Phase" tracks where an identical reco .......
249: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: PCX opinion on the BB Chips (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-09-25, 14:57:34 (67.175.141.53)
You can trust the specs or you can trust your ears. To my ears the 2311 chips make a difference in my SF Line 1 SE. The difference is without a doubt greater than any other $20 investment I could have .......
250: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: "...ended up going back to the old chips" (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-09-24, 05:36:39 (67.175.141.53)
The difference with the new chips is significant enough that you might want to give the modification a try. If you don't like it go back to the old chips. I can't imagine that a skilled tech would cha .......
251: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Help! Sonic Frontier Line 2 Digital Volume Control Chips (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-09-19, 07:37:30 (67.175.141.53)
See my comments above. .......
252: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Just put the chips in my SF Line 1SE this morning! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-09-19, 07:32:19 (67.175.141.53)
I just put the 2311 chips in my SF Line 1SE this morning! 1. Installation was just a matter of popping the old chips out and pushing the new chips in. On the SF Line 1SE both the chips and the sockets .......
253: Amp/Preamp Asylum, There's also a discussion here at AA (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-05-14, 15:13:58 (67.167.18.64)
Check out the review section here at AA under tube preamp and SF Line 1. It will provide additional information. Under the most recent review by there is a somewhat extended discussion. .......
254: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sonic Frontiers Line 2 Snap, Crackle and Pop (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-05-13, 15:35:50 (67.167.18.64)
I know nothing more than what I have read. A few months back, I'm thinking maybe 6 or so, there was some discussion of improved replacement chips for the volumne control in the Line series. If I recal .......
255: Hi-Rez Highway, I'm curious where you got the "70-80%" certainty number (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-04-11, 11:50:51 (71.57.27.129)
I'm curious where you got the "70-80%" certainty number in reference to the unreliability issues with the Sony SCD 777ES? I this just a guess or inference you have made from reading this board, or do .......
256: General Asylum, Huh? (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-03-25, 18:48:05 (12.223.132.226)
nt .......
257: Speaker Asylum, I think this question was asked a few weeks back. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-03-22, 07:14:20 (71.57.27.216)
I think this or a very similar question was asked just a few weeks back. If I recall there was a pretty good response at that time. You might want to do a search to see if you can locate the thread. : .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks much! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-03-03, 17:43:31 (71.57.27.216)
nt .......
259: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What kind of improvement? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-03-01, 10:30:37 (71.57.27.216)
I own the SF Line 1SE. If I replace the chip mentioned, what kind of improvement might I expect? Thanks .......
260: Speaker Asylum, What's your level of confidence on name "Domestic Monitor"? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-02-28, 10:30:22 (71.57.27.216)
I have a pair of B&W DM 550's (purchased back around 1990 or so). I don't know their linage, other than I'm relatively confident they were produced prior to the DM 601's. It turns out I also have the .......
261: Speaker Asylum, Re: ACI Sapphire XL's (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-02-15, 12:11:27 (71.57.27.216)
I have an earlier incarnation, the Sapphire III's. Very well behaved and very easy to live with. I have no motivation to replace them. I use them with the ACI Titan sub, which fills out the lower regi .......
262: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Amps with 2 sets of binding posts (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2006-01-07, 06:58:15 (67.162.40.94)
Your cables may be directional and reverse wiring may have detrimental results. You will will probably have the best results if you simply leave the cables connected as is to the Marsh and double up a .......
263: Speaker Asylum, Take a look at ACI Sapphire XL (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-11-21, 07:14:31 (67.162.40.94)
You might want to take a look at the ACI Sapphire XL (www.audioc.com). I have an earlier incarnation of them, the Sapphire III, and have found them to be very livable over the long haul. I think this .......
264: General Asylum, Can you hear what you see on your scope? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-11-19, 06:13:24 (67.162.40.94)
Do you hear these differences when you listen? .......
265: General Asylum, WOW - Interconnects at doable prices! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-11-16, 17:31:32 (67.162.40.94)
WELCOME! .......
266: Hi-Rez Highway, Here's a couple of quick fixes!! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-11-05, 08:35:47 (67.175.158.219)
Here's a couple of quick fixes, either of which may or may not fix your problem. All I can say is that they fixed the problem for me. FIX #1: Only temporary, but very easy. This worked when I had been .......
267: General Asylum, Do NOT agree! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-08-04, 12:21:25 (67.163.35.236)
When I visit other sites I find it very limiting and discouraging to have to register. For many of the sites I visit I am a one time visitor with a single question. It's just too much of a pain to hav .......
268: Hi-Rez Highway, Experts would be advised to stay away! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-07-09, 05:30:01 (209.247.222.45)
No reflection on this particular forum. But it's my observation that any expert would soon find their contributions disparaged and ridiculed. On thiese types of forums no good deed goes unpunished. Ye .......
269: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: There may be a simpler solution! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-06-17, 12:01:51 (24.14.74.21)
Well, I was reluctanct to say because I don't know if it's AA Hi-Rez Highway forum approved. I just used some denatured alcohol from the medicine cabinet. Others may have opinions on the pros and cons .......
270: Hi-Rez Highway, There may be a simpler solution! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-06-17, 08:18:36 (24.14.74.21)
I was getting the "No Disc" ocassionally on SACD's and then it seemed that the frequency was starting to increase. I took off the top of the player and cleaned the laser with a Q-tip. Problem solved. .......
271: Speaker Asylum, Agree! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-06-07, 10:08:36 (24.14.74.21)
nt .......
272: Speaker Asylum, Re: ACI Titan Sub X-over Freq's (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-05-20, 13:13:39 (24.14.74.21)
I have the Sapphire III's and an ACI Force Sub. My recommendations: 1. Get a test CD from "Rivesaudio.com". (They are AA sponsors.) 2. Get the Radio Shack analog db meter. Fiddle with the settings on .......
273: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Second the SF recommendation! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-05-07, 08:56:26 (24.14.74.21)
I've had a SF Line1 SE for a little over three years now. Great performer with no problems. You should be able to pick up a Line1 at Audiogon for about $1,000 and probably a bit more for the Line2 ::: .......
274: General Asylum, First impressions from a know-nothing! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-04-02, 12:17:08 (67.176.168.210)
I just spent a week visiting someone with a brand new 50" Panasonic Plasma tv. I understand that it is a very highly rated model. It was nice, but I must say that I was not overly impressed. After a .......
275: Speaker Asylum, Re: Large Monitors choices? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-03-27, 16:10:29 (67.176.168.210)
Can't help you with the Reimer or Tyler speakers. I've owened a pair of Sapphire III's for about four years now. In that time ACI has moved through a couple of updates on the Sapphire. So the speaker .......
276: General Asylum, Speakeing of personal information... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-03-20, 06:39:08 (67.176.168.210)
...how do you get a big yellow "Z" after your moniker here at AA?? .......
277: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks!. Looks like we're on the right track. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-27, 17:17:07 (67.165.185.127)
I went to the manufacturers web site and downloaded the lastest driver. This morning I was listening to internet radio via Windows Media Player. It's now evening and I have returned to the computer. I .......
278: Computer Audio Asylum, Went to the manufacturers web site and... (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-26, 14:42:55 (67.165.185.127)
downloaded the lastest drivers. They've only been in for about 10 minutes now, so still too early to come to a conclusion on problem solution. However, I do feel better in the fact that I've at least .......
279: General Asylum, I have this disk. Well worth adding to your collection! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-24, 13:58:17 (12.160.142.56)
I doubt that anyone will be disapointed with this disk. Put in a bid!!! You'll be pleased. .......
280: Computer Audio Asylum, Re: Why jump on WinXP first? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-23, 17:30:35 (67.165.185.127)
My impression was that Microsoft had all the latest drivers for the various devices in my machine. I don't know this to be true, just assumed it. I'm assuming that manufacturers send their latest driv .......
281: Hi-Rez Highway, I'm not moving the switch back to standard! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-23, 12:09:29 (67.165.185.127)
I'm not sure of the exact intent of your post. But if your post is someway concerned about my choice of words in expressing my experience in changing the switch, let me put it this way. I have exactly .......
282: Computer Audio Asylum, Window Media Player Problem! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-23, 11:49:23 (67.165.185.127)
I posted this over at the General forum, but was guided here. This does appear to be a more appropriate place for the question. I listen to one of the local jazz stations over the internet through Win .......
283: General Asylum, Re: Better question for PC audio forum (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-23, 09:05:46 (67.165.185.127)
Thanks for the guide to PC Audio Forum. There has been such a proliferation of forums here at AA I didn't even realize that there was a PC Audio Forum. I'll take my question there. I'll also check my .......
284: General Asylum, Audio Related Windows Media Player Question (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-23, 08:23:17 (67.165.185.127)
I listen to one of the local jazz stations over the internet through Windows Media Player (ver. 10) using Windows XP Pro while getting my meds at AA or as background when working in the home office. T .......
285: Hi-Rez Highway, Thanks! "more open, smoother and transparent" (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-23, 08:07:16 (67.165.185.127)
So I've had the SCD 777 for maybe four years now. I always meant to get around to putting it in custom mode, but just seemed to forget about it. Plus, there's that screw that has to be undone first. J .......
286: Speaker Asylum, A good sub set up properly will not be noticed! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-20, 12:10:40 (67.165.185.127)
nt .......
287: Cable Asylum, Thanks! (nt) (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-13, 06:21:50 (67.165.185.127)
nt .......
288: Cable Asylum, How are the Homegrowns? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-11, 13:55:43 (67.165.185.127)
I notice the you are using the Homegrown Audio Silver Lace IC's. I been considering a purchase of these. Any thoughts on the Silver Lace? .......
289: Speaker Asylum, WOW! (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-02-05, 11:25:08 (67.165.185.127)
Glad you like your speakers. A question. How is it that you have owned, by your own count, at least 8 pairs of speakers in the last two years? That's an average of a new pair of speakers every three m .......
290: Speaker Asylum, Re: Subs to consider with a budget of around $750 (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-29, 06:13:14 (24.15.227.147)
A third vote for the ACI Force. .......
291: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Please advise which tube preamp for long term (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-29, 06:10:08 (24.15.227.147)
I've had the SF Line 1SE for about 2-3 years now and can give it a good recommendation. The SF Line 1 is reported to have a neutral sound. I find the SF Line 1SE to be just slightly on the sweat side .......
292: Planar Speaker Asylum, Not everyone owns Maggies (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-23, 08:37:37 (24.15.227.147)
I don't own Maggies. I've auditioned them a couple of times and found them to have some very engaging characteristics. However, in the end I went with boxes. This is not to say that some day I might n .......
293: General Asylum, Re: Blue-Tak (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-20, 15:07:31 (24.15.227.147)
I don't know that you have to use "Blue-Tak". I purchased a similar product at the local hardware that was white in color and it works to my satifaction. .......
294: General Asylum, Belated Thanks - On Audio Related Furnace Question (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-20, 15:04:38 (24.15.227.147)
A belated thanks to all the thoughful responses to my "Audio related furnace question" that is now off the page. My schedule got away from me and I couldn't get back to AA until today. Thanks All ::: .......
295: General Asylum, Audio Related Furnace Question. (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-16, 18:01:54 (24.15.227.147)
Moved into a newly constructed house in the last year. It has an 80% efficient forced air furnace. I'm not overly concerned about the efficiency of the furnace, but I am concerned about the amount of .......
296: Speaker Asylum, Re: My ACI Sapphire III roll off above 12 Khz (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-13, 07:43:02 (24.15.227.147)
I have the Sapphire III's and also a pair of Sennheiser 600's. I haven't taken any measurements, but I do not experience any perceived roll-off in the Sapphire's. In fact, in general I am surprised th .......
297: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Sonic Frontiers Preamp: What Would You Do? (0.00)
Posted by Audio Snob on 2005-01-10, 17:28:44 (24.15.227.147)
I've had the Line 1SE for a couple of years now (along with the Power 1SE) and am quite happy. However, I have not compared it to the Line 2 so I can't be of much help with your decision. However, I t .......
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