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1: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-12, 11:36:48 (173.175.34.180)
Thanks SK, good to know. .......
2: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-12, 03:11:26 (173.175.34.180)
The turntable came to me 90% setup. The dealer premounted and taped critical adjustments once they were dialed in and disassembled for shipping. So the setup was well past the point you're asking abou .......
3: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-12, 03:02:59 (173.175.34.180)
Appreciated .......
4: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-11, 15:48:25 (173.175.34.180)
Appreciated .......
5: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-11, 14:48:33 (173.175.34.180)
SK, this is the first tonearm I have owned with silicone as a damper. Does the liquid pick up dirt and gunk thicken up over time and need to be replaced? .......
6: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-11, 13:08:39 (173.175.34.180)
Yes, it is the Sussurro. So SK, no silicone in the upper trough. Just a rubber plug I assume without the paddle (screw). .......
7: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-11, 10:56:41 (173.175.34.180)
Here is the new phono stage; Allnic H-7000. .......
8: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-11, 10:54:25 (173.175.34.180)
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to share. I tend to not read manuals until I get into an issue, used to get yelled at in college by professors for the same thing; just stuborn I guess. For t .......
9: Vinyl Asylum, Kuzma 4Point 11" Tonearm Setup (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-07-09, 05:50:48 (173.175.34.180)
Getting a Kuzma 4Point this Sunday. Looked at the video on AV Showrooms which seems really straightforward. My dealer kept referring to 4 pivot points I would need to set. But two appear to be preset .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audio Research Reference 6SE or Reference 10 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-05-29, 05:01:36 (173.175.34.180)
Very nice, clearly out of my "Postal Code" :) I bet it sounded amazing. .......
11: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audio Research Reference 6SE or Reference 10 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-05-29, 03:01:49 (173.175.34.180)
Excellent, just what I was hoping for. Thanks! .......
12: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: the EMPTY I see (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-05-28, 03:59:13 (173.175.34.180)
Can't argue with that. .......
13: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Audio Research Reference 6SE or Reference 10 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-05-27, 17:35:46 (173.175.34.180)
Appreciate points of view. So, for the first time in my 50+ years of pursuing this interest of ours; I am in a position to have the means to get a statement piece into my system. Let's call it disposa .......
14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Audio Research Reference 6SE or Reference 10 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-05-27, 14:17:56 (173.175.34.180)
Anyone had a chance to hear the differences between an ARC Reference 6SE and a Reference 10. Assuming other equipment is up to it in terms of resolution, what differences would you expect to hear. In .......
15: Digital Drive, RE: Music Streamer Choices (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-04-07, 08:48:51 (173.175.34.180)
Thanks, I'll look into those options. .......
16: Digital Drive, RE: You did ask "Any Thoughts?" .................. (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-04-06, 14:50:20 (173.175.34.180)
Jerk .......
17: Digital Drive, RE: "My Budget is up to around $10,000.00.......Any thoughts?" ......... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-04-06, 12:57:47 (173.175.34.180)
Thanks for all of the responses, none to the point. Not a fan of Audio Science Review. .......
18: Digital Drive, Music Streamer Choices (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-04-06, 09:39:27 (173.175.34.180)
I am looking to purchase a streamer, preferably one without an internal DAC as I want the flexibility to choose my own. I would like something that has an interface as close to a Roon-like environment .......
19: General Asylum, RE: Choice of Seating (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-03-07, 17:28:37 (173.175.34.180)
So I went with the suggestions of seating that reclines. Reclining seems best even if it may not be acoustically perfect. Cant enjoy the music if your back is hurting. Went looking at recliners and qu .......
20: General Asylum, RE: Choice of Seating (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-03-07, 14:27:55 (173.175.34.180)
So I went with the suggestions of seating that reclines. Reclining seems best even if it may not be acoustically perfect. Cant enjoy the music if your back is hurting. Went looking at recliners and qu .......
21: General Asylum, RE: I've heard about long-term heart problems from the virus itself. (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-02-28, 04:19:27 (173.175.34.180)
My post is about listening seating, not about the vaccine. Please stay on topic ;) .......
22: General Asylum, RE: Here you go. It's on sale (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-02-24, 05:26:41 (173.175.34.180)
Abe..... you are on to something there. Think I'll order a dozen ;) .......
23: General Asylum, RE: Use a cushion (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-02-23, 06:08:20 (173.175.34.180)
Already tried that, improved it a bit but still not enough for long (more than one hour) listening sessions. .......
24: General Asylum, Choice of Seating (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-02-23, 04:32:11 (173.175.34.180)
I am interested in hearing what you have arrived at as the best seating solution for your listening position. I am strictly a two-channel listener, so suggestions from like-minded people could be help .......
25: General Asylum, RE: They Should Hire a Proof Reader (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-02-15, 06:52:31 (173.175.34.180)
China Hi-Fi was the site .......
26: General Asylum, They Should Hire a Proof Reader (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-02-13, 14:51:28 (173.175.34.180)
If I were going to market a product to English-speaking countries I would pay a few bucks to get someone who speaks English to proofread my copy. Here is an example from a Chinese site that markets mu .......
27: Digital Drive, RE: Probably a one-off early failure - fingers crossed - nt (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-20, 12:01:33 (173.175.34.180)
I used to repair very complex medical equipment. Some of the best manufacturing standards are used. It all failed sooner or later and as a rule more than once. .......
28: Digital Drive, RE: Probably a one-off early failure - fingers crossed - nt (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-20, 06:20:45 (173.175.34.180)
I used to repair very complex medical equipment. Some of the best manufacturing standards are used. It all failed sooner or later and as a rule more than once. .......
29: Digital Drive, RE: I'm trying to figure out .................... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-18, 11:34:34 (173.175.34.180)
I think it is a Shiit model .......
30: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-16, 08:59:38 (173.175.34.180)
Need to address an inaccuracy I made in my opening statement. The $ I quoted above for the Terminator DAC is not correct as far as I can tell. I am told that the prices seen on the Vinshine Audio Webs .......
31: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-14, 12:01:16 (173.175.34.180)
Agree the reviewers do get a good price. Used to be around 2/3 retail and it was the same price offered to anyone in the industry reviewer or not (back in the '80s). As I am pretty keen on trying a l .......
32: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-14, 05:53:10 (173.175.34.180)
Agree, there is a degree of financial interest involved in the publications. However, it is a bit cynical to think that this is all that is involved. I have known a small number of principals of a few .......
33: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-13, 05:19:42 (173.175.34.180)
The audition offer is very appreciated, but I am in Texas. .......
34: Digital Drive, RE: I'm trying to figure out .................... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-12, 18:04:12 (173.175.34.180)
I think it is a Shiit model .......
35: Digital Drive, RE: Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-12, 18:02:20 (173.175.34.180)
I wonder how did the seller manage to avoid taxing you? I get taxed on overseas purchases all the time. .......
36: Digital Drive, RE: I think that Bricasti is really good. (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-12, 08:53:22 (173.175.34.180)
Thnks, will do .......
37: Digital Drive, RE: I think that Bricasti is really good. (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-11, 17:52:36 (173.175.34.180)
Made in the US has advantages. John, it is now on the list. Appreciated. .......
38: Digital Drive, RE: Audition, Audition, Audition......... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-11, 12:53:14 (173.175.34.180)
Todd, are you buying and listening to these in your system or at dealerships? .......
39: Digital Drive, RE: Audition, Audition, Audition......... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-11, 08:19:07 (173.175.34.180)
Todd, are you buying and listening to these in your system or at dealerships? .......
40: Digital Drive, Upgrading DAC (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-11, 06:37:07 (173.175.34.180)
I currently have a Benchmark Media system DAC3. It is the second stand-alone DAC I have owned (DAC2 previously); before this, it was CD players with built-in DAC's. So, as a comparison to "what else i .......
41: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: To DSP or not to DSP? Does DSP break the rules? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2022-01-04, 04:30:01 (173.175.34.180)
Try Dirac; best upgrade I ever did. Not only removes room artifacts, but contours output as you chose. .......
42: General Asylum, RE: Niagara 5000 and Power Plant 15 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-12-15, 04:21:45 (173.175.34.180)
Thanks, Mike, I am aware of the differences. Already leaning towards the regenerator approach. What I find interesting is a roughly even split in terms of which one of these approaches has been chosen .......
43: General Asylum, Niagara 5000 and Power Plant 15 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-12-14, 17:10:03 (173.175.34.180)
I am looking to add a Power Conditioner to my system. It is coming down to the Power Plant 15 or the Niagara 5000. Appreciate your experience with either; if you can do it in terms of what it does wel .......
44: Digital Drive, RE: Benchmark DAC - Preamp Combination Issue? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-11-04, 13:32:15 (173.175.42.164)
Thanks, Abe, this is the most flexible pre-amp I have ever owned due to all of the features; plus a touch screen. The volume control alone makes it a worthwhile purchase with 256 .5 dB steps control .......
45: Digital Drive, RE: Benchmark DAC - Preamp Combination Issue? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-11-04, 11:59:28 (173.175.42.164)
Thanks, Abe, this is the most flexible pre-amp I have ever owned due to all of the features; plus a touch screen. The volume control alone makes it a worthwhile purchase with 256 .5 dB steps control .......
46: Digital Drive, Benchmark DAC - Preamp Combination Issue? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-11-04, 07:56:46 (173.175.42.164)
Does anyone here have the Benchmark DAC (2 or3) and LA4 Preamplifier used in combination? In the past, I used the DAC3 as a DAC/Preamplifier along with a pretty powerful amplifier. When I was operatin .......
47: General Asylum, RE: Central Texas Music and Audiophile Society (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-10-23, 12:53:51 (173.175.42.164)
Our first get-together was a small group which turned out to be a lot of fun. We listened to over 20 selections of music ranging from Classical to Rock, to Pop, to Jazz and Blues. The highlight was th .......
48: General Asylum, RE: Central Texas Music and Audiophile Society (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-10-10, 06:54:34 (173.175.42.164)
Reminder to all. The get-together is still on. We're seeing interest from Austin to Dallas. Should be a good turn-out. RSVP to me on PM if you plan to attend. .......
49: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Dirac Live 3 Article By Kal Rubinson - Oct 2021 Stereophile, page 157 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-09-18, 11:26:44 (173.175.42.164)
Yes, that did it. Did not see the DL processor after the first day of use (shut down computer) and on reboot, it was not there. So I reinstalled it, at which point it said it was already running (perh .......
50: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Dirac Live 3 Article By Kal Rubinson - Oct 2021 Stereophile, page 157 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-09-17, 18:44:13 (173.175.42.164)
Just tried it. I should have been wearing a diaper. No upgrade I ever made came close. Astounding. The downside was a loss of 20db of aplifier headroom. I suspect there is a way to improve that to a d .......
51: Inmate Systems, BIOMAN's Bioman's System (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-08-08, 05:21:32 (173.175.42.164)
BIOMAN 's Bioman's System System
IP Address: 173.175.42.164
Last Update: August 08, 2021 at 05:21:32
Amplifier: VTL 450 Mono-blocks D-Sonic M3a-1500M
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated .......
52: General Asylum, Central Texas Music and Audiophile Society (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-08-02, 18:39:23 (173.175.42.164)
A first meeting of the new Central Texas Audiophile Society is planned for October 16th (Saturday) at 1 pm in Woodway TX (midway between Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin). Mission; To share a love of musi .......
53: Tubes Asylum, Higher Frequency Hum - Lifting Ground (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2021-02-24, 09:19:33 (173.175.57.206)
Been getting hum on my VTL monoblocks for a while now. Sort of tired of trying to figure out what is causing it (cables, other components, etc). Is it likely to damage a tube amp if I try and lift the .......
54: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Chrome Remote Users (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-23, 06:18:03 (173.175.57.206)
It turns out that the easy way to get the keyboard to hide is to simply rotate the screen 90 degrees assuming you have screen rotation enabled. So you can use this with Samsung Android phones to contr .......
55: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Chrome Remote Users (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-21, 14:19:16 (173.175.57.206)
OK, that works, but then it won't go away... I'll play with it somemore. Thanks .......
56: Computer Audio Asylum, Chrome Remote Users (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-21, 12:06:34 (173.175.57.206)
Does anyone use Chrome Remote on their android to allow remote control of a PC based Streamer? Just installed Qubuz the other day. After a few hours of jumping up and down to change tracks or albums, .......
57: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: I did that for years.... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-20, 06:37:14 (173.175.57.206)
Thanks for the "down the road" advice, very much appreciated. .......
58: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Hardware Advice Needed - Getting Into Streaming (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-20, 05:56:26 (173.175.57.206)
A Better outcome than I could have hoped for. Thank you, sir. .......
59: Computer Audio Asylum, Hardware Advice Needed - Getting Into Streaming (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-20, 05:21:44 (173.175.57.206)
I have a solid system with all of the usual stuff but it has to date not had the ability to stream. So, I tend to start off simple but reasonably good quality, and if I really like a format work my wa .......
60: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Record Cleaning Machines (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-18, 14:09:59 (173.175.57.206)
Agreed, VPI is built like a Brick Out House, very reliable in general; I have used them many times. Several reasons I won't buy a VPI; I don't want to have to leave the room or put on hearing protecto .......
61: Vinyl Asylum, Record Cleaning Machines (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-09-16, 14:36:58 (173.175.57.206)
Would like input from any actual owners of Nessie, Hannl, or Clearaudio Auto RCM. Particularly durability, ability to clean numerous records in a single session without overheating, and effectiveness .......
62: Tube DIY Asylum, Tube Life in Triode or Tetrode (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-08-06, 05:21:27 (173.175.57.206)
Curious question. My amplifier can run in both Triode and Tetrode modes. Does either mode cause the tubes to wear out quicker? .......
63: Speaker Asylum, RE: I Really Like Speakers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-26, 16:15:59 (173.175.57.206)
Currently, own GR Research NXtreme with Open Baffle servo subs. Sitting unused are a pair of GR Research LS-9 line source. .......
64: Tubes Asylum, RE: Matched Tubes, What does it Actually Mean (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-17, 07:50:03 (173.175.57.206)
Thanks, I will take a look .......
65: Tubes Asylum, RE: Matched Tubes, What does it Actually Mean (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-17, 05:42:04 (173.175.57.206)
Does McShane's business have a name? .......
66: Tubes Asylum, RE: Matched Tubes, What does it Actually Mean (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-17, 04:46:08 (173.175.57.206)
Good info. I understand the concept of using the manufacture of the amp for the best matching, but my understanding is that they won't sell me tubes, and shipping round trip would be $800 and a three- .......
67: Tubes Asylum, Matched Tubes, What does it Actually Mean (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-16, 14:56:23 (173.175.57.206)
I have been out of the world of tube equipment for a while and recently got back in. And it is time to retube my new-to-me amplifier. So I have a few questions about matched pairs/quads etc. There are .......
68: Tubes Asylum, RE: one and the same (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-16, 14:42:16 (173.175.57.206)
Thanks it make more sense now. .......
69: Tubes Asylum, Who makes Genelex Gold Lion Tubes (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-07-16, 13:19:52 (173.175.57.206)
Looking to re-tube my amplifier with KT88 Gold Lions. Went looking for suppliers and was surprised. Several well-known vendors say they get them from the Reflektor factory in Saratov, Russia. But one .......
70: Tape Trail, RE: Tape Volumes (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-04-29, 07:34:35 (173.175.57.206)
P.S., perhaps not so puzzling in some regards as I have records and LP's that all need different preamp settings to one degree or another for comfortable listening. This just seemed extreme. ::: TOPIC .......
71: Tape Trail, RE: Tape Volumes (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-04-29, 07:31:50 (173.175.57.206)
Actually, two different commercial pre-recorded. Angel was one label, I can't recall the other. I was puzzled because they were not homemade. .......
72: Tape Trail, Tape Volumes (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-04-28, 08:18:41 (173.175.57.206)
I posted a while back that I had bought a Pioneer 707. Since then I have bought around a dozen vintage tapes. I notice that 80% of them are at a good listening volume when my pre is at the 10 o'clock .......
73: General Asylum, RE: Audiophile/Music Appreciation Get Togethers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-02-20, 10:53:15 (173.175.57.206)
Thinking smaller to accommodate a range of people's homes although I am fine with my place as a starter. The intention would preferably on a range of musical tastes, I am not very sophisticated :). I .......
74: General Asylum, Audiophile/Music Appreciation Get Togethers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-02-20, 07:46:02 (173.175.57.206)
I am looking for advice on starting a group. I would appreciate suggestions/experiences from anyone who has done this. What worked well and what to avoid. The goal would be to appeal to both audiophil .......
75: Tape Trail, Pioneer RT-707 Auto (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2020-01-05, 12:03:32 (173.175.57.206)
I have been casually looking for a while as I only have two (2) pre-recorded tapes.😊 I was looking for an RT-707 based on positive comments, but most offerings were either costly o .......
76: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amplifier Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-15, 03:54:28 (173.175.57.206)
Thanks for the heads up Fogger. .......
77: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amplifier Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-15, 03:53:24 (173.175.57.206)
No noise issue per say. Have just noticed what I perceive to be cleaner sound using the balanced connections. Nothing glaring. .......
78: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Decware.... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-14, 04:15:34 (173.175.57.206)
I'll say this for their products, very reasonable given the competition. .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amplifier Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-13, 14:25:50 (173.175.57.206)
Really liked the Prima Luna tech; but the wattage may be too little. .......
80: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: OK (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 12:33:25 (173.175.57.206)
OK, will pass it along. Thanks Ralph. .......
81: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: So no dedicated preamp... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 12:01:29 (173.175.57.206)
The Benchmark is actually a Preamplifier-DAC in one package. I also run my turntable post phono pre into it. It allows for source selection (multiple analog inputs) so I could also add a CD player whi .......
82: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: more specs would be helpful (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 11:57:45 (173.175.57.206)
My room is 36' by 18'; pretty large as rooms go, although I do tend to listen somewhat near field. I am told the speaker is an 8-ohm load with minimal impedance dips. The speakers are an open baffle l .......
83: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Preamp and Amp pairing can... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 10:58:04 (173.175.57.206)
Good point Charlie. My preamp is a Benchmark USB DAC III. It is about as neutral as it gets; it neither adds or subtracts from what I can hear. .......
84: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amplifier Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 08:56:02 (173.175.57.206)
I will check it out, thanks. .......
85: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue, PrimaLuna, CJ, ARC, Cary, BAT, VTL, Manley, many more (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 08:54:15 (173.175.57.206)
Thanks Abe, good start. .......
86: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Rogue, PrimaLuna, CJ, ARC, Cary, BAT, VTL, Manley, many more (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 07:05:32 (173.175.57.206)
Thanks Abe, good start. .......
87: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Amplifier Suggestions (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-10-11, 05:38:10 (173.175.57.206)
May be in market for a tube amplifier in the near future. I will likely be switching to speakers that are a relatively high efficiency (94 dB), such that the 1200-watt mono blocks I own would simply .......
88: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Jumped Back In With Both Feet (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-09-14, 05:25:30 (66.115.168.2)
I think you will be pleased with the sound of the Rega Ortofon combination given the price point of around $1,200. Auditioned it at my local Audio Store (Whetstone Audio, Austin TX) through a pair of .......
89: Vinyl Asylum, Jumped Back In With Both Feet (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-09-13, 19:47:18 (66.115.168.2)
Well I am back into vinyl after a several decade break. I chose a Rega Planar 3 turntable with an Ortofon Blue cartridge. Currently using a Bellari VP 129 for phono, but have a Tubes 4 HiFi PH-1 .......
90: Vinyl Asylum, RE: What swings 11 inches and costs $799 to perform? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-09-13, 15:36:30 (66.115.168.2)
Bill, did you purchase this? I would actually be interested in hearing one of those setup up optimally. I saw a video and they strike me as having a lot of adjustability and a very unique design. The .......
91: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Maybe Getting Back Into Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-09-05, 03:08:41 (173.175.57.206)
Great input. Thanks. .......
92: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Maybe Getting Back Into Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-09-04, 18:17:37 (173.175.57.206)
Great input. Thanks. .......
93: Vinyl Asylum, Maybe Getting Back Into Vinyl (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2019-09-04, 13:40:13 (173.175.57.206)
Would Like feedback from anyone who owns or has owned a Rega Planar 3. Local dealer has one and would he mate it with an Ortofon Blue. Basically want to make sure I won't be kicking myself in the but .......
94: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Spectron Musician III MkII with V-Caps and Bybee Purifiers is on its way (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2011-12-17, 08:12:00 (173.175.57.169)
Spent two days with my new (to me) Spectron Musician III with all of the optional upgrades offered by the manufacturer. I was worried based on the reviews that my expectations would be too high as som .......
95: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Spectron Musician III MkII with V-Caps and Bybee Purifiers is on its way (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2011-12-11, 18:13:54 (173.175.57.169)
Fair Question. I simply prefer solid state amplification over tubes for a variety of reasons; did tubes for the first 30 years and was exposed to the TACT Audio gear a while back and was converted to .......
96: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Spectron Musician III MkII with V-Caps and Bybee Purifiers is on its way (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2011-12-11, 15:58:03 (173.175.57.169)
Decided it was time to move on to a new amplifier. I currently have a Carver Pro PT-2400; this is a brute that does a lot very well but it got beat up in shipping and I have room phase issues that I c .......
97: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Of Course This Is For Foobar 9.5.1 or before right (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2009-03-18, 16:55:27 (24.167.37.166)
Was not aware of that, wonder why they went that route? .......
98: Computer Audio Asylum, Foobar and Skins (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2009-03-18, 10:11:59 (152.131.9.129)
I would like to dress up the appearance of Foobar which is downright depressing the way it is set up on my PC right now. Where should I begin to look for skins? I would really like a skin that display .......
99: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: FLAC files and various players (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2009-01-22, 10:17:08 (152.131.9.129)
I'm a novice, so please be patient. I should have mentioned what my setup is. My current setup uses Windows Vista and a Benchamrk USB DAC1. Are ASIO and such things even in the chain in my circumstanc .......
100: Computer Audio Asylum, FLAC files and various players (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2009-01-22, 08:53:22 (152.131.9.129)
Need someone to point me in the right direction. Is there a proper format that needs to be observed to insure that FLAC audio file folders will display things such as album art and track titles. I hav .......
101: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Meta Music Services (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-12-27, 04:16:25 (24.167.37.166)
Hmmm..... I'm on a steep learning curve, so bear with the questions. It seems that FAI sometimes lacks the art cover or track data which is why it does not always come over. I searched the albums out .......
102: Computer Audio Asylum, Meta Music Services (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-12-26, 19:56:54 (24.167.37.166)
I’m using Windows Media Player (Vista) to Rip CD’s to WAV files. It appears to use a service called FAI Meta Music Services to get album graphics and cut contents. But about 2 out of ten CD’s either c .......
103: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Help Setting Up Music Server (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-12-25, 15:20:56 (24.167.37.166)
Well, I'm up and running all ready (I can’t believe how easy this combination is to use). Sounds really great, significant improvements sonically. I think it will take a while to fill up the 1.28 Tera .......
104: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Read cics' paper "Art of building computer tarnsports",... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-12-25, 10:13:24 (24.167.37.166)
Thanks, I'll do just that. .......
105: Computer Audio Asylum, Help Setting Up Music Server (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-12-25, 05:17:23 (24.167.37.166)
Well today Santa brought me a Benchmark DAC1 USB and a new Dell PC for a music server. If anyone has used the DAC USB and a PC as their music server I would appreciate any set-up tips that would allow .......
106: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: My USB DAC research and some questions... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-12-21, 18:07:25 (24.167.37.166)
I’ll be following this post with great interest Abe. I just purchased the USB DAC1 and a PC for a dedicated Music Server. So I am looking forward to the knowledable responses from inmates as well. ::: .......
107: General Asylum, Possibly Radioactive? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-07-31, 08:49:17 (152.132.9.129)
Seems like a slim chance, but given the time we spend with our systems it might be good to be aware. http://www.waxahachiedailylight.com/articles/2008/07/29/health/doc488cd1042294d532593113.txt ::: TO .......
108: Tubes Asylum, RE: Favorite Tubes for DIY (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-06-29, 06:29:13 (24.162.132.185)
I suspected it was, thanks for the confirmation. .......
109: Tubes Asylum, Identify Tube Make (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-06-28, 18:51:33 (24.162.132.185)
Does anyone recognized this tube manufacturers logo? It is a 12AU7-ECC82. .......
110: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Phone Pre Advise (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-06-15, 12:36:40 (24.162.132.185)
Would appreciate suggestions. I am looking for an inexpensive Phono Pre, under $100 new or used. I don’t have a lot of records, so I don’t want to spend much. Ability to play either MM or MC would be .......
111: Rocky Road, Pink Floyd Musical Transition (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-05-09, 14:43:02 (24.162.132.185)
I can’t figure it out, with most groups I can see the changes in musical style that lead from one period of their music to the next. Until recently I had not heard all of the Pink Floyd Discography. I .......
112: General Asylum, RE: Absorption or Diffusion? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-05-02, 10:17:16 (152.131.9.129)
I feel both have a place. Although I tend to like the effects of diffusion in general better; it allows the sound to clean up while not loosing dynamics. In the past I have used a digital domain room .......
113: Tech Square, Wierd Problem with Black CD-R (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-03-01, 06:36:01 (24.162.132.185)
I am attempting to make copies of my CD’s using Memorex Black CD-R’s. I have two writers, one is a Plextor PX-716A DVD and the other is a LG CDR 8080. In both instances when I am using Nero Classic Bu .......
114: Tape Trail, I still remember (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-02-21, 06:39:07 (152.132.9.129)
Although I have had digital and analog front ends in my system over the years, I can still clearly remember an experience back in the early 1980's when I visited Lyric Hi-Fi in Manhattan. Mike Kay is .......
115: General Asylum, RE: Scratch Protection for CD's (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-02-20, 12:34:53 (152.132.9.129)
Thanks for all the help guys, you should all leave your day jobs and become comedians [img]http://emoticons4u.com/happy/604.gif[/img] [img]http://emoticons4u.com/happy/672.gif[/img] [img]http://emotic .......
116: General Asylum, Scratch Protection for CD's (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-02-20, 04:19:58 (24.162.132.185)
I’m looking for a product that would make CD’s more resistant to scratches, but would not affect the quality of their sound. Of course if there is something that would do this and improve the sound I .......
117: General Asylum, RE: Conclusion drawn from controversies: (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-02-14, 11:14:20 (152.132.9.129)
Part of the problem with this medium, is that you can't hear verbal and see the visual que we normally use everyday that allow us to have conversations without bloodshed. So statements are sometimes m .......
118: Rocky Road, RE: I would also recommend... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-01-30, 10:26:46 (152.132.9.129)
Yep, I think this is the one. Best (for my tastes) mix of older and some newer stuff. Thanks. .......
119: Rocky Road, Rolling Stones Compendium (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-01-30, 05:45:53 (152.132.9.129)
If I were to look for a single rolling stones box set with two goals in mind, best representative selection of music and best Sonics; what would you recommend? .......
120: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Couple of points (but Search is your best friend at this stage, anyway): (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-01-16, 13:28:01 (152.132.9.129)
Great reply carcass93, bear with me on this next newbie question. I sense that I would get best results with minimal data conversion. What is the approach if I want to put my CD collection onto my har .......
121: Computer Audio Asylum, I Am New to all of This (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2008-01-16, 12:31:06 (152.132.9.129)
I am just putting a two channel system back together again after a few years hiatus from audio. Rather than spend money on an expensive CD transport and DAC, I would like to transfer all of my CD’s to .......
122: Digital Drive, RE: Oppo 980 does that. (NT) (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-12-20, 08:21:02 (152.132.9.129)
It does not get any better than that, thanks for the reply Kal!! .......
123: Digital Drive, DVD with Adjustable Volume Output (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-12-20, 01:53:39 (24.162.132.185)
I was lead to believe that some DVD players have adjustable volume output, that is you can control signal output level to a degree much as with a preamp, to allow feeding straight into an amplifier. C .......
124: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Is this the guy with the PC Boards? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-12-07, 18:48:32 (24.162.132.185)
Yep same guy, but he also sells complete kits as well .......
125: Tube DIY Asylum, DIY Kit Manufacturer (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-12-07, 18:04:15 (24.162.132.185)
I have been looking on the Bay at a seller who specializes in Tube preamp and amplifier kits; DIY Goods or DIY Genie. His prices are really attractive. He is located in Asia. I have misgivings without .......
126: Tube DIY Asylum, grhughes (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-11-15, 03:41:36 (24.162.132.185)
What would be a reasonable price for one of these if I could find one. .......
127: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Weston 981 Type III, Hickock 700 series with bias control,, (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-11-14, 09:50:30 (152.132.9.129)
grhughes...is that three seperate units you noted 1. Weston 981 Type III 2. Hickock 700 series 3. JAN TV7? .......
128: Tube DIY Asylum, Tube Tester (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-11-14, 04:16:26 (24.162.132.185)
I am in the market for a tube tester. What would you recommend? I am not a collector, so functionality, veratility and reliability are what I am looking for. Any suggestions are appreciated. ::: TOPIC .......
129: Vintage Asylum, RE: FISHER 500B - pmsummer (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-10-13, 16:57:01 (24.162.132.185)
Likewise ale and iconoclasts .......
130: Vintage Asylum, RE: FISHER 500B - Post Script (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-10-13, 07:57:25 (24.162.132.185)
Would I hurt the re-sale value of the unit by re-veneering the case. I ask because I was thinking of doing this with some gorgeous Bubinga veneer I have, I think it would make a real good contrast to .......
131: Vintage Asylum, FISHER 500B (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2007-10-13, 07:54:00 (24.162.132.185)
Well, I just fired up an old Fisher 500B that was collecting dust around the house. I pulled the unit out of the case, gave it a good cleaning and used contact cleaner on all of the pots and switches .......
132: General Asylum, Re: DIY room acoustic ?? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-04-14, 10:09:51 (63.80.99.3)
Jon Risch site has some practical DIY room treatments you can make yourself. They are quite effective. http://www.geocities.com/jonrisch/ .......
133: General Asylum, Re: Guest listening rules (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-27, 14:42:05 (24.243.186.149)
I simply ask them to not touch the equipment unless I am with them, citing it's retail cost. After that they are usually respectfull of the equipment. The downside is that they think your insane for s .......
134: Tweakers' Asylum, Proceed PDT3 schematic (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-26, 17:35:07 (24.243.186.149)
I am looking for a schematic for the Proceed PDT3 transport. Does anyone have one or know of where I can get one? .......
135: General Asylum, Re: What reasoning process (if any) do you go through before a purchase? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-24, 18:17:01 (24.243.186.149)
Just subjective. Overtime things bother me. Perhaps it is a perceived lack of detail, something odd with the imaging etc. To solve these perceived weaknesses, I read posts on the use-nets; I read maga .......
136: General Asylum, Re: Anyone else not gotten their April '04 Stereophile? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-21, 07:54:46 (24.243.186.149)
Happening all the time lately. What's better is the local postal gorilla's keep foldmg amd creasing my mail to make it better fit into my very, very, very large mail box, so the issues are alwyas crea .......
137: General Asylum, Re: Is Chinese-made an auto dismissal? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-21, 07:45:20 (24.243.186.149)
My observations.....Chinese built and Chinese designed can be two different things. In the case of both the later and former the chinese seem to be improving their ability to build reliable products f .......
138: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Coaxial to RCA (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-21, 07:37:35 (24.243.186.149)
What I seem to be hearing is that someitmes it is merely a termination connector and not linked to the preceding circuitry in terms of a specific impedance. So does it follow sometimes that changing t .......
139: Tweakers' Asylum, Coaxial to RCA (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-19, 13:53:09 (63.80.99.3)
I am looking to purchase a used Teac VRDS unit to use as a transport. It has Toslink and Coaxial outputs for digital. My pre accepts RCA S/PDIF. Is it just a matter of swapping out the coax jack for a .......
140: Digital Drive, Audio Note Transport Line Discontinued? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-19, 10:49:47 (63.80.99.3)
A dealer recently told me that Audio Note is no longer offering CDE Transports. They are transitioning to a new series of Transports? Has anyone else heard d this. I was kinda surprised to hear that t .......
141: Digital Drive, Re: John Swensen Mods (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-16, 19:15:34 (24.243.186.149)
Thanks, very clear John .......
142: Digital Drive, John Swensen Mods (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-03-15, 20:01:32 (24.243.186.149)
John. I am using a TacT2.2X as a Pre-amp and room correction device. I would like to pick up a Toshiba 3650 based on your posts, as my current CDP is a very old design, and I figure this can only be a .......
143: Music Lane, Re: Cantus - "Deep River" via Stereophile (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-02-29, 06:50:38 (24.162.128.9)
Lighten up, at least they are trying and to a good measure succeding in producing way better than the norm recordings. A stereophile recording is at the very least great for setup, as you can get a go .......
144: General Asylum, Re: Smack the Penguin Part 2 1/2 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-02-28, 16:10:15 (24.162.128.9)
8427.9 second try....missed the bugger entirely the first swing .......
145: General Asylum, Re: Anyone know of a big veneer/tropical hardwood supplier in NYC??? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-02-27, 10:31:29 (63.80.99.3)
The best in the US in my experience is Constantines, I have been out of the NYC area for about seven years, but it was in either Bronx or Brooklyn. The selection was simply the best I have ever seen. .......
146: Music Lane, Re: Best Orchestral Film Scores (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-02-16, 18:11:01 (24.162.128.9)
Thanks guys. I be on the lookout at my next trip to Tower Records. .......
147: Music Lane, Best Orchestral Film Scores (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-02-15, 17:09:38 (24.162.128.9)
I enjoy orchestral works for film. Two good examples are Gladiator by Hans Zimmer and Lisa Gerrard and Empire of the Son by John Williams. John Williams seems to have a very impressive body of work. W .......
148: General Asylum, Re: Your #2 Interests, Please. (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-02-10, 10:01:28 (63.80.99.3)
Woodworking. Have built prototypes speaker cabinets for designers in trade for equipment. Built subs enclosures etc. .......
149: General Asylum, Most Recent Project (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-01-16, 10:34:48 (63.80.99.3)
Just finished my most recent project, a set of subwoofers based around four (per enclosure) 10” custom Vifa drivers. Building the enclosures gave me a chance to use some really gorgeous Bubinga veneer .......
150: General Asylum, Latest Project Finished (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-01-14, 10:35:42 (63.80.99.3)
Finished up my latest project over the Holidays, a set of subwoofers. I posted them on the Members photo section (Bioman - Digitally Disturbed). Let me know what you think. .......
151: Inmate Systems, BIOMAN's Digitally Disturbed (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-01-09, 07:05:52 (63.80.99.3)
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152: General Asylum, Re: Nothing like spending a decade's pre tax income on speakers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2004-01-05, 10:12:52 (63.80.99.3)
Hmmm they are neither a "Line Source" or a "Point Source". I guess that would make them a "Pointless Source". .......
153: General Asylum, Re: What Audio present is on your "Christmas Wish List" (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-12-12, 10:49:06 (63.80.99.3)
Nearfield Acoustics Pipe Dreams, 10 foot model with four depth charge subs. I'll take any finish, I'm not picky...If anyone is feeling generous and wants to give me a pair, I can provide my address fo .......
154: Cable Asylum, Copper Foil Speaker Cable - DIY (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-11-12, 10:37:10 (63.80.99.3)
Wanted to try my hand at making copper foil speaker cables. Does anyone know of a source for the foil? Also, I have heard it suggested that you could just unroll an inductor to get the foil. If you ha .......
155: General Asylum, Re: How much Influence does your spouse have one any or all of your audio purchases, especially speakers? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-11-04, 10:35:34 (63.80.99.3)
Zero .......
156: General Asylum, Re: Why aren't there Electronic DIY Workshops? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-09-30, 10:17:28 (63.80.99.3)
Someone with the necessary skill levels would need to have an interest to do this. I suspect that this does occur at the audiophile club levels, but they seem to be few and far between. None in the Ce .......
157: General Asylum, Re: Hi-Fi Stores in malls... Profitable? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-09-29, 10:35:55 (63.80.99.3)
I have an alternative explanation. There just aren’t enough people out there who are dumb/neurotic enough to go through what we all go through in the pursuit of the absolute sound so to speak. There a .......
158: General Asylum, Re: Wanted : participants for long-term ABX test (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-09-29, 10:22:26 (63.80.99.3)
Sounds interesting, I would like to participate. .......
159: General Asylum, Re: Second Thought Piece of the Day, Why Do We Put So Much Faith in Reviewers? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-08-29, 10:01:45 (63.80.99.3)
Having known one manufacturer intimately, I know that reviewers have a tremendous impact in the industry; they were almost ruined by a largely positive review, with a single negative in it. Dealers ha .......
160: Tweakers' Asylum, Silver Solder (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-08-08, 11:29:50 (63.80.99.3)
I've started using silver solder recently for DIY cables. I have noticed that not all silver solders are created equal, having differing alloys and alloy percentages. What is the highest % of silver y .......
161: General Asylum, Re: i'd buy bose if she said so...... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-08-01, 10:01:18 (63.80.99.3)
And then you woke up from the wet dream and the sheets were all gooey, don't you just hate it when that happens. .......
162: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Bad sound even WITH treatment. Why? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-29, 10:41:56 (63.80.99.3)
TacT makes a unit that largely makes acoustic tweaks irrelevant. Get a TacT 2.0 (used about $1400) if you don't have subwoofers; if you have subs get a TacT 2.2X. To begin with it is an exceptionally .......
163: General Asylum, Re: assistance beseeched for audiophile entry (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-28, 10:26:53 (63.80.99.3)
A recent issue of the Absolute Sound #142 June/July had complete recommended systems they felt matched up well from below your price point to well above. Their suggestions will be more mainstream, but .......
164: General Asylum, Re: another(but different) "Should I feel guilty?" post... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-23, 10:17:58 (63.80.99.3)
My wife provides all the guilt, so no effort is required in that regard on my part. .......
165: General Asylum, Re: Start with those you vote for (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-23, 10:14:41 (63.80.99.3)
I would add, prohibiting "Off Shore" incorporation for tax avoidance by companies who's primary interests are in the states. .......
166: General Asylum, Re: Odd Room Acoustics (and how to fix???) --long (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-23, 10:10:22 (63.80.99.3)
TacT TCS. The TacT products are pretty amazing in terms of what they can do to deal with difficult rooms. Although the TCS is a very pricey unit. .......
167: General Asylum, Re: some audiophile hobbiest don't seem to realize grown adult are fully capable of learning and thinking (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-21, 14:05:05 (63.80.99.3)
Don't get a lot of headaches myself, but for some odd reason, the wife is always getting them. .......
168: General Asylum, Re: Vintage Audio Ad #12: Fear and Wonder. (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-21, 14:01:59 (63.80.99.3)
Well you learn something new every day. I didn't think a cassette contained nearly 250 components. 1117 checkpoints out of 10 to the 50th power, impressive! .......
169: General Asylum, Re: 6 questions for magazine subscribers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-21, 13:52:09 (63.80.99.3)
1. C&D. Would never do multiple years with a new magazine. 2. Yes 3. Ground Glass in Vaseline suppository is not uncommon in these situations. 4. Yes 5. Yes 6. Yes .......
170: General Asylum, Re: DIY Power Cable using Belden 9914 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-18, 15:56:49 (24.162.142.54)
I have limited experience with power cables, having come later in life to the conclusion that they make a difference. I have used the 9914 as I noted. I have also used 12 guage 3-wire from Home depot. .......
171: General Asylum, Re: DIY Power Cable using Belden 9914 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-18, 11:18:58 (63.80.99.3)
Oops, read post too quick, wrong answer, your talking PC I'm talking IC. Occupational hazard while on job and doing ten things at once. To the point, I have used exactly this for a power cable, if yo .......
172: General Asylum, Re: DIY Power Cable using Belden 9914 (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-18, 11:08:59 (63.80.99.3)
Would not suggest using this. It is single strand large gauge, won’t do the treble justice. Have you looked for 9259? It is very common and not very expensive, and produces good results. I have made i .......
173: General Asylum, New kind of driver (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-07-14, 13:51:13 (63.80.99.3)
There are dynamics, electrostatics, planers and ribbons to name a few and now apparently Hooters. .......
174: General Asylum, Re: Hatch is a wingnut lunatic (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-06-18, 10:35:14 (63.80.99.3)
I have to disagree. Wing nuts are actually useful. So far as we can tell, Politicians are not. .......
175: General Asylum, Re: Hatch demands capital punishment for rip computers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-06-18, 10:33:13 (63.80.99.3)
Hey, here’s and idea that’s equal parts sci-fi and poetic justice. Any elected official who proffers a stupid opinion will be wired to self-destruct after the second offense. .......
176: Inmate Central, Despair (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-05-27, 10:35:15 (63.80.99.3)
How many of you have run across this website? It reminds me of most places I have worked so much it hurts. After 25 years of getting the team player routine crammed down my throat I find this to be a .......
177: General Asylum, How do you prefer to ship electronics? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-05-11, 07:31:43 (24.162.128.242)
I have been in the habit when I ship electronics or other fragile items of using a local mailing service to package, insure and ship (such as a mailboxes etc.). I have done so for several reasons that .......
178: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Best Passive Preamplifier's (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-04-26, 05:04:09 (24.162.132.218)
How do the best Passive Preamplifiers compare with the best Active Preamplifiers? Are the differences dramatic or subtle? .......
179: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: which <$1k amp throw the biggest soundstage? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-04-07, 10:38:47 (63.80.99.3)
Melos Audio MA-222 can be had for around 1K used. It has a very impressive soundstage. Melos is out of business, but Melos Audio Restorations is run by a previous employee who is very dedicated. ::: T .......
180: General Asylum, How Important is Good Hearing (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-03-11, 10:26:12 (63.80.99.3)
Does hearing loss make a big difference in someone’s ability to differentiate the differences in components? I have known several audio designers over the years, a few of which claimed to suffer .......
181: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Audio Note (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-01-29, 10:12:53 (63.80.99.3)
I have heard Audio Note referred to by some posters as alternately a UK or Japanese company. Are these two different companies? The only Audio Note I can find on Audiogon is for a British firm. ::: TO .......
182: Cable Asylum, Re: DIY Power Cords (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-01-18, 20:24:20 (24.162.129.101)
I agree with you about soldering connections, just crimping or screwing and leaving results in connections that oxidize with time and degrade sonically. I'll incorporate your insights into the cables .......
183: Cable Asylum, Re: DIY Power Cord Socket, where to buy? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-01-17, 19:35:40 (24.162.129.101)
www.wattgate.com Used by several commercial and DIY outfits. They will sell direct if there is no distributor in your area. .......
184: Cable Asylum, DIY Power Cords (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-01-17, 19:32:41 (24.162.129.101)
I am experimenting with making my own Power Cords from component parts (i.e. seperate wire, shielding etc). Is there any value in twisting the neutral and hot conductors as I would in making an interc .......
185: Digital Drive, Re: Monarchy and MSB (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-01-06, 17:36:34 (24.162.129.101)
I wonder if upgrading a transport to 192Khz will prevent the HDCD from working? Their literature says that you can't get the 132Khz option to work if you have an HDCD board installed. Guess I will cal .......
186: Digital Drive, Monarchy and MSB (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2003-01-05, 07:41:53 (24.162.129.101)
I have several questions for anyone knowledgeable with the Monarchy Audio digital and MSB product lines. First, are any of the monarchy products capable of converting a CDP RCA digital format output t .......
187: Digital Drive, RCA Digital interconnect (Jon Risch, please help) (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-12-31, 04:30:04 (24.162.129.101)
I would like to make a RCA Digital interconnect for my first ever transport/DAC combo. I have been to your website, but want to make sure I have this correct before proceeding. Am I correct in stating .......
188: Cable Asylum, My DAC Jack (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-12-29, 06:33:51 (24.162.129.101)
I am going the digital separates route (transport/DAC) for the first time, up to this point I have had CDP's, so I am not familiar with the in’s and out’s of all of this. As mentioned I am going to us .......
189: Digital Drive, Musical Fidelity Dealer (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-12-26, 19:47:44 (24.162.129.101)
Is anyone aware of a Musical Fidelity dealer in Texas (Dallas, Austin, San Antonio)? Their website gives no information. .......
190: Digital Drive, Time to upgrade? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-12-05, 05:51:36 (63.80.99.3)
I have done a search and cannot find any information on the following unit; any opinions/comments would be greatly appreciated. I have been in the process of upgrading my current system through usage .......
191: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Sony C555ES (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-29, 08:05:56 (24.162.128.176)
Thanks for the input. .......
192: Hi-Rez Highway, Confussed (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-28, 10:10:27 (24.162.129.148)
I am looking to purchase an SACD player. I need assistance from Asylum members to resolve several issues. First; recommendations on players, if you could elucidate on the strengths sonically of what y .......
193: Cable Asylum, Re: In defense of snake oil... (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-09, 09:17:52 (24.162.128.176)
Agree that a business needs to make a profit to survive, audio is not a public service per say. But there are degrees of profit. I had an acquaintance that owned a high-end company that made tube ampl .......
194: Cable Asylum, Snake Oil and Ding-Dongs (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-08, 10:38:23 (63.80.99.3)
Keep in mind that I am an EE. Aside from capacitive, resistive and inductive concerns I thought the cable controversy was 90% snake oil. I got really turned off by a lot of the extreme designs (copper .......
195: Cable Asylum, Re: How do I crimp big spades onto small wire? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-06, 10:24:43 (63.80.99.3)
Tin wire with Silver solder, Bend it double. Then solder it to the lug with silver solder. Remeber, with solder of any type, less is better. The gold standard in a solder joint is that it be shiny. :: .......
196: Tweakers' Asylum, Re: Bass trap idea -- critique, please (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-04, 10:37:53 (63.80.99.3)
Several things that helped this go easier for me. I used a pneumatic construction stapler to attach the hog wire to the base/inner disk; doubling up on the thickness of the inner disk to provide more .......
197: Cable Asylum, Signal Corp. cables (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-11-01, 10:14:43 (63.80.99.3)
Has anyone had any experience with interconnects made by the “Signal” company, +Analog2 series? Most of the designs I run across are not co-axial, the price is great and I am setting up a bedroom syst .......
198: Speaker Asylum, Re: Do side firing woofers participate in the immaging? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-10-31, 13:40:42 (63.80.99.3)
No, but narrow baffles do. Look at the arrays out there, in my experience they all image well. Side mounting of the woofer allows a narrow front baffle profile that results in improved imaging. Bass d .......
199: Speaker Asylum, Re: Effect of hanging a rug behind speakers? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-08-28, 10:30:39 (63.80.99.3)
In particular I was thinking of some setups I have heard that are near-field listening allowing the speakers to be as far away as 18 feet from the rear wall, obviously this was a big room. I heard no .......
200: Speaker Asylum, Re: Effect of hanging a rug behind speakers? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-08-21, 10:35:52 (63.80.99.3)
I have yet to not hear an improvement with a dynamic speaker given the approach of damping the rear wall, providing they are not already quite far from the back wall. I have used wool blankets, synthe .......
201: Speaker Asylum, Re: Is the Vienna Acoustics Mahler being discontinued? (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-06-21, 10:37:01 (63.80.99.3)
Justin, I have owned the Mahler for about 4 months now, fully broken in given the number of hours I have logged on them. I much preferred them over the B&W, Revel, Magnepan etc. in short everything I .......
202: Speaker Asylum, Re: Room treatments for new speakers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-04-28, 04:15:16 (24.242.49.199)
Thanks for the responses, this will give me a good start. The speakers have very strong center and everywhere else fill, one of the Mahlers strong suites, so no need to move them; they are toed in to .......
203: Speaker Asylum, Room treatments for new speakers (0.00)
Posted by BIOMAN on 2002-04-27, 12:53:49 (24.242.49.199)
Could use some recommendations on where to start with room treatments to optimize my new speakers, they are the VA Mahler. My room is 33’ wide by 21’ deep. The speakers are currently on the long wall .......
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