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1: General Asylum, RE: How old are you? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2024-04-16, 09:47:11 (69.133.187.8)
75 here. Loved music since I was about 8yo, listening to AM radio. If I held my head just right, I could pick up a really great AM station in Fort Wayne, Indiana. All we heard in NC was Beach music, a .......
2: Digital Drive, RE: Just my ears... your milage may vary (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2024-03-29, 06:26:26 (69.133.187.8)
I'm in need of a new USB cable. What did you get? Thanks. .......
3: General Asylum, RE: Help with amp choice for a beginner HiFi system (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2024-03-29, 06:22:51 (69.133.187.8)
I would get some AE100 active speakers, and a Wiim Pro Plus streamer/dac/pre and be done with it. Great functionality and great sound for about $1500. .......
4: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: It drives Maggies without any effort or sweat. (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2024-03-01, 07:13:09 (69.133.187.8)
I, too, am waiting for my Sparkos opamp to use in the V3. Should be here in a few days, can't wait! .......
5: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: REVIEW: Aiyama A07 Amplifier (SS) (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2024-02-06, 16:22:34 (69.133.187.8)
You really should consider the 48v PS. It adds some depth and dynamics to my Fosi V3, so should do the same for you. .......
6: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Fosi V3 (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2024-01-09, 14:12:42 (69.133.187.8)
I just spent several hours enjoying a Fosi V3 out to my Cornwall 4's, and the synergy was exceptional. It does help to use a tube preamp, and in my case, I used a LTA MZ2. Someone on AA mentioned it t .......
7: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: are there Dacs with HDMI ARC Input? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-12-23, 18:41:27 (69.133.187.8)
The BS Node N130 and the Node X are streamer/DAC's with hdmi input. As is the Wiim Amp. All three are relatively cheap. .......
8: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon Nucleus unavailable from Roon. (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-12-11, 16:18:55 (69.133.187.8)
Sorry, meaant Small Green Computer. .......
9: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: Roon Nucleus unavailable from Roon. (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-12-11, 16:16:18 (69.133.187.8)
Yes Sonore make a nice Roon server, either i5 or i3. Very solid. .......
10: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Gainclone amps (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-10-25, 15:21:03 (69.133.187.8)
I have a Moonriver 404R that uses the LaM3886 chip and it is excellent! Drives my Cornwall IV's as loud as I want, and is extremely quiet. It is the closest to a tube amp sound that I have experienced .......
11: Speaker Asylum, RE: Triangle Borea (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-10-09, 17:06:14 (69.133.187.8)
If you don't have an amp yet, I'd recommend a Vista Spark. Great synergy, and the combo is less than $1K. .......
12: Speaker Asylum, RE: SB Acoustics x Solen Sasandu Tx full review! (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-09-01, 09:34:51 (47.210.170.212)
Any chance you could compare these to the Borreson X3 which also uses the tow spread technology? Thanks, enjoyed the review. .......
13: General Asylum, RE: Daily Audiophile (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-06-21, 18:35:33 (69.133.187.8)
I think it's back. .......
14: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Most detailed, quietest low-power SS amp for horns? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2023-02-18, 09:25:08 (69.133.187.8)
I've been very happy with my Moonriver 404R (50wpc) integrated running Klipsch CW4's which are quite sensitive. No noise whatsoever, and they sound incredible. I tried using a Sugden A21se but it was .......
15: Speaker Asylum, RE: BC1022 solid state amp to drive Klipsch Cornwall 4 loudspeakers (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2022-11-23, 17:21:43 (75.110.147.211)
I'm currently driving my CW4's with a 50wpc Moonriver 404R, and am very happy with the resulting sound. In a large open concept type room, they work beautifully, and can be very dynamic at low volume .......
16: General Asylum, RE: "Mother of All Yard Sales" - Joe Ely is added to the collection (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2022-05-24, 17:13:04 (69.133.178.92)
I saw Joe Ely and a great backup band in Raleigh, NC, in the early 80's. High energy, and he has an excellent voice! .......
17: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: ultraRendu or Raspberry Pi (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2022-02-12, 12:38:12 (75.110.147.211)
Just another data point, as I have and use both. Not a lot of difference, if any. And I agree, the DAC is more important in terms of difference in sound quality. .......
18: Digital Drive, RE: Gustard X26 Pro DAC Update....... (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2022-02-06, 16:33:56 (69.133.178.92)
Try another input, other than the optical. That seems to be the weakest on most DAC's. I think the I2S orAES would be better choices. .......
19: Computer Audio Asylum, RE: PS Audio DirectStream Junior Sunlight v2 Released (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2021-10-13, 18:23:51 (69.133.178.92)
Sunlight will be the last update, I believe. .......
20: Digital Drive, RE: Those of You With the Border Patrol Dac, What's the Report? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2021-08-10, 13:03:42 (69.133.178.92)
My second most favorite DAC, right behind the Audio Note 2.1X. Obviously, I have a thing for non-digital sounding DACs, so if you want all the detail, etc., you might not like it as much as I do. ::: .......
21: Digital Drive, RE: Streamer recommendation (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2021-06-06, 16:20:42 (69.133.178.92)
I've been using the pi2aes HAT attached to a Rpi4 and the sound is as good as my Rendu's and almost as good as the Lumin U1Mini. $300 or so, all in. I'm using Moode, but Volumio and the other distros .......
22: Digital Drive, RE: Gustard A18 DAC (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2021-06-01, 13:15:54 (69.133.178.92)
Have you tried the I2S input? I have a streamer with an I2S output and would be interested in comparing to other inputs. Thanks, .......
23: Digital Drive, RE: Streaming Question (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2021-05-23, 09:41:05 (69.133.178.92)
I've recently gotten a Pi2AES and with a Pi4 and MoOde as the OS, it is performing as well as my Bluesound Node 2i and is about half the price. In fact, I'd say it sounds better, plus has AES, Spdif, .......
24: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: ? step up from Schitt Freya? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2021-04-15, 16:51:05 (69.133.178.92)
I have stepped up to an LTA MZ2 and a Backert Rhumba in another system. Both, I think, are better than the Freya. However, for the money, you can't beat the Freya. .......
25: General Asylum, RE: Is Radio Paradise the only free CD quality internet radio station in 2020? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2020-12-21, 08:04:33 (75.191.2.124)
JB Radio-2, from Canada, is a hi-res radio station, playing music somewhat like Radio Paradise main mix. I find it to be a nice change. My current favorites are from FIP, from France. The Electro chan .......
26: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Ghent Audio Purifi EVAL 1 Stereo Case and Harnesses (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2020-10-21, 09:37:39 (75.177.175.140)
That's great news. But, where can one buy the Hypex SMPS1200 or the SMPS3K modules? And, will this be a better solution than say, the VTV amplifiers, based on this technology? Pricewise, will it be ch .......
27: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2020-04-06, 04:46:41 (75.177.175.140)
I have no idea. It was developed and built in the Netherlands, so possibly. Are you asking whether or not it can be switched from U.S. to European voltages? If so, I don't know. Sorry, .......
28: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2020-04-02, 17:32:28 (75.177.175.140)
I got the amp internals off ebay and the case and wiring from Ghent Audio. Go look at Archmigo's Musings and he talks you through the build. .......
29: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Class D (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2020-03-28, 08:44:33 (75.177.175.140)
I bought one of those Nord kit amps that put out about 125Wpc into 8ohms, and 250 into 4ohms. Ordered the Ghent case and wiring (no soldering required), and it went together in a couple of hours. I'm .......
30: Speaker Asylum, RE: Small Room Speakers - Cost No Object (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2020-01-26, 07:48:55 (75.177.175.140)
Jay Buridan, I would like to discuss the Merlin's with you. My email is donivey@mindspring.com Thanks .......
31: Digital Drive, RE: Try updating to latest Rotel RC-1590 software (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2019-08-01, 07:29:01 (75.177.175.140)
My DAC (Audio Note) does the relay clicking thing if it hasn't latched onto whatever is playing through Roon, and is very annoying. I consider it a problem with the DAC, but don't know how the manufac .......
32: Speaker Asylum, RE: Seeking bookshelf speaker recommendations...warm, lush, smooth..Wharfedale Denton Anniversary? (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2018-11-18, 06:08:40 (75.177.175.140)
Might want to try Buchardt s300. They're getting rave reviews from many and only cost $1200. Or, go with the S400 for a bit more (I have a pair ordered but they won't be shipped until January). I'm be .......
33: Speaker Asylum, RE: Kanto YU6 for television (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2018-07-06, 09:32:11 (75.182.215.35)
I use the Kanto speakers with a tv, using the optical out of the tv into the opt.in on the Kanto. Works great, and sounds much better than tv speaker. I just use the Kanto remote to adjust volume. ::: .......
34: General Asylum, RE: Next step up from Chromecast Audio. (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2018-07-06, 09:20:13 (75.182.215.35)
CCA now supported by Roon, so can serve as a Roon endpoint. .......
35: Speaker Asylum, Elac Adante AF-61 (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2018-01-12, 07:59:52 (75.182.215.35)
Is anyone else curious as to why there haven't been more (any) reviews of the AF-61, supposedly the next best thing. My interest has been piqued since first hearing about them, and they received glowi .......
36: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: And with the Saga (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2018-01-11, 06:27:14 (75.182.215.35)
Tell me about your impressions of the Saga with the Dennis Had. I plan to get a Freya and use it with my Inspire, so would be interested. I also plan to use it with a Pass XA30.8,and am excited about .......
37: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp. Down (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-27, 10:34:05 (75.182.215.35)
Just connected some old speakers, cranked it up, and all seems to be ok, at least for now. I'll let it warmup and see what happens. Thanks for all the help. Don Ivey .......
38: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: +1 nt (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-27, 06:33:33 (75.182.215.35)
I have just the set of old speakers to use. I would contact Dennis Had, it I had his phone no. He is a little hard to get in touch with. Thanks, Don .......
39: Inmate Systems, Donivey's Current (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-26, 18:01:32 (75.182.215.35)
Donivey 's Current System
IP Address: 75.182.215.35
Last Update: December 26, 2017 at 18:01:32
Amplifier: Pass xa30.8; Dennis Had Inspire SEP; Job Integrated; Hegel H160
Preamplifier (o .......
40: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp. Down (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-26, 17:41:39 (75.182.215.35)
I forgot to mention that the fuse was good, I checked it with a multimeter. Would a bad tube necessarily cause the fuse to blow? .......
41: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp. Down (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-26, 15:41:54 (75.182.215.35)
Ok, I understand now. I'll do so and post results. Thanks, I appreciate your help. Don Ivey .......
42: Amp/Preamp Asylum, RE: Tube Amp. Down (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-26, 12:42:58 (75.182.215.35)
It's a very simple amp, one driver tube, one rectifier tube and two power tubes. What do you mean take out the driver tube? How can it operate without a driver? A little more info please. Don Ivey :: .......
43: Amp/Preamp Asylum, Tube Amp. Down (0.00)
Posted by Donivey on 2017-12-26, 10:10:58 (75.182.215.35)
My first post so please be gentle. I have a Dennis Had Inspire pentode tube amp., and the other night it made a loud Pffft! sound, not a popping noise. I rushed to turn it off and unplugged it, but co .......
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