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1: Speaker Asylum, RE: I don't think it is "one" but "ono" or "on note" (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2024-03-05, 16:13:36 (71.194.52.97)
Many thanks for all the information! .......
2: Speaker Asylum, The Bottom One Subwoofer? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2024-03-05, 08:05:29 (71.194.52.97)
I got this in an estate and I can find nothing on it at all. It says "the bottom one" with a musical note being part of the logo. It is a solid box and there are no other markings of the company. H .......
3: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Pictures please! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-08-12, 16:26:58 (73.110.191.150)
Do you know anyone who can stretch the mylar now? Rick Beveridge is not around as far as I can tell. Did Music Reference go to the grave with Rodger? .......
4: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Pictures please! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-08-10, 17:48:15 (107.122.189.69)
How were you rebuilding them? The amps or panels or both? .......
5: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Pictures please! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-08-08, 20:00:51 (216.107.212.210)
Soundlab A4 .......
6: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Old Sound Labs A2 speakers are great! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-27, 06:12:49 (73.110.191.150)
When an Absolute sound came in the mail it was officially Three hours of nonstop reading! Audiomart would arrive about every 2 weeks and that was good for an hour! .......
7: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Old Sound Labs A2 speakers are great! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-23, 08:43:25 (73.110.191.150)
You are absolutely correct. I see it is volume three number 11 winter of 1978. With Moses holding the speakers on the cover! .......
8: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Glad to hear of your experience (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-23, 08:02:41 (73.110.191.150)
Estat, I was looking in my very old absolute sounds which I got in this estate and saw a write up on the Beveridge2 SW in their third absolute sound ever! (Volume 1 number 3.) Anyway, we all have our .......
9: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Old Sound Labs A2 speakers are great! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-23, 07:55:25 (73.110.191.150)
I incorrectly called it an estate sale. I bought the all the Audio Gear from an audiophile's estate after being asked to bid on it. There was at least one high end store and a couple others that had s .......
10: Planar Speaker Asylum, They are actually Sound A4 speakers (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-23, 07:23:26 (73.110.191.150)
They are about a foot taller than the A2's. I have only seen a picture of them on the Sound Labs website but almost no other mention of them in doing a google search for them. .......
11: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Old Sound Labs A2 speakers are great! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-23, 06:59:53 (73.110.191.150)
There are a community of Beveridge audio fans here in Chicago. I believe they made about 50 pairs of Model 2's. I just looked at the Sound Lab website and the speakers I have are the A-4's the bigger .......
12: Planar Speaker Asylum, Old Sound Labs A2 speakers are great! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-22, 18:41:06 (73.110.191.150)
I bought an estate of an audio hoarder (words of his wife.) Anyway there was a large collection of vintage speakers including the Sound Lab A2's prior to the A2x's. Anyway I want to say that I am shoc .......
13: Vintage Asylum, Anyone know where to get Marantz 1 knobs? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-07-08, 18:43:43 (73.110.183.66)
I need one of the large round knobs on the top row of controls. Did any other Marantz pieces use the same knobs? Alternatively does anyone know of aftermarket knobs? Bob .......
14: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anybody have the Humming Guru Record Cleaner? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-05-28, 09:09:53 (166.199.152.97)
Thank you for the response. Do you think I could put a wo my toes in the water and start out with one humming guru? .......
15: Vinyl Asylum, Anybody have the Humming Guru Record Cleaner? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-05-28, 07:49:51 (107.214.0.46)
I have just gotten back into vinyl with an Oracle Delphi and having a blast! Now I am thinking about buying another VPI record cleaner. Saw the Humming Guru on the web and wondered if anybody had thou .......
16: Speaker Asylum, RE: Enter SW-1 Subs cable (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-05-24, 14:43:57 (107.214.0.46)
Would anyone have a Sw-1 manual? Bought the 4 pin XLR cables and have connected the speakers to the Crossover, and unfortunately, only hear hum. Wondering if I connected the speakers correctly. Bob Ar .......
17: Speaker Asylum, RE: Enter SW-1 Subs cable (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-05-24, 11:21:19 (107.214.0.46)
Would anyone have a Sw-1 manual? Bought the 4 pin XLR cables and have connected the speakers to the Crossover, and unfortunately, only hear hum. Wondering if I connected the speakers correctly. Bob Ar .......
18: Speaker Asylum, RE: Enter SW-1 Subs cable (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-05-17, 16:46:57 (107.214.0.46)
Thanks so much for this information! .......
19: Speaker Asylum, Enter SW-1 Subs cable (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-05-17, 15:27:20 (104.28.103.23)
I have bought a pair of Entec SW-1 subs that do not have the 4 pronged XLR cables that go from the Crossover to the self contained amplifiers. Does anyone know if the these XLR cables are the just typ .......
20: Speaker Asylum, RE: PS Audio FR20 speakers are here (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-03-05, 12:01:18 (107.214.0.46)
I see the Dale Harder speakers to the side. Will these PS Audio speakers replace them or are you just enjoying having two pairs of great speakers? Also, do you happen to know if Dale will be at Axpona .......
21: OTL Asylum, RE: I'm in for a big hurting.... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-03-01, 16:34:50 (107.214.0.46)
AJ, The weak part of this design is the power transformers. I have had a number of amps that I bought with bad power transformer. .......
22: OTL Asylum, RE: I'm in for a big hurting.... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2023-02-25, 08:15:03 (107.214.0.46)
The black amplifiers were very early and more typically used with the original model 2. The silver amplifiers were later and seen with the 2SW series. I actually have a silver amplifier that Harold Be .......
23: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: tympani 4a's sent back to magnapan (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2022-10-19, 20:13:50 (107.214.0.46)
what does it cost to refurbish the T4a's? .......
24: Inmate Central, RE: If you want to see a live Salmon run, check this out now! ............ (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2022-07-07, 04:02:41 (98.193.15.146)
AMAZING!! Thanks for posting! .......
25: Inmate Central, RE: If you want to see a live Salmon run, check this out now! ............ (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2022-07-06, 17:10:59 (98.193.15.146)
AMAZING!! Thanks for posting! .......
26: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Koss 1a specs? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2022-03-11, 12:45:02 (98.193.15.146)
How does it sound? I always wondered about those speakers. Some say they could be as good as Apogee Scintillas. .......
27: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustats (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-08-27, 18:51:40 (98.193.15.146)
My first high end speaker was the Acoustat Model 3 bought used from the Audio Doctor! Anybody remember his hillbilly newsletters? I loved the hand written low tech mailers! I later had the Spectra 33' .......
28: Digital Drive, RE: Does anyone still use the Kora Hermes? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-07-14, 19:42:28 (98.193.15.146)
Just received my Kora Hermes 2 and it is amazing! This is an 18 year old dac and it sounds as good as anything that I have heard. What has happened in the last 18 years? I could sit here an listen to .......
29: Digital Drive, Does anyone still use the Kora Hermes? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-07-02, 09:12:19 (98.193.15.146)
This was supposed to be one of the best tube output CD players from the early 2000's. Has anyone heard one recently? Alternatively how was it when you last heard it? .......
30: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: One step at a time ..................... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-06-26, 19:42:47 (98.193.15.146)
Just ordered it on Amazon and will have it on Monday. Will let you both know how it goes! Bob .......
31: Computer Audio Asylum, Pi4 questions (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-06-26, 16:11:13 (98.193.15.146)
I am very interested in trying this as a streamer. Seems like a fun project to do with my 10 year old who likes computer gear. I have been using a Mac mini server system with Hard drive with a zdac us .......
32: Digital Drive, Monarchy 33 vs. 18B (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-06-23, 13:37:58 (98.193.15.146)
I have found there two older Monarchy units for a potential purchase. Has anyone compared these two units? It is interesting because I know of the various 24 dac/preamps and the 22 series dacs but not .......
33: Digital Drive, RE: AMR (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-06-23, 13:33:35 (98.193.15.146)
Not a fan here! I also bought one new. I had to fight with the importer because the metal carrying case which the unit is shipped in was all dented upon receipt.I demanded a new case which was not wel .......
34: Digital Drive, Which California Audio Labs Pieces should I try! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-06-17, 12:29:12 (24.15.75.60)
I am going back to the future and am interested to try some old California Audio Labs gear. The price is certainly reasonable enough now. I have heard that the Cl-15 Cd player is very good but how abo .......
35: Digital Drive, RE: Old R2R ladder DACs vs new (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-06-16, 15:16:32 (98.193.15.146)
For a different perspective: MHDT Orchid would fit the bill perfectly. It sells for about $1100 and is oan excellent ladder dac which sounds great especially with a WE 396 tube installed! This Dac has .......
36: General Asylum, RE: Server juggling (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-05-28, 19:47:19 (98.193.15.146)
Viridian +1 .......
37: Vintage Asylum, RE: Anyone Heard from Mike Samra lately? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-04-10, 15:33:28 (98.193.15.146)
Michael, It is great to hear from you! Hoping for the best for you and all of us in this crazy times. Bob .......
38: Digital Drive, RE: Anyone know ANYTHING about the Melos MAX-1 DAC?? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2020-04-09, 15:37:17 (98.193.15.146)
How was the ARC Dac 2? .......
39: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I would have thought Magnepan customer service would have been better. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2019-07-03, 18:18:21 (107.219.71.118)
They should at least discounted the mmgi speakers for you which now is obsolete in light of the new speaker. I completely disagree with the above posters in that Magnepan should have done more for you .......
40: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Rooze setup explained please. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2019-06-10, 15:24:45 (107.219.71.118)
Satie, Not sure where you live but I would welcome you to a listen anytime. I am in Chicago. The amps seem to the sore spot on this design. The components are getting old and I seem to need servic .......
41: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Rooze setup explained please. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2019-06-10, 03:41:49 (107.219.71.118)
I use the vintage Beveridge 2 speakers and the Rooze placement described sounds very much like the soundstage of my speakers. Remember that the Beveridge placement is on the side walls with the image .......
42: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Refurbish Quad 57, buy used Quad 2812 or conventional speaker (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2019-05-17, 19:01:24 (99.203.79.228)
Glad you got your speakers returned and serviced! Hope they sound great! .......
43: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Brook 12A, appreciate your listening impressions and things to look out for. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2019-03-14, 22:24:50 (99.203.14.80)
Watch the power transformers! They go bad often in these amps. .......
44: SET Asylum, RE: Wavac still among the best? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-11-26, 18:58:36 (99.203.14.114)
Brad, nice to see you show up on this thread! Thanks for your input. Rarely see the Wavacs being available over here.!Do you ever make it back to Indiana (with a side trip to Chicago to hear Beveridge .......
45: General Asylum, Bronco's quarterback attacked with a vacuum tube! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-10-24, 09:22:49 (99.203.14.217)
This is an actual story that the back-up quarterback Chad Kelly of the Denver Broncos got drunk at the team party after the game on Sunday. He ended up going into someone else's house at 1:00am and s .......
46: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Has anyone heard the old Koss 1a electrostats? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-10-20, 20:32:55 (99.203.142.244)
Just that they are difficult to find at this late date much like the Beveridge speakers .......
47: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Has anyone heard the old Koss 1a electrostats? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-10-20, 20:30:35 (99.203.142.244)
They are difficult to find .......
48: General Asylum, Puckerbrush Audio opens for business today in Norway Maine! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-10-14, 04:55:03 (107.219.71.118)
My good friend Dave Cox is opening a used and classic item audio and vinyl store today. Best of luck and hope you do well in this endeavor. Certainly a contrarian move with all the bricks and morter s .......
49: Planar Speaker Asylum, Has anyone heard the old Koss 1a electrostats? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-10-13, 04:20:07 (99.203.143.99)
I was wondering if any inmates have heard these old electrostatic speakers. Is it worth the effort to unearth a pair when my wife already endures having Beveridge 2's! The interesting thing is the Kos .......
50: General Asylum, RIP Lawrence Harasim Used-hifi (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-09-16, 17:09:59 (99.203.143.14)
I was texted that Lawrence Harasim (used-hifi) who was a frequent contributor at the various asylums died last Wednesday when a vehicle hit his bicycle. Lawrence was only 47. I bought my original Beve .......
51: SET Asylum, Wavac still among the best? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-08-29, 20:25:53 (97.93.57.190)
Do the Wavac amps and preamps still hold up in standard to the lofty perch they used to claim (or maybe still do?) Have other amp builders like Audionote, Line magnetics, Shindo or others caught up w .......
52: Speaker Asylum, RE: What is the difference between OHM (Walsh) speakers and the German Audio Physics speakers. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-01-20, 20:46:37 (162.234.11.119)
I have heard the German physics a number of times and have been completely unimpressed both at Axpona listening to their top end speakers and at a reviewer's house and we both thought they weren't gre .......
53: Tube DIY Asylum, RE: Pipe Dream ? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2018-01-07, 07:52:08 (162.234.11.119)
Lew, Just a quick shout out. Glad you are still enjoying the Bev 2SW's. I am reading these posts listening to my model 2's! I will add that you haven't really heard the Acoustats until hearing th .......
54: General Asylum, RE: Highly reviewed (regarded) equipments that turned out to be disappointing (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-12-22, 16:56:34 (162.234.11.119)
Stealth Indra. I had to try to convince myself there was a difference with my Realty Cable. AMR 77 CD player was boring and lifeless. I had a PlayStation that was almost as good for $30. It sounded li .......
55: General Asylum, RE: Rest in Peace, Dick (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-12-04, 16:01:36 (162.234.11.119)
John, I agree that they have flown under the radar in recent years. Really a music lover's speakers. While they may not have had some audiophile approved traits, they play music in the way that Richar .......
56: Vintage Asylum, RE: Pioneer Laser Disc player (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-11-19, 15:24:07 (162.234.11.119)
I use mine occasionally because there was a lot of music released on Laserdisc. Using an outboard Dac I find the sound as good as CD. .......
57: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-10-24, 10:35:20 (198.161.139.90)
Lawrence! How are you doing these days! You are right about them being the same size but the Bevs go against the side wall rather than 5 feet out in the room. They don't seem to be as obtrusive for th .......
58: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-10-23, 18:55:55 (162.234.11.119)
Teajay who reviewed the Tektons is as dedicated an audiophile as you will ever meet. He is a great guy and takes reviewing very seriously. I never have owned any Tektons but have heard the various mod .......
59: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton at it again, Ulfberth (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-10-22, 19:07:56 (162.234.11.119)
Listened to the big ones yesterday at the reviewer's house. They are enormous even in his room! Not much WAF there! .......
60: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-20, 19:19:57 (162.234.11.119)
My tympani 3's were exactly like your friend's speakers. I have given my tympani speakers to a friend who has them now. .......
61: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-12, 13:29:17 (99.46.64.71)
Roger, I tried this also and the screen says internal server error. .......
62: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-12, 02:52:39 (66.87.77.10)
I saw your thread on Audio karma. I am quite sure that your speakers must sound sublime! I love my Model 2's. I have had the 2SW's that Lew now has. They were also great and glad they went such a grea .......
63: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-11, 14:08:29 (66.87.77.10)
Roger, I couldn't get the links to work. .......
64: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-11, 12:37:42 (99.203.15.108)
I saw your thread on Audio karma. I am quite sure that your speakers must sound sublime! I love my Model 2's. I have had the 2SW's that Lew now has. They were also great and glad they went such a grea .......
65: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-11, 06:35:05 (162.234.11.119)
I use the Model 2's and love them. It looks like Rick is back repairing panels from the website. I also wish him well. .......
66: Planar Speaker Asylum, Beveridge Fans new website with interview of Harold Beveridge (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-08-10, 04:11:21 (99.46.64.71)
On a Google search this morning, I stumbled on to a new Beveridge website by Rick Beveridge. On the new website there is a taped interview of Harold Beveridge that I found quite interesting. The websi .......
67: Vintage Asylum, RE: Subjective Reviewing Back In The Golden Age (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-07-14, 17:54:05 (66.87.81.167)
I laughed at the Gigolo speakers! .......
68: Vintage Asylum, RE: Always regret selling mine. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-05-29, 05:21:47 (66.87.77.224)
They seem to have no dealers in the USA which is a shame. I was really surprised how the little Obelisks filled my room. If I didn't have Beveridges, I could use these as daily drivers and be quite ha .......
69: Vintage Asylum, RE: ABSOLUTELY! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-05-29, 04:50:49 (66.87.77.224)
Is the Heathkit AA-11 still your favorite? .......
70: Vintage Asylum, RE: Which explains why Shahinian always recommended Bedini~nT (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-05-27, 13:40:10 (66.87.77.1)
They now recommend Plinius amps. .......
71: Vintage Asylum, A shout out for Shahinian speakers! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-05-27, 04:37:26 (66.87.77.1)
I always wanted to listen to the Obelisks in my home and finally bought a pair of 1990's vintage in excellent condition. I first heard them in Virginia about 1980 when I was in college and they were t .......
72: SET Asylum, RE: Speaking of Line Magnetic... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-04-21, 02:57:03 (66.87.77.6)
I contacted Cattylink about a year ago about this amplifier after seeing the incredibly low price. I was treated to a series of the most rude and insulting emails that I ever received from a retailer. .......
73: Speaker Asylum, RE: Vintage speaker for classical that does it all? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-04-11, 01:05:15 (66.87.77.59)
I like many of the suggestions made but an obvious one would be Shahinians. The obelisk definitely has a slice of magic with classical music. Amazing bass for a little speaker. I find the omnidirectio .......
74: Speaker Asylum, RE: Tekton Design Double Impact World Class Reference Speakers (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2017-03-17, 19:27:27 (66.87.77.250)
Audio Archon is not a mod shop. The manufacturer is doing an upgraded speaker through a dealer. .......
75: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Need Doge 8 schematic (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2016-12-14, 20:45:04 (66.87.76.255)
I just bought one of these preamps used and unfortunately one channel is out. I was hoping someone here might have the schematic to this preamp. Thanks Bob .......
76: Vintage Asylum, RE: Hi everyone. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2016-11-11, 18:08:15 (107.77.83.31)
Mickey, so sorry! Hope you feel better! .......
77: Vintage Asylum, RE: In the market for a vintage pair of Bozak Concert Grands? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2016-07-07, 20:10:31 (162.234.11.119)
Symphony's usually go for $800-1000 a pair. They are asking Concert Grand money for that pair. My wife hated the look of the moorish symphony speakers. She said I brought Salvation Army into the house .......
78: Critic's Corner, RE: John Marks is in the cable business! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2016-05-01, 15:34:22 (162.234.11.119)
John, How much for a 3mile cable? .......
79: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Another rave review for Raven audio (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2016-01-27, 18:11:26 (107.77.87.75)
I know the author of the review personally. He reviews audio because he loves the hobby And for no other reason. He happened to think this piece was extraordinary for the price. .......
80: Vintage Asylum, RE: Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-12-24, 20:44:34 (162.234.11.119)
Mikey, Happy Holidays! .......
81: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Krell KSA 100s Amplifier (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-12-24, 20:39:30 (162.234.11.119)
Would love to buy you Lumi preamp! .......
82: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Respect for Quad Rebuilders with an electrostatic shootout (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-12-09, 20:14:53 (73.45.97.72)
AJ, would love to hear more about the results of your amps. I am using the original model 2 and the amps are an issue. Love the sound though because the Bev's magical imaging. As you know the power tr .......
83: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: New Respect for Quad Rebuilders with an electrostatic shootout (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-12-09, 07:35:52 (66.146.204.250)
AJ, Nice system! Are the Beveridges the Model 2'sw? Bob .......
84: Vintage Asylum, What Vintage gear are you Thankful for? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-11-26, 07:00:05 (107.77.87.34)
Ok I'll start it off. I am thankful for the Beveridge 2's that Provide so much listening enjoyment! Listening to Horowitz on R2R now! I am thankful for the magic much of this gear has played with appr .......
85: Vintage Asylum, RE: Pin Michael Samra for C28 recap (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-10-19, 00:36:39 (24.12.66.173)
Mickey, I hope you feel better soon! .......
86: Tape Trail, Someone in Chicago to maintain a Technics RS 1500? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-07-16, 17:18:40 (107.77.87.127)
Would someone know of a good tech in the Chicagoland area that could go over my technics RS 1500 and make adjustments to make sure it's running properly? I would prefer someone reasonable who won't t .......
87: Tape Trail, RE: Technics RS-1500 US (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-06-14, 13:17:17 (107.77.87.78)
Is there anyone in the Chicago or the Midwest anyone would recommend refurbishing this deck without costing a a mortgage payment or two! I just pulled mine out and am enjoying it on a great Sunday aft .......
88: Vintage Asylum, RE: Analog-Sounding CD Players (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-02-22, 07:36:57 (107.77.89.46)
I agree with Mikey's assessment of using a Mac Mini. You can also control it remotely from your listening seat with an IPad or smartphone. It is so much fun to have access to 1500 CD's at the flick of .......
89: Vintage Asylum, RE: Scott 310C (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2015-01-17, 04:50:57 (107.77.85.28)
Is it worth it to add the Scott multiplex unit to these tuners or just get a 350 or one of the other stereo Scott tuners? .......
90: Vintage Asylum, RE: Yes, contact me off board and I will put you in touch with..... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-07-01, 20:05:00 (166.147.104.19)
We are talking about the same guy. Dave in Maine is my good friend. I actually pointed him to you after I read your post about these speakers from some time ago on Audiogon. Were they ever really in p .......
91: Vintage Asylum, Pederson HF-1 speakers (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-07-01, 17:43:34 (98.193.38.123)
A friend picked up a pair of these speakers. Does anyone know anything about them or the company? I think they were produced about the mid 70's. .......
92: Vintage Asylum, RE: Incapacitated the last couple weeks. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-06-17, 19:07:13 (71.16.52.189)
Mickey, I just saw this and wanted to wish you a speedy recovery .......
93: General Asylum, RE: Help With Determining the Value of Classic/Vintage Equipment (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-06-17, 04:27:10 (71.16.52.189)
I could be interested in this system. Please call me at 1-855 BUY HIFI. .......
94: General Asylum, RE: Help With Determining the Value of Classic/Vintage Equipment (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-06-17, 04:17:58 (71.16.52.189)
I could be interested in this system. Please email me through the audioasylum system or call me at 1-855 BUY HIFI. I could at least give you an idea of this gear. The others mentioned in this thread w .......
95: Vintage Asylum, Anybody have a ARC sp3a1 service manual (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-02-04, 20:46:16 (166.147.104.156)
Still trying to get my preamp running. Needed rewound power transformer but still having problems. My wonderful friend and great tech Lawrence Hrasim is working on it for me and needs a service manual .......
96: Vintage Asylum, RE: Friend needs help in South Florida (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-01-29, 04:12:25 (166.147.104.165)
He is in Miami so he is right there. .......
97: Vintage Asylum, Friend needs help in South Florida (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-01-28, 08:27:30 (166.147.104.147)
I have a friend who has tons of SS Mac gear that needs help because most of it has been sitting in a closet for 15 years. Do you know of anyone reasonable and competent in the area who could put this .......
98: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Scintillas - Help Identifying 1 ohm or 1 and 4 ohm model (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2014-01-08, 20:28:07 (98.193.38.123)
Congrats!!! .......
99: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Picked up old pair of T-ID (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-11-12, 19:29:12 (98.193.38.123)
Glad you got them! I meant to call you about this pair. I have some Bev 2's coming so I was a bit deep in speakers to consider the t-1d's. Did you get all the panels working? Bob .......
100: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Hey Bob, scanned that schematic, how should I get it to you? nt (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-11-02, 12:44:34 (166.147.104.154)
Please email it to JBL 1504c@gmail.com Thanks Bob .......
101: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Talk about cheap... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-11-01, 21:09:00 (98.193.38.123)
You could sell them at $25000 and still make profit? What was dealer price on them? .......
102: Vintage Asylum, RE: Here you go. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-11-01, 08:28:53 (98.193.38.123)
Thanks to Jim and Mickey the transformer is on the way to Gary in Maine! Bob .......
103: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I have a schematic for the SP3 and tried e-mailing you...... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-30, 19:48:08 (166.147.104.149)
Viridian,I changed my settings so that you should be able to email me. Thank you for your kindness. Bob .......
104: Vintage Asylum, RE: Where to find a transformer for ARC Sp-3? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-30, 12:13:50 (166.147.104.177)
Thanks Jim. I called Gary and he is looking into it. .......
105: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: I may have a schematic at home, I will e-mail you directly if I do. nt (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-30, 12:12:11 (166.147.104.177)
Thank you .......
106: Vintage Asylum, RE: Where to find a transformer for ARC Sp-3? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-30, 04:34:36 (98.193.38.123)
Mickey, Who is Heyboer? .......
107: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ask them for the specs; you can have one made, quite reasonably.... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-29, 21:25:34 (166.147.104.153)
They didn't have the specs on an item that old. .......
108: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Where to find a transformer for ARC Sp-3? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-29, 15:29:24 (98.193.38.123)
I already called Audio Research and they don't have them .......
109: Vintage Asylum, Where to find a transformer for ARC Sp-3? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-10-29, 15:28:33 (98.193.38.123)
Already called Audio Research and they don't have them. .......
110: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Acoustat Spectra 33 How much power required? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-30, 06:45:38 (166.147.104.176)
Brad, thanks for all the recommendations. Wish I still had the CJ's for these speakers. Please tell Flo that I say 'hello." I still would love to come visit you guys one of these days .......
111: Planar Speaker Asylum, Acoustat Spectra 33 How much power required? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-29, 17:44:34 (71.228.57.224)
I am getting Acoustat Spectra 33's. I have read wattage numbers all over the board about what it takes to power them. Tubes or Solid State? How many watts? Can an OTL work with them? My suspicion is n .......
112: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: How good was the NYAL NCP2 preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-28, 15:29:45 (166.147.104.154)
Thank you both Freddie and Steven. Steven, the thought of care and feeding doesn't make this quite as appealing. Did you use the preamp with one of the NYAL OTL's? If so, I would think that would have .......
113: OTL Asylum, Has anyone heard the NYAL NCP 2 preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-26, 20:08:18 (166.147.104.147)
Was this a good sounding preamp? Would an updated unit still sound good today?would it be worth the trouble? Bob .......
114: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How good was the NYAL NCP2 preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-26, 07:19:36 (71.228.57.224)
I have been offered this preamp. I am wondering how it would stack up with todays offerings. Was it highly thought of when it was new? I am much more familiar with the Futterman OTL Amplifiers but was .......
115: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge 2 or 2SW speaker cabinet mods??? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-23, 06:43:15 (64.61.30.115)
Lew, I think that Lawrence did some minor increase of bracing to your speakers. I think that you must be careful in bracing the cabinet because Beveridge tuned these cabinets. I have heard of thos .......
116: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Quad ESL: "To jute or not to jute?" (longish) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-07-05, 20:41:43 (166.147.104.144)
About 20 years ago I read in a magazine that removing this jute would make the speaker so much more transparent and world class. I then took it out and the speaker and while it was more transparent, i .......
117: SET Asylum, RE: Melody AN 211 VS Line Magnetic 219IA - Let's Get Ready to RUMBLE!! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2013-06-23, 09:38:09 (71.228.57.224)
I heard the Melody AN 211 just this week at a reviewer friend's house. While we both liked the 211 he has the Melody 300B amp and we both agreed we liked that better. The caveat is that the 300B amp h .......
118: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: QUAD ESL 57 SYSTEM UPGRADE RECOMMENDATIONS REQUEST (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-12-19, 19:08:32 (68.50.116.68)
Why would you sell the Forsel? .......
119: Vintage Asylum, RE: Marantz CD7 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-10-04, 21:16:42 (98.193.39.139)
dave, Which model Magnavox used the 1541 chipset? .......
120: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dunlavey SC IV can be had very reasonably (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-21, 07:54:04 (98.193.39.139)
Very Affluent neighborhood and big house with a 20 year old kid who says that his father has been out of the country for 3 years and he needs to sell the system. I bought a CJ Preamp from him that wor .......
121: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dunlavey SC IV can be had very reasonably (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-21, 06:44:50 (98.193.39.139)
It is on Craigslist and he said he would sell them for less than $1000 .......
122: Vintage Asylum, RE: Audiogon phishing? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-20, 13:48:29 (166.137.100.19)
Glad I procrastinated! .......
123: Speaker Asylum, RE: Thanks, but wait! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-18, 18:54:03 (98.193.39.139)
M3 you are killing me! I have not heard either speaker. I am enjoying both Ohm F's and Beveridges so I should just leave well enough alone. I was a vintage audio collector that lost his collection dur .......
124: Speaker Asylum, RE: Affiliated with the seller? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-18, 11:12:43 (166.137.100.34)
I have no affiliation whatsoever. I almost bought these myself and thought it would be of interest for someone on these boards. My interest was only in allowing another audiophile to get a great barga .......
125: Speaker Asylum, RE: Appreciated, could I call for an estimate? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 22:17:57 (98.193.39.139)
Call Jim at Custom Crating and Logistics at 630-787-6120. Tell him Bob Aranyi told you to call him. Email me at rda5555(at) hotmail.com for details about the speakers .......
126: Vintage Asylum, RE: McIntosh C11 vs CJ Classic Preamp (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 20:41:20 (98.193.39.139)
I almost bought an AGI preamp that was on Ebay a couple of weeks ago. Can you tell me your thoughts about this preamp? I agree with the others that upgrading the c-11 could be costly. Another great vi .......
127: Speaker Asylum, RE: Dunlavey SC IV can be had very reasonably (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 20:29:20 (98.193.39.139)
I know a great crating and shipping company in Chicago if you are interested. Bob .......
128: General Asylum, RE: Must See Music Movie "Searching for Sugar Man." Incredible!! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 15:35:10 (98.193.39.139)
By pure coincidence Rodriguez is playing in Chicago this week! Scored some tickets though Craigslist. Should be a good time. Friday we are going to see the Magic Flute. Hope my audio system doesn't fe .......
129: General Asylum, RE: Maybe because i bought one? Too many folks insult Bryston sound.. So i talk it up. so what? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 15:31:48 (98.193.39.139)
Sounds like a bit of projection to me .......
130: Speaker Asylum, Dunlavey SC IV can be had very reasonably (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 15:30:21 (98.193.39.139)
There is a nice pair of Dunlavey SC IV's that are available in the Chicagoland area for less than 1K. I thought hard and long about it but I cannot buy every speaker that comes my way. Wanted to put i .......
131: General Asylum, RE: Big bucks: Bryston 4B-SST2 and yes the Bryston sounds better. nt (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 14:56:42 (75.21.90.62)
Thanks Elizabeth. I enjoy reading your posts here and that other website. Bob .......
132: Vintage Asylum, Dunlavey SC IV can be had very reasonably (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 12:56:52 (98.193.39.139)
There is a nice pair of Dunlavey SC IV's that are available in the Chicagoland area for less than 1K. I thought hard and long about it but I cannot buy every speaker that comes my way. Wanted to put i .......
133: General Asylum, RE: Would a Forte 4 amp and ...... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-17, 12:52:23 (98.193.39.139)
If not, I would be interesting in buying it. Elizabeth what did you replace it with? .......
134: General Asylum, RE: Must See Music Movie "Sugar Man." Incredible!! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-15, 20:35:14 (98.193.39.139)
Sorry the movies' name is "Searching for Sugar man." In the movie it was thought by all that he had died. .......
135: General Asylum, Must See Music Movie "Sugar Man." Incredible!! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-15, 20:13:48 (98.193.39.139)
I went to see the movie Sugar Man tonight an it was the best music movie that I have ever seen. It is about a musician named Rodriguez who put out 2 albums in the early 70's that totally flopped. Many .......
136: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Maplenoll (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-03, 10:17:47 (75.21.83.209)
Thank you for your response. I have done a number of the things that you suggest. The previous owner said that his pump was off over 50 percent of the time. I think that I have found the problem regar .......
137: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Anyone in Chicago who can help me with a Maplenoll tunrtable? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-02, 06:25:05 (166.147.104.153)
Mark, Thanks for the words of encouragement. I was really excited to listen to the Ariadne and felt very frustrated when the pump never got up to 45 PSI. The turntable functioned but I was afraid .......
138: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Send an e-mnail to my friend (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-01, 14:29:55 (166.147.104.146)
Thank you. I sent him an email. Bob .......
139: Vinyl Asylum, Anyone in Chicago who can help me with a Maplenoll tunrtable? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-09-01, 12:56:50 (75.21.83.209)
I have a Maplenoll Ariadne turntable. I bought it about 9 months ago and the first night I set it up the pump overheated and stopped working. I went out and found a Silentaire 20A pump which I had som .......
140: Vintage Asylum, Anyone still use the AGI 511 preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-08-07, 17:16:47 (98.193.39.139)
I have been looking for one of these and wonder if it is worth the trouble to find one of these? .......
141: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Mark Levinson LNC-2 Crossover question (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-07-29, 17:17:11 (98.193.39.139)
I have a few questions about a LNC -2 Crossover that I have. My unit has a serial number of 814 so I think it was close to last one's made. Would it have the open framed module or closed potted module .......
142: Vintage Asylum, RE: Baranyi, how would you compare the JBLs to apogees? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-04-25, 12:05:39 (76.77.113.74)
Robby, I would definitely say they are just different. Every speaker has its strengths. The Apogees are great speakers. I was expecting nothing out of the Jbl' speakers and I was surprised how good th .......
143: Vintage Asylum, RE: At the risk of being flamed... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-04-24, 15:33:30 (98.193.89.119)
Ed, I would agree with you on the JBL's that I heard that are later than the late 50's to very early 60's could be grating if not system matched carefully. The very early 50's JBL seemed to sound qu .......
144: Vintage Asylum, RE: Open C34's? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-04-24, 09:29:21 (76.77.113.74)
The c-34's are from different periods. The early one has the "L" within the logo. You can clearly see the 15 inch driver and the tweeter through the grill cloth. The newer of the speakers has JBL Sigm .......
145: Vintage Asylum, RE: which driver set is in the C34's? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-04-24, 08:55:07 (76.77.113.74)
I will need to open up the cabinets. Do you know how to take off the front grills of these speakers? .......
146: Vintage Asylum, RE: Listened to a pair of JBL C-34's and amazed how little we have progressed in 60 years!! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-04-23, 22:47:02 (166.147.99.175)
Not quite sure what you are asking but guessing you mean amplification. I used an Audio research D-76 amplifier. Also using a VTL Ultimate Preamp. .......
147: Vintage Asylum, Listened to a pair of JBL C-34's and amazed how little we have progressed in 60 years!! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-04-23, 21:35:33 (98.193.89.119)
I have been listening to a pair of JBL c-34's. I really didn't expect much but what I found is a lovely midrange that has great palpability. A dear friend is a reviewer for one of the largest online E .......
148: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Beveridge Model 2 and Model 2 SW (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-02-26, 20:18:56 (75.22.25.221)
I have been wondering which speaker is better the 2 or 2sw. I have been told by many that the 2 is the better speaker and then there are quite a few people who say that the 2sw is just as good as the .......
149: General Asylum, RE: NO.... Gon, Gone....nt (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-02-06, 12:40:32 (75.21.89.180)
That is such a shame! I have made so many audio friends by contacting them directly off of forums. Hard to believe that it is intentional. .......
150: General Asylum, Audiogon-Is there a way to email members? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-02-06, 12:13:02 (75.21.89.180)
In the past clicking on the individual's name would allow one to email through the Audiogon system. I cannot seem to find it under the revised format. Is there something that I am missing? Bob ::: TOP .......
151: Planar Speaker Asylum, Tympani 3's seem much more transparent than the 1D's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2012-01-03, 05:08:33 (75.22.23.105)
The two panels which work on the Tympani 3's (bass panels will need work) seem so much more transparent than the Tympani 1D's. The panels work on the Tympani 1 D's. Is it possible that the Tympani 1D' .......
152: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How to repair Tympani 3's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-22, 05:18:10 (75.22.16.77)
Roger, My Tympani's look exactly like yours in even the vanilla grill cloth. My bass drivers look like yours except they have cross beams that go over the mylar and wires. I wonder if my version .......
153: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How to repair Tympani 3's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-21, 05:44:07 (75.22.16.77)
These were purchased from the original owner who never touched anything. It looks like the original socks were never taken off. I will try to call Magnepan regarding this because I wonder if the origi .......
154: Planar Speaker Asylum, How to repair Tympani 3's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-20, 21:38:27 (98.193.90.188)
I had the bass panels of the Tympani 3's opened up and they have cross braces that go directly against the mylar and the wires on the mylar. Can these be removed without damaging the mylar? These cros .......
155: Tape Trail, Revox G36 sounds better than a Technics RS-1500 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-17, 05:09:31 (75.22.26.57)
I have both Players and sonically the Revox seems to wipe the floor of the Technics. The Technics has not been professionally adjusted but I think the tube electronics in the Revox just sound better I .......
156: Tape Trail, RE: Are Revox A77 and G36 Playback head interchangeable ? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-17, 05:03:27 (75.22.26.57)
Stella You are right. I called JN Technical Arts and they confirmed your thoughts. Thank you for responding. Bob .......
157: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Maplenoll Ariadne quiet pump (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-13, 18:49:48 (75.22.28.210)
Thanks for your kind offer. Bob .......
158: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Depending on the compressor design (type).... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-13, 15:49:39 (75.22.28.210)
Jim, There are a bunch of numbers on it. the big numbers are AE 120 AT-014 In smaller numbers there are TD 3090AK B41478 AE1336A PH1 LRA 14.6 This part was hard to read but it seemed to say V11 .......
159: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Maplenoll Ariadne quiet pump (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-13, 15:34:42 (75.22.28.210)
The model number on my nonworking pumps os AE 120AT-014 which apparently was a 1/8th horsepower compressor. There are many other numbers on it but not sure what they mean. Bob .......
160: Vinyl Asylum, RE: REALLY hot, indeed (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-13, 14:42:48 (75.22.28.210)
Your pictures and numbers would be very helpful. Thank you for your kind offer. Bob .......
161: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Depending on the compressor design (type).... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-13, 08:15:23 (75.22.28.210)
This was done with this turntable 20 years ago. Bob .......
162: Vinyl Asylum, RE: "I know it is a 1/6 horsepower refrigerator compressor." (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-13, 07:23:17 (75.22.28.210)
This was told me by Lloyd Walker. He told me to drain the refrigerant and make sure to have 22 ounces of oil in it. I have read elsewhere that it was a refrigerator compressor. Bob .......
163: Vinyl Asylum, Maplenoll Ariadne quiet pump (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-12, 21:49:44 (75.22.28.210)
My super quiet pump malfunctioned on my Maplenoll. I just bought it and it overheated almost immediately. Can these be fixed or is it better to just get another refrigerator compressor? I know it is a .......
164: Tape Trail, Are Revox A77 and G36 Playback head interchangeable ? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-12-10, 19:36:08 (75.22.28.210)
I am wondering if A77 playback heads are the same as those on a Revox g-36? .......
165: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-amping Tympani 1-D's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-26, 14:17:46 (98.206.62.255)
I have the Tympani 3a's. Roger how did you power your speakers? .......
166: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-amping Tympani 1-D's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-26, 07:31:53 (98.206.62.255)
Josh, thanks for the manual lonk. Could the Tympani 1D bass panels be used with tweeter midrange of the Tympani 3's? .......
167: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Bi-amping Tympani 1-D's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-25, 12:46:36 (98.206.62.255)
Computerman or anyone else on this thread I also have the Tympani 3's. I was wondering if you had a manual for it because I would also like to triamp the speakers and have no idea how to make the conn .......
168: Vintage Asylum, Brook and Ohm F connection! Lincoln Walsh (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-23, 11:16:53 (98.220.10.136)
Very nice amps and supposedly the 10c was even better. Something that I recently learned was that Lincoln Walsh who designed the Ohm F's founded this company. Excellent mind at work here !! ::: TOPIC: .......
169: Vintage Asylum, RE: Lynched? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-14, 21:05:40 (75.21.94.56)
I was just joking! .......
170: Vintage Asylum, RE: How much to invest in a FM Tuner (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-13, 07:05:20 (75.21.94.56)
Wish I was technically inclined to be able to do this. Bob .......
171: Vintage Asylum, How much to invest in a FM Tuner (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-13, 06:16:24 (75.21.94.56)
I have the 310D with no multiplex. I find that the Multiplex 335 is as expensive as the actual tuner! Then to have that upgraded the sky seems to be the limit. At the end of the day would it be any be .......
172: Radio Road, RE: Harman Kardon Citation 18 Audio Upgrades- IF Board (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-10, 04:13:43 (75.21.94.56)
HoosierAudio, where are you located in Indiana? Is the Citation 18 your favorite tuner or is this just one of many. I have read that Sherod loves this tuner. .......
173: Radio Road, Mr 77 or Scott 310D with multiplex which is better? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-10, 04:09:04 (75.21.94.56)
Which would be a better bet? A Mcintosh Mr-77 or a Scott 310D with the 335 MPX? Would either of these tuners be as good as Mcintosh MR 71. I am not a DX guy and really only care about sound quality. W .......
174: Vintage Asylum, RE: Balance control on Sp3 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-06, 12:48:52 (75.21.94.56)
Nice when you can figure out your own problem. I had the outputs hooked up wrong. Never seen a preamp with this configuration! Nice to finally hear it in stereo! .......
175: Vintage Asylum, Balance control on Sp3 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-05, 16:27:16 (75.21.94.56)
I have now seen 2 ARC Sp3's that have a balance control that if turned all the way to one side have no music through either speaker. I thought on the first SP 3 that this was a defect in the preamp bu .......
176: Vintage Asylum, RE: You can do this if you have some soldering skills. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-05, 05:45:10 (75.21.94.56)
Mike, Thanks for that very informed response. How are you feeling? My back feels a little stiff this morning after a run! Maybe it knew I would be emailing you this AM. Bob .......
177: Vintage Asylum, RE: Mcintosh MR 77 will not play in stereo (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-03, 20:25:06 (75.21.94.56)
Is this typically a complicated repair? .......
178: Vintage Asylum, Mcintosh MR 77 will not play in stereo (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-11-03, 19:17:23 (75.21.94.56)
A friend of mine just picked up a Mcintosh Mr 77. He brought it over because the stereo light never comes on and when it is switched into the stereo mode the tuner is silent. In the auto mode it evide .......
179: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Apogee vs. Magnepan (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-31, 02:49:20 (75.21.94.56)
The Beveridge has a better midrange than any of the Apogees that I have heard (Owned 2 pairs of Scintillas and heard Full ranges.) The Beveridges do not have the dynamics of the Apogees. I have been p .......
180: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Now listening to Tympani 1D and have questions (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-25, 23:32:20 (75.21.85.86)
Josh, I have read through the thread and consulted the manual. I have talked to a friend who turned me on to the Beveridges. Little did I know that his second favorite speakers were the Tympani 1d .......
181: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Now listening to Tympani 1D and have questions (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-25, 07:05:40 (75.21.85.86)
I will be trying the Tympani 1D's with some old audio research gear. SP3 and D-76 (maybe I can use the CJ evolution 2000 on the bass.) I think I have read that the 1D's were voiced with this equipment .......
182: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How do you have them set up? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-25, 06:57:28 (75.21.85.86)
Jim, I have tried this but it seems I am not getting enough bass sound out of the Tympani speakers. I probably need a more flexible crossover. Bob .......
183: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Now listening to Tympani 1D and have questions (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-21, 21:53:22 (75.22.19.180)
It seems as if the lower midrange is the problem. The upper midrange seems wonderful but lower midrange seems either bloated and not transparent at all. It is a sharp contrast to the upper midrange. M .......
184: Vintage Asylum, RE: Back condition (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-21, 20:23:43 (75.22.19.180)
I haven't been to this forum in a week and am sorry to read this. Hope you are doing well and are not in much pain today. It was great talking to you on the phone and swapping stories. Bob ::: TOPIC:: .......
185: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Now listening to Tympani 1D and have questions (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-21, 20:11:00 (75.22.19.180)
I don't hear any buzzing but am wondering if the panels are playing at full strength. I tried them with Beveridges and the bass seems a bit anemic. I probably need to play with the crossover a bit tho .......
186: Planar Speaker Asylum, Now listening to Tympani 1D and have questions (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-20, 23:02:12 (75.22.19.180)
Someone gave a pair of Tympani 1D's that have the later jumpers. I called Magnepan and they sent me the Jumpers for free! That is exceptional customer service!! These speakers are not pretty but to my .......
187: Planar Speaker Asylum, Where can I get jumpers for Tympani 1D (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-10-01, 20:59:48 (75.21.87.225)
I just picked up a pair of the newer Tympani 1D's today that use the jumpers. Unfortunately, they did not have the jumpers and am wondering where I can buy these. Would they have these at a Radio Shac .......
188: Tape Trail, Looking for tech in Chicago to repair my Revox G36 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-28, 21:53:37 (75.22.19.98)
Is there anyone that you can recommend in the Chicago area? .......
189: Tape Trail, RE: Sealed copies of West Side Story 4-TK 7.5 ips (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-25, 21:33:55 (75.22.19.98)
Just found 14 sealed classical 1/4 tracks. Been a bit hesitant to open them up but don't really see a huge premium on ebay for sealed tapes. .......
190: Vintage Asylum, RE: Audio Research gear that has been unused for 20 years (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-25, 18:51:12 (166.137.143.5)
Ok, I really need help now. He would take $2500. Do I buy it or let someone buy this deal? .......
191: Tape Trail, RE: Revox G36 develops hum after 15-30 minutes. K (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-24, 19:36:57 (166.137.142.29)
When I turn off the machine for a minute the hum( more like a loud rumble) will go away for a couple minutes then return. Any help would be appreciated. Bob .......
192: Tape Trail, Revox G36 develops hum after 15-30 minutes. K (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-24, 19:20:00 (166.137.142.29)
Any thoughts on what it could be. It seems to be concentrated on channel 2. If I put the setting on input there is no hum (actually a loud rumble sound) Tubes , capacitors? Any thoughts? .......
193: Tape Trail, RE: Revox G36 settings for playback\ (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-24, 09:38:03 (75.22.19.98)
After I play the Revox for about a 1/2 hour it starts to hum loudly. It doesn't do it on the input setting but is on Tape 2 or tape 1+2. Does that sound like a tube going bad? Anyway, other ideas? Als .......
194: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: How good are Tympani 3's? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-24, 09:16:55 (75.22.19.98)
The two panels per side were called the Tympani 2. I assume you could then buy the bass panels separately to have a full Tympani 3 system. .......
195: Planar Speaker Asylum, How good are Tympani 3's? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-22, 21:31:32 (75.22.19.98)
I posed this question in the previous thread but realized that it may deserve its own thread. I went to see a pair of Tympani 3's today. i was wondering how they would compare to the later Tympani 1D' .......
196: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Tympani III's for donation, free/very low $$$, northern NJ (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-22, 21:20:48 (75.22.19.98)
I went to see a pair of Tympani III's today! How would these speakers compare with the Tympani 1D's? They seemed to be parts of very extensive systems (mostly triamped.) One thing of note here is tha .......
197: Vintage Asylum, RE: Audio Research gear that has been unused for 20 years (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-22, 21:11:24 (75.22.19.98)
Finally went to see the gear today. It was all pretty dirty and not mint. This could change with a good and extensive bath. The speakers are Tympany 3's and look to be in need of restoration although .......
198: Tape Trail, RE: Revox G36 settings for playback\ (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-21, 18:29:33 (166.137.143.5)
I cannot open your Studer Link .......
199: Vintage Asylum, RE: Audio Research gear that has been unused for 20 years (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-18, 19:34:18 (75.22.19.98)
Thanks to everyone who responded and I am still sort of on the fence but leaning away from this deal. To complete the picture there is also a Phase linear 700 and a Scott 310D in addition to the Audio .......
200: Vintage Asylum, RE: Audio Research gear that has been unused for 20 years (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-18, 19:28:19 (75.22.19.98)
Peter, thanks for the response. This stuff is so old that Tom (Audio Doctor) could have sold it to me used! I always wanted to go visit him but never had the opportunity. I was rereading my post not b .......
201: Vintage Asylum, RE: Audio Research gear that has been unused for 20 years (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-18, 04:46:41 (75.22.19.98)
thanks for the response. I am a bit let down thinking this could have been a killer system. .......
202: Vintage Asylum, RE: Anyone remember 'The Audio Doctor' (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-17, 23:03:31 (75.22.19.98)
This thread brings back memories I bought my very first "high end" system from Tom back in 1983. He sold me a pair of Acoustat 3's with Dynaco Mk3's with the very first CJ preamp. I didn't have money .......
203: Vintage Asylum, Audio Research gear that has been unused for 20 years (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-17, 20:16:44 (75.22.19.98)
Tomorrow I am going to look at some old ARC gear (pair of D76, sp3, crossover ec4) and I was wondering what can I expect in cost to bring these back up to snuff. Unfortunately from the pics that I hav .......
204: Tape Trail, Revox G36 settings for playback\ (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-09-17, 07:13:49 (75.22.19.98)
I have ventured back into R2R with a Revox G36. My machine did not come with an owners manual. My question is what setting do you I use on the front panel Tape1 or Tape 2, or Tape1+2? Connecting the t .......
205: Vintage Asylum, RE: There are several fabulous vintage preamps. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-08-21, 12:25:14 (98.206.62.255)
Are the vintage preamps with new parts as good as kilobuck modern preamps? I use a 1980's VTL ultimate stock and think it is good. I guess my question is are the newest preamps that much better than v .......
206: Vintage Asylum, RE: Heathkit preamps vs amps (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-08-09, 19:01:05 (99.141.93.74)
Michael and others on this board I was wondering if anyone had heard the SP-2 preamp? If so, can it sound good? .......
207: Vintage Asylum, RE: Why are the Heathkit tueb preamps so cheap? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-08-09, 13:52:09 (76.77.113.69)
Were Eico's built at a much higher level? .......
208: Vintage Asylum, Why are the Heathkit tueb preamps so cheap? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-08-08, 21:35:38 (99.141.93.74)
It seems like almost all other brands tube preamps have climbed in value. I have a Heathkit SP-2 that needs some help. It looks like a winner from a costruction standpoint. Even Eico has become expens .......
209: Speaker Asylum, Anyone still use Ohm F's or A's? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-06-02, 09:14:10 (76.77.113.69)
Does anyone in Chicago or the midwest still use the Ohm F's or A's? I would really like to hear a pair of these speakers in good operating condition. Anyone here still use them. As I enter my second h .......
210: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: T-IVas are the only ones to buy, IMO - as they give you the full-length true ribbon :-)) ... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-23, 23:19:58 (166.205.9.39)
My head is spinning with these responses. I had no idea of all the mods available for these speaker. I guess I'll check the archives to learn more about these mods. .......
211: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: As a happy owner of IV's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-22, 12:44:43 (166.205.10.174)
Sorry about being a newbie here but are Neo mods? .......
212: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: T-IVas are the only ones to buy, IMO - as they give you the full-length true ribbon :-)) ... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-22, 06:56:32 (166.205.10.174)
Andy, what do these speakers sell for? Can you add a ribbon to the regular IV's? How would they compete against the modern Maggie offerings? Bob .......
213: Planar Speaker Asylum, Which tympani to buy? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-21, 20:18:44 (12.130.116.128)
I have become interested in buying a pair of Tympani speakers. I bought a trashed pair of 1d's for almost nothing thinking I could send them back to Magnepan for a reasonable amount but one of the spe .......
214: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Converting Tympani bass/mid bass panels. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-14, 19:57:04 (99.141.83.198)
What is a reasonable price for Tympani 4's? .......
215: Vintage Asylum, RE: Does anyone here use Bozak Concert Grands? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-01, 05:40:27 (99.140.175.29)
Brian, I would love to hear he symphonys also. Where are you located? Bob .......
216: Vintage Asylum, RE: Does anyone here use Bozak Concert Grands? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-01, 05:38:06 (99.140.175.29)
Jareb, I need an invitation to your place! I have never heard a pair and really have the urge to hear them. Where are you located? Bob .......
217: Vintage Asylum, RE: why? you sick of your apogees? ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-05-01, 05:35:27 (99.140.175.29)
I moved away from Apogees 2 years ago. I listen primarily to Jazz and Classical and found the Beveridge 2sw's to be superior in many respects. I have read many great things about the Bozaks and would .......
218: Vintage Asylum, Does anyone here use Bozak Concert Grands? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-04-14, 20:28:15 (99.141.84.159)
I would love to hear a pair of these speakers. Are there any Bozak CG users here? .......
219: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge repair by Reromanus (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2011-02-16, 21:34:12 (99.141.88.91)
A number of months ago I contacted Rick Beveridge and he said at that time he was unable to repair the panels due to a loss of his equipment. Does anyone know if he is now repairing the panels again? .......
220: Vinyl Asylum, RE: Well Tempered Record Player (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-09-22, 22:43:43 (99.145.194.208)
It is worthwhile noting that there is a new Well Tempered table below the Amadeus which is supposed to be about 1/2 the price of the Amadeus. By all the reports the Amadeus supposed to trounce the old .......
221: Vinyl Asylum, Forsell Air Reference Mk 2 turntable worth buying? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-09-22, 20:13:44 (99.145.194.208)
I have the opportunity to buy an older Forsell Air Ref. Mk 2. It has been modified with an Well Tempered Reference Motor and has no flywheel. After reading as much as possible on the net about this tu .......
222: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Seems on a higher side. I'd say $1800 sounds more reasonable. N/T (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-08-26, 10:25:13 (76.77.113.68)
What do you think about a price of $1950? .......
223: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Seems on a higher side. I'd say $1800 sounds more reasonable. N/T (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-08-25, 19:20:47 (99.141.89.156)
Carcass..thank you for the response. My thoughts are pretty much the same as yours. Bob .......
224: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Reasonable price for a Plinius Sa-100 Mk3 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-08-25, 09:32:35 (76.77.113.68)
Audiogon shows the average price for this amplifier at $2090. Many times these prices are out of date. Is this a reasonable price to pay for this amplifier. Bob .......
225: Vinyl Asylum, Looking for someone to set-up a VPI Aries in Chicago (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-07-30, 21:56:03 (99.145.160.51)
I am looking for someone to set-up an original VPI Aries in the Chicagoland area. Bob .......
226: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge with Berning TF-12 producing awful hum (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-06-30, 04:38:24 (99.145.172.113)
I should also note that I live in a Chicago neighborhood with a traffic light directly outside my window and a neon sign just below the window from the retail business below. There might be more hash .......
227: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge with Berning TF-12 producing awful hum (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-06-30, 04:34:11 (99.145.172.113)
I do think it is because of the interconnects. I have another set of Beveridge amps that have RCA jacks. I will substitute them this weekend and use some cheap radio shack shielded cables to see if th .......
228: Planar Speaker Asylum, Beveridge with Berning TF-12 producing awful hum (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-06-29, 21:08:17 (99.145.172.113)
I just purchased an old Berning Tf-12 and hooked it up with my Beveridge 2sw's and there is a loud pervasive hum. To be fair this problem has happened with other preamps such as the Audio Valve ekli .......
229: Vintage Asylum, RE: Western Electric 124E Amp (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-06-16, 19:11:36 (99.145.193.180)
expensive! .......
230: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Berning ea-230 for Quad Esl 57´s (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-05-21, 19:05:50 (99.145.164.108)
Ea-230 sounds very close to a Marantz 8B .......
231: Vintage Asylum, RE: What amp for a JBL Hartsfield? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2010-02-12, 20:50:08 (98.212.75.50)
I had Hartsfields for a number of years and enjoyed the heck out of them. The Marantz 2 was a great mate for the Hartsfields but even better was a WE 91 amp. You can build a replica pretty easily. The .......
232: Vintage Asylum, RE: The JBL Paragon argument! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-12-12, 23:06:14 (99.151.79.125)
I owned the Paragon and Hartsfields at the same time. The Paragon was very entertaining but really didn't do stereo. A great piece of furniture and it was quite a bit of fun to own. The Hartsfields in .......
233: Amp/Preamp Asylum, VTL Ultimate which version is better (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-10-06, 20:17:33 (99.141.86.69)
I have read that this preamp came in 2 versions. The first version was a true dual mono with 2 power cords and the 2nd version had 1 power cord. Which version is supposed to be superior and why? Do bo .......
234: General Asylum, Best way to ship audio from Australia to USA? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-08-23, 06:49:14 (99.141.87.196)
I wonder if any asylum members have shipped any audio items from Down under to the USA? My friend would like to buy an item approx. 66 lbs and send it here to the Chicago area. Any idea of cost to do .......
235: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Value of Aragon 2002? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-07-03, 03:44:13 (99.145.171.90)
thanks Mags for this information. Bob .......
236: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Value of Aragon 2002? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-07-02, 04:57:28 (99.145.171.90)
A friend asked me what the value is of this amplifier because she wants to sell it. Any assistance would be helpful .......
237: Vintage Asylum, RE: Where to find a Yamaha c-70? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-06-29, 12:33:37 (99.140.233.171)
Dave, Do you have a c-70? .......
238: Vintage Asylum, Where to find a Yamaha c-70? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-06-27, 18:28:47 (99.145.171.90)
I am looking to buy one of these preamps. Other than ebay, is there another good place to find the sort of vintage gear? Are there vintage Yamaha dealers? Bob .......
239: Amp/Preamp Asylum, vtl ultimate preamp (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-06-21, 19:10:38 (98.212.72.43)
what would a fair price be for one of these vintage preamps? How would they stand up today to the more modern preamps? .......
240: Bottlehead Forum, Looking to contact Sven007 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-06-17, 23:14:43 (99.145.162.203)
Sven007 please contact Baranyi at rda5555@hotmail.com. I am looking to purchase a Precision Fidelity c7a. Bob .......
241: Vinyl Asylum, Well tempered arm drifts from the center toward the beginning of the record (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-06-16, 21:53:09 (99.151.77.145)
I have just tried to set my vintage Well Tempered classic with square motor for the first time with a grado Sonata cartridge. If I place the tonearm in the middle of the record the arm drifts back tow .......
242: Vinyl Asylum, Any new thoughts on the VPI Classic (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-06-14, 08:16:48 (99.145.164.42)
Any new users who have compared this to the other VPI's and other turntables in general? Bob .......
243: Vintage Asylum, regarding Stereo Exchange (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-03-25, 19:47:07 (68.22.198.234)
I Have had good luck at Stereo Exchange for a number of items and Dave is a good guy. Bob .......
244: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Has Anyone heard the Nat audio Utopia? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-03-12, 20:12:52 (66.72.98.79)
I am wondering if anyone has heard the Nat audio Utopia? I have been told that this company has a big reputaion in Europe. Bob .......
245: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: MYE speaker stand review (20's) at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-01-12, 20:31:50 (66.72.103.1)
Her is the Link: http://forum.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/frr.pl?raccs&1231740811&read&3&4& It is in the review section under accessories. BOb .......
246: Planar Speaker Asylum, MYE speaker stand review (20's) at Audiogon (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2009-01-12, 09:55:07 (99.140.213.223)
My friend Teajay from Audiogon posted a great MYE speaker stand review on Audiogon today. He uses the 20's. I will be going over to listen to his speakers with these stands shortly. Bob .......
247: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge 2 or 2sw, which is better? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-11-16, 10:48:21 (66.72.101.69)
How would you describe the differences? .......
248: Planar Speaker Asylum, Beveridge 2 or 2sw, which is better? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-11-16, 07:18:24 (66.72.101.69)
I have friends who tell me the Beveridge 2 was better than the Beveridge 2sw (Subwoofer). I have other friends who tell me that the only difference was the increase in SPLs and low end on the 2WS. I a .......
249: Speaker Asylum, Shahinian Diapasons anyone use them? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-11-10, 15:03:45 (68.22.207.76)
I would like to hear these speakers. Anyone use these in the midwest? Bob .......
250: Digital Drive, RE: "It's the Economy, Stupid" (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-10-28, 21:24:19 (68.22.205.239)
I laughed seeing my ad featured as the poster child for the bad economy! I have been very surprised that this player has not moved quickly. My comment is that usually the months of October and Novembe .......
251: Digital Drive, Amr-cd77 huge price increase (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-09-28, 06:37:18 (66.72.99.6)
I was informed that this machine will now be selling for $12K! How does a company justify a 30% increase? Seems like a bad time with the USA economy so jittery. .......
252: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Owners what preamp do you use? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-09-18, 05:04:50 (68.22.199.23)
These posts have given me much to think about. My interconnects are over 15 feet. I have copied another Beveridge system owners system except that my cd source is different and my interconnects are al .......
253: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Beveridge Owners what preamp do you use? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-09-17, 04:06:42 (68.22.200.9)
Mr. Bill, What source do you use with your Sonic Euphoria? .......
254: Planar Speaker Asylum, Beveridge Owners what preamp do you use? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-09-16, 08:33:00 (68.22.204.35)
I have owned the vintage Beveridge 2sw system for a couple of months and love the way it presents music. I have been using a passive Sonic Euphoria and the purity of music is wonderful. What the passi .......
255: Critic's Corner, RE: Very seedy indeed.... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-08-01, 10:04:59 (66.72.97.183)
It really isn't the paltry amount of money involved but the fact they are trying to mislead people into thinking that they are getting some sort of bargain for renewing early. I would have probably ex .......
256: General Asylum, Deceptive The Absolute Sound practice (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-08-01, 09:37:56 (66.72.97.183)
I just received in the mail today an offer to get 2 years for the price of 1 from The Abolute Sound. The offer said that if I renewed early it would save them from having to send further renewal lette .......
257: Critic's Corner, Deceptive The Absolute Sound practice (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-08-01, 09:37:56 (66.72.97.183)
I just received in the mail today an offer to get 2 years for the price of 1 from The Abolute Sound. The offer said that if I renewed early it would save them from having to send further renewal lette .......
258: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Is Plinius still the only game in town? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-06-27, 06:43:26 (68.22.201.46)
I have read that the current Plinius is not as good as one generation ago due to a management change. Is the Sb-301 as good as the old 250 Mk 4? Bob .......
259: Tweakers' Asylum, RE: Shallco. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-06-23, 20:00:31 (68.22.196.19)
Sorry to be off-thread but on a search of Beverage Electrostats I have seen your name many times. I am looking for a pair of 2's or 2sw's. I wonder if you might know of any pairs for sale? I have hear .......
260: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: I sold the Beveridges. I now own Soundlab Pristine 3's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-06-23, 19:49:44 (68.22.196.19)
Thank you for your thoughts. Bob .......
261: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: Your defensiveness is astonishing. The guy just (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-06-22, 21:10:51 (68.22.196.19)
Audiogatorjim, I had read in some old posts that you used to have the Beveridge speakers. Do you still have them and what about the Soundlabs do you like better than the Beveridge. I am asking .......
262: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: emotive audio preamps have you heard them? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-05-26, 20:22:54 (68.21.1.94)
Thanks for the post. It gives me much to consider. Unfortunately, the epifania is out of my price range. Bob .......
263: Amp/Preamp Asylum, emotive audio preamps have you heard them? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-05-22, 21:21:48 (68.22.194.183)
Has anyone heard either the Sira or the Epifania lately? What did you think? .......
264: Hi-Rez Highway, Update on Marantz sa-7 s1 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-03-20, 21:11:46 (68.21.1.30)
This was posted on Audiogon but I have made a couple of negative comments about this player here so I thought I would post it here as well. Waltersalas, this is a very interesting question that .......
265: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Power cord makes a difference! (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-03-11, 08:45:39 (68.22.195.201)
I am unfamiliar with this power cord. Where can it be found (USA) and what does it sell for? Bob .......
266: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: Marantz SA-7s1 Help! (comparison with Bluenote Stibbert) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-03-10, 09:28:06 (68.22.195.201)
I have been using filter 1 on the player. I will say that the sound completely changed upon inserting the Lessloss into the system for the better. In the Dr. S review he mentions Jena Labs as his powe .......
267: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz SA-7s1 Help! (comparison with Bluenote Stibbert) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-03-09, 20:57:16 (68.22.204.43)
I just bought this machine on Audiogon and it is lightly used. It probably has about 450 hours on it. I also purchased the Lessloss power cords to go with this and my preamp. While I find many things .......
268: Hi-Rez Highway, RE: How long to break-in a Marantz SA-7s1 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-02-28, 13:48:26 (68.22.196.5)
I have also noticed that it is very power cord sensitive. I had some GT&T power cords that made really did not do justice to the sound. What do you guys use with this machine? Bob .......
269: Hi-Rez Highway, How long to break-in a Marantz SA-7s1 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-02-28, 07:20:26 (66.72.102.60)
I have just bought a used Marantz SA-7s1 on Audiogon. I wonder how long these units take to break-in since this unit is in like-new condition and may have been used 250 total. Is this enough hours on .......
270: Hi-Rez Highway, Power cords for SA-7S1? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2008-02-21, 06:25:39 (66.72.98.45)
Sorry to be off topic, but I just pulled the trigger on one of these machines without hearing it. I will be doing a shootout between this unit and my Bluenote Stibbert which is a very fine unit. I mus .......
271: Planar Speaker Asylum, RE: nervously awaiting the doorbell ring.... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-10-17, 10:40:17 (66.72.103.4)
I hope they make it safe and sound. Happy listening! Bob .......
272: Digital Drive, Bluenote Stibbert Single ended or Ballanced? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-10-09, 05:31:31 (68.22.201.243)
I am currently using a Stealth Indra RCA interconnect from my Bluenote. It sounds very good but the manual strongly recommends ballanced connections. I am using a Supratek Chenin preamp that has one b .......
273: Digital Drive, RE: Bluenote stibbert tubes, cords, tweaks? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-09-24, 06:26:30 (71.57.15.14)
Sk, we have talked on the phone before. I am Ezra's friend from Chicago and I had talked to you about buying your Stibbert a year ago. Do you have any less costly power cord recommendations for the S .......
274: Digital Drive, Bluenote stibbert tubes, cords, tweaks? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-09-22, 14:42:31 (71.194.245.16)
I just received my 2007 Bluenote Stibbert and was wondering what types of replacement tubes and power cords that people were using. I was fortunate enough to find the Sound Fusion Isolation system for .......
275: Digital Drive, RE: Playstation 1 mods, who does them (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-08-14, 20:45:51 (68.21.0.143)
Thanks for the idea, I have posted in that forum. Bob .......
276: Digital Drive, Playstation 1 mods, who does them (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-08-14, 05:51:02 (68.22.197.128)
I have been enjoying my Playstation 1 more than I thought possible. I have heard that there are simple mods to the output stage that take this player to higher level. Unfortunately, I am not technical .......
277: Digital Drive, RE: Here's a list (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-07-15, 20:49:32 (68.21.8.50)
Did Marantz sell the either the CD7 or the CD12 in the United States? .......
278: Digital Drive, RE: Help With BlueNote Stibbert (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-06-04, 16:35:01 (68.22.199.100)
I am interested in this CD player. Any comments as to the sonics of the unit? Bob .......
279: Digital Drive, Playstation 1, is there a way to cure the rolled-off highs (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-05-02, 10:30:45 (66.72.102.200)
I just received my second sample of a Playstation 1 (earliest edition 1001). The first one that I bought would skip all the time. I know that I could have realligned the laser but trying a second samp .......
280: Digital Drive, Re: Playstation 1 mods (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-04-14, 18:01:06 (68.21.1.49)
I had already put the unit on Herbie's tender feet so overheating is not the problem. The unit skips on every CD I tried. I have read the Laser allignment procedure but am just a bit intimidated becau .......
281: Digital Drive, Playstation 1 mods (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-04-14, 07:22:27 (68.21.1.49)
I bought a Playstation 1 on ebay (after reading the threads here and and the 6 moons article) and it skips quite a bit on CD's indicating the laser needs adjustment. I am not technically inclined at a .......
282: Vinyl Asylum, Re: EMT 950 How good is the Yamaha gt-2000? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-04-12, 05:21:41 (68.21.170.25)
Brad, It does look great. Unfortunately, I find something that interests me only once a week. I am hoping to finally be able to hear the Sphinx in the next few days. Maybe that will give me the audi .......
283: Vinyl Asylum, EMT 950 How good is the Yamaha gt-2000? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-04-11, 10:18:25 (68.21.162.39)
EMT 950 or anyone else,how good is the table and arm combination compared to present equipment? Bob .......
284: Cable Asylum, what should used Nordost Valhalla sell for (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-03-06, 18:18:12 (68.22.192.169)
I have a one meter pair without the lovely box with RCA's on the end. These are a number of years old. Any idea what they should sell for? Bob .......
285: Speaker Asylum, Original MBL 101, has anyone heard this (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-02-17, 18:17:28 (68.22.195.2)
How does the original MBL 101 differ from the latter series( other than the inclusion of the subwoofer). Has anyone heard the original 101? Does it have the same magic of the later series 101's? Bob : .......
286: Digital Drive, Re: astonished at the performance (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-02-03, 06:05:10 (66.72.100.132)
I just tried an Audioprism Blacklight on the Toshiba and it is incredible. The Toshiba sounds even more alive! I have used it on my last two CD players Marantz SA-1 and TRL Modified Sony Dvp 900 and i .......
287: Digital Drive, Re: astonished at the performance (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-02-02, 05:44:09 (66.72.100.140)
Vince, I would love to come visit you but not to underscore our differences of opinion. I would visit to celebrate our common love of music. Are you coming to Chicago anytime soon to visit your dau .......
288: Digital Drive, Re: astonished at the performance (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-02-01, 06:07:12 (68.22.202.91)
Vince, As you know, I think the world of Henry Ho (H20) and wish him well on his new move to Texas. He really is a fine man and I feel blessed to know him. I can tell you that my ancillary equipmen .......
289: Digital Drive, Re: astonished at the performance (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-30, 18:18:42 (66.72.101.165)
Vince, I think that you are wrong in your thoughts about this unit. You think that I am wrong also. I have no problem in our both agreeing to disagree. I do that regularly with my spouse! As I post .......
290: Digital Drive, This player is ver sensitive to interconnects (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-26, 10:11:01 (68.21.0.109)
I have changed interconnects and the results were amazing. At first, I thought that this player was a bit thin. After changing interconnects, the music became very romantic sounding but a bit closed i .......
291: Digital Drive, Does the 3990 have a bigger brother in the line? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-23, 09:03:13 (68.21.0.109)
I was wondering if Toshiba made a little more expensive player that might not have the 2 second gap in the music. If so, is it as good as the 3990? .......
292: Digital Drive, Re: comments relative to RCD-172 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-21, 17:40:43 (68.21.4.157)
I think the review far overstated the virtues of this player. It was good but really only focused on the front of the soundstage. It was not 90% of players that were ten times more expensive. I can te .......
293: Digital Drive, Re: astonished at the performance (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-20, 17:53:34 (68.22.200.248)
I use a pair Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000 hybrid amps on the Scintilla. They are a hybrid from the early 90's with a Supratek Chenin preamp. Bob .......
294: Digital Drive, astonished at the performance (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-18, 20:15:27 (68.21.2.52)
I purchased this unit yesterday at Best Buy for $33.99 just to see what the fuss was about! I can't believe how good it sounds. It is better than many $1000 players and is far better than the Rotel 10 .......
295: Digital Drive, Re: How good is the Bluenote Stibbert (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-09, 05:03:53 (68.22.195.37)
Thanks for the responses. It seems like most everyone likes the sound of these players. I happen to also like the looks of the player as well. Bob .......
296: Digital Drive, How good is the Bluenote Stibbert (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-03, 11:48:46 (68.21.0.109)
This player along with the Monarchy is on the short list of players that I am thinking of buying used. There has been little commentary about this player other than the Absolute Sound short review. Co .......
297: Digital Drive, Re: Monarchy M24 What transport? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-01, 15:20:02 (68.21.161.81)
Didn't you used to run the TRL Sony 900 unit? If so, what is your impression of the Monarchy M24 with transport vs. the TRL? .......
298: Digital Drive, Monarchy M24 What transport? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2007-01-01, 12:58:12 (68.21.161.81)
I was wondering what transport users of this Dac were using and to what effect. Monarchy seems to make a host of digital processing gear as well such as their DIP etc. Do you recommend these as well? .......
299: Vintage Asylum, Re: What is the value of a pair of Dyna Mk. 4's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-11-01, 04:31:27 (68.21.1.156)
Thanks very much. I guess I might have to put my pair up on ebay if they fetch that much. Bob .......
300: Vintage Asylum, What is the value of a pair of Dyna Mk. 4's (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-30, 12:01:46 (68.22.198.16)
I am wondering what these lovely amplifiers sell for these days. Bob .......
301: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How to Ship an amp from overseas? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-25, 19:02:23 (68.21.169.246)
I called American Airlines freight and they said that because I was an individual and not a known shipper that I couldn't use their services. Bob .......
302: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How to Ship an amp from overseas? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-24, 21:25:53 (68.21.167.12)
I have looked into freight forwarders but they have told me that I need to be a known shipper to use their services. Maybe I don't quite understand the concept, but it seems individuals today can only .......
303: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: How to Ship an amp from overseas? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-24, 10:02:14 (68.22.198.16)
Brad, I sent you an email. Did you not receive it? Bob .......
304: Amp/Preamp Asylum, How to Ship an amp from overseas? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-24, 04:18:02 (66.72.102.212)
I want to buy an amp (approximately 100 lbs) from Austria and have it shipped to Chicago. I was quoted 650 euros by fedex. I have heard that freight forwarders are cheaper. Does anyone have a recommen .......
305: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000 mods? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-21, 08:12:20 (68.22.200.47)
Thanks Awe-d-ofile. I will look into the new power cord. I just got the amps(I was lucky enought to buy a pair of them) running 36 hours ago and they are sounding very impressive. They had not been ru .......
306: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Conrad Johnson Evolution 2000 mods? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-17, 19:35:33 (66.72.103.136)
I have just received this amp and it needs some work. While my friendly technician is inside the amps are there any mods that have been routinely done to these amps that make them better? One would th .......
307: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Who is this Morricab? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-11, 20:44:06 (68.21.1.209)
just Kidding Brad! .......
308: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Information on Sphinx Project 16 (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-10-11, 18:29:39 (68.21.11.56)
I am looking for information on this hybrid amplifier. There is someone on the Apogee board who uses this amp to power Apogee Scintillas. I understand that it was very expensive in the early 90's at a .......
309: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Looking for hybrid to power 1 ohm load (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-20, 10:31:48 (68.21.0.240)
I called Conrad Johnson and they weren't sure whether the Evolution 2000 would go to 1 ohm. The asked Lew Johnson and he suggested a pair of Premier 11's. The problem is that it is only 70 watts and d .......
310: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Looking for hybrid to power 1 ohm load (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-19, 18:23:42 (68.21.14.239)
Brad, Can you please find me a Sphinx Project 16 and then I can retire! All kidding aside, I aways enjoy your ideas and the related posts. Stanley told me that his Classe Dr-3 vhc's sound even bett .......
311: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Why not bi-amp? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-15, 20:26:29 (66.72.101.246)
It is very hard to find tube amps to handle the load. Even the midrange and treble ribbons are rated at 1 ohm. Bi amping is a possibility with the speakers. Bob .......
312: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: This should do it (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-15, 10:11:13 (68.21.0.240)
I will look into your suggestion. Bob .......
313: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Looking for hybrid to power 1 ohm load (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-15, 10:07:05 (68.21.0.240)
I looked into Monarchy but they don't recommend their amp for the load. I will look into the other suggestions. Bob .......
314: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Looking for hybrid to power 1 ohm load (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-14, 20:21:13 (68.21.8.60)
I have Apogee Scintillas and am looking to find a modern hybrid that can power their 1 ohm load while still sounding like tubes in the midrange. Any ideas? .......
315: Shady Lane, Re: Will Bush asylum scammer (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-14, 16:00:51 (68.21.160.219)
The emails are in inverse order. The first email seemed just a bit strange but not completely out of order. Bob .......
316: Shady Lane, Will Bush asylum scammer (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-14, 08:23:40 (68.21.6.11)
I received this email from someone calling himself prof. Will Bush. This scam is really getting old. I have copied the email here for all to see how it is set-up Bob: Hi Bob, Thanks for the mail.I .......
317: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Still looking.... found plenty of other junk though :) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-10, 11:06:05 (66.158.54.18)
David, Thanks for looking! Bob .......
318: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Need information about Classe DR 3 vhc (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-09, 13:54:43 (68.21.10.74)
Peter, email me at rda5555@hotmail.com as to the condition and the price of the pair of amps. Where are you located? Bob .......
319: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Need information about Classe DR 3 vhc (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-08, 19:34:14 (68.21.170.34)
Anyone know of one of these amps (classe dr3 vhc)for sale? Bob .......
320: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Need information about Classe DR 3 vhc (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-08, 19:27:22 (68.21.170.34)
Are the amps you have the vhc version of the dr3? .......
321: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: If it will help, I'll dig around & try to find the Classe brochure I have. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-03, 05:22:35 (68.22.198.118)
David, I would love to see the brochure if you can find it. Bob .......
322: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Need information about Classe DR 3 vhc (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-03, 05:21:39 (68.22.198.118)
Pushpulltriode, Hav you actually heard the Classe 2 Scintilla combination? Bob .......
323: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Need information about Classe DR 3 vhc (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-02, 05:58:14 (68.21.10.27)
have you heard the DR 2 with the Scintillas? I wonder if 25 watts is enough to push them? .......
324: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Need information about Classe DR 3 vhc (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-09-01, 09:27:47 (68.21.7.221)
I have been told that this older amp is a great match for my Apogee Scintillas. There seems to be very little information about them. I placed a wanted ad for them here but would like to know a bit mo .......
325: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: my 2 cents (only 80% of yours) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-08-24, 11:32:35 (68.22.207.6)
I used to use Dyna Mk. 3 with the Acoustat 3's with no problem. They are rated about the same as your Mac 60's. Bob .......
326: General Asylum, Re: Internet Radio has so much good music... (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-07-05, 14:03:25 (68.21.177.104)
I love internet radio also but only use it through my computer speakers. I really don't understand what a squeeze box does to allow you to play through your system. I have a very nice system and I wou .......
327: Digital Drive, Re: Lector CDP 7Ti best soundstaging and musical player.. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-03-14, 21:59:39 (64.12.116.131)
how long does the Lector take to break-in to sound its best? .......
328: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Plinius sa-250 which version? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-03-05, 13:28:01 (205.188.116.66)
I have been told by a reliable source that the Plinius sa250 would be a wonderful amp for my Scintillas. I believe that they went from the original version to Mk 2 then a mk4 version. Does anyone have .......
329: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Apogee shipping (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-02-07, 10:39:59 (68.21.191.118)
They are very prone to damage. The first thing to consider is what are they being shipped in? Their original shipping boxes are not enough protection for them. Much better would be wooden crates that .......
330: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Berning preamp? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-02-01, 19:12:25 (64.12.116.131)
Have the new amps been announced? At what price points will they cover and how will they be different? Bob .......
331: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: Peter J. Walker interview The Absolute Sound (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2006-01-03, 07:08:42 (68.21.9.89)
Many years ago I read an article about how to make the Quad ESL better and more transparent. I did take the felt out of the speakers and found that the speaker lost its special qualities in the midran .......
332: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: for TRL mod, I guess :) [nt] (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-12-11, 07:10:17 (205.188.116.7)
:) .......
333: Hi-Rez Highway, Can the Sony DVP-NS900 V still be purchased? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-12-10, 18:29:12 (152.163.100.7)
Is there anywhere that one can still purchase the long discontinued Sony DVP-NS900V? .......
334: Hi-Rez Highway, Re: Marantz SA-1 Mods? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-12-09, 08:55:14 (68.21.161.105)
Dave, have you heard the results of these mods? Bob .......
335: Hi-Rez Highway, Marantz SA-1 Mods? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-12-08, 20:31:23 (152.163.100.7)
Has anyone had a SA-1 modified. Who did the mod and how good was the Sa-1 after modification? I also don't want to spend a fortune modifying this venerable player if the money is best spent elsewhere. .......
336: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: I'll have to get back to you on that one. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-10-25, 11:03:03 (68.22.202.55)
I was laughing at your post Brian. I hope he continues to finish mine! .......
337: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: I’d love to see one for $12, I think you meant $12K ;-) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-09-27, 09:36:31 (68.21.173.212)
As an owner of Scintillas who has never heard the Original Apogee, I would be interested in what you see to be the differences sonically between the two speakers. I obviously understand the direct dri .......
338: Planar Speaker Asylum, Re: AHL Tolteque Model USA. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-08-31, 10:35:48 (68.21.4.153)
Brian, Did you ever hear these speakers? Bob .......
339: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Convergent Preamp Repair (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-08-22, 12:43:51 (68.22.207.230)
I have a friend who is a CAT dealer and repair person in the Chicagoland area. Contact him at Karl_s@msn.com .......
340: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Re: Is Audiogon a good way to judge amps? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-03-14, 07:32:55 (68.21.4.209)
Be very careful! I bought a preamp that one thread of Audiogon claimed was one of the best ever without hearing it. I found the preamp to be nothing special whatsoever. At that time I was using a Dyna .......
341: Planar Speaker Asylum, ICE H2O Amplifier S-250 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-02-28, 12:14:17 (68.22.198.27)
Thanks for the great review. I have been told that it is the ICE chips that take quite a while to be broken-in. I have no technical expertise so that is all that I can lend to the technical side of th .......
342: Radio Road, Re: Generally, yes. (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-02-03, 12:20:00 (68.22.202.176)
Has anyone heard the Revox A-76 from the early 70's? Unfortunately, fmtunerinfo.com had this on the ondeck circle with no review. .......
343: Cable Asylum, Re: Audio Metallurgy cables any experience? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-02-02, 11:59:42 (68.22.202.176)
I have their GA-0 cables and they are really good. I feel that they are a steal for the money they are auctioned for. I have not tried their speaker cables but they are very tempting as well. Bob ::: .......
344: Radio Road, Are Revox tuners any good? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-02-02, 09:50:03 (68.22.202.176)
Are Revox Tuners any good? Which are the one's to get? Bob .......
345: Radio Road, Does anyone know anythng about an Arcam alpha 3? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-01-25, 12:03:51 (68.22.202.176)
I bought an old Arcam Alpha 3 tuner on ebay for $52 bucks. It is analog and it really has surprisingly good. Does anyone know anything about these? Bob .......
346: Radio Road, Is a Tandberg 3001 worth the money? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-01-25, 12:01:02 (68.22.202.176)
I have the posssiblity of buying a Tandberg 3001 for about $800.00. I realize that Tandberg is a very nice brand and this tuner is very well regarded. Is it really worth the money based on sonics? The .......
347: Cable Asylum, Anyone heard Audio metallurgy cables? (0.00)
Posted by Baranyi on 2005-01-11, 11:51:51 (68.21.2.248)
I took the plunge and bought two pairs of interconnects on an Audiogon auction. I am awaiting their delivery. Has anyone heard their speaker cables as well? Bob .......
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