1: Inmate Central, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-27, 12:04:04 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

2: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Just think how much better they'd sound... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-27, 09:47:02 (24.113.229.22)
if you took them off the shelf and onto stands. 😉 .......

3: Inmate Central, Where is the view from? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-27, 09:39:06 (24.113.229.22)
Looks very pleasant and relaxing. .......

4: General Asylum, Wide dynamic swings (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-24, 08:57:25 (24.113.229.22)
A lot of classical music seems to go from the quiestest of quiet passages to a thunderous roar I think if you flatten that out it won't be as the composer intended and the emotional impact might be di .......

5: Cable Asylum, RE: Do you mean from which seller? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-21, 10:17:18 (24.113.229.22)
Just saw this question. Sorry for the late reaponse. No, it's just decorative. .......

6: General Asylum, Whoa (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-20, 17:59:34 (24.113.229.22)
The Imperia speakers cost $280K. Not sure of the other models, but I'm guessing they're equally pricey. Not impressed. I'll keep on streaming, with an occasional LP, and be totally content. Thanks fo .......

7: Speaker Asylum, Any Experience with Pearl Acoustics Sibelius? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-16, 08:52:58 (24.113.229.22)
Not much anywhere on these and curious if anyone has heard these? .......

8: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Might these pics/schematics help? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-08, 19:06:32 (24.113.229.22)
Wow. So cool of you. Thanks. .......

9: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please help identifying this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-06, 13:03:05 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Tre'. I appreciate it. .......

10: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please help identifying this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-06, 12:09:21 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks. I'm sure the seller wasn't aware of the burnt transisters. Had there been no shipping damage I'd have had no reason to open and check the innards. The claim is being processed by the seller. N .......

11: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please help identifying this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-06, 08:13:18 (24.113.229.22)
It's a JAS Audio Array 2.1. I just bought it and arrived yesterday damaged in transit. I took the bottom plate off to see if there was internal damage. There was. At least one wire broke loose and oth .......

12: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Please help identifying this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-05, 23:52:12 (24.113.229.22)
It's a 300b driver and 805 output amp, .......

13: Tube DIY Asylum, Please help identifying this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-05, 21:13:45 (24.113.229.22)
The photo is that of a tubed integrated amp. The green tubes. What are they and what would cause them to get so hot as to almost burn them? Is it just those things malfunctioned or is this .......

14: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Blumenstein Naga (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-03-04, 09:28:16 (165.225.50.168)
7 watts is plenty. Grant said he stopped making these because they are so labor intensive. I'm driving them with a 5 watt Inspire amp now and I prefer it to the 50 watt Cary. .......

15: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Blumenstein Naga (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-02-21, 18:43:17 (24.113.229.22)
Check out these cool speakers. 3" main drivers with a sub handling the low frequencies. Not much on the net about them but I took a chance on their purchase. They arrived a few days ago. When I sp .......

16: Speaker Asylum, Not really. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-02-06, 16:25:03 (24.113.229.22)
I shipped a CDP from west to east coast and it cost me about $100. I'm guessing the speaker boxes are much larger. .......

17: General Asylum, I have two items in entry level...Woo-Hoo! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-02-01, 13:44:18 (24.113.229.22)
Oh, wait a minute. Just one, the Node. My Black cartridge isn't the "2". Oh, well. I'd still like to be referred to as "Entry Level Enrique" from now on. Stay safe, E.L.E. .......

18: General Asylum, I skip around (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-01-23, 19:18:17 (24.113.229.22)
a lot. I oftentimes will skip to another song before a track ends. .......

19: Cable Asylum, I'm glad the cables are sounding great! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-01-15, 23:09:37 (24.113.229.22)
Would be great if it could be compared to an authentic cable. My guess is they'd sound sound pretty close, if not the same. .......

20: General Asylum, What would be the point? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2021-01-09, 15:58:41 (24.113.229.22)
Listener was a fantastic magazine, but it ran, like, 25 years ago and time moves on. .......

21: Tubes Asylum, Thanks, everyone. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-31, 07:48:05 (192.103.149.8)
I went ahead and bought a Hum X and it solved my issues completely. I think Morley makes them now (or also). Either way, it worked like a charm. .......

22: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are 6SL7GT or 300B or 211 tubes noisy? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-29, 10:24:35 (165.225.50.168)
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check and see if the local audio shop tech is able to check the amp out. .......

23: Jazz Alley, Agree. Chuck Loeb was one of my favorites, as well. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-26, 08:57:50 (24.113.229.22)
And his wife has my all-time favorite voice! .......

24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Buzz, hum, graveyard (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-26, 08:55:40 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the tip. I only checked the outlets my gear was plugged into. .......

25: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Could be DC offset on your powerline... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-26, 08:53:02 (24.113.229.22)
Are you saying to put the test leads into the wall outlet? How do you check for DC offset? Thanks. .......

26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Buzz, hum, graveyard (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-25, 09:18:17 (24.113.229.22)
Why do some of my amps cause buzz through the speakers, have their transformers hum or are dead quiet using the same damn system? I've got a few amps and, for the life of me, can't figure out why it i .......

27: General Asylum, RE: Help me make sense of this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-24, 18:03:51 (24.113.229.22)
I tried lift the ground on the preamp and it still buzzed. I'm hoping the Hum X will take care of the problem. .......

28: General Asylum, RE: Help me make sense of this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-24, 17:18:10 (24.113.229.22)
They're on the same circuit. Checked polarity, both outlets used are good. Disconnected preamp and the monos were quiet as could be. So I figure the problem now is elsewhere. Disconnected everything f .......

29: General Asylum, RE: Help me make sense of this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-24, 14:37:04 (192.103.149.8)
I think I have before but don't recall with certainty. I'll try that quick when I get home. Thanks. .......

30: General Asylum, RE: Help me make sense of this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-24, 14:17:46 (165.225.50.168)
The rest of my gear is located in a different spot in the music room. I have a long run of balanced cables going from the preamp to the monoblocs. With preamp turned off, I still get noise. The only t .......

31: General Asylum, Help me make sense of this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-24, 09:33:15 (165.225.50.168)
and it's ground loop/cheater plug related. I have tubed monobloc amps hooked up to a Running Spring Audio Maxim power conditioner. Only the monos are hooked up to the RSA unit. I have a huge power cor .......

32: General Asylum, RE: (yet again) A Ground Loop Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 21:07:15 (24.113.229.22)
Did you keep the wire connected to the componenr? .......

33: General Asylum, Thank you nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 21:05:48 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

34: General Asylum, RE: (yet again) A Ground Loop Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 10:00:19 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into them. .......

35: General Asylum, RE: one approach (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 07:43:04 (24.113.229.22)
I don't have any power cables without a ground and being ignorant about how electricity works I'm scared to float the grounds. .......

36: General Asylum, RE: (yet again) A Ground Loop Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 07:40:50 (24.113.229.22)
I stream so no tv cable;however, I do have the modem connection using the same type of connector. But that is on a different circuit than that of my music room. Could that still have an effect? ::: TO .......

37: General Asylum, RE: (yet again) A Ground Loop Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 07:37:23 (24.113.229.22)
Are you talking sticking the tips into the outlet? .......

38: General Asylum, RE: (yet again) A Ground Loop Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-23, 07:35:42 (24.113.229.22)
I've got one of those. I will try the outlets. I've not tried to plug everything into one outlet, but will get an extension cord (amps and gear different locations) and give it a try. Thanks. ::: TOPI .......

39: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are 6SL7GT or 300B or 211 tubes noisy? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-22, 23:30:08 (24.113.229.22)
Lifting ground silenced the amp. Now, to try and figure out how to achieve the same result without a cheater plug. .......

40: General Asylum, (yet again) A Ground Loop Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-22, 23:27:38 (24.113.229.22)
Like a lot of other folks, I have a ground loop problem in my listening room. Not all, but quite a few of my components have a hum. Many of them lose the hum with a cheater plug. But, I don't want to .......

41: Tubes Asylum, RE: Are 6SL7GT or 300B or 211 tubes noisy? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-22, 15:19:39 (165.225.50.168)
Not sure how to describe the sound. Not pinging of any sort. It's not random. It's constant on both sides. It's between a buzz and a hum sound. I tried using PS Audio's humbuster but no help. I've g .......

42: Tubes Asylum, Thank you nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-22, 15:13:53 (165.225.50.168)
. .......

43: Tubes Asylum, Are 6SL7GT or 300B or 211 tubes noisy? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-22, 08:52:00 (165.225.50.168)
I recently acquired an older Cary 805B which uses the tube compliment in the title. I find there's enough noise coming from the speakers (both equally) that I can hear it from my listening seat when n .......

44: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary 805 Question. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-21, 10:00:12 (24.113.229.22)
Congrats on the WE. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about them...except, of course, the price. I don't think - no, I know I'll never get a pair of the authentic WE 300B but will search around .......

45: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-21, 08:52:07 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

46: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary 805 Question. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-18, 15:16:58 (165.225.50.168)
Thanks for the suggestions of other tubes. I didn't realize all those were the same. .......

47: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Cary 805 Question. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-18, 11:13:03 (165.225.50.168)
I thought the input would make the most dramatic difference in the sound so it's nice to hear someone else has heard/read that, as well. Mullards...ouch! .......

48: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Cary 805 Question. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-17, 21:08:08 (24.113.229.22)
Recently picked up a pair of 1994 805s with auto-biasing and have a few questions. First, of the three tubes it uses (input 6SL7GT; driver 300B; output 211) which makes the biggest difference to the s .......

49: Speaker Asylum, RE: That SD CD is riddled with intersample overs. You are probably... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-14, 12:32:45 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. I read it; however, it went way over my head. .......

50: Speaker Asylum, The 805B has arrived (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-13, 10:11:43 (24.113.229.22)
Went and picked these up, along with the Swan Allure speakers (which barely fit into my Altima) yesterday. Cleaned the amps up, including all the contacts, and placed them into my current system. M .......

51: Speaker Asylum, RE: It'll be an interesting comparison to the VTL (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 22:27:51 (24.113.229.22)
I've driven the Revels with a 70 watt class A ss monos (Monarchy Audio SM70), a 30 watt class A ss (Pioneer M-22) and over a hundred watt tubed monos (VTL) and in my small room, with my music and norm .......

52: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shouldn't 50 watts be enough for any speaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 22:17:49 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for all the info. I have a question: With your example of 95dB with 1 watt at one meter, how do you figure out the loudness as you move to two and three meters from the speakers? .......

53: Speaker Asylum, RE: GIK a while back. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 14:01:16 (165.225.50.168)
I'm lucky that my "crawl space" is actually a stand up and walk around space and it seems dry, even here in WA State. I just have the empty boxes down there. No way they would fit in the closet. ::: .......

54: Speaker Asylum, GIK a while back. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 12:16:17 (165.225.50.168)
And they made a rather significant improvement in the listening room. 12x16 room with stacked 244's with scatter plates in the front corners, 244 with plates in front between the speakers, 244 on 1st .......

55: Speaker Asylum, Thanks, man. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 12:09:08 (165.225.50.168)
These just might be a catch and release type of thing as I'm totally happy with the MB185's. It's just that I've wanted the 805 for so damn many years and when they popped up locally, I thought I'd gi .......

56: Speaker Asylum, RE: Yes, the 805Bs (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 10:11:43 (165.225.50.168)
Thanks, but not necessary. I'm going to try them with the speakers currently in place (Revel Ultima Gems) and will probably keep it that way for a while. The gentleman I'm guying the amps from is also .......

57: Speaker Asylum, Cary 805B (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:16:49 (165.225.50.168)
The older models. .......

58: Speaker Asylum, RE: Too many unknowns to give an answer (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:15:36 (165.225.50.168)
Agreed. Thank you. I think with they types of music I normally listen to, room size, and volume level used I'll be okay. But, like you say, won't know for sure until I try it myself. .......

59: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shouldn't 50 watts be enough for any speaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:13:06 (165.225.50.168)
Thanks for your input. I'm not buying into any manufacturer design philosophy, but my internal curiosity philosophy. Unfortunately, this curiosity is quite costly! .......

60: Speaker Asylum, Yes. Far too many. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:05:37 (165.225.50.168)
. .......

61: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shouldn't 50 watts be enough for any speaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:04:25 (165.225.50.168)
It's a smaller room 12x16 so I'm thinking I should be good. Thanks. .......

62: Speaker Asylum, Yes, the 805Bs (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:03:33 (165.225.50.168)
I've been lusting after them since the initial reviews in the mid-90's. A long, long time. .......

63: Speaker Asylum, Waaayy too much stuff! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 09:01:44 (165.225.50.168)
. .......

64: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shouldn't 50 watts be enough for any speaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 08:58:40 (192.103.149.8)
The Inspire works beautifully with my Abbys but they put out between 3/5/7 watts depending on the tubes used and I've got other amps for when I use other speakers. I'll be honest, I've not tried the I .......

65: Speaker Asylum, RE: Shouldn't 50 watts be enough for any speaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-11, 08:51:53 (192.103.149.8)
According to my decibel app on my iPad, I generally don't go much above 80dB. .......

66: Speaker Asylum, Shouldn't 50 watts be enough for any speaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-10, 20:02:24 (24.113.229.22)
Just curious. I'm picking up a 50 watt SET amp this weekend and when I did some research into them I came across more than a few folks saying you'd need a 90+ db efficient speakers for them. Lots of f .......

67: General Asylum, That's what you get for using cheap batteries. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-09, 19:11:08 (24.113.229.22)
just kidding. I've had batteries leak and corrode in a remote after a year or two. Those Sonys kicked some butt! .......

68: Cable Asylum, RE: Do you mean from which seller? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-09, 17:15:38 (24.113.229.22)
Mine were about $220 from audio connector store. .......

69: Speaker Asylum, Thanks, Chris. I appreciate this. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-07, 17:55:21 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

70: Cable Asylum, RE: Do you mean from which seller? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-07, 12:48:28 (24.113.229.22)
.......

71: Cable Asylum, Do you mean from which seller? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-06, 15:57:48 (24.113.229.22)
If so, I can look that up as it still shows purchased items and the venders I bought from. .......

72: Speaker Asylum, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-05, 12:00:21 (24.113.229.22)
Looking forward to reading about them. Stay safe, Mamoru .......

73: Speaker Asylum, Could you tell us how they sound w/o the sub? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-05, 09:32:29 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the great review, Chris. If it's not any trouble, could you disconnect your sub and tell us how the Metas sound on their own? I have the LS50, which I really like, and have toyed with the i .......

74: Amp/Preamp Asylum, He still makes great gear (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-04, 20:41:31 (24.113.229.22)
I've got one of the Inspire SET amps. It sounds absolutely wonderful. Not just "reasonably priced wonderful". Worth a listen if you ever come across one. .......

75: General Asylum, RE: Acoustic Treatment (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-12-01, 06:13:01 (24.113.229.22)
I guess for me it was when I actually committed to put as much money into the acoustic treatment as a component upgrade (for me the $ amount was well over a grand) that I really noticed a substantial .......

76: General Asylum, Acoustic Treatment (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-30, 21:50:46 (24.113.229.22)
I realize many don't consider the actual room an integral part of the listening experience but IMO it is THE single most important factor to consider. To that end, the value of acoustic treatment cann .......

77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your guess is right (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-30, 17:35:34 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the suggestion. I didn't really consider that but I just ordered a backup tube for $20. I think I can afford $20 every few years for a replacement tube. .......

78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Your guess is right (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-30, 13:39:20 (24.113.229.22)
Spoke with Peachtree rep. Blue light = tube engaged. No blue light = tube not engaged, but still on. I was hoping to disengage the tube completely so I could just leave the amp powered 24/7, but I gue .......

79: Cable Asylum, They sound excellent (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-30, 08:18:46 (24.113.229.22)
Not just "for the money" excellent, but excellent. I replaced an authentic Quattro Fil with a pair and the QF never went back into that spot. I'm sure some seller's products aren't as good as others .......

80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Peachtree Audio iDecco Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-29, 22:07:28 (24.113.229.22)
How do I know if the tube is engaged or disengaged from the signal chain? I couldn't find much info about how to tell if the tube is on or off. The only thing I've read is a reviewer stated that when .......

81: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon problem (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-27, 16:35:27 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Abe, for your suggestion. It turned out to be the hidden tracks/albums under "general". I turned that on and my other albums showed. .......

82: Computer Audio Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-27, 08:29:44 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

83: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon problem (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-27, 08:28:57 (24.113.229.22)
Yes. Shows nothing so everything should have been imported. .......

84: Computer Audio Asylum, Roon problem (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-26, 21:44:10 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, all. Recent Roon user and for the most part, am loving it. Signed up for the year. My problem is this: Roon isn't recognizing some of my saved CDs. I've had it scan my music library folder twice, .......

85: General Asylum, You've given away $165K worth of gear? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-26, 21:11:10 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, my name is Mamoru. Can I be your friend? That last 3 to 5 percent of sound improvement can be quite costly. Like, really expensive! .......

86: General Asylum, The "honeymoon" stage (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-26, 21:07:02 (24.113.229.22)
At least that's always what I understood it to be. .......

87: Tweakers' Asylum, No price listing always scares me a bit. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-20, 09:09:10 (165.225.50.186)
I looked as well and didn't see anything. It seems you have to email them to get product suggestions and then maybe pricing? .......

88: Music Lane, These are great! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-14, 18:15:12 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. And they make sense. .......

89: Computer Audio Asylum, +4.5 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-13, 09:16:02 (104.129.198.145)
Almost dead in its tracks; however, I have occasionally bought some discs that I really liked. It sounds a bit different coming from my transport and DAC vs streaming. Granted, not much, but some. :: .......

90: Tubes Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-06, 12:41:01 (104.129.198.145)
. .......

91: Computer Audio Asylum, Got it. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-02, 17:27:03 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

92: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks, Abe. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-02, 14:37:21 (24.113.229.22)
I really appreciate all the info. I'm really liking Roon. I didn't know about the military discount. I'll have to look into this. Cheers, Mamoru .......

93: Computer Audio Asylum, That right there (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-11-02, 07:44:28 (24.113.229.22)
is what I'm liking so far, having all music listed in one place (I downloaded it onto my laptop). Although I'm still fiddling with the remote app, so far I'm thinking it's a keeper. .......

94: Computer Audio Asylum, Another Streaming Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-31, 09:53:54 (24.113.229.22)
Right now, my streaming device(s) consists of a laptop connected to a dock via USB C cable and connected to that dock are a DVD reader, memory card reader, monitor and the hard drive that contains my .......

95: Computer Audio Asylum, Thanks, Kal. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-30, 11:59:40 (104.129.198.145)
. .......

96: Tubes Asylum, Understood. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-30, 10:33:32 (104.129.198.145)
Thank you. .......

97: Computer Audio Asylum, Streaming Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-30, 10:32:59 (104.129.198.145)
Hi. I'm currently streaming using JRiver on my laptop and a PSA Perfectwave with Bridge II into my system. I also stream Tidal and am using JRemote and MControlHD on my iPad to control the music. Yest .......

98: Tubes Asylum, 12AT7 substitutes? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-30, 06:14:00 (24.113.229.22)
My amp uses the 12at7 as input tubes. Can I use the 12au7 in its place? I know the latter has lower gain so does that just mean the tube will work but I have to turn the volume up more? Or will the lo .......

99: Tubes Asylum, Thanks, guys. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-27, 12:16:45 (104.129.198.145)
I was hoping the inputs would. .......

100: Tubes Asylum, RE: Amp's Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-27, 12:15:29 (104.129.198.145)
Yep. The MB-185 Signatures. The outputs are 6550 winced c's. The driver is a Sylvania 6350 and the inputs are two different ones. One is a Mullard and the other is a JJ(?), I believe. I've got some re .......

101: Tubes Asylum, Amp's Tube Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-27, 07:56:49 (104.129.198.145)
Recently picked up an amp that has 6 x 6550C output tubes; 6350 driver tube and 12AT7 input tube per each monobloc. Of the three, which tube set impacts the sound the most? Input? Since that's the fir .......

102: General Asylum, RE: They share many of the characteristics of my speakers dot-dot-dot (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-26, 08:05:08 (24.113.229.22)
The Rogue sounds great, but I think the Singlepower Supra is the king of spacious headstage and cobined with the 800, sounds wonderful. Other amps tried: Singlepower MPX3, RSA Apache, PS Audio GCHA, R .......

103: General Asylum, The original 800 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-25, 18:16:23 (24.113.229.22)
I think these are fantastic cans. Some say bass-lite, but with the amps I've driven them with, they have plenty of bass for my needs. .......

104: General Asylum, Nice cans, indeed. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-25, 10:37:48 (24.113.229.22)
.......

105: General Asylum, One of my favorite cans... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-24, 14:21:36 (24.113.229.22)
.......

106: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 to 6922 adapter? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-23, 20:15:07 (24.113.229.22)
That's a thought, but I still have the headphone amps they were purchased for (Singlepower MPX3 and Supra) so I'll probably just hold onto them. .......

107: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 to 6922 adapter? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-23, 20:12:22 (24.113.229.22)
Pretty amazing. I used to own the MB-125s, which I really loved but sold about five years ago when I quit the speaker-based audiophile hobby. Since I've gotten back into about a year or so back, I've .......

108: Tubes Asylum, RE: 6SN7 to 6922 adapter? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-23, 19:16:24 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Eli. This kind of sucks since I've got probably 20 or so 6sn7 tubes. .......

109: Tubes Asylum, 6SN7 to 6922 adapter? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-23, 15:13:12 (104.129.198.145)
Question: I've got a ton of 6SN7 tubes and zero 6922 tubes, which I need. Looking on line, I saw adapters that are supposed to make it so I can use the 6SN7 tube in place of the 6922 tube. Does this .......

110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Thank you so very much!!! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-19, 22:37:22 (24.113.229.22)
I've got a bunch but for now they'lre driving a pair of Revel Ultima Gems. The Gems are my latest speakers which came in a few weeks ago. They sound quite nice driven by the VTLs. .......

111: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you so very much!!! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-19, 18:42:54 (24.113.229.22)
I really appreciate this. Mamoru .......

112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I picked up the amps yesterday (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-18, 22:08:58 (24.113.229.22)
without a manual. The older VTL amps don't have auto biasing. The previous MB-125 I sold years ago didn't have it and the MB-185 from the same era doesn't have it, either. I believe the 125s used EL34 .......

113: Amp/Preamp Asylum, C'mon, now. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-18, 17:28:27 (24.113.229.22)
I've read that page several times before posting my question because nowhere does it indicate that it's the same for all or any other generation of their amps. They don't show any information for thei .......

114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I saw that... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-18, 08:32:11 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. .......

115: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I saw that... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-17, 21:49:19 (24.113.229.22)
but their site only has the newest Mk III of the amps listed and zero information whatsoever about the older products. Are the bias settings the same across all their monoblocs, regardless of output t .......

116: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Care to share? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-17, 21:14:13 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

117: Amp/Preamp Asylum, VTL MB-185 Signature bias? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-17, 20:35:10 (24.113.229.22)
Does any know the bias setting for the original VTL MB-185 Signatures? Thank you. .......

118: General Asylum, Begs the question: What makes a great guitar player? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-12, 20:19:54 (24.113.229.22)
A great actor? A great pasta sauce? A great shoe? These lists are all stupid IMO. .......

119: Digital Drive, Upgrade from AR CD3 as transport? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-11, 10:57:43 (24.113.229.22)
Has anyone used the CD3 as a transport and upgraded? If so, what transport did you upgrade to? Thanks. .......

120: General Asylum, A lot of wealthy people unaffected by COVID (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-08, 20:56:09 (24.113.229.22)
with plenty of money and now lots of time on their hands. .......

121: Vinyl Asylum, I don't think so (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-08, 20:52:22 (24.113.229.22)
One, the master tapes have to be degrading; Two, too expensive; and Three, way too lazy to flip a record every ten minutes. I've got five to ten 45 reissues I've played no more than once. .......

122: Speaker Asylum, RE: So who's going to be first to pop for a pair of KEF LS50 Meta's? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-03, 22:17:20 (24.113.229.22)
The original LS50 is an amazing speaker. I think they can be an end game speaker for someone not into shuffing speakers in/out of a system. So if these are an improvement, they're probably scary good. .......

123: Digital Drive, Upgrade question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-10-03, 17:48:18 (24.113.229.22)
At some point, I think I'd like to upgrade my transport or dac but not sure which one as I think they're both decent and actually sound really good. But 'tis the Asylum. My transport is an Audio Resea .......

124: Speaker Asylum, Spicas are actually quite superb speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-09-26, 20:54:41 (24.113.229.22)
and worth every penny of the asking price so as long as the drivers are original. My understanding is John Bau closely matched all of them. They compete with today's speakers costing much, much more t .......

125: General Asylum, If it took 10 hours to know you heard a difference (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-09-11, 12:49:03 (104.129.198.145)
why not sell the Nordost and stick with the cheaper cables? .......

126: Jazz Alley, RE: Maybe Jazz is not a "thing?" (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-09-03, 20:02:05 (24.113.229.22)
This was very interesting to me. Thank you. .......

127: Jazz Alley, Cool. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 23:42:09 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

128: Jazz Alley, RE: Sister Cheryl (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 23:41:13 (24.113.229.22)
I have that, but Wynton's version was my first Sister Cheryl listen and I fell in love with it. .......

129: Jazz Alley, How many damn recordings does Wynton have!?!? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 20:01:31 (24.113.229.22)
Went to Tidal and am blown away by the number of releases he has. .......

130: Jazz Alley, Sister Cheryl off of his debut is one of my favorites. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 19:58:54 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the suggestion about the vanguard recordings. I'll check it out. I think the Jazz community annointing him the next Messiah went to his head and he had to somehow prove them right with his .......

131: Jazz Alley, That's so awesome! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 18:08:19 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

132: Jazz Alley, RE: What is "Jazz"? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 18:06:04 (24.113.229.22)
That is nice. I loved Wynton's first two or three albums but not so much of his later stuff. .......

133: Jazz Alley, RE: I don't have a definition but I know it when I hear it... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 18:02:56 (24.113.229.22)
One person's art is another's porn. .......

134: Jazz Alley, As I read it, I heard Homer's voice in my head. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 18:02:09 (24.113.229.22)
;-) .......

135: Jazz Alley, What is "Jazz"? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-29, 10:48:06 (24.113.229.22)
I ask this question because my own definition of Jazz covers everything from Louis, Miles, Brubeck, Monk thru later Miles, RTF, Weather Report thru Jeff Lorber, Bob James, Grover Washington thru Yello .......

136: Vinyl Asylum, RE: $25,000 vinyl haul Phoenix (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-16, 12:40:01 (24.113.229.22)
I wonder how long it'll take him to earn his 25k back and start making money. .......

137: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks for the heads-up. Two on the way. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-15, 21:31:54 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

138: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: So I got the Oyaide R1... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-10, 19:08:40 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Duster, for all your help. Most of my favorite, quality recordings sound a bit better with stuff I hadn't noticed previously being exposed before me. Kind of fun. Cheers. .......

139: Tweakers' Asylum, So I got the Oyaide R1... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-10, 12:29:46 (104.129.198.145)
Unfortunately (or fortunately) I only had one day of listening with just the receptacle put in place. I had purchased a few upgraded power cords for my source gear which arrived the day after I put th .......

140: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-09, 10:02:12 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks. I decided to add another Oyaide R1. I hooked one up to where my power amp plugs in and will add another one where my PP2000 plugs into the wall. I also opted to get a Pangea AC9 SE MK II with .......

141: Speaker Asylum, Have you considered a headphone rig? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-09, 09:52:04 (24.113.229.22)
To me, your room shouts out HEADPHONES! Just a thought. .......

142: Cable Asylum, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-06, 17:11:28 (24.113.229.22)
I'll look into making this. I wish stuff from AliExpress arrived sooner than the damn near a month or so ir's taken each time I've made a purchase. Thanks, again. .......

143: Cable Asylum, RE: 15 vs 20 amp power cable (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-06, 12:44:13 (104.129.198.145)
I have no issues with making my own cables. What do you recommend? .......

144: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-05, 20:08:03 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. .......

145: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-05, 20:07:31 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you for the info. .......

146: Cable Asylum, RE: 15 vs 20 amp power cable (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-05, 20:06:41 (24.113.229.22)
What's got me confused is my older, discontinued PurePower 2000 says in the specs for electrical input IEC 320-C19 Input receptacle (20 amp); however, I've just got it plugged into the wall which I'm .......

147: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-05, 12:12:49 (104.129.198.145)
Wow! Great to hear. Thank you. Mamoru .......

148: Cable Asylum, 15 vs 20 amp power cable (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-05, 10:32:23 (104.129.198.145)
Question: Can I use a power cord made for a 20 amp outlet if my outlet puts out 15 amps? Thanks. .......

149: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-04, 20:48:14 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Duster. What I'm having a hard time understanding is if the unit is constantly charging the batteries, and the batteries are outputting the power, do the batteries remember the quality of the .......

150: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D Audio SDS=258, then Pass Labs X150.5 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-04, 20:38:13 (24.113.229.22)
Yep. That was our drug deal. Man, that was close to two decades ago! Crazy. .......

151: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D Audio SDS=258, then Pass Labs X150.5 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-04, 11:01:08 (104.129.198.145)
Hey, Abe. Yep, remember selling the Aleph 3 to you way, way back. Hope you and your family are well. Thanks for the suggestion about the X150.5. I've been thinking about the XA30.5, and have been told .......

152: Tweakers' Asylum, A question about power regenerators (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-04, 10:54:40 (104.129.198.145)
Hi, I have a PuprePower 2000 power regenerator. It takes the power from the wall and converts the power into a few large batteries, which then powers the components. AC/DC/AC? Would a regenerator bene .......

153: Tweakers' Asylum, I opted for the Oyaide R1 (Thanks all) (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-03, 09:53:37 (104.129.198.145)
I'm going to use it with my amplifiers to see if I notice anything. I'm curious as I'm using the Running Springs Maxim to power the amps and one of my questions I've asked numerous times, including to .......

154: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D Audio SDS=258, then Pass Labs X150.5 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-03, 09:48:19 (104.129.198.145)
I've not done a direct comparison with the SixPacs. The amps that was in my system just before the Monarchy was the Marsh A400S, which I find to be a fantastic amp; clean, clear and precise. One thing .......

155: Amp/Preamp Asylum, For those who upgraded from Monarchy SM 70 Pro (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-02, 19:29:32 (24.113.229.22)
What did you upgrade to? Thanks. .......

156: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Personally, I think it's your mindset. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-01, 22:49:14 (24.113.229.22)
Maybe it is just the rain. I'm clueless, though, as to what might be happening or how it's improving your musical enjoyment. I don't think the low-level background noise does much, if anything, throug .......

157: Tweakers' Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-01, 16:58:38 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

158: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: $400-$600 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-01, 12:25:53 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. For some reason, I'm thinking the Furutech is the "top of the mountain" (I'm sure due to its price) and all others fall below them. It's a bit embarrassing to admit this when normally I'm o .......

159: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: $400-$600 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-08-01, 10:24:26 (24.113.229.22)
From your review of the two, it seems the Furutech GTX-D NCF(R) seems to be more to my liking. It's more pricey, but might be the way for me to go. What do you think? Thank you. .......

160: Tweakers' Asylum, $400-$600 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-31, 10:36:31 (104.129.198.145)
One of my daughter's friend is an electrician. He's done some previous work for me. I asked him for an estimate several months back. I think it would cost me in the $400-600 range, if I recall, but th .......

161: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Dedicated line vs upgraded outlet? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-30, 10:31:27 (104.129.198.145)
I've never considered swapping the outlets in my power regenerator. Seems a bit difficult. Something to consider at some point, perhaps. Thanks for your suggestion. .......

162: Tweakers' Asylum, Thanks, guys. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-29, 21:44:05 (24.113.229.22)
I've been eyeing the Furutech, but they're so darn expensive! .......

163: Tweakers' Asylum, Hey, thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-29, 21:41:46 (24.113.229.22)
I generally just rotate the speakers every once in a while. No routine or schedule, all just on a whim except the Bose speakers,which are in the living room and my son's room. Not being an audio snob .......

164: Tweakers' Asylum, Makes total sense. Maybe I should have asked: (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-29, 16:08:42 (104.129.198.145)
Which would you recommend as the first upgrade? I really can't afford both at the same time. Which would give more bang for the buck, in your opinion? .......

165: Tweakers' Asylum, Dedicated line vs upgraded outlet? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-29, 13:04:48 (104.129.198.145)
Would there be more improvement via a dedicated power line or an upgraded outlet (Furutech, for instance)? Thanks. .......

166: Tweakers' Asylum, Personally, I think it's your mindset. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-28, 14:45:45 (172.58.43.93)
Maybe the rain subconsciously puts you into a relaxed mood and the rig sounds better as a result of it? Just like some days our stereos sound amazing and on other days it sounds like a huge turd even .......

167: Inmate Central, Thanks, all, for your thoughts and suggestions. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-22, 10:22:03 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

168: Inmate Central, RE: Annual physical during times of COVID-19? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-22, 10:13:19 (24.113.229.22)
That's kinf of scary during current conditions. .......

169: Inmate Central, Because I am curious about what the members here thought. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-22, 10:11:20 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

170: General Asylum, Annual physical during times of COVID-19? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-21, 09:00:59 (24.113.229.22)
Would you still get your annual, routine physical now? How about going into a lab for bloodwork for that physical? I'm thinking of skipping mine for the first fime in 15 years. .......

171: Inmate Central, Annual physical during times of COVID-19? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-21, 09:00:59 (24.113.229.22)
Would you still get your annual, routine physical now? How about going into a lab for bloodwork for that physical? I'm thinking of skipping mine for the first fime in 15 years. .......

172: Speaker Asylum, Good luck, Waxxy. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-19, 10:13:00 (24.113.229.22)
I've had a ton of speakers at one point and sold everything when I felt I was done with the game. Fast-forward a few years and I'm back repurchasing many of the speakers I let go, and then some. I rea .......

173: General Asylum, For the Small of Penis (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-12, 22:43:39 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

174: Vinyl Asylum, RE: About 20 years ago... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-12, 22:39:04 (24.113.229.22)
I never scored albums like that. For me, if I came across an album I liked that was in great shape and priced right, I'd oftentimes pick it up since I didn't know if the other copies I had were clean .......

175: General Asylum, Give 'em away to a local forum member. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-11, 08:09:47 (24.113.229.22)
They'll appreciate it. You'll feel good. Win/win. .......

176: Vinyl Asylum, I know, right? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-07, 16:52:59 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

177: Vinyl Asylum, My fantasy used to be (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-07, 16:52:22 (24.113.229.22)
traveling across the country, checking out a second hand store in a small town, and seeing a boxful of brand new MoFi's at a dollar a pop. The thought still brings a smile to my face. Pretty sure that .......

178: Vinyl Asylum, About 20 years ago... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-07, 11:36:59 (24.113.229.22)
I was a recruiter in the Los Angeles area. Within a 20 minute drive there were about 10 used music stores. I read about Rush being such a great power trio and although I wasn't a fan, I did like a cou .......

179: Vinyl Asylum, I have multiples of every Rush album (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-06, 21:13:29 (24.113.229.22)
and I don't even like them. How did that happen? Same with Queen. I like a few songs but that's about it. But tons of duplicates. I was going through my boxes of records I hadn't touched in years the .......

180: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Balanced Phono Out? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-06, 21:08:14 (24.113.229.22)
Was the quieter background using a balanced input into your phono pre or SE to your phono pre and balanced out from it to your preamp? .......

181: Vinyl Asylum, Balanced Phono Out? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-06, 20:07:31 (24.113.229.22)
What's the point of a phono pre having a balanced output? Curious, as I've got a preamp and amp that uses balanced connections. If I can go from phono to amp, all balanced, what differences would that .......

182: Computer Audio Asylum, There's gotta be a ton of youngsters using Tidal (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-04, 10:35:22 (24.113.229.22)
Take a look at all their new releases. Lots of hip hop and the like. Irrirating, but it works for my streaming needs. .......

183: Amp/Preamp Asylum, What's on top of them? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-04, 09:48:08 (24.113.229.22)
And what do they do? Thanks. .......

184: General Asylum, Sorry. I misread your question. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-04, 09:44:48 (24.113.229.22)
Between cables and music I'd opt for music. Cable upgrades, IME, offer slight and subtle changes, at best. You have to have a pretty revealing system to even hear those differences. .......

185: Vinyl Asylum, Glad you got it sorted out. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 19:37:30 (24.113.229.22)
I remenber I once had a used MoFi record that, after playing a side, there was literally a long thin line of debris left behind. Scared the crap out of me. I thought my cartridge was gouging the groov .......

186: Computer Audio Asylum, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 16:31:39 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

187: Computer Audio Asylum, JRemote doesn't work. Recommend something else? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 14:35:51 (24.113.229.22)
I have all my music on a computer using JRiver. The JRemote on my iPad worked fine allowing me to stream through PSAudio Perfectwave with a bridge. This stopped working a few weeks ago and I cannot, f .......

188: Digital Drive, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 10:49:42 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

189: Digital Drive, How to use CDP as transport (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 09:10:13 (24.113.229.22)
Question: If a CDP has both analog and digital outputs, does using the digital out mean the unit is working as a transport? .......

190: Speaker Asylum, Cool. Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 08:31:42 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

191: General Asylum, Speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 08:27:56 (24.113.229.22)
If the speakers you're thinking about getting is an upgrade, then everything you play will sound better. New releases of old recordings is nothing more than a crapshoot. Good luck. .......

192: Vinyl Asylum, I think you're applying it too often (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-03, 08:24:05 (24.113.229.22)
As I recall, the cleaner is intended for use after each side but the preservative was intended for occasional use. At least that's what I recall from the instructions many, many years ago when I bough .......

193: Speaker Asylum, OMG!!!! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-02, 16:58:16 (24.113.229.22)
Was that actually a useable speaker? .......

194: Speaker Asylum, RE: You're not alone (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-02, 16:56:10 (24.113.229.22)
Before I sold almost all my gear a while back I had three systems in my old rental house. One pretty decent one downstairs, on OK one in a small upstairs TV room, and my bestest in the large bedroom. .......

195: Speaker Asylum, RE: What About Before the Thiels? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-07-01, 10:02:15 (24.113.229.22)
Were the monitor transitions you made upgrades or just a different sound? I would have thought the Thiel's bass response would be sufficient without the subs. Are they lacking in bass slam/punch or is .......

196: Speaker Asylum, RE: Congrats. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 21:37:08 (24.113.229.22)
That ought to be fun...not. Good luck. .......

197: Speaker Asylum, Holy Crud! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 19:52:50 (24.113.229.22)
Those things are HUGE!!! I suspect lifelike sound. Wow! .......

198: Speaker Asylum, Funny you mention the "adjustment period" (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 19:47:30 (24.113.229.22)
because whenever I've swapped speakers in the past, I'd adjust to the sound pretty quickly. A few hours at most. My recent change, going from an Acoustic Technologies Classic to a Totem Model One Sign .......

199: Speaker Asylum, Congrats. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 19:38:42 (24.113.229.22)
Do you the you'll miss the journey at all or are you too satisfied for the nonsense? .......

200: Speaker Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 19:36:09 (24.113.229.22)
Still enjoying your old speakers, although they're out of rotation at the moment. I think I've come closest to being a one speaker guy with them, though. .......

201: Speaker Asylum, What About Before the Thiels? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 19:31:50 (24.113.229.22)
What was your speaker journey before you found the "one"? .......

202: Speaker Asylum, Sorry. I think you're "nuts for speakers" (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 18:27:19 (24.113.229.22)
Which I support 100%, BTW. What blows my mind is the speaker cone produces different sounds and frequencies. I mean, it's just a half circle and all these wonderful noises emit from them. How cool is .......

203: Speaker Asylum, I Forgot to Add (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 15:21:55 (24.113.229.22)
To a 'T' I've said this about the speakers I own: Man, I could really live these for a very long time. Right now, I'm saying that about the Acoustic Technologies Classic with its 3" drivers. Mind bogg .......

204: Speaker Asylum, You're not alone (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-30, 13:30:04 (24.113.229.22)
About 9 years ago I started having back pain and couldn't sit and lean back. I realized that I only sat in the sweet spot about an hour a month for several months. I stupidly decided to sell all my ge .......

205: Speaker Asylum, I Really Like Speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-28, 21:14:59 (24.113.229.22)
The more, the merrier. I like swapping them out once in a while for a totally different flavor. I've tried staying with one, but no matter how good they sound, I still like to change them out. Is that .......

206: Jazz Alley, RE: Mono to stereo (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-26, 08:24:42 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the info. .......

207: General Asylum, More popular than hip hop and R&B? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-25, 14:19:56 (24.113.229.22)
That alone shocks me. Then a third of the listeners younger than 35? Where/how was the stats obtained, do you know? I don't know of anyone (I'm 55) who listens to classical music. I've bought quite a .......

208: General Asylum, I think the uncertainty of the future... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-24, 20:20:08 (24.113.229.22)
will not allow for many people, even if they're essential or able to work from home, to splirge on unnecessities right now. .......

209: Vinyl Asylum, I'd expect that from someone selling their first few records (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-24, 20:15:57 (24.113.229.22)
and not someone with 6k. Totally ridiculous. Kind of weird that I was just playing that record (though in mono CD) just yesterday. Great release IMO. .......

210: Vinyl Asylum, Check Out This Cool Father's Day Gift (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-24, 13:27:34 (24.113.229.22)
Looked on back and it shows this was a deep groove Blue Note record in its past life. .......

211: Jazz Alley, Miles in Stereo/Mono (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-06-16, 09:23:51 (24.113.229.22)
Question: Some earlier Miles recordings are available in both stereo and mono. Were they recorded in both formats when stereo first became available? .......

212: Computer Audio Asylum, Thank you so very much! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-28, 08:57:42 (24.113.229.22)
I will attempt this. Thanks again. Mamoru .......

213: Computer Audio Asylum, Help with JRemote (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-27, 11:43:16 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, all. I've been using JRiver and JRemote to stream for over a year with no issues. Recently, the JRemote disconnected from JRiver and I am having a hard time trying to get it to work again. The rem .......

214: Shady Lane, I quit buying from Acoustic Sounds over 20 years ago. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-26, 11:16:49 (24.113.229.22)
I was buying their numbered 45's, I think, and I received a few back to back that were both warped and had tons of surface noise. I talked with Chad and he spoke to me like I was either lying or didn' .......

215: Vinyl Asylum, Very interesting. Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-25, 20:37:21 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

216: Speaker Asylum, Thanks, all, for input/suggestions. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-22, 21:35:29 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

217: Vinyl Asylum, Not for washing records (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-22, 12:37:31 (24.113.229.22)
but for removing some or even a bit more of dust or lint or whatever it is that gets on records. I've tried Audioquest and Hunt several times and I have never, ever been able to not have a fine line o .......

218: Cable Asylum, Thanks. I do like Frank's cables. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-22, 09:56:04 (24.113.229.22)
I have his phono cable, silver IC, regular XLR and silver speaker cables. I've been thinking of getting his silver power cables, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. One reason is the cord that came wi .......

219: Vinyl Asylum, I absolutely love their slow cuts (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-22, 09:49:26 (24.113.229.22)
their upbeat stuff, not at all. I always liked Grover Washington's "Aubry" and didn't realize it was a remake until years later. .......

220: Vinyl Asylum, Discwasher (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-21, 16:35:56 (24.113.229.22)
Nothing I've ever used beats a Discwasher brush with some form of liquid agent, be it no-rinse record cleaning fluid or some h2o. Nothing. .......

221: Speaker Asylum, Do speakers put out the same volume? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-21, 09:55:05 (24.113.229.22)
One thing led to another and now I'm measuring the output decibels of my speakers (single driver speakers in a cabinet) to see if there's anything wrong with them or the internal cabinetry. I'm measu .......

222: General Asylum, RE: System improvements and crappy recordings (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-21, 09:13:32 (24.113.229.22)
Maybe whatever you recently upgraded just matches better to that particular genre of music, or those recordings in particular. .......

223: Cable Asylum, Thank your for your suggestions. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-20, 09:47:31 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

224: Cable Asylum, Tired of wrestling with power cables (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-18, 21:52:23 (24.113.229.22)
I moved some equipment around today and had to wrestle a few Pangea AC9s going into the power amps and one montrously large, like three AC9s put together large, power cable going from the wall to a Ru .......

225: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Spinning Lakeside "Shot Of Love" nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-17, 15:26:47 (24.113.229.22)
Great band! I always like the slow cut on that record. "Time" I think it is? .......

226: Jazz Alley, Man, that is nice! Thanks for posting. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-12, 21:00:58 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

227: Speaker Asylum, RE: What kind of bit do I need for this? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-10, 13:36:21 (24.113.229.22)
Never even considered that. Thanks for the suggestion. .......

228: Speaker Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-10, 13:35:24 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

229: Speaker Asylum, RE: Looks like an Allen wrench would do... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-10, 10:20:15 (24.113.229.22)
I never realized this until now, but the site has reduced the quality of the photo. The slot actually has six sides and a post in the middle so a hex wrench won't fit. Thank you. .......

230: Speaker Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-09, 23:34:51 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

231: Speaker Asylum, What kind of bit do I need for this? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-09, 20:21:51 (24.113.229.22)
I thought security torx would work but upon closer inspection they're not star shaped like the bits I just got in, which obviously doesn't work. Any ideas? Thanks. .......

232: Tubes Asylum, RE: What causes a tube to fade to black? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-07, 09:09:41 (24.113.229.22)
I can't check tension on the pins, but I'd assume they're fine (Inspire SET built by Dennis Had in March 2019). The pins look fine. .......

233: Tubes Asylum, What causes a tube to fade to black? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-07, 08:18:01 (24.113.229.22)
And by "black" I mean drop all output sound? I recently purchased a pair of Pope 6V6GT output tubes from a fellow on US Audiomart. These were purchased from Upscale Audio and sat around unused. When I .......

234: Speaker Asylum, RE: What do these specs mean? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-06, 23:37:55 (24.113.229.22)
The speakers belie their driver size as far as sound quality and output. On most recordings you'd think you were listening to a monitor with 5.5" woofers, provided you don't turn them up too much. I t .......

235: Speaker Asylum, RE: Are you kidding? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-06, 18:59:15 (24.113.229.22)
I just got them. I got into low powered amp/speakers within the last few months (Cain&Cain Abby w/ Bailey and an Inspire SET pushing 3/5/7 watts based on output tubes) and came across the AT speakers. .......

236: Speaker Asylum, RE: Are these home audio speakers? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-06, 18:00:54 (24.113.229.22)
They are the Acoustic Technology Classic speakers. A single 3" full-range driver speaker that I mistakenly thought were high efficiency speakers. Their specs didn't show their efficiency but I foun .......

237: Speaker Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-06, 13:52:02 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

238: Speaker Asylum, What do these specs mean? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-06, 12:17:37 (24.113.229.22)
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms Rated Power Input: 15 Watts Maximum Power Input: 30 Watts (Probably) 86dB efficiency How much power would be required to drive these in a small room? Thanks. .......

239: Speaker Asylum, So I'm 99:99% sure they're bad (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-04, 08:49:10 (24.113.229.22)
But the totally weird thing is I can skip through several CDs and they'll sound fine. Then I'll put something else on and it sounds like a busted up transistor radio. I can't figure it out. One of my .......

240: Speaker Asylum, I believe the speakers are defective. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-03, 15:48:56 (24.113.229.22)
I was just hoping they weren't, I think they are. .......

241: Speaker Asylum, A New Phenomenon...at least for me. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-05-02, 08:20:46 (24.113.229.22)
I have a pair of speakers that sound absolutely amazing on some material and on others like both drivers are blown. And I'm not talking about listening to solo classical guitar vs gangsta rap with ove .......

242: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What is the input load resistance of your phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-30, 06:39:08 (24.113.229.22)
Just checked. Dv-20x2 on side of cartridge without the word "low" on the front, which indicates to me via some photos I had to look up on the internet as the high output version. .......

243: Vinyl Asylum, RE: surplus (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-29, 14:19:44 (192.103.149.8)
Neil...he's a skinny white guy, right? I recall him working there when I used to visit. I remember seeing the owner occasionally. But I almost always saw his son, Mike, I think it was. The next time y .......

244: Vinyl Asylum, RE: I am out of ideas... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-29, 10:07:33 (104.129.198.145)
I've had the same issue regardless of speakers or amps used. I've had, and rotated the following speakers: Merlin TSM, JMR Trente, Totem M1S, and Vandy 3A sigs. I've used the following amps: Marsh A40 .......

245: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What is the input load resistance of your phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-29, 08:16:53 (192.103.149.8)
I've used three other cartridges with the phono pre without any issues. Two of the three were higher output MMs and the third, which I thought would be somewhat comparable in output volume, is the Vir .......

246: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What is the input load resistance of your phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-29, 06:49:39 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. I agree that I need todo something. Cheers, Mamoru .......

247: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Pass Aleph Ono still good? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 20:23:27 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the suggestion. .......

248: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Phono load resistor value? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 19:21:39 (24.113.229.22)
Yes, 47k. .......

249: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What is the input load resistance of your phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 18:42:13 (24.113.229.22)
Yeah, it's just the volume thing. It just seems I have to turn it up too high to get a decent volume, appx 75-80db. .......

250: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What is the input load resistance of your phono stage? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 15:38:13 (192.103.149.8)
No clue. Is that the same as input impedance? If so, the manual says 47k ohms and 90pF unbalanced. .......

251: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Pass Aleph Ono still good? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 14:24:08 (104.129.198.145)
Right now, I'm back to using tubes (maybe I am a tube guy, after all?): The AR PH3SE puts out 54dB The AR LS17 puts out 18dB via XLR and 12dB via SE (I'm using XLR and it's being converted to SE at t .......

252: Vinyl Asylum, Is Amoeba closing? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 13:05:13 (104.129.198.145)
I actually liked Amoeba better than Aron's when I lived in the LA area from about '97 to '00. They had better selection of used Jazz vinyl, IMO, at least during the timeframe I was there. But, to me, .......

253: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Pass Aleph Ono still good? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 12:18:39 (104.129.198.145)
I think the preamp is active since it's an Audio Research LS17 with 12/18dB of gain depending on whether the balanced or SE output is used. I'm using the balanced input. I'm wondering if the cartridge .......

254: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Pass Aleph Ono still good? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 10:12:10 (104.129.198.145)
No, not really. What I find weird is I read from many posters on the web that the AR PH3SE with 54dB output works well with cartridges with output way lower than the 20x2H that I'm using putting out 2 .......

255: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Is Pass Aleph Ono still good? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 10:02:24 (104.129.198.145)
The one I'm trying to get the best out of is a Dynavector 20x2H with 2.8mV output. My current pre is a AR PH3SE with 54dB of gain. .......

256: Vinyl Asylum, Is Pass Aleph Ono still good? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-28, 06:49:01 (24.113.229.22)
Thinking of picking up a phono pre with more gain than my current preamp. I am looking into the Pass, along with the PS Audio GCPH. Are either of these two still good by today's standards in a sub-$1 .......

257: General Asylum, Five-Five today (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-26, 21:53:12 (24.113.229.22)
I have zero idea what my kids would do with all my gear and music. My guess is they'd keep a small something and sell the rest, which would be a-okay by me. .......

258: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustic Technologies Inbound (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-23, 06:22:38 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the info on the drivers. Now,I know which ones and where to purchase if I ever mess these up. Agree that it is "a nice looking box." Cheers. .......

259: High Efficiency Speaker Asylum, Acoustic Technologies Inbound (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-22, 18:50:36 (24.113.229.22)
Inbound. Really curious about these. They look pretty sweet to me. 3" drivers. Ciao, .......

260: General Asylum, Thanks, Todd. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-18, 11:09:32 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

261: General Asylum, Thanks, Jonesy. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-18, 11:07:54 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

262: General Asylum, Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-18, 11:06:33 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

263: General Asylum, RE: Voltage is important for only one reason..... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-18, 09:08:45 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. What does the .5A mean? If I use a higher value, could/would it potentially damage the amp? .......

264: General Asylum, RE: Fuse Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-18, 09:05:25 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Ric. The manual says .5amp/250v fast blow fuse. I have a few fuses on hand: 2.5a/250v and 1a/250v fuses. Not sure if they're fast blow or not, but the wire inside are really thin. Would either .......

265: General Asylum, Fuse Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-18, 07:01:11 (24.113.229.22)
My AES SixPac just blew a fuse. I had a loud hum/buzz that would come on at start-up of one of my monoblocks. The sound lasted maybe ten seconds and would go away. I swapped out tubes until I found t .......

266: Speaker Asylum, Too late. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-15, 08:59:44 (192.103.149.8)
I used bleach/water solution on them. Turned them from brown to cream color and they're starting to separate at the seams. I guess soaking them in the tub for a few minutes, in hindsight, wasn't a gr .......

267: General Asylum, Sad news, indeed. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-15, 06:08:45 (24.113.229.22)
Of all the audio magazines I've read over the years, his Listener was by far my favorite. I really enjoyed his writing style even while finding some of the gear he decided to review items I was never .......

268: Speaker Asylum, RE: Soundocity Outrigger Thread Size? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-13, 06:56:52 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. Paul from Soundocity responded essentially like you said. The cones I've picked up will fit directly into the speakers, but will need 1/4-20 cones if I want to use the outriggers. ::: TOPI .......

269: Speaker Asylum, RE: Soundocity Outrigger Thread Size? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-12, 18:39:48 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. I had another post I deleted because I realized the thread size of an Adagio has nothing to do with the thread size of the outrigger's cone slot. .......

270: Speaker Asylum, Soundocity Outrigger Thread Size? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-12, 10:02:48 (24.113.229.22)
Anyone know the thread size? I've contacted them but no response yet and I've tried the previously recommended 6M and it's too small or threading space is too tight. Thanks. .......

271: Music Lane, Mornings call for ECM (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-11, 08:51:04 (24.113.229.22)
Seems I almost always navigate toward an ECM recording in the early morning listening sessions. Quite possibly a sign of getting older, maybe? .......

272: Cable Asylum, RE: A question for biwre spade cable owners (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-09, 08:33:46 (192.103.149.8)
Thank you .......

273: Cable Asylum, A question for biwre spade cable owners (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-09, 06:49:41 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, all. Any issues placing both sets of spades onto one pair of speaker posts? I'm thinking about buying a pair of spade biwire cables and I have speakers that are biwireable and not. I should be abl .......

274: General Asylum, Definitely not just you. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-07, 06:45:49 (24.113.229.22)
I think oftentimes just how much we like/appreciate/despise our audio rigs, regardless of price, depends on our expectations of said rig and our mood at the time of listening. My guess is you were rel .......

275: General Asylum, Talk of pay cuts and furloughs so...nope. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-05, 08:27:14 (24.113.229.22)
Stay healthy. .......

276: Cable Asylum, Minimum length for speaker cables (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-04, 09:13:21 (24.113.229.22)
I recall reading something way back that speaker cables less then six feet were not no good. Any truth to this? .......

277: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Marathon listening session courtesy of Covid-19 lockdown... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-04, 08:57:02 (24.113.229.22)
Etc. is awesome! Quite possibly my favorite Shorter release. Will have to pull it out. Not really. Will just search for it in Tidal as I'm too lazy to actually pull out the record. .......

278: Speaker Asylum, Thank you. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-03, 07:09:27 (24.113.229.22)
.......

279: Cable Asylum, Thanks, Duster. I appreciate it. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-03, 07:08:33 (24.113.229.22)
.......

280: Speaker Asylum, Soundocity Outrigger question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-02, 19:08:03 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, all. I have a pair of speakers inbound that comes with some outriggers. However, the outriggers are missing the cones. Does anyone know where I can get replacement cones at a cheap price? The thre .......

281: Cable Asylum, RE: Biwire cables into single connector speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-02, 19:05:38 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Duster. Silver Resolution from SignalCable. .......

282: Cable Asylum, Biwire cables into single connector speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-02, 15:33:40 (104.129.198.145)
Question: I have a speaker that takes both bananas and spades; I have a speaker cable that's biwired with bananas. I can put some banana to spade adapters on one each of + and - and plug the cables in .......

283: Music Lane, Most awesome "Sketches of Spain" (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-04-01, 18:47:03 (24.113.229.22)
https://youtu.be/oahXVC7A77k Check it out. .......

284: Speaker Asylum, I went ahead and used bleach/water solution (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-29, 15:56:09 (24.113.229.22)
I didn't measure anything out. Put some bleach/water in a disposable food container and used a small towel to wipe the speakers down. It was probably a 1:5 mixture so way heavier on the bleach than re .......

285: Speaker Asylum, RE: Would bleach/water mixture hurt speaker finishes? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-29, 09:17:38 (24.113.229.22)
Don't have any Lysol in the house and trying to adhere to the Governor's order to stay put as much as possible. I fall into one of the "essential" employee categories, which I find to be pretty debat .......

286: Speaker Asylum, RE: How often are you or others touching your speakers? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-29, 09:12:09 (24.113.229.22)
I just got them so I'd be touching them pretty frequently to to get them set up. This virus just has me looking at things a bit differently. .......

287: Speaker Asylum, Would bleach/water mixture hurt speaker finishes? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-28, 19:17:03 (24.113.229.22)
With the Covid-19 pandemic and news of the virus remaining alive on hard surfaces for several days to a few weeks, and having just purchased a pair of speakers, do you think a solution of bleach and w .......

288: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Matching Merlins (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-24, 19:30:09 (24.113.229.22)
I've spoken with Rich several times about speakers but never about matching electronics. Maybe I'll give him a call. Thank you. .......

289: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Not great tubes, but ones that came with the amp (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-18, 10:12:57 (104.129.198.145)
I have another set, but used the ones that initially came with the amp. Might try swapping them out. Thank you for the suggestion. .......

290: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thank you (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-15, 10:14:11 (24.113.229.22)
for the graph and info. I used to own a pair of the MB-125's which were one of my favorites. At one time I had the Tiny Tots driving a pair of Reference 3A De Capo i's. That combo was pure magic. The .......

291: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Your post omits the more important factor... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-15, 08:59:56 (24.113.229.22)
My current speakers are Merlin TSM-MXMs. I've read somewhere that Bobby preferred lower wattage amps with his speakers and the Marsh are double the wattage he recommended. If this were an applesto app .......

292: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I thought I was a tube guy (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-14, 21:16:36 (24.113.229.22)
but now I'm not so sure. I think I prefer my Marsh P200B feeding a Marsh A400S vs the AR LS17 feeding a AES SixPac. I find the SS gear offers a better soundstage with much better depth than the tubed .......

293: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Anti-virus seems to have been the culprit (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-05, 20:17:36 (24.113.229.22)
That sounds like a great idea. Thank you. .......

294: Computer Audio Asylum, Anti-virus seems to have been the culprit (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-05, 10:17:00 (104.129.198.145)
I removed the anti-virus that I had replaced and thought was removed, but was not. The weird part is this has been the same for six months and just recently the issues started. I'm hoping it stays fix .......

295: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver streaming issues (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-04, 07:35:29 (192.103.149.8)
Glad to hear one of ours' is working as intended. ;-) .......

296: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver streaming issues (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-03, 12:01:52 (192.103.149.8)
That looks pretty complicated. I'm not too computer literate so that looks a bit frightening to me. Thanks, though. .......

297: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Maybe try JRiver 26 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-03, 11:59:19 (192.103.149.8)
I really don't need to update (upgrade?) as I'm happy with version 25, at least until rscently. .......

298: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver streaming issues (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-02, 06:55:48 (24.113.229.22)
Will do. Thanks. .......

299: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: JRiver streaming issues (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-01, 14:26:08 (24.113.229.22)
I don't think so. I haven't touched any settings. It just started acting up for no apparent reason. .......

300: Computer Audio Asylum, JRiver streaming issues (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-03-01, 09:31:54 (24.113.229.22)
I've been streaming the JRiver MC25 without issues for quite some time and just recently started playing back music skipping a bit like it was ripped improperly. At first I thought maybe the particula .......

301: General Asylum, Helene Grimaude: Water (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-22, 12:06:55 (24.113.229.22)
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302: Tweakers' Asylum, Ceiling treatement...what say ye? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-19, 10:43:48 (104.129.198.145)
I've got pretty much all points covered with acoustic treatment, except the ceiling and am considering putting some GIK 244's up there. But before I go there, I'd like your input and opinion on whethe .......

303: Tweakers' Asylum, GIK was THE best upgrade ever! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-18, 11:40:55 (104.129.198.145)
Very reasonably priced, excellent customer service and, most importantly, products that actually work. Since your room is the most important part of your stereo's sound, treating it properly will have .......

304: General Asylum, What I'm trying to wrap my head around (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-17, 20:57:26 (24.113.229.22)
is this: What does the initial electrical current coming into a power conditioner or power regenerator have anything to do with what the unit outputs? Does cleaner power coming in make the power being .......

305: General Asylum, Furutech receptacle plus power conditioner? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-16, 14:02:38 (24.113.229.22)
Question: Would adding a Furutech receptacle make any difference if I'm already using a Running Springs Audio Maxim power conditioner? Thanks, Mamoru .......

306: Vinyl Asylum, Congrats, and a question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-09, 08:40:00 (24.113.229.22)
First, congrats. Great looking table. Now, here's the question: All of my audiophile life I have read that direct-drive turntables are a no-no. How do you find your table compared to belt-drive tables .......

307: Speaker Asylum, I don't think such a speaker exists (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-05, 19:53:42 (24.113.229.22)
So you're looking for desktop speakers you'll feel in your chest in a 9x12 room that'll still be felt in a 27x36 room? I'll go out on a limb and say you probably will not find such a speaker. I'd sugg .......

308: General Asylum, LOL (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-05, 16:55:13 (24.113.229.22)
You might be right. It would be funny if the only thing in there was a 20 lb dumbell. .......

309: General Asylum, I think I'll leave it alone for now (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-05, 06:51:28 (24.113.229.22)
I think they made this thing tamper-proof. Kind of ballsy on their part, I think. I might put a bit of superglue on a chopstick and try and extract the switch out the hole in the back, then find a nut .......

310: General Asylum, RE: A Question About Running Springs Power Conditioners (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-03, 22:29:42 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks. If I can't figure out another way to get the circuit breaker where it's supposed to be (it has no effect on the unit for the time being)I'll try this route. Until the circuit breaker pops, I .......

311: General Asylum, RE: A Question About Running Springs Power Conditioners (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-03, 16:18:30 (24.113.229.22)
.......

312: General Asylum, RE: A Question About Running Springs Power Conditioners (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-03, 09:24:36 (24.113.229.22)
I'll take better pictures later, but the slot inside the screw appears to be a circle. All screws, with one or two exceptions, appear the same. Not stripped screws, but smooth. But I could be wrong. .......

313: General Asylum, A Question About Running Springs Power Conditioners (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-02-03, 07:54:59 (24.113.229.22)
So here goes: How in the heck do you remove the cover? I recently picked up a Maxim and the circuit reset switch has fallen i to the case. The previous owner tried to attach some grounding devic .......

314: Speaker Asylum, I recently had to do something similar (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-27, 08:55:41 (192.103.149.8)
The speakers had used silicone to help adhere the speaker to the cabinet. Here's what to do: Get a screw larger than the one used so that it barely screws into the speaker frame and not into the cabin .......

315: Speaker Asylum, RE: Excellent news! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-26, 21:21:57 (24.113.229.22)
Yep. I think I lucked out. Thank you. .......

316: General Asylum, Best Soundstage Recording (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-26, 20:39:40 (24.113.229.22)
Didn't know where to post this so... I'm sure many of us like recordings that puts various sounds beyond the physical location of the speakers. People often talk about DSOTM and Amused to Death. An .......

317: Vinyl Asylum, That's the model I ended up with (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-26, 10:02:40 (24.113.229.22)
I think it's the way to go as far as digital stylus gauges go. .......

318: General Asylum, Would you recognize the last track on your CD? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-26, 08:30:43 (24.113.229.22)
I realized some time ago that while I'm pretty familiar with the first three or four tracks of my music collection once I play into the later tracks, like the last two or three, I hardly even recogniz .......

319: Vinyl Asylum, Are you sure your digital scale is accurate? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-26, 08:19:45 (24.113.229.22)
When I went from the Shure to a digital scale, I had to buy a second one. I bought the first one and it told me the Shure had been way off (added too much weight, like yours) so I tossed the Shure. Th .......

320: Speaker Asylum, RE: Can this be fixed? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-25, 21:27:20 (24.113.229.22)
Yep. The tape trick worked like a charm. I used blue painters tape and put it around some blue tak thinking that would be softer than my fingers. Pressed gently in the middle, pulled outwards and the .......

321: Speaker Asylum, RE: Can this be fixed? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-23, 20:59:29 (24.113.229.22)
Does the damaged dome affect the sound or is it just something ugly? Is it actually a protection for the tweeter or is that actually the tweeter? If it's just a cover it seems unlikely it wouldn't aff .......

322: Speaker Asylum, RE: Can this be fixed? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-23, 20:54:41 (24.113.229.22)
It was damaged during shipment. I just got it this afternoon. Seriously bummed. .......

323: Speaker Asylum, RE: I've lived with both (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-23, 20:19:51 (24.113.229.22)
I have the Model One Sigs but there's a local sale of an Arro and I was just curious as I used to read a lot about the Arro's back in the day. And then I read something recently where someone claimed .......

324: Speaker Asylum, Can this be fixed? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-23, 20:12:16 (24.113.229.22)
It's a tweeter on a Merlin Master TSM. .......

325: Speaker Asylum, Totem Model One Signature vs. Arro (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-23, 11:46:23 (131.191.158.106)
Anyone heard the two and can make a comparison? I've read somewhere that the Arro's are supposed to have a better soundstage/imaging than other models in the Totem line. Any truth to this? Thanks ::: .......

326: Jazz Alley, Sad, indeed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-21, 18:38:48 (24.113.229.22)
One album by The Heath Brothers, Expressions of Life, has been one of my favorites for damn near four decades! I hope he had a great life right to the end. RIP .......

327: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Warming the Sound (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-19, 08:49:50 (24.113.229.22)
My rig: VPI Aries Extended Dynavector 20x2H Audio Research PH3SE Signal Cable Silver cable from RT to phono preamp and from phono pre to preamp Audio Research LS17 preamp PS Audio Perfect Wave DAC wit .......

328: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Warming the Sound (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-18, 14:58:45 (24.113.229.22)
Crazy how audio memory works with me. I recall the Rega setup sounding quite spectacular in the past. After acquiring the VPI rig, I wasn't that impressed with the sound. It wasn't the improvement I w .......

329: Vinyl Asylum, Warming the Sound (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-18, 10:03:56 (24.113.229.22)
Question: If I want to warm/make more lush the sound of my current phono preamp, would adding a Yaqin CD3 tube buffer using a pair of 6sn7 tubes do it? Far cheaper to go this route vs a new pre or ca .......

330: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 2.8 mV into 54dB at 1kHz should work, right? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-17, 08:49:08 (24.113.229.22)
Silly me. I just noticed I had the VTA set way too high. I tried a Mystic Mat on the tt at some point, adjusted for that and when I decided I didn't like it much on the VPI removed it. But I left the .......

331: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 2.8 mV into 54dB at 1kHz should work, right? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-17, 07:19:24 (24.113.229.22)
Understood. I went from a rig that had cartridges with more output to one that had substantially less. Rega P25 with RB600 arm to an Extended Aries with a Dynavector 20X2H. I had high expectations for .......

332: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 2.8 mV into 54dB at 1kHz should work, right? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-16, 15:13:34 (131.191.158.106)
I haven't changed them; however, the phono preamp sounded great with my other tt (P25) with different cartridges (Glider and a Sonata). I'll swap them tonight and see if the sound improves. Thanks. .......

333: Vinyl Asylum, 2.8 mV into 54dB at 1kHz should work, right? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-16, 10:29:47 (131.191.158.106)
So I have a TT with a Dynavector 20x2H going into a AR PH3SE and am not getting a full sound. It sounds all mid-rangy to me. Any suggestions on what to try to get a quality sound out of this rig? Than .......

334: Speaker Asylum, email me? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-13, 19:18:08 (24.113.229.22)
Hey, Jay. Can you email me? mamoru.wilkie@gmail.com .......

335: Speaker Asylum, I'd find a used pair of Merlin TSMs (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-13, 07:06:30 (24.113.229.22)
They are quite nice. I have them in my 12x16 room and they sound fantastic. Mainly a Jazz guy myself. I've driven them with 50 watt triode and 200 watt solid state. Good luck. .......

336: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Would this be silly. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-12, 14:17:06 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks. I'll give them a call tomorrow. .......

337: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Would this be silly. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-12, 07:37:53 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, airtime. I didn't think about the issues you raised. A part of my concern is that when my last amp bit the dust, I couldn't find a tech who could work on it without a schematic which I could .......

338: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Would this be silly. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-11, 14:25:02 (24.113.229.22)
I really like my Marsh A400S amp. I had one before that I destroyed and picked up another one sometime within the last year. Now, I have an opportunity to pick up another one locally and am considerin .......

339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: AES Six Pac Questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2020-01-06, 14:16:28 (192.103.149.8)
Thanks for the suggestion. I might give that a try. .......

340: Speaker Asylum, RE: Fixed, up and running. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-23, 09:48:12 (131.191.158.106)
No, it doesn't appear to have been. Music played too loudly, I believe. .......

341: Cable Asylum, Thank you. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-22, 15:23:04 (24.113.229.22)
Appreciate the block of instruction. Thanks again. .......

342: Cable Asylum, RE: It's a 25 foot cable (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-22, 09:22:41 (24.113.229.22)
So are you saying the signal loss is the same at the amp end if I use a balanced xlr cable from my preamp but use the rca adapter at the amp end? My understanding was that with longer rca cables, the .......

343: Cable Asylum, It's a 25 foot cable (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-21, 21:41:41 (24.113.229.22)
so I think getting a SE one is pretty much out of the question. .......

344: Speaker Asylum, Fixed, up and running. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-21, 09:31:26 (24.113.229.22)
So I finally got the new drivers installed (thanks, Rich for the solder) and after burning them in for about 75 hours or so I think the the sound improved slightly. It seems their sense of soundstage .......

345: Cable Asylum, I spoke to the manufacturer (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-21, 09:22:39 (24.113.229.22)
And he's going to rewire the adapters like the Monoprice adapters are wired. So all should be good soon. Thanks, all. .......

346: Cable Asylum, RE: Buzz through balanced IC (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-20, 14:05:57 (192.103.149.8)
I know nothing about how the cables or adapter were made. .......

347: Cable Asylum, RE: Buzz through balanced IC (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-20, 14:04:50 (192.103.149.8)
25 feet and I just recently purchased the balanced cables. .......

348: Cable Asylum, Buzz through balanced IC (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-18, 06:49:56 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, all. I have a question. I have long balanced ic's going from my preamp to amp. I bought a pair of tubed monoblocks that have rca input only. I ordered a balanced to rca adapter from the same manu .......

349: Speaker Asylum, I actually remember this (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-13, 20:59:03 (24.113.229.22)
I was maybe 5 or 6 living with my grandmother in Okinawa and there would be ads for the newest and best color television. I specifically remember a nature scene with all the vivid colors, especially t .......

350: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: AES Six Pac Questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-12, 12:06:27 (131.191.158.106)
I've read the number is 40 per output tube, equaling 240 total. Not sure the measurement used, exactly, except to say that the meter should read 80 for two tubes, 160 for four tubes and 240 for six tu .......

351: Speaker Asylum, YouTube, and the Speaker Review? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-09, 15:12:51 (131.191.158.106)
Okay, so maybe not quite a "review" but why is it that so many folks have videos of speakers and all they do is record it playing music? Like we're supposed to get something informative from it? I don .......

352: General Asylum, I did pick up the CDI (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-09, 12:51:38 (131.191.158.106)
Thanks for all your help, Rich. .......

353: General Asylum, Just because one has the ability to hear... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-08, 07:51:13 (24.113.229.22)
does not mean they know how to listen. .......

354: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: AES Six Pac Questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-07, 19:27:13 (24.113.229.22)
Got it. Thanks. .......

355: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: AES Six Pac Questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-07, 13:20:43 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, Abe. I sure do remember the Pass. I wish I still had one. I later bought a pair of Aleph 2's, which I later sold. Wish I still had those laying around. Does it matter whether I pull the tubes .......

356: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I read it here. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-07, 08:06:45 (24.113.229.22)
Eighth response to the question. I think I've read it also elsewhere but do not recall where. https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/tube-rolling-advice-for-aes-six-pac-monoblocks.331818/ .......

357: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: AES Six Pac Questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-06, 12:43:27 (131.191.158.106)
I'm pretty sure I will, but was curious if that was actually something the amp could handle. Maybe if I get some efficient speakers on day I could go with lower power? .......

358: Amp/Preamp Asylum, AES Six Pac Questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-06, 10:04:19 (131.191.158.106)
Hi, all. I bought a pair of these monoblock amps yesterday and will be hopefully getting them sometime next week and have a few questions. One, I've read that you don't have to use all the EL34 tubes .......

359: Speaker Asylum, Thanks, Rich. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-04, 06:57:36 (24.113.229.22)
That's so kind of you, Rich. I really appreciate it. I'll call you later today. Thanks again for all your help. BTW, are balanced BAM devices available? Mamoru .......

360: Speaker Asylum, No reconing. Just bought replacements. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-03, 11:48:26 (131.191.158.106)
. .......

361: Speaker Asylum, I'll check the speakers in place now for the movement (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-03, 11:47:27 (131.191.158.106)
during amp turn on. Thanks for the tip. BTW, I bought replacement woofers for them. Luckily, just stock speaker replacement. .......

362: Speaker Asylum, Got it. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-02, 22:43:00 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

363: Speaker Asylum, Cardas SE15 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-02, 20:16:54 (24.113.229.22)
Not the Clears. .......

364: Speaker Asylum, Huh? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-02, 18:51:57 (24.113.229.22)
I do not understand. .......

365: Amp/Preamp Asylum, No, I haven't tried that yet (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-02, 10:19:49 (131.191.158.106)
but may very well try sometime this week if I can locate the cheater plug. Will just using the cheater on the amp potentially damage it, do you know? .......

366: Speaker Asylum, RE: Ideal is to use the same one used in the speakers... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-02, 06:46:30 (24.113.229.22)
I think so. I only glanced at them when I took the speaker out to make sure they are the Morels. The color of the cabling looked like it was. I'll have to double-check to be sure. .......

367: Speaker Asylum, I ordered some Cardas (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-01, 21:58:44 (24.113.229.22)
Figured Bobby used Cardas cClear wires so... Just a guess on the solder, but I've read nothing but good things about it. .......

368: General Asylum, It's definitely a crazy hobby (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-01, 11:32:07 (24.113.229.22)
I even bought some Cardas solder as I have no idea what my current solder is. Just solder. And it will hold the wire as well as the Cardas. And it might measure differently than Cardas. And my ears wo .......

369: General Asylum, Understood (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-12-01, 07:46:27 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. .......

370: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Nope. Even with everything removed from the line the amp hums a bit. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-30, 19:23:59 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

371: General Asylum, Actually, Bobby Palkovic was Merlin and Rich took over (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-30, 19:01:44 (24.113.229.22)
servicing Merlin speakers upon Bobby's passing. No new Merlins are being made. Bobby was pretty fanatical about his speakers and I've read about him meticulously tightening and listening to reach the .......

372: General Asylum, RE: Rather than buy one ....... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-29, 21:41:03 (24.113.229.22)
I didn't see that. Thank you. I will check with lowes and home depot. .......

373: Speaker Asylum, After speaking with Rich (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-29, 13:12:18 (24.113.229.22)
I ordered a pair of the Morel woofers. Glad to hear it's a simple (hopefully) speaker eeplacement. .......

374: General Asylum, RE: All other things equal... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-29, 12:25:02 (24.113.229.22)
I was told if not torqued to 10 inch pounds there is a subtle difference in the sound. The Capri comes with a calibration sheet and it says it's accurate to 6%. The CDI says nothing about its accuracy .......

375: General Asylum, Handheld torque screwdriver recommendation needed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-29, 10:16:25 (24.113.229.22)
Hi, all. I will need to replace my woofers on my Merlin speakers. And in speaking with Rich Brkich (thank you so much again, Rich!) I will need to torque the woofers down at 10 inch pounds per screw. .......

376: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks for all your suggestions. I really appreciate it. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-28, 09:26:07 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

377: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Question about GFCI (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-28, 09:25:06 (24.113.229.22)
Is that as simple as replacing the existing outlet or is it more involved than that? I had to put a cheater plug on my computer monitor or I got tons of noise through my computer headphone rig. I then .......

378: Amp/Preamp Asylum, I'd need 25 feet and that would get pretty expensive (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-28, 09:19:24 (24.113.229.22)
more expensive than getting a dedicated line. Rough quote of 300-600 dollars. .......

379: Speaker Asylum, I was in the other room (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-28, 08:15:27 (24.113.229.22)
and my son-in-law visiting from out of state was listening to some blues. The music was way louder than I listen, but even hearing it from outside the listening room, it didn't seem too loud. At least .......

380: Speaker Asylum, The woofer does not push in at all (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-27, 20:46:27 (24.113.229.22)
It's stuck in the out position (?) and when I tried pushing it in to see if surrounds blew the speaker would not budge. There is no piston action. Weird, right? .......

381: Speaker Asylum, I sure will (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-27, 19:55:11 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. .......

382: Speaker Asylum, Is it a simple speaker replacement? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-27, 19:54:17 (24.113.229.22)
Or s something done to the cross-overs as well? .......

383: Speaker Asylum, That really is unfortunate (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-27, 18:23:04 (24.113.229.22)
and outright sucks the big one! I loved the way they sounded! .......

384: Speaker Asylum, Merlin TSM woofers blown (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-27, 16:39:45 (24.113.229.22)
The speakers were listened to at a loud, but not too loud, of a volume and the woofers stopped. No popping sound, but one that sounded like the cable was being messed with and it stopped. The other sp .......

385: General Asylum, Got it. Thanks. nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-26, 12:33:51 (131.191.158.106)
. .......

386: General Asylum, Thanks, everyone. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-26, 10:31:35 (131.191.158.106)
I have made a list of questions to ask. If anyone thinks of any more, please do post. Cheers, Mamoru .......

387: General Asylum, What questions to ask electrician about dedicated power line? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-25, 21:01:14 (24.113.229.22)
As the title asks, what questions do I need to ask an electrician about getting a dedicated power line into my music room? Do I need to upgrade my outlet. I'm sure the answer is yes, but are certain o .......

388: Vinyl Asylum, I don't have this reissue but (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-24, 07:07:15 (24.113.229.22)
I have purchased many in the past. Then I reached a point where the reissues were warped or noisy or didn't sound that great. Then I stopped. Audiophile records are just way too expensive IMO. ::: TOP .......

389: General Asylum, You are SO wrong. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-24, 07:01:25 (24.113.229.22)
Folks are paying gazillion for that last 5%. (insert smiley here) And many of those folks haven't realized the room itself is a huge factor in the sound. Silly snobs are everywhere. .......

390: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: +1 to no amp conditioner (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-23, 21:11:24 (24.113.229.22)
It's a mechanical hum. Just in this room which, unfortunately, is my listening room. I've shut off all power at the circuit breaker except for the line that puts power into this room to see where all .......

391: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Need your collective expertise, please. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-23, 20:39:10 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the suggestion. My daughter's friend is an electrician so I might have him take a look. I can't use my current conditioner since it's powering up all the source gear about 20 feet away (goi .......

392: Jazz Alley, My favorite label (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-22, 16:21:00 (131.191.158.106)
Way too many artists to list in Jazz and World and Classical. However, the first three or four releases from Charles Lloyd get played pretty frequently. .......

393: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Need your collective expertise, please. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-22, 10:52:05 (131.191.158.106)
I moved my music room around, placing the equipment behind and to the side of my listening chair from its original position between the loudspeakers. I have a PurePower 2000 that all equipment used to .......

394: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Thanks, everyone. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-18, 15:17:25 (131.191.158.106)
I appreciate all your responses. .......

395: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Would a Pass XA30.5 drive the following: (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-17, 15:20:48 (24.113.229.22)
If I had to dump one, it would be the Vandies. I think I'm a monitor kind of guy. .......

396: Vinyl Asylum, IME, dry brushes are ineffective (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-17, 07:51:27 (24.113.229.22)
I've tried both the AQ and Hunt dry brushes. I've read all the "how-to's", watched some videos and could never get them to work anywhere as effectively as a Discwasher with a wetting agent. I've recen .......

397: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Would a Pass XA30.5 drive the following: (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-16, 10:40:08 (24.113.229.22)
I currently have a Marsh A400S, but am curious about the Pass XA30.5. I've owned a few Pass products in the past (Aleph 3 and Aleph 2's) and thought them great amps. I have the following speakers and .......

398: Speaker Asylum, Thanks for the brand suggestion (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-08, 09:17:14 (192.103.149.8)
I just ordered a small, 65ft model. Looking forward to trying it out. .......

399: Vinyl Asylum, I don't get it (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-05, 10:18:37 (192.103.149.8)
As long as the platter spins at the same speed, what difference can the material of the belt possibly make to the sound? .......

400: Speaker Asylum, They're baaaaccckkk! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-11-02, 12:29:01 (24.113.229.22)
And sounding absolutely wonderful even without careful setup (just got them a few days ago). Will never part with these again. .......

401: Speaker Asylum, Trentes are inbound! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-24, 15:31:37 (131.191.158.106)
After about 10 or so years of looking for a pair of Trentes off and on, I finally came across one this morning. Just like my old pair. And they look to be in great shape! Cannot wait to hear these aga .......

402: Amp/Preamp Asylum, This sounds a bit scary (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-23, 19:48:44 (24.113.229.22)
I'll rake a look at it this weekend, though, to see if there's something I notice. My daughter's friend is an electrician. Maybe I'll have him take a look as well. Thank you. .......

403: Speaker Asylum, RE: For shame...for shame... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-21, 10:08:21 (192.103.149.8)
I meant that ultimately you forget about the the tweaking to just enjoy the music and I think that's where most want to eventually end up. Forever tweaking gets old after a while, imo. .......

404: Speaker Asylum, For shame...for shame... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-21, 06:30:32 (24.113.229.22)
Sounds to me like you've achieved what many aspire to. Congrats. .......

405: Speaker Asylum, RE: LSA .5 and JMR Trentes ( a big monitor) I thought the .5 imaged well but (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-20, 17:14:27 (24.113.229.22)
Those speakers sound like they may be up my alley. 30-day in home trial is nice. .......

406: Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-20, 10:37:45 (24.113.229.22)
"Compatible"... will you be running them together somehow, or did you mean would they be complimentary, like a ying/yang? I've never heard the La Scalas but do recall the Maggies producing a coherent .......

407: Speaker Asylum, RE: Magnepan speakers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-20, 09:11:44 (24.113.229.22)
I used to own the same pair, MGIIIa a few years back. Fantastic speakers! My understanding is they have a true ribbon tweeter. I'd offer $300 since you can't listen to them and take a chance. Make su .......

408: Speaker Asylum, Thanks, Rich, for all the info (nt) (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 22:58:05 (24.113.229.22)
nt .......

409: Vinyl Asylum, What would make the difference? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 17:12:31 (24.113.229.22)
Is the plinth that much more even? .......

410: Speaker Asylum, Kind of like a crime scene outline, right? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 17:02:44 (24.113.229.22)
I used to have a few right angle tape outlines in my listening room. Gonna have mark where my Spicas are now, I think, as they sound really pretty sweet there. I've got an incoming Totem monitors to d .......

411: Speaker Asylum, RE: after one day with the Buchardt I feel they image better than anything else I have owned (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 16:11:22 (24.113.229.22)
Just saw a few videos. They appear quite nice. What other monitors have you had in your system? .......

412: Tweakers' Asylum, GIK 244 bass traps (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 12:51:50 (24.113.229.22)
I have one 244 left from about ten years ago (sold the rest a few years back) and decided to get a few more, which I received last week. The new 244's are about a third of the weight as the older vers .......

413: Speaker Asylum, I use the Osiris stand and have always used the non-audiophile blue stuff (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 08:56:40 (24.113.229.22)
Audiophile versions cost, like, $20. The ones from Wal-Mart were less than $2. .......

414: Speaker Asylum, Are you a quarter-inch tweaker? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 08:51:03 (24.113.229.22)
When setting up your speakers, do you find a spot where they sound pretty darn good and call it a day, or are you constantly doing the quarter-inch dance endlessly? .......

415: Headphone Heights, A few questions (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-19, 08:46:42 (24.113.229.22)
What types of music is your preference? Which speakers are your preference? Will you be sticking with your current rig or are you going to add a headphone amp into the mix at some point? And finally, .......

416: Speaker Asylum, RE: I have been torn for years on those and Quad 12L's (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-18, 19:23:09 (24.113.229.22)
I sure will. I've been curious about these for so many years. .......

417: Speaker Asylum, RE: Where to put acoustic treatment on front wall? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-18, 19:21:48 (24.113.229.22)
regular. .......

418: Speaker Asylum, RE: If I remember correctly.... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-18, 10:48:42 (131.191.158.106)
The ones I've got en route have the Velcro tabs for the grill. I've been curious about these speakers for 20+ years. The ones I have coming in were built in 2008, the last year of manufacture. ::: TO .......

419: Speaker Asylum, RE: It always comes down to personal preference, but... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-18, 10:46:29 (131.191.158.106)
Those are SE, right? Right now I've got balanced from DAC to Pre to Amp and am not sure if I want to swap that to SE. Not to mention I'm not sure I want to spend the cash-o-la for the VSMs. ::: TOPIC .......

420: Speaker Asylum, RE: It always comes down to personal preference, but... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-18, 06:27:27 (24.113.229.22)
Are the BAMs mandatory with the VSMs? .......

421: Speaker Asylum, Where to put acoustic treatment on front wall? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-17, 12:18:45 (24.113.229.22)
I've always put acoustic treatment on the front wall centered between the speakers, I then recently looked at the setup guide for the Spica speakers and their diagram shows the reflective points to .......

422: Speaker Asylum, Totem Model One Sigs question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-16, 11:50:26 (192.103.149.8)
Question: Do Totems all come with the speaker grills or no? I see most without but some have the velcro on them. Is the velcro tabs removable without damage to the finish? Thanks. .......

423: Speaker Asylum, RE: Lots to mention (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-14, 06:27:33 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for all the info. You mention some monitors I've never heard of so I'll do some research i to them. At one point during the De Capo's stay in my home I drove them with the VTL Tiny Tots, along .......

424: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 15:32:44 (24.113.229.22)
Better than the Merlins, huh? Wow! I'll have to keep them on my radar. Thanks again. .......

425: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 14:24:41 (24.113.229.22)
How was the imaging and soundstage, if you recall? .......

426: Speaker Asylum, Got it. Thanks.. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 11:53:22 (24.113.229.22)
, .......

427: Speaker Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 09:26:33 (24.113.229.22)
I'll start looking around for those. Mine had the piano gloss coating which made the monitors look so beautiful. The Black Magics have a matte finish, right? .......

428: Speaker Asylum, Thanks for rubbing it in. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 08:18:18 (24.113.229.22)
I miss my Trentes. One day I'll come across another one. .......

429: Speaker Asylum, Please keep us posted nt (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 08:14:17 (24.113.229.22)
. .......

430: Speaker Asylum, RE: Love my Merlin TSM MMM Black Magics (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-13, 08:13:09 (24.113.229.22)
What is the top TSM version today? I think mine was Master TSM with Master RCs. It was the first TSM Bobby used Cardas clear wiring in. Selling those is one of my biggest audio regrets. .......

431: Speaker Asylum, RE: Favorite Monitors for Soundstage and Imaging (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-12, 21:03:45 (24.113.229.22)
Those are quite nice looking. .......

432: Speaker Asylum, RE: Merlin TSM...I'm sorry that I sold them (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-12, 21:01:41 (24.113.229.22)
Not familiar with the Altec. Are you saying they image as well as your old Merlins. .......

433: Speaker Asylum, Looks pretty unique (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-12, 20:59:32 (24.113.229.22)
The one review I skimmed seems to keep talking about the bass output being it's big selling point. .......

434: Speaker Asylum, Favorite Monitors for Soundstage and Imaging (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-12, 09:33:11 (24.113.229.22)
Curious as to what you consider to be tops in monitors for imaging and soundstage. I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm just a monitor kind of a guy. All my favorites I've had over the years h .......

435: Speaker Asylum, I was going to... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-12, 09:05:12 (24.113.229.22)
but the seller got seller's remorse before letting them go. Can't say as I blame him. .......

436: Speaker Asylum, The speakers are Dunlavy SC-III's (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-08, 21:33:19 (24.113.229.22)
And I'm just not too certain that these would be ideal studio speakers unless a sub was used with them and my concern is they might have been driven hard. The seller got them from his neighbor who tol .......

437: Speaker Asylum, Speakers from a recording studio? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-08, 19:43:05 (24.113.229.22)
Would you buy speakers used in a studio for 15 years? Or would that be too many miles on them for your comfort? Do electronic components in a speaker wear out? Thanks. .......

438: Vinyl Asylum, The Brecker Brothers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-06, 10:31:11 (24.113.229.22)
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439: Speaker Asylum, AudioEngine B2 (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-04, 12:45:37 (131.191.158.106)
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440: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Does transformer hum hurt the amp? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-10-01, 10:18:14 (131.191.158.106)
Hmmm... I'll give something like that a try. Thank you. .......

441: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Does transformer hum hurt the amp? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-30, 10:23:27 (131.191.158.106)
If the voltage is reduced occasionally, as I'm guessing when a refrig powers up, wouldn't the humming periodically stop? It's a constant hum and I've never heard it not humming in the particular room. .......

442: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Does transformer hum hurt the amp? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-30, 10:19:30 (131.191.158.106)
No, the amp was directly plugged into an outlet with a generic power cable. I read something on the PurePower site that said something about their devices not being able to stop a humming transformer .......

443: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Does transformer hum hurt the amp? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-30, 10:16:33 (131.191.158.106)
Thank for the suggestion. A friend of my daughter is an electrician. Maybe I'll contact him about doing something like what you did, or to see if that's even possible at my home. .......

444: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Does transformer hum hurt the amp? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-30, 10:14:36 (131.191.158.106)
I think I'll go to the breaker and shut off all the power until I find the one that services the music room. This way I can find out what else is connected to it. Thanks. .......

445: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Does transformer hum hurt the amp? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-29, 09:09:46 (24.113.229.22)
I recently purchased an amp and in my music room the transformer hums enough that I can softly hear it from the listening position. This is a mechanical hum emitting from the amp, only. Nothing throug .......

446: Vinyl Asylum, The Heath Brothers (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-29, 08:49:48 (24.113.229.22)
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447: Tweakers' Asylum, Room Treatment Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-23, 19:40:33 (24.113.229.22)
I've decided to set up a speaker-based listening room again after a long period of headphone only. I used to have a bunch of GIK 244s but sold then all about five or so years ago. So now I've got to r .......

448: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks for the link (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-19, 11:33:07 (131.191.158.106)
I watched it. Interesting, but somewhat painful to watch. I think I'll stick with my 16.5. And I'll continue with my home-brew. .......

449: Music Lane, Die Antwoord (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-15, 08:39:21 (24.113.229.22)
My teenage son was playing one of their tunes (we have candy) and I thought it sounded really interesting. So I asked him who it was and have become hooked. Apparently this South African duo has been .......

450: Vinyl Asylum, That's a great looking turntable! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-13, 15:18:20 (131.191.158.106)
From the looks of it, it appears you get quite a bang for your buck...x 10! .......

451: General Asylum, Thanks. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-11, 15:32:16 (131.191.158.106)
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452: General Asylum, RE: UPS doesn't cover damage unless they pack it (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-11, 12:32:27 (131.191.158.106)
Thanks. Good to know as I'm in the process of selling about, oh, 30 or so electric basses in the near future. How do you pay for the item if they pick it up? Do they take it back and charge your acco .......

453: General Asylum, UPS doesn't cover damage unless they pack it (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-11, 11:52:57 (131.191.158.106)
I was shipping a used electric bass from a UPS store. The bass was in bubble-wrap, inside a hard-shelled case, which was also bubble wrapped inside the cardboard box. I was told by the UPS person that .......

454: Vinyl Asylum, Some record shops re-sealed their LPs (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-11, 11:47:18 (131.191.158.106)
I lived in Los Angeles for a few years in the late 1990s and there were lots of used record stores. I recall one of them resealing their records. Maybe it came from a store that also resealed their LP .......

455: General Asylum, RE: Are shipping costs killing the resale of audio components? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-10, 06:34:01 (24.113.229.22)
For me shipping prices are thought about more than ever before when considering an audio purchase. I think sellers are charging more than the cost of shipping to get more cash into their pockets which .......

456: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Looks good! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-07, 14:42:21 (24.113.229.22)
The table came with a Dynavector 20x2h mounted on the tonearm. Sounds pretty good. .......

457: Music Lane, RE: Taylor Swift - Lover (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-07, 09:33:31 (24.113.229.22)
No, I don't think so. Madonna doesn't register much nowadays. .......

458: Vinyl Asylum, Is that a Proline 2500? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-07, 09:26:20 (24.113.229.22)
I bought one years ago when it was hugely popular on Head-Fi and when I first listened to it I actually laughed out loud because it presented my familiar music in such a different way. Pretty cool can .......

459: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Pretty happy with this rig (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-07, 09:10:12 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. I was a die-hard two channel audiophile for many years. Whenever I moved (military for 22 years so many, many moves) the first question when deciding on a place to live was, "Where will my .......

460: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Very nice! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-07, 08:54:25 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks for the suggestion, John, . Will look into it, althoughI'm leaning away from it simply due to space issues at the moment. .......

461: Vinyl Asylum, Pretty happy with this rig (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-06, 13:04:32 (192.103.149.8)
It's cans, only. Mainly the HD800 seems to continuously find its way onto my head. VPI, AR PH3SE and Singlepower Supra XLR. Pretty sweet! .......

462: Vinyl Asylum, I am embarrassed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-05, 21:32:06 (24.113.229.22)
I wasn't pushing it in hard enough. In my defense, I was doing it by touch, only, as I couldn't see behind the preamp. The maker responded that the Neutrik requires more effort than most to put on so .......

463: Vinyl Asylum, RE: AR PH3SE Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-05, 15:24:07 (131.191.158.106)
I just heard back from the maker of the cables and he suggested I make sure to push it in all the way. Maybe I had it totally wrong and the connection is tighter than I was used to and need to put so .......

464: Vinyl Asylum, AR PH3SE Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-05, 12:16:50 (131.191.158.106)
Wasn't sure whether to put this in the "Vinyl" or "Cable" Asylum so decided to try here first. I recently acquired a TT that requires me to use non-connected RCA cable (VPI Aries) and decided on a cab .......

465: Vinyl Asylum, Why do some rca connectors not fit well? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-05, 06:29:11 (24.113.229.22)
Just received the cable. Looks well built. Unfortunately, it fits so loosely on my ar ph3se that it doesn't transmit the signal from the tt. It's so loose that I don't really have to pull to get it of .......

466: Cable Asylum, Analysis Plus Silver Oval Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-03, 08:29:52 (24.113.229.22)
I have the newer version (black and white plug covers) enroute and have the opportunity to get the older version (purple and black plug cover) from the same seller at a good price. I called A+ and the .......

467: Music Lane, Taylor Swift - Lover (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-02, 10:06:00 (24.113.229.22)
This CD has become a current favorite. Many solid songs that seem to hold up over repeated listenings. Lots of catchy tunes. I've played it at least once daily since its release. I really can't say th .......

468: Vinyl Asylum, Silver Resolution Reference Phono/Tonearm Interconnects (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-09-02, 09:55:37 (24.113.229.22)
From SignalCable is what I decided on. I saw a thread somewhere recommending them so I gave a call to Frank. We talked for a few minutes and his description of the cables were enough to get me to try .......

469: Vinyl Asylum, Saturday Morning Spin (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-31, 10:39:09 (24.113.229.22)
I brought the Moody Blues in from the donate box in the garage. I never realized how good a recording it was. And the Chick Corea has been one of my favorites. Love the first track of Side One .......

470: Jazz Alley, Phil Woods - Song for Sisyphus (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-31, 09:35:05 (24.113.229.22)
What a fantastic recording! I've had this recording in my collection for over 40 years, my mom having bought it out if the discount bin in our local BX (Dad was in the Air Force). The direct-to-disc .......

471: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What kind of bearing is on the main platter spindle? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-30, 16:15:17 (131.191.158.106)
Cool. Thanks for the info. .......

472: Vinyl Asylum, Silicone fluid replaced the oil in the arm pivot and a huge difference (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-30, 12:36:44 (131.191.158.106)
I did not notice. But then I wasn't listening for it. But I feel better. Sort of like when I change the oil in my car. .......

473: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What kind of bearing is on the main platter spindle? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-29, 20:48:17 (24.113.229.22)
A single ball bearing on the bottom of the platter post. Cleaned out the well and put about ten drops of 10-40 motor oil. .......

474: Vinyl Asylum, How to you cook the cable? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-29, 10:19:44 (192.103.149.8)
Are you talking about the cable that goes from the cartridge to the junction box at the back of the table or the cable that goes from that junction to the phono pre? Cooking a regular IC seems pretty .......

475: Vinyl Asylum, RE: VPI Tonearm Cable Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-28, 20:10:38 (24.113.229.22)
Thanks, John. I didn't try swapping out the ground on the Pangea while leaving the RCA portion connected, but I did disconnect the ground to see if the noise would change and it did nothing to the buz .......

476: Vinyl Asylum, Thanks, Waxxy (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-28, 11:51:42 (131.191.158.106)
I'll look into getting some silicone fluid. Right now I've just got some light oil in there. .......

477: Vinyl Asylum, VPI Tonearm Cable Question (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-28, 08:58:33 (192.103.149.8)
So I just picked up the Aries that's listed in another thread and have a question about the tonearm cable, in general. I've had a few nice tables over the years (Gyrodec, P25 and Nott Space) but this .......

478: Vinyl Asylum, RE: It is a beauty...congrats! (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-28, 08:39:01 (192.103.149.8)
Man, that gold lp with the platter sure is pretty. I'm pretty certain I do have that well around the pivot. It looks like a bowl in which the pivot sits. And there was just a touch of oil remaining fr .......

479: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This Beauty Has Landed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-27, 19:49:39 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. I tried moving the belt down, but it keeps riding to the uppermost slot or groove in the motor spindle. Maybe I need to get the motor higher? edit: I was wrong. The belt rides up from the .......

480: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Sometimes the squeak indicates..... (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-27, 11:37:43 (192.103.149.8)
I'll try that. Thanks. .......

481: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This Beauty Has Landed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-27, 07:58:49 (131.191.158.106)
Thanks for the talc and moving the motor suggestion. I'll give it a try. I washed the belt with dish soap and cleaned the motor spindle with alcohol. I think I'll also try cleaning the outer rim of th .......

482: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Yours? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-27, 06:50:08 (24.113.229.22)
Yep. Took delivery yesterday and since the cartridge was already mounted, setup seemed pretty pain-free. It came with the anti-skate device that I still have to figure out how to attach, although with .......

483: Vinyl Asylum, RE: This Beauty Has Landed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-27, 06:46:12 (24.113.229.22)
The belt squeaks during start and stop. Is there any way to stop this? .......

484: Vinyl Asylum, This Beauty Has Landed (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-26, 22:00:39 (24.113.229.22)
And I kind of like it. .......

485: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does the Aries I come with inverted bearings or the well bearings? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-22, 22:22:34 (24.113.229.22)
When you say "Classic" you mean the VPI table named "Classic" right? You're not using that term to mean the older platter from the early Aries models, correct? I just saw the price for the aluminum pl .......

486: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Multi-viscosity oil (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-22, 18:22:26 (24.113.229.22)
Thank you. .......

487: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Grease and Oil (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-22, 12:40:23 (131.191.158.106)
My understanding is that the grease is for the inverted bearings and oil for the bearings in a well. I've read about Mobile One for the well and some 40 weight motor oil for the motor spindle. But I h .......

488: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does the Aries I come with inverted bearings or the well bearings? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-22, 09:50:25 (192.103.149.8)
Got it. Thanks. .......

489: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Does the Aries I come with inverted bearings or the well bearings? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-22, 09:49:45 (192.103.149.8)
"Here we have my VPI Aries Extended with the 12.7 arm in beautiful condition. The Aries 1 platter is alleged to be 2nd best to the Superplatter that was a limited edition. The original VPI cartridge .......

490: Vinyl Asylum, Does the Aries I come with inverted bearings or the well bearings? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-22, 06:46:53 (192.103.149.8)
I've finally broken down and purchased a VPI Aries Extended with the 12.7 tonearm. It doesn't arrive until next week and am a bit confused as to which bearings it has. I'd like to have the oils or .......

491: Vinyl Asylum, Decided on a Clearaudio Virtuoso Ebony (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-19, 18:24:43 (24.113.229.22)
Although I didn't do a direct comparison as I am too lazy to swap cartridges, from the best of my musical memory I found the Virtuoso to provide a fantastic image with low level sounds that I hadn't n .......

492: Jazz Alley, RE: I agree with much if what you've written (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-17, 22:57:31 (24.113.229.22)
I meant live together in the same space. .......

493: Jazz Alley, I agree with much if what you've written (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-17, 11:15:52 (24.113.229.22)
as much as you're using group interplay and improv as a basis of your definition of Jazz. And I agree wholeheartedly that Jazz is difficult to define as we all have our own definition of what Jazz is. .......

494: Jazz Alley, You're right (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-17, 10:59:18 (24.113.229.22)
I guess in my mind I break up the Jazz I listen to into a two categories: Traditional and contemporary. I don't see much difference between many of the artists I lump into contemporary. Some are more .......

495: Jazz Alley, Why not both? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-17, 10:48:14 (24.113.229.22)
Why does it have to be either/or or and not both? Sometimes I feel like Acoustic Alchemy and Special EFX while at other times I feel like Phil Woods and Bud Powell. .......

496: Vinyl Asylum, RE: 7,000+ record collection for sale (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-17, 10:28:55 (24.113.229.22)
And if the photos of some of the records a few posts down are correct, at least some of the collection is run of the milll a dollar or two record, forcing other records to be valies at way more than t .......

497: Jazz Alley, RE: Of which artist do you have the most recordings? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-15, 22:28:39 (24.113.229.22)
Coltrane Brubeck Miles Rollins Al Di Meola Chick Corea Yellowjackets Fourplay Pat Metheny Grover Washington Bob James Bill Evans Spyro Gyra .......

498: Jazz Alley, Sorry. It's Jazz. (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-15, 20:07:00 (24.113.229.22)
C'mon, man. Get real. .......

499: Jazz Alley, RE: How can you make such statements as yours as fact? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-15, 18:43:20 (24.113.229.22)
Your post came across, at least to me, as a snobbish traditional Jazz is the only Jazz mentality that simply dismisses anything else that falls within the huge umbrella that is Jazz. Just because you .......

500: Jazz Alley, If all you have to do is hear it, why even mention a transcription? (0.00)
Posted by AudioDwebe on 2019-08-15, 16:25:54 (131.191.158.106)
nt .......

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